Freeport Herald 06-22-2023

Stoked for a summer of keeping swimmers safe

bottom, sharpened their skills in a training session on June 13, in anticipation of another busy season at one of Long Island’s best-known aquatic facilities. ‘We do our best to prepare everybody for the unexpected,’ Arena said of the crew of 38 guards, who range in age from 16 to 65. Additional photo, Page 23.

Freeport’s Jose Medina is MSSN’s

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

Mount Sinai South Nassau has named Jose Medina, a Freeport resident and a longtime hospital staffer, Employee of the Year in honor of his dedication to the facility’s mission to providing standard-setting health care.

Medina, an environmental services technician, has worked for nearly 35 years behind the scenes, ensuring that the hospital’s soiled linens and waste are collected and properly removed to be laundered or discarded.

Despite not working in patient care areas, Medina has

Fourth-graders take part in Adopt-a-Cop

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

The Freeport Police Department hosted its highly anticipated annual Adopt-a-Cop event at the Freeport Recreation Center on June 14, bringing together enthusiastic fourth-grade students from various local public schools for a day filled with camaraderie, education and interaction with law enforcement professionals.

The now 27-year-old Adopt-aCop program promotes relationships between the Police Department and the community.

“Each class is assigned one to three officers who visit them multiple times throughout the

year,” FPD Lt. Andrew Berg said. “The primary goal is to foster positive relations within the community, allowing the students to become familiar with the officers and understand that they are there to provide assistance. By dispelling fear and building trust, the program aims to create a sense of security and ensure that the students view the police as allies who are dedicated to helping and supporting them.”

The Adopt-a-Cop program was launched in 1996 after then Deputy Inspector Michael Woodward went to Bayview Avenue School to speak to the students about the Police Department.

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Employee of the Year

played a vital part in maintaining MSSN’s cleanliness and safety. “He is our eyes and ears while conducting his work, as he covers the entire building,” Felix Nazario, the administrative director of building services, said. “He’s the unsung hero. He’s not a gentleman that looks for compliments, and he doesn’t expect anything in return. He just does a job every day, and we definitely feel that when he’s not here. When he goes on vacation, right away you know that he’s not in the building.”

Born in Cuesta, near San Jose de la Matas in the Dominican Republic, Medina, 62, emigrated to the United States in March

1988, in search of a better life for himself and his family. Just over a month later, he began working at Mount Sinai South Nassau, initially in the laundry department before transitioning to his current job. Medina credits a close childhood friend with referring him to the hospital, marking the beginning of his remarkable journey.

“I wanted the American dream, and wanted to do better for myself and my family,” he said.

Each day on the job, Medina handles the physically demanding tasks of pushing, pulling, lifting and dumping close to 2,500 pounds of garbage, medical

waste and other materials. Over the course of his career, he has moved a staggering estimated 22,750,000 pounds of it, making clear his dedication to ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for patients and staff alike.

Medina expressed his gratitude for the Employee of the Year award, and said it was a great feeling to be acknowledged

after 35 years of hard work. He particularly appreciates the recognition from the hospital’s administration, because it confirms that they see and appreciate his efforts. Medina feels valued for more than just his work, honored for his character, commitment and positive impact on the Environmental Services

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Three iconic bands reunite

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Herald staffers capture Press Club awards

Four staffers from Herald Community Newspapers earned recognition last week for their work over the past year during the annual Press Club of Long Island awards dinner in Woodbury.

Reine Bethany, currently the editor of the Uniondale Herald Beacon, won third place in the government and politics category for her stories focusing on the Cleveland Avenue athletic field controversy in Freeport while she was editor of the Freeport Herald. Elected leaders from the village and the school district have been at odds over what to do with the green space, as plans for a distribution center there could bring millions of dollars into the community.

Ana Borruto, editor of the Franklin Square/Elmont Herald, took third place in the crime and justice category for her web story “Justice for Julio,” about residents in Hell’s Kitchen holding a vigil for a Bay Shore High School graduate while writing for GreaterLongIsland.com.

Borruto joined Herald Community Newspapers as a senior reporter last November, and was promoted to editor of the Franklin Square newspaper a short time later.

“Our whole editorial team has shown a knack for understanding their communities and following the stories vital to their readers,” Michael Hinman, executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers,

said. “Recognition from the Press Club of Long Island — itself a chapter of the esteemed Society of Professional Journalists — is greatly appreciated.”

Longtime Herald staffer Laura Lane was recognized as one of the best print reporters on Long Island as she picked up

a third place award in the Reporter of the Year category. Lane’s stories that contributed to the honor included one that talked about who cares for the caregivers at Glen Cove Hospital, how ex-interns led Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan’s congressional campaign, the limited options

facing refugees, and the funeral of famed Teddy Roosevelt impersonator James Foote.

Lane, who has been with the Herald for roughly 20 years, serves as senior editor for the Glen Cove Herald, Oyster Bay Herald, and Sea Cliff/Glen Head Herald.

Barely a year after he started working full-time at the Herald, Michael Malaszczyk placed second in the environment narrative category. His story, “New York state adds to South Shore Estuary Reserve Act,” was highlighted.

Malaszczyk began freelancing for the Herald in March 2022 while a graduate student at Hofstra University. He became a full-time reporter a few months later in charge of the Seaford Herald and Wantagh Herald, where he was since promoted to senior reporter. All while continuing to pursue his graduate degree at Hofstra.

“There are many dedicated and hardworking journalists on Long Island, and Herald Community Newspapers is proud to be a part of that community as well as the communities our papers serve,” Jeffrey Bessen, the company’s deputy editor — and a Press Club of Long Island board member — said.

The Press Club of Long Island was established in 1974 as an independent press club after a reporter was jailed for failing to reveal a source. It is now one of SPJ’s largest pro chapters. It has honored member media organizations with an annual awards presentation since 1982.

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ThE PRESS Club of Long Island recognized journalism excellence at its annual dinner last week. Herald staffers Michael Malaszczyk, Laura Lane, center, and Ana Borruto show off their awards for the Wantagh Herald, Seaford Herald, Oyster Bay Herald and Franklin Square/Elmont Herald. Reine Bethany, editor of the Uniondale Herald Beacon, also was honored for her previous work with the Freeport Herald.

Inaugural Pride on the Nautical Mile event Pride makes a splash with spectacular turnout and support

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

The inaugural Pride on the Nautical Mile event took place on June 10, attracting a significant turnout and generating a positive response from attendees.

Event organizer and president of Sparkle on Stage, Robyn Workman expressed their satisfaction with the turnout, noting that the venue was filled with no empty tables in sight.

“It was the first pride on the Mile, and it was fabulous,” Workman said. “We had a lot of traffic, and a lot of the vendors were happy.”

The event was co-founded by Joseph Anthony Smith, a Freeport resident and his active member with the LGBT Network, along with his husband, Jose Cuevas.

The event featured a diverse range of attractions and activities that took place on the Nautical Mile that evening. The concert, led by Smith and his choir, known as the Chosen Family Choir, showcased numerous performers. Additionally, a pride market was set up inside Sparkle on Stage, featuring around 10 different vendors.

One of the highlights of the event was the Triangle, a performance by three drag queens that entertained the attendees. The support of the LGBT Network was instrumental in making the event a success.

Vendors reported a constant flow of visitors and expressed their happiness with the event’s success. The drag array was a particular hit, selling out completely. Due to the show’s popularity, another drag array is scheduled for July 8.

Legislator Debra Mulé was present at the event and participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion as the first annual Pride on the Nautical Mile. Workman received citations from Mulé, further recognizing the significance of the event.

“The success of Pride on the Mile was a beautiful reflection of Freeport’s embrace of LGBTQ+ people and their many contributions to our community throughout the year,” Mulé said. “However, this level of acceptance is not replicated in every part of our country, and we all must remain vigilant and engaged in the ongoing quest for full equality. I thank everyone who contributed to the success of this inaugural event, and I am excited for future pride celebrations in the Freeport community.”

Encouraged by this year’s accomplishments, Workman has plans to make Pride on the Nautical Mile an annual tradition, with the aim of expanding and improving the event each year.

Courtesy office of Debra Mulé

LEGISLATOR MULÉ AND Christian Cooper, center, is pictured with volunteers who registered Freeporters to vote during Pride on the Mile on June 10.

BROWNIE THE DOG accompanies Linnea Boake and Jamilet Martinez, spreading love and support at Pride on the Mile.

ROBERT VITELLI, JOSEPH A. Smith, and Robyn Workman unite to create a powerful presence at Pride on the Mile.

JEAN ROCK MACHINE takes the stage, captivating the audience with an electrifying performance at Pride on the Mile.

ANDI RABINER AND Maxx Rabiner, 1 and a half years old from Baldwin, radiate pure joy at Pride on the Mile.

Protecting Your Future

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In second marriage planning, a co-trustee is sometimes recommended on the death of the first spouse. While both spouses are living and competent they run their trust or trusts together. But when one spouse dies, what prevents the other spouse from diverting all of the assets to their own children? Nothing at all, if they alone are in charge. While most people are honorable, and many are certain their spouse would never do such a thing, strange things often happen later in life. A spouse may become forgetful, delusional or senile or may be influenced by other parties. Not only that, but the children of the deceased spouse tend to feel very insecure when they find out their stepparent is in charge of all of the couple’s assets.

If you choose one of the deceased spouse’s children to act as co-trustee with the surviving spouse there is a conflict that exists whereby the stepchild may be reluctant to spend assets for the surviving spouse, because whatever is spent on that spouse comes out of the child’s inheritance. Then what if stepparent gets remarried? How will the stepchild trustee react to that event? What if it turns out the stepchild liked the stepparent when his parent was living, but not so much afterwards?

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The stepparent in this case takes care of all their business privately with their lawyer. The trusts cannot be raided. These protections may also be extended for IRA and 401(k) money passing to the spouse through the use of the “IRA Contract”. Surviving spouse agrees ahead of time that they will make an irrevocable designation of the deceased spouse’s children as beneficiaries when the IRA is left to the surviving spouse, and further agrees that any withdrawals in excess of the required minimum distribution (RMD) may only be made on consent of the lawyer.

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Bank of America presenting sponsor of new WE Summit

More women are leading businesses than ever before, and Bank of America is on the forefront to support those efforts, whether across the country or here on Long Island.

Bank Of America has been named the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Women’s Executive Summit, set for Monday, Aug. 7 at The Crescent Beach Club in Bayville.

Hosted by Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive, the WE Summit highlights how every business around the world is undergoing salient changes to the way they operate, no matter what industry they’re in.

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ThE inAuguRAl WOmEn’S Executive Summit — presented by Bank of America and hosted by Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive — takes place Monday, Aug. 7 at The Crescent Beach Club in Bayville.

From technology use and investment. To skill development and cultural barriers. To equal pay and going hybrid — or fully remote. Every organization must adapt, or run the risk of being left behind.

As we navigate this time of pivotal change, the 2023 WE Summit brings together thought leaders, innovators, and barrier-breaking women for conversations around the theme “The Future is Now.”

“We are excited for the opportunity to partner with Bank of America at the Women’s Executive Summit,” Amy Amato, executive director of RichnerLive, said in a release. “Since the pandemic, the work space has evolved dramatically, and we are bringing thought leadership together to help navigate these uncharted water.”

For more information on how to be a part of the Women’s Executive Summit, visit RichnerLive.com/2023-we-summit.

Freeporter Jose Medina is called ‘unsung hero’

Department and the entire hospital.

“I feel that after 35 years, all this hard work was worth it,” Medina said. “I appreciate the leadership team for finally recognizing me after 35 years of hard work. All this time, I thought I was invisible.”

His meticulous attention to detail and focus on maintaining cleanliness contribute significantly to the overall patient experience and quality care at the hospital, administrators say. Medina also understands the importance of creating a positive first impression, ensuring that patients and visitors alike see a clean and wellmaintained environment when they arrive.

“I make sure everything is disposed of properly,” he said.

“From garbage to regulated medical waste and linen, I ensure that everything leaves the facility accordingly. My focus is on maintaining the loading dock area, which is crucial, because it serves multiple departments and experiences high traffic. When I’m not present, that area could easily become a mess. That’s why I stand out in my job, because I take pride in ensuring that the loading dock area is impeccable.”

While his work is physically demanding, Medina has managed those demands to prevent injury. He understands the mechanics of the loads he moves, and is mindful of the proper techniques for bending and lifting. He attends training sessions twice a year to stay updated on best practices, further ensuring his safety and the effectiveness of his work.

In his spare time, Medina plays tennis, spends time with his family, and making regular visits to the Dominican Republic.

At the hospital, his dedication to his job and his commitment to maintaining the facility’s high standards have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the rest of the staff.

“He’s a great attribute,” Nazario said. “He’s going to go in a couple of years, he’s going to retire, and it’s going to be very hard to replace him. It’s not easy to do that job, and he does it without fail every day.”

MOUNT SINAI SOUTH Nassau has named Jose Medina, an environmental services technician, Employee of the Year after 35 years of ensuring waste disposal and maintaining cleanliness throughout the hospital. From left were Josh Yedvab, vice president of human resources and business development; Felix Nazario, administrative director of building services; Andy Triolo, vice president of facilities, planning and development; President Dr. Adhi Sharma; Medina; Stacey Conklin, chief nursing officer; Bill Allison, CEO and executive vice president of administration; Dr. Alan Wong, chief medical officer; and Stefanie Bradley, environmental services supervisor.

LARGEST FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FUNERAL HOME ON THE SOUTH SHORE

Our family prides ourselves on providing the highest level of service to those we care for while maintaining the most beautiful center hall colonial funeral home on Long Island

I appreciate the leadership team for finally recognizing me after 35 years of hard work. All this time, I thought I was invisible.

JOSE MEDINA environmental services technician, MSSN

Courtesy Mount Sinai South Nassau

sports

Wild finishes highlight spring season

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

there was no shortage of thrilling finishes and heartbreak on Nassau County high school athletic fields this spring, capped by a nearly 4-hourlong Long Island Class A softball championship game between MacArthur and Bayport. Here’s a recap of the 10 wildest postseason endings to the 2022-23 sports year.

1. Carey 6, Plainedge 5

Class A softball first round

The Seahawks trailed 5-1 in the top of the sixth inning but staged a comeback of epic proportions still down three with two outs and nobody on base in the bottom of the seventh. Caylee DeMeo had a two-run single and winning pitcher Lauren Peers followed with a towering fly that dropped between outfielders, bringing home the tying and winning runs.

2. Calhoun 6, Mepham 5

Class A baseball semifinal

The host Colts were down three runs and down to their last out in Game 3 with nobody on base in the bottom of the seventh before pulling out a win for the ages. A hit batter, a single, and a walk set the stage for Joey Goodman, who blasted a walk-off grand slam over the fence in left.

3. Calhoun 6, South Side 5

Class B boys’ lacrosse semifinal

Jayden Finkelstein had a hat trick and an assist and junior goaltender Mark Restivo made 13 saves to propel the Colts to victory. Jake Lewis, Braden Garvey and Shaun Walters also scored as Calhoun avenged a 10-5 regular-season defeat to the Cyclones.

4. North Shore 11, South Side 10

Class C girls’ lacrosse semifinal

The Vikings trailed by five goals in the first half before rallying and eventually winning in triple overtime on a goal by Kylee Colbert.

5. Garden City 7, Calhoun 6

Class B boys’ lacrosse championship

Garden City, which defeated the Colts handily, 16-8, April 21, had its hands full in the rematch on the county title stage and scored the decisive goal with 1:48 remaining off the stick of Carson Kraus. Lewis scored three times for Calhoun and had the potential tying goal nullified with seconds remaining due to a crease violation.

6. Garden City 9, Long Beach 8 Class B girls’ lacrosse championship

For the second straight year Long Beach fell a goal short of topping Garden City for the county title. A late goal by Garden City’s Kendal Morris with 2:41 left in the second half proved the difference. Delaney Chernoff had a hat trick and Delaney Radin added four points for the Marines.

7. Manhasset 13, North Shore 12 Class C girls’ lacrosse championship

The Vikings dropped an OT heartbreaker after leading 12-9 with less than six minutes remaining in regulation. Colbert had seven goals to finish the campaign with 101. Ava Bartoli and Daniela Martini scored twice apiece.

8. Seaford 1, Center Moriches 0 L.I. Class B softball championship

Scoreless in the bottom of the ninth, the Vikings captured their first Long Island crown in walk-off fashion on Kaitlyn Young’s bases-loaded single to left with one out to bring home Gabby Bellamore. Pitcher Skyler Secondino dominated in the circle with 15 strikeouts.

9. Babylon 6, Seaford 5 L.I. Class B baseball championship

One strike away from making more program history after winning its firstever county title, Seaford baseball was unable to shut the door against Babylon. The Phantoms scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth to win it in unbelievable fashion after the Vikings plated three runs in the top of the inning.

10. Bayport 4, MacArthur 2 L.I. Class A softball championship

After defeating Clarke for the county championship in a series that went the distance, MacArthur gave everything it had in a marathon L.I. Class A title game before falling in 12 innings. The Generals tied it in their final turn at-bat on star pitcher Taylor Brunn’s RBI double.

Brian Ballweg/Herald photos KAITLYN YOuNG, ABOVE, had the walk-off hit for Seaford in its 1-0 victory over Center Moriches in the Long Island Class B softball title game.

KYLEE COLBErT’S GOAL in triple overtime lifted North Shore over South Side in a thrilling Nassau Class C girls’ lacrosse semifinal.

Gala shares pride in PFY

It was a celebration of 30 years proving service and guidance to the young LGBTQ community of Long Island, and it was a celebration in style.

PFY — formerly known as Pride for Youth — raised thousands of dollars for its Long Island Crisis Center programs last week during its annual gala at Westbury Manor.

Special guest at this year’s event was Maulik Pancholy, the openly gay actor many would know for his roles in the NBC sitcom “30 Rock” as well as the children’s series “Phineas and Ferb.”

maulik Pancholy, acTor from shows like ’30 Rock’ and ‘Star Trek: Discovery,’ shares why organizations like the Long Island Crisis Center’s PFY group are so important to helping the LGBTQ community. The gala at Westbury Manor raised tens of thousands of dollars for PFY’s programs.

“I think the gala is going to be a time for us to kind of get together and reflect on where we have come as an agency, where we need to go as an agency, and really honor the pioneering leadership and spirit that has laid

the groundwork that has made PFY what it is,” PFY director Devon Zappasodi told the Herald ahead of the event.

The organization was originally intended for young people, but grants have allowed PFY to expand to serve anyone who identifies as LGBTQ on Long Island and in Queens.

The crisis center operates a 24/7 hotline for people with mental health crises, and PFY was formed in 1993

after former executive director Linda Leonard noticed an influx of calls from members of the LGBTQ community.

“They were actually getting a lot of calls on the hotline for folks who were looking for LGBTQ services, such as counseling … or support groups,” said Tawni Engel, the crisis center’s associate executive director. “There was nothing like that that existed at the time.”

Anyone seeking more information or help can visit LICCPFY.org.

Photos courtesy Jonah Murdoch

The sTaff from Long Island Crisis Center’s PFY group that focuses on the LGBTQ community of Long Island and Queens, gather for a group picture during the organization’s annual gala last week at Westbury Manor, celebrating 30 years of the program on Long Island.

Tenants don’t want rents going up this year

Landlords blame economy, need for upgrades, for raise request

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

They don’t just want to pause rent increases in rentstabilized apartments in Nassau County. They want to go back to 2021, before the Nassau County Rent Guidelines Board allowed 2 percent increases on one-year leases, and 3.5 percent on two-year leases.

Those tenants along with politicians supporting them banded together at the Hempstead Town Hall last week to issue those demands, which were set for a final vote on Wednesday after the Herald’s publication deadline.

The rent guidelines board is responsible for imposing rent caps on rent-stabilized apartments in the county, a quarter of which are in Hempstead. Rent stabilization was implemented in 1962 to help prevent the displacement of low- and middleincome residents from excessive rent increases in an effort to provide affordable housing.

Buildings offering rent-stabilized units are typically larger properties built before 1974 that are privately owned and operated.

“Democracy is a participation sport, and it’s essential that people go out and voice their concern,” Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages said.

Last week’s demonstrations were organized by the Long Island Progressive Coalition, Working Families Party, and Nassau Democratic Socialists of America.

Jeremy Joseph, an advocate and organizer with DSA, claims tenants weren’t notified about the open hearings regarding raising their rent.

“We knocked on a lot of doors, we put up flyers in buildings,” he said. “By the next day, almost all of those flyers were taken down by landlords because they don’t want their tenants to come out and speak their minds.

“Every year landlords show up because it’s their job to know about this. They want to raise the rent as much as they can, but they don’t tell the tenants.”

Landlords seeking another raise in rent due to infla-

tion and because they say they want to use the extra money to help upgrade poor conditions of the buildings they own. Richard Rush, a landlord whose real estate firm owns and manages various apartments throughout Nassau, said the buildings “require a lot of repairs and maintenance to upkeep, and landlords should be incentivized to maintain their buildings for the benefit of the tenants.”

But Darinel Velasquez, an advocate from New York Communities for Change, says it is absurd landlords need to feel incentivized in order to provide an inhabitable space to their tenants.

“Landlords have been making consistent profit every year while failing to maintain and upkeep the buildings they own,” he said.

Data compiled by the tent guidelines board reveals the consumer price index surged by nearly 4 percent in the metropolitan area over the past year through April. Meanwhile, Nassau landlords saw their income grow nearly 3 percent, but their expenses expand wider at nearly 4.5 percent between 2021 and 2022.

However, tenant advocates are questioning the credibility of this data, claiming it was developed by landlords and lacked independent auditing. Landlords, however, say the data inflates their income by incorporating earnings from non-stabilized units, which they say are considerably more profitable.

The state’s housing and community renewal division has found the average rent for a rent-stabilized apartment in Nassau County was $1,474 per month in 2022, resulting

AssemBLywOmAN mIChAeLLe sOLAges tells the Nassau County Rent Guidelines Board it should carefully consider the impact any rent increase would have right now on tenants working through the same inflationary pressures as landlords.

in a profit of more than $360 per month for landlords.

Joseph calls this new attempt to raise rents to nothing more than landlord greed, who place profits over people and already charge more than market value for their other non-stabilized properties.

“The problem with treating housing like a commodity is that its value outpaces our wages,” he said.

Some tenants shared with the rent guidelines board their issues with their landlords, while they as tenants continue to struggle financially.”

Some tenants claimed they were pressured into signing leases without reading them, having their rent randomly raised, and even charging upward of $150 per month for parking.

That has forced some residents, like Melissa Devone, a 62-year-old battling lung cancer, to park three blocks away from her apartment after chemo treatments because she simply cannot afford that additional monthly expense.

Tenants also claimed rodents run rampant through many units, mold, a lack of security and sense of safety, lack of maintenance and upkeep, and an overall lack of quality living.

Although the vote was expected to happen this week, some organizations do offer free legal resources for tenants who might find themselves in an untenable situation. Long Island Housing Services is a private, non-profit fair housing advocacy and enforcement agency serving Nassau and Suffolk counties. They can be reached at LIFairHousing.org.

Brandon Cruz/Herald photos

PROtesteRs fROm LONg IsLAND Progressive Coalition, the Working Families Party, and Nassau Democratic Socialists of America come together for a quick group photo before heading into the Nassau County Rent Guidelines Board hearing to voice their opinions about proposed increases to rent-stabilized apartment leases in Nassau County.

Democracy is a participation sport, and it’s essential that people go out and voice their concern.

mIChAeLLe sOLAges Assemblywoman

Three Long Island Bands reunite to rock out

By MACK OLMSTED Intern

In a momentous event that harkened back to the vibrant music scene of the ‘80s, three iconic rock bands, Broken Arrow, Freelance Vandals, and Sorethumb, took the stage together once again for an exhilarating performance on June 10 at The Warehouse in Amityville.

The highly anticipated reunion concert, named the Right Track Inn Reunion, not only paid tribute to the bands’ illustrious past but also celebrated the thriving Long Island music culture. Furthermore, all proceeds from the fundraising concert were directed towards the esteemed Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame scholarship fund, supporting aspiring musicians.

The atmosphere at the reunion concert flawlessly captured the essence of the Right Track Inn, a legendary venue that played a pivotal role in shaping the bands’ histories. Situated in Freeport, the Right Track Inn held a prominent position in the hearts of Long Island music enthusiasts, known as a hub for live performances. It served as a platform not only for showcasing local talent but also as a stage that hosted renowned acts like The Ramones, Bo Diddley, Joan Jett, and the Soul Brothers, leaving fun memories with audiences.

Ernie Canadeo, Chairman of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, expressed his

awe at the concert’s overwhelming popularity and success. “It was absolutely off the charts,” Canadeo said. “The Right Track Inn is a legendary club, as I’m sure you know. Many bands performed there, and all three bands who played were fabulous and reunited as if they never split up. It was just fantastic. The crowd loved every minute of the show. It was sold out and packed.”

The audience’s enthusiasm and passion were palpable throughout the event. Familiar with the bands’ discographies,

Freeport Hempstead Toastmasters 70th anniversary

Jim Denson of Hempstead and Karren Ross-Fortunet of Roosevelt were greeted by Hempstead Town Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby during the Freeport Hempstead Toastmasters 70th Anniversary on May 15 at the Freeport Memorial Library. The Freeport Hempstead Toastmasters club has a 70-year history of producing outstanding speakers and leaders and heavily focuses on personal development, excellent customer service, speaking, and leadership.

attendees sang along, and some even brought old albums to be autographed, creating an atmosphere of high energy and pure enjoyment.

The inception of this unique reunion concert stemmed from the Long Island Music Hall of Fame’s inclusion of the music video for “Let’s Give Them Life,” a composition by Freddy Monday and John Snow of Sorethumb. This music video featured 15 Long Island bands, including Sorethumb, Broken Arrow, and Freelance Vandals. Inspired by this collaborative

THREE ROCK BANDS, Broken Arrow, Freelance Vandals, and Sorethumb, reunited after decades for a highly anticipated concert called the Right Track Inn Reunion, paying tribute to Long Island’s vibrant music scene and raising funds for the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame’s scholarship fund, featuring original lineup performances and a celebration of the legendary venue’s history.

effort, Freddy Monday met with the Hall of Fame staff, leading to the decision to reunite these influential bands for an extraordinary showcase.

For Sorethumb, in particular, the Right Track Inn held a special place, providing an exceptional outlet and a fervent fanbase that set it apart from other venues on Long Island. The Long Island Music Hall of Fame is set to receive a recorded version of the reunion concert, allowing the public to relish and experience the captivating performance firsthand.

Courtesy Long Island Music Halll of Fame

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

Learning to trust and engage with police

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There was one 9-year-old girl who told Woodward she was afraid for her future. She “stated that if she found a gun she would keep it for protection as she feared dying because so many people have guns that she won’t be alive in 10 years,” Woodward wrote in a report to the U.S. Conference of Mayors in 1996.

What started with six dedicated police officers volunteering their time to connect with fourth-grade students at Bayview Avenue School has grown into a program involving nearly 30 Freeport police officers visiting all the fourth-grade classes across Bayview, New Visions, Giblyn, and Archer Street schools. The program aims to foster informal interaction and break down negative police stereotypes. It has flourished over the past two decades, leaving a positive impact on both the officers and the students.

The event held at the Freeport Recreation Center served as a grand finale to the year-long program. The Recreation Center provided a vibrant venue where all the fourth graders from different schools could come together before transitioning to fifth and sixth grade at Atkinson, the district-wide school.

The event kicked off with an exciting helicopter landing, courtesy of the Nassau County Police Department. Ensuring the children’s safety, the playground area was fenced off to separate them from the landing zone.

“It was kind of like a big kickoff, where it’s really like the first time that all the fourth graders are a single unit prior to going to fifth and sixth grade where they’ll be going to class together,” Berg said.

The day was filled with engaging activities allowing the students to interact with various law enforcement agencies and explore different police resources. Representatives from the Freeport Police Department, Nassau County Police Department, Nassau County Marine Bureau, Nassau County Emergency Services Unit, Nassau County K-9 Unit, and Nassau County Mounted Unit showcased their vehicles, equipment, and expertise.

The children had the opportunity to ask questions, sit on police motorcycles, and learn about the functions and tools used by these units. The Northwell Health ambulance also participated, helping familiarize the children with emergency medical services.

Berg emphasized the flexibility of the activities based on each classroom’s needs. The program caters to the appropriate level of conversation for the students, ensuring a positive and informative experience. Some activities focus on informing students about safety protocols and seeking assistance from police officers in various situations. Others involve lighter interactions, such as arts and crafts or holiday-themed events like the Valentine’s Day celebration at Bayview.

“When I was assigned to Bayview that last day before the Christmas break we would sing Christmas carols and do arts and crafts,” Berg said. “These light-hearted and enjoyable activities were meant to create a fun atmosphere for the students. The program offers a wide range of activities and each visit throughout the year can be

considered its own unique event”

The Adopt-a-Cop program educates the students about law enforcement and aims to provide them with a memorable and enjoyable experience. Berg highlighted the importance of creating a fun and easy day for the students at the end of the school year as they prepare for summer break.

Looking ahead, the Freeport Police Department plans to continue the Adopt-a-Cop program, ensuring that future fourth-grade students will benefit from the initiative.

“The Adopt A Cop program is an outstanding method to develop a comfortable and friendly relationship between our police officers and the fourth graders here in Freeport,” Mayor Robert Kennedy said.

IN A UNIQUELY educational event last week, members of the department spent a day getting to know fourth-grade students from around the district.

Photos by Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

THE FREEPORT POLICE Department’s Adopt-a-Cop program celebrates 27 years of building trust and community engagement through year-long activities and a grand finale event.

June 30

Motor City Revue

Journey back in time to 1960s Detroit and the birth of the Motown sound, when Motor City Revue visits the Landmark stage, Friday June 30, 8 p.m. This 11-piece tribute band will have everyone dancing and singing along to the songs immortalized by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Supremes and countless others. From Hitsville to Soulsville, they’ll perform it all, with a passion and delivery of the true Motown sound that is undeniable. Their ability to match the vocal harmonies and instrumental mix that distinguished the original recordings is not to be missed. All will be humming along to these iconic tunes that defined a generation, in this authentic recreation of the great era that revolutionized the music industry. $47, 42, $38. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

In a ‘New York State of Mind’

Plaza Theatrical continues its season with “All About Joel: A Billy Joel Tribute,” Sunday, June 25, 2:30 p.m. David Clark’s stunningly accurate piano playing, lead vocals and an eerily similar stage look to the Piano Man himself delights audiences, while engaging everyone with wit and humor. Come hear all your favorite tunes including “Just the Way You Are,” “New York State of Mind,” “Piano Man,” and so many more. It’s performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or

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

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.

Nassau Library Tour

Join the 2023 Nassau Library Tour Road trip and visit as many of Nassau’s public libraries as you can through Aug.12. Each one is your gateway into a new community. Visit the library, then explore the attractions, restaurants, and parks nearby. Take a self-guided 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.

June 22

July 8

Family Bat Walk

Westbury House Tour

Freeport Camera Club

Join the Freeport Camera Club and learn all about taking pictures with the best of them. The club meets at Freeport Memorial Library at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. 144 West Merrick Road.

Second Annual Here-andNow Art Exhibit

Visit Freeport Memorial Library in June to view the eclectic and inspiring art show sponsored by Long Island Art Council at Freeport. 144 W. Merrick Road.

Having an event?

Stroll Old Westbury Gardens with Gabriel Willow, a New York Citybased urban naturalist and environmental educator, Saturday, July 8., 7:309:30 p.m. He will lead a walk through the gardens to listen and look for bats while discussing bat ecology and conservation. All ages are welcome. Space is limited and reservations are required. Rain date is Saturday, July 15. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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.

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, June 23, noon; Sunday, June 25, 1:30 p.m.; Monday, June 26, noon, Wednesday, June 28, noon; Thursday, June 29, noon and 1:30 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Visit corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 3330048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Balance awareness class with Tai Chi

Presented by Mount Sinai South Nassau Injury Prevention, this series of classes is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance. A workbook will be provided to those registered. Those attending are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. It runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Visit. FreeportLibrary.info to register or call (516) 379-3274 for more information.

June 24

Summer sounds

Radio Flashback rocks Eisenhower Park, Saturday, 24, 8 p.m. Highlighted by their 4-part harmonies, this is a classic rock tribute to the music, the artists and the experiences everyone fondly remembers. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassaucCountyNY.gov.

Public Notices

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 516-280-7675

139844

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 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 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

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”. Arza Feldman, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-297396 139609

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST JOYCE T PICKETTLAMBERT AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF BRENDA COLEMAN; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 21, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 11, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 9 FREDERICK AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 476, Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment $501,532.07 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008088/2014. 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”. Joseph R. Bjarnson, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-005250

76316

139896

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA

THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20, Plaintiff -against- TROY ANDREW FULLONE A/K/A TROY

A. FULLONE A/K/A TROY FULLONE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated November

29, 2018 and entered on November 30, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section: 62 Block: 96 Lot: 309 The Foreclosure Sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s COVID-19 Policies and Foreclosure

Auction Rules. All bidders must wear a face mask/ shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Said premises known as 37 MARTHA STREET, FREEPORT, NY Approximate amount of lien $544,030.87 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 003459/2017. ROBERT O’BRIEN, ESQ., Referee DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. {* FREEPORT HERALD*} 139904

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-HE2, ASSET- BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES

Plaintiff, Against MARIA FUENTES, CARLOS PEREZ, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/4/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This

Auction will be held rain or shine on 7/12/2023 at 2:00

PM, premises known as 58 Henry Street, Roosevelt, NY 11575, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York Section 55 Block 427 Lot 439 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $374,967.13 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 007136/2013 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 5/9/2023 File Number: 17-300257 LD 140001

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST

TO LASALLE BANK NA, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2004-FR3, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-FR3, V. WESIKE AKPOVWA, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 07, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK NA, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2004-FR3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-FR3 is the Plaintiff and WESIKE AKPOVWA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 11, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 665 MILLER AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 62, Block 180, Lot 417: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 607224/2017. Nicholas Ferrar, 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.

140003

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF THE TRUMAN 2021 SC9 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. SHARON MOSKOWITZ A/K/A SHARON L. MOSKOWITZ, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 28, 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 on July 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 189 Branch Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 71 and Lots 443445. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611039/2021. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Peter Famighetti, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, & Peddy, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff 140005

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE OF MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. DEMETRIOS

C. DRAKOPOULOS

A/K/A DEMETRIOS DRAKOPOULOS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 17, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau

County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 12, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 400 Guy Lombardo Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 f/k/a 400 South Grove Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 170 and Lot 3. Approximate amount of judgment is $442,673.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609927/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Eugene R. Gamache, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 180272-2 140007

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Francine Holt a/k/a Francine A. Holt; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 25, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 12, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2081 Milburn Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 54 Block 45 Lots 89, 90 and 91. Approximate amount of judgment $617,414.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 001879/2016. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” David Lieser, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-

Public Notices

4792 Dated: May 24, 2023

140009

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME

COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMorgan

Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff

AGAINST Richard Gerzof; Donna Gerzof; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 27, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 873 Remsen Lane, Upper Brookville, NY 11771. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Upper Brookville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 24 Block C Lot 130.

Approximate amount of judgment $4,152,595.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 012257/2014. 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.”

Monica Moran, 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: May 3, 2023

140011

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME

COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Scott Craig a/k/a Scott O. Craig; Reginale Craig; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 19, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 7, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 212 Green Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 55 Block M Lot 302. Approximate amount of judgment $627,893.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008944/2016. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed

Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

George Esernio, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: May 3, 2023

140014

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF NASSAU CIT BANK N.A.

F/K/A ONEWEST BANK

N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, FSB, V.WILLIAM

HARDWICK A/K/A WLLIAM

F. HARDWICK, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 27, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CIT BANK N.A.

F/K/A ONEWEST BANK

N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, FSB is the Plaintiff and WILLIAM HARDWICK A/K/A WLLIAM F. HARDWICK, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 18, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 238 BABYLON TURNPIKE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 55, Block 353, Lot 1006: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, AND STATE OF NEW YORK, Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 009204/2015. Jeffrey Halbreich, 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a license # 1364760 for an eating place beer license has been applied for by NASSAU RD FISH MARKET NY INC. to sell beer at retail in a delicatessen under the ABC Law at 245A NASSAU RD. ROOSEVELT, NY 11575 for on premises consumption

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law

Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 6/28/23 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: ----------------------

----------- THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M 435/23. ROOSEVELT - Interfaith Nutrition Network, Variance, side yard, construct 1-story additions & deck attached to existing building; special exception for philanthropic use (multi-purpose room & dining room in conjunction with family residence)., N/s Whitehouse Ave., 888.34’ W/o Nassau Rd., a/k/a 98 Whitehouse Ave.

ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Seaford within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny. gov/509/Board-of-Appeals

The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https:// hempsteadny.gov/576/ Live-Streaming-Video

Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. By order of the Board of Appeals,John

F. Ragano, ChairmanPatrick Owens, Secretary

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NOTICE OF EXAMING

BOARD OF PLUMBERS

MEETING CANCELATIONS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the regularly scheduled meetings of the Examining Board of Plumbers scheduled for the second Wednesday of July and August have been CANCELED; meetings will resume the second Wednesday of September at 8:00 P.M., 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, in the Board of Trustees Conference Room, adjacent to the Mayor’s office. Pamela Walsh

CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of the Environment for the Village of Freeport, scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. at 202 Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport, NY has been CANCELED, the next regularly scheduled meeting will be August 1, 2023.

Pamela

Walsh

Boening Village Clerk DATED:June 22, 2023 140346

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY.

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES ACE 2005-HE5, Pltf. vs. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, et al, Defts. Index #19083/08.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered November 19, 2015 and order appointing substitute referee entered May 22, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 27, 2023 at 3:30 p.m., prem. k/a 36 John Street, Roosevelt, NY 11575 a/k/a Section 55, Block 422, Lot 146, 147 and 148. Said property beginning at a point on the East side of John Street, distant 313.38 ft. North from the point of intersection of the East side of John Street and the North side of Debevoise Avenue; being a plot 150 ft. x 75 feet. Approx. amt. of judgment is $500,362.84 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MALACHY LYONS JR., Referee. STEIN, WIENER & ROTH, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 1400 Old Country Road, Ste. 315, Westbury, NY. File No. 69918- #100486

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on the Westerly side of Delaware Avenue, distant 74.09 feet Southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Westerly side of Delaware Avenue with the Southerly side of W. Seaman Avenue; being a plot 50.59 feet by 105.96 feet by 50 feet by 100.69 feet. Section: 54 Block: 458 Lot: 30 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 89 DELAWARE AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY Approximate amount of lien $364,038.12 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 007822/2013. MALACHY LYONS, JR., ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 7254.8389 {* FREEPORT LEADER*}

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AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 021184/2008. Richard Kerins, 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. 140344

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VERUS SECURITIZATION TRUST 2020-NPL1, Plaintiff, vs. ROOSEPORT BUILDERS 18, INC., ET AL., Defendant(s).

REDD, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated January 25, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 27, 2023 at 2:30 pm premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Cedar St. with the Easterly side of Westside Avenue; being a plot 100 feet by 50 feet by 100 feet by 50 feet.

auction. Said premises known as 302 ARTHUR STREET, FREEPORT, NY Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 000612/2017. MARK RICCIARDI, ESQ., Referee Terenzi & Confusione P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 140192

Village Clerk DATED:Freeport, New York June 22, 2023

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Boening

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF CANCELED MEETING FOR THE COMMISSION OF THE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff -against- SUSAN DAVY, ALEXANDER MEMBRENO, JOHN DAVY AND JENNE CICHOSZ, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated January 9, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on July 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and state of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 1998-R3, V. OWEN PATTERSON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF KEVIN J. PATTERSON A/K/A KEVIN JOHN PATTERSON, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 19, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 1998-R3 is the Plaintiff and OWEN PATTERSON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF KEVIN J. PATTERSON A/K/A KEVIN

JOHN PATTERSON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 122 SPORTSMAN AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 62, Block 88, Lot 6 & 107: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 12, 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 July 27, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 201 Brookside Avenue a/k/a 201 North Brookside Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block J and Lots 127 & 129. Approximate amount of judgment is $624,042.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600413/2022. 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. Malachy Patrick Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 212064-2 140353

Section: 62 Block: 149 Lot: 452 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/ or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 173 CEDAR STREET, FREEPORT, NY Approximate amount of lien $549,313.36 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 007276/2013. MALACHY

LYONS, JR., ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 8150.324 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 140190

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU MID-ISLAND MORTGAGE CORP., Plaintiff -againstJEANINE FITZPATRICK, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 4, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 62 Block 90 and Lots 88 & 89. All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Plaintiff AGAINST Ricot Paillant, Dominique Paillant, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 27, 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 July 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1395 CIRCLE DRIVE WEST, NORTH BALDWIN, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 468-02, Lot 48. Approximate amount of judgment $485,221.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602216/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-008526 76537 140240

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING AND RESIDENTIAL FINANCE TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-BC1, Plaintiff AGAINST JANINE GUILFORD, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 27, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at

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the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 24, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 336 W SEAMAN AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 36, BLOCK 537, LOT 15. Approximate amount of judgment $623,819.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #009116/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Peter T. Bauer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-305223 76539

140242

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME

COURT: NASSAU COUNTY.

FERNANDO CUNHA, Pltf. vs. TAMARA L. CARTER, HEIR OF JOSEPH WILLIAM CARTER A/K/A JOSEPH

WILLIAM CARTER SR.,

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOSEPH WILLIAM CARTER II, HEIR OF JOSEPH

WILLIAM CARTER A/K/A

JOSEPH WILLIAM CARTER SR., et al, Defts. Index #611620/2017. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 24, 2023, 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 July 26, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 236 North Columbus Avenue, Freeport, NY a/k/a School District 9, Section 55, Block 383, Lot 293, Group Lots 293-294. Approx. amt. of judgment is $11,510.75 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.” 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, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

JANINE LYNAM, Referee, BRONSTER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf. 156 West 56th Street, Ste. 703, New York, NY. File No. 307580.021- #100491 140260

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-WFHE3, ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WFHE3, Pltf. vs. NELSON BONILLA, et al, Defts. Index #17757/2011.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered November 9, 2016 and order appointing a substitute referee to sell entered April 19, 2023, 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 July 27, 2023 at 3:30 p.m., prem. k/a 2 Sportsman Avenue, Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 62, Block 78, Lot 11. Said property beginning at the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Archer St. with the westerly side of Sportsman Avenue; Running thence along the westerly side of Sportsman Avenue southerly 5 degrees 30 minutes East 84 ft. to a point; Running thence SW, 46 ft. to a point; Thence NW, 27.31 feet; Running thence NE, 84.53 ft. to the southerly side of Archer Street; Running thence along the southerly side of Archer St. NE, 61.75 ft. to the corner aforesaid the point or place of beginning. Approx. amt. of judgment is $501,224.01 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale MALACHY

LYONS, JR., Referee. STEIN, WIENER & ROTH LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 1400 Old Country Road, Ste. 315, Westbury, NY. File No. 69289#100512 140264

COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. CURLINE J. BRETT, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 7, 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 25, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 50 Mirin 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 454 and Lots 130-132. Approximate amount of judgment is $352,169.01 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 610032/2017. 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. George Peter Esernio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.:

190221-1

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME

COURT- COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE’S FINANCIAL REALTY MORTGAGE SECURITIES

TRUST, SERIES 20061, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1, Plaintiff, AGAINST CHERYL PILGRIM CLARKE A/K/A CHERYL C. NEAL, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on May 5, 2023.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,

Mineola, NY 11501 on July 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 206 N Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 55, Block 260 and Lot 3. Approximate amount of judgment $362,054.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #608090/2018. Brian Davis, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 140275

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF PAULDING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN THE INTEREST OF: BRIANNA JADE MATEIKORODRIGUEZ, DOB: 11/17/2012 a minor child CASE NO.:23.CA.000006.

P1 NOTICE FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION By order of the court for service by publication dated June 6, 2023, you are hereby notified that on March 3, 2023, CHRISTIAN GUTIERREZ filed an action against you, CHRISTOPHER RODRIGUEZ, for the adoption of your minor child, BRIANNA JADE MATEIKO-RODRIGUEZ. You are required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court, and to serve upon Petitioner’s Attorney, Lacey M. Briasco, an answer in writing within sixty (60) days of June 9, 2023.

Witness, the Honorable Tonny S. Beavers, Judge of the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia. This the 9th day of JUNE, 2023. Sheila Butler Clerk of the Superior Court Paulding County Superior Court Prepared by: /S/ LACEY M. BRIASCO Lacey M. Briasco Georgia Bar No. 345338 ATTORNEY FOR Petitioner Fennell, Briasco & Associates 2230 Towne Lake Parkway Building 600, Suite 140 Woodstock, GA 30189 140216

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WILLIAM GAULT, THE Executive Director of The De La Salle School, is retiring after eight years, passing the position to Roxanna DePena-Elder, who will assume the role on August 1. Gault expressed gratitude for his time

The De La Salle School gains new executive director

By MACK OLMSTED Intern

After serving as the executive director for The De La Salle School for eight years, William Gault is retiring and passing on his role to Roxanna DePena-Elder, who will officially take over on August 1.

Gault expressed his gratitude for his time at the school, dedicating himself to furthering its mission and upholding Lasallian traditions. He would begin each day by warmly greeting the students and concluding morning assemblies with the words, “Gentlemen, have a wonderful day, smile, God loves you.” Although Gault is excited about his retirement, he is immensely thankful for the experiences and opportunities the school provided him, considering it the pinnacle of his career spanning four decades in education.

“It’s the epitome of my career, in all honesty, I’ve been involved in education for 40 years and loved every minute of it, but the highlight of my career would have to be my work here at The De LaSalle School,” Gault said.

Looking ahead, Gault has complete confidence in the capable hands of Roxanna DePena-Elder as the new Executive Director. He spoke highly of her extensive and diverse experience, including 25

years in Catholic education, and expressed his belief that she is well-prepared to take on the role.

“She’s a person with great experience, a very varied experience,” Gault said. “She’s had 25 years of Catholic education as well, and I’m fully confident that she’s ready to fill the role. I’ve worked very closely over the last year. And I have every confidence that she’ll pick up the baton and carry it forward.”

Having closely collaborated with DePena-Elder over the past year, Gault is eagerly awaiting the progress she will bring to the school, confident that she will carry on its mission with passion and dedication.

DePena-Elder herself is excited about her promotion and enthusiastic about enhancing the De La Salle School. She views her new position as an opportunity for growth and embraces the freshness it brings. Feeling a sense of belonging and purpose, DePena-Elder expressed her joy in being part of a mission-driven community.

“I finally feel like I’m home,” DePena-Elder said. “This is a place of hope, and it’s nice to be part of the mission. Looking forward to being part of this mission. It’s a great mission. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever dealt with in my 25 years in education.

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at the school, dedicated to advancing its mission and preserving Lasallian traditions. DePena-Elder eagerly anticipates her promotion and is enthusiastic about improving the De La Salle School.

It’s the epitome of my career, in all honesty, I’ve been involved in education for 40 years and loved every minute of it, but the highlight of my career would have to be my work here at The De LaSalle School.

WILLIAM GAULT executive director, De La Salle School

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WOODMERE BA, 504 Saddle Ridge Rd., FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14.Near All!..$999,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

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Impeccably Restored Victorian

This grand home is set on park like grounds (.43 acre) just blocks away from Rockville Centre's vibrant downtown and LIRR. This grand home has all of todays most sought after amenities, combined with yesterday's master craftsman details. A gracious welcoming front porch and private rear gazebo are perfect for outdoor entertaining. Inside you'll marvel at the 11 foot ceilings, original pocket doors, multiple window seats, and irreplaceable original parquet banded floors. Any chef would delight in the expansive kitchen with high end appliances, tons of counter space, and the perfect island for your guests. Other amenities include a walk in pantry, three full baths, five bedrooms on the second level, and second floor laundry room. $1,999,999 . Please contact Maureen Lane or Theresa Ahern for a private viewing of this special home!

How does your potential contractor drive?

Q. We need some advice on how to pick a contractor. Our neighbors down the street are going through a tough time with delays, seemingly shoddy work that didn’t pass inspection and extra costs for things they didn’t want or expect. Do you have any suggestions on how to interview a contractor, and what to ask about or look for in their proposal? We want to avoid what our neighbor is going through.

A. If it were up to me, I would ask them to drive me around to look at their work. This helps in many ways. One, you have more conversation and maybe a little less sales pitch while they’re navigating the streets. Two, you can tell a lot about a person by the way they drive, such as whether they obey the laws. If they blow through every stop sign, cut people off or otherwise drive recklessly, you’ll realize right away that they have little regard for others and won’t follow regulations, or your interests.

People who don’t follow basic rules we all have to live by aren’t going to do things for you as much as for themselves. If they tell you “you don’t need a permit,” give you a ridiculously low number compared with others or confidently tell you they will have the work done way before you expected, be concerned. If their proposal doesn’t spell out the process and the materials to your satisfaction, at least with milestone breakdown numbers — such as windows and doors, $40,000, concrete work, $30,000, etc. — and you feel that they’re evasive when you ask questions, then move on.

FIRST SHOW! Elegant & Stately 4200 Sq Ft CH Col on Beautiful Quiet St. 5 BR, 4.55 Bth. Sweeping Staircase. All Spacious Rooms with Top Quality Finishes. Amazing Fam Rm with Cathedral Ceiling Overlooking 1 Acre Resortlike Prop Featuring IG Gunite Pool, Patio & Tennis Ct. XL Fin Bsmt. Upper Level has Primary Ste w/ Dressing Rm & Bth Plus 3 BRs & 2 Bths. 2 Car Att Gar. Low Taxes! SD#20 $2,500,000 HEWLETT B ay Pa RK

190 Meadowview Ave, BA, Ever Dream of Living in A Castle? This 8000 Sq Ft Mansion is Full of Character. Amazing Architectural Details, Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows. 5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14. Near All. Must See This Unique Home! $3,200,00 HEWLETT

1638 Ridgeway Dr, BA, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Well Maintained 6 BR, 3.5 Bth 3500

Sq Ft Exp CH Colonial on Beautiful St. LR/Fpl, Spac Fam Rm/Fpl, FDR, EIK & Sun Rm

Overlooking 1/3 Acre Resortlike Prop w/ IG Lap Pool, Hot Tub,Bar & Gazebo. Fin Bsmt.

2 Car Gar. SD#20 $1,149,000

1193 E. Broadway # M23, BA, Move Right Into This Stunning Gut Renovated 2 BR, 2 Bth Coop in Garden Town. Gourmet Kit W/Thermdore St Steel Appl Opens Into DR & LR.

Primary BR w/Bth Plus Spac 2nd BR. W/D in Unit. New Self Controlled CAC. Oak Flrs, LED

Lights. Near LIRR. Parking Avail. SD#14. You Don’t Want to Miss This $359,000

1599 Lakeview Dr, BA, 4 BR, 3 Bth Exp Ranch on Tree Lined St in SD#14. Spacious LR, DR & Family Rm, EIK & Fin Bsmt. Att Garage. HW Flrs. Near Park, Trans, Shops & Houses

of Worship REDUCED! $799,000

1534 Broadway #205, BA, Extra Large 2000 Sq Ft, 2 Bedroom (Originally 3 BR), 2 Bath

Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Updtd Wood/Quartz Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Underground Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living BIG REDUCTION!! MOTIVATED SELLER! $579,000 WOO dMERE

504 Saddle Ridge Rd, BA, Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location!

I recommend that the payments be organized by those milestones, since you can see that all the concrete work is done and write a check, or confirm that all the windows and doors are installed and make a payment, instead of guessing when 30 percent of the work has been completed or wondering why they need to get paid every Friday when nobody has been there for two weeks. It may be obvious to say that you need to feel that what the plans show is what you want, and you have to feel confident that this person and their team can give you what you need.

I often get calls and end up acting as adviser and therapist to spouses who are now arguing with each other about how unhappy they are instead of sitting the contractor down with a third party, like a building official, who usually won’t tolerate the excuses. Many inspectors don’t have the time or the patience for a contractor who is creating code or safety violations, since it can reflect on the official who lets the work be approved with cut corners. One inspector recently told a contractor who was falling short of the regulations that the official gets audited and will not accept work that can be questioned later on by an auditor.

You need satisfaction. More on licensing, insurance and experience in upcoming columns. Good luck!

© 2022 Monte Leeper

Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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OPINIONS

In Freeport schools, a year full of progress

The 2022-23 school year has been filled with accomplishments for Freeport Public Schools. It seems unbelievable that we are quickly coming to the close of this extraordinary year. At the same time, we are getting ready to wish our Class of 2023 bright futures as they move on to the next exciting phase of their lives.

One of our priorities since our return from the coronavirus pandemic was to address learning loss and social emotional learning, or SEL, and our students’ wellness needs. We put numerous academic and health and wellness supports in place before, during and after school. Academic intervention and enrichment programs supported student growth.

Student data is showing that proficiency in reading and math is trending upward. Academically, our students are superstars who earned many accolades, including a national championship in robotics. They competed and placed highly in many local, state and national competitions, including the Ethics Bowl, Odyssey of the Mind and Future Problem Solvers.

Social emotional and mental health

supports and programs have been in place to address this very important priority. Our staff has been trained in mental health support, and we have partnered with health organizations to provide our students with additional mental health resources. We have numerous SEL programs to build and address these important skills. These programs have had a positive impact on both students and staff. Our student leaders at the high school were trained in our SEL program Sources of Strength, and shared it with their peers to encourage positive mental health. This training will expand to other schools next year.

We have also made great strides in several other initiatives. The initial phase of our Portrait of a Freeport Graduate has been completed. The Portrait is a set of competencies that students should possess when they graduate from Freeport High School, providing a clear roadmap for educators, students and families. More than 2,700 participants responded with nearly 48,000 thought ratings to the district’s survey question, “What skills, mindsets, traits and knowledge are needed for Freeport graduates to succeed in today’s world as they move on to college, career and life?”

The key competencies that emerged for our graduates are:

Problem Solver: A Freeport graduate is a creative, resourceful leader who can solve complex issues.

Curious and Flexible: A graduate is an open-minded, lifelong learner who is adaptable and culturally responsive.

Perseverance: A graduate is a motivated, self-confident change maker with the resolve to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.

Communicator and Collaborator: A graduate is an effective, articulate, empathetic and compassionate team player who strives to make the world a better place.

Literacies for Life: A Freeport graduate is responsible and independent, and has the foundational real-world tools needed for success.

Our next step will be to include these skills and traits in our curriculum pathways and strategic plan to ensure that every student graduates with these traits for success.

Another important initiative is our work in diversity, equity and inclusion. We are utilizing the four principles of a culturally responsive and sustaining education framework: a welcoming and affirming environment, high expectations and rigorous instruction, inclusive curriculum and assessment, and ongoing professional learning. A DEI Strategic

Plan has been created to make DEI a part of our daily curriculum and school environment.

Under the DEI umbrella, we have taken a deeper dive into restorative practices, an approach that is relationship-focused, addresses conflict, and promotes collaborative problem solving. Restorative practices is about building community, addressing conflict and repairing relationships. These practices fall along a preventionintervention continuum. Some prevent infractions through building community, while others intervene after infractions have occurred.

Professional development on the use of restorative practices has continued and intensified for all staff this year. Pilot programs in restorative circles were conducted at Freeport High and Dodd Middle School, and are being implemented in classrooms throughout the district. Our next steps include further training in the use of restorative practices in our school buildings, and adding them to the district’s Code of Conduct.

Looking back at the school year, there have been many remarkable accomplishments. We are proud of our change makers — our students and staff. We are gearing up for summer school, with a number of exciting programs for our students, and planning for the coming year. We look forward to a new year filled with more accomplishments and accolades.

An open letter to my dad on his birthday

Ishould point out that this is a really open letter, because my dad died four years ago.

I write because I have so much to tell him. My dad, who would have been 101 last week, loved his time on earth; he so enjoyed the rhythm and small pleasures of his days.

Every morning he woke up thinking about his first cup of coffee, and he prepared it with all the exquisite ritual of a Japanese tea ceremony. He moved slowly, and the making of the coffee could easily take 15 minutes.

Hard to tell where one left off and the other began.

Dad would have been gripped by the public drama of the impeachment hearings. He died the day Donald Trump got elected, and although I’m not suggesting cause and effect, he did say, “I can’t believe I lived to see this day,” before he succumbed to a major heart attack at 97.

about it all. We could go on for some time, couldn’t we, reassuring ourselves that no, the United States of America would never elect a man like Donald J. Trump, and then we did. Dad, it’s worse than we feared, but I believe in our better angels, and I’m patient. I know our country will right itself. I’ll keep you posted. Promise.

You missed the coronavirus. Missed Roku. Missed cauliflower pizza crusts.

Randi is on a brief leave. This column was originally published Feb. 20-26, 2020.

RANDI KREISS

Once it was brewed, he filled his cup to the very brim and sloshed it all over the floor before he got to the table.

“Why do you have to make the cup so full?” my mother said pretty much every day for 72 years.

I like to think he’s with my mom, who died two years ago. They were married so long that they walked, talked, ate and laughed with a special kind of synchrony.

He would read the newspapers at the breakfast table as breakfast lingered into lunch in his last years. He read the best parts out loud to my mother, and she was his cheerleader, damning the folks he saw as the bad guys and taking into her heart, like family, the leaders he loved. Their fierce loyalty to the Dems, going back to FDR, was part of what kept them chugging along. They cared. They followed the news. They talked back to the TV.

So, Dad, I’m sorry you missed this state of affairs, this unraveling of our government and erosion of our moral center, because you would have found it fascinating, even if it depressed the hell out of you. Mostly I miss commiserating with you

You missed the coronavirus. Missed Roku. Missed cauliflower pizza crusts.

You knew about Amazon but you missed letting it rule your life. You and Mom went to stores, right? Well we hardly do that now, because if you need anything, from the 4.0 readers you wore to rare Ethiopian pistachio nuts, you can order them online and Amazon will get them to you in hours, or days at most.

You missed some terrific books, Dad. We spent a lot of time talking about what we were reading, and even in your last months, when you were kind of dreaming your days away, you still held a book in your lap because it felt familiar. You kept saying you wanted to learn how to use a Kindle.

You missed the great-grandkids getting

braces, and learning to drive, and several mitzvahs. You missed that we bought a new vacation house. I gave some thought to the idea that you might not be able to find me, but I suppose your travel rules are different. In my old place, I used to see the occasional heron on the beach or a dolphin in the surf and imagine it might be a kind of visitation.

I did see an unseasonal robin the other day that gave a wicked shake of its wing as it landed on a naked branch, and I confess, I thought of you.

Mostly, Dad, I hate the idea that you aren’t in the world, in the light, in the realm of sunrises and sunsets, just a phone call away, at the Thanksgiving table.

We all think about loved ones who have passed. Some write letters or post to websites for the departed. It all helps.

Many find that Shakespeare offered wise counsel to those who grieve when he wrote, “Give sorrow words.”

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

Kishore Kuncham is the superintendent of Freeport Public Schools.

Among our ‘superstar’ students’ highlights: a national title in robotics.

KISHORE KUNCHAM

HERALD

Don’t let money win: Veto this bill

It might not be easy to discuss the Greek playwright Euripides and the Dutch philosopher Erasmus in the same breath, especially considering they walked the earth 2,000 years apart. But they did have a shared philosophy, and it’s one all of us are familiar with: money talks. Especially in politics.

When it comes to government, if you want to make a splash, all you need is to flash — some green. The loudest voices in a campaign, or in any discussion, really, are typically those with the deepest pockets. Even running for local office can cost thousands of dollars, with that total easily hitting six digits for state office, and far more if you want to go to Washington.

Over the years, however, New York has worked hard to level the playing field. New York City, for example, has offered candidates a matching public-finance option for years. Anyone not taking large special-interest donations can qualify for public money, allowing their voice to be just as loud as anyone else’s, no matter how much anyone has raised. The option is intended to keep big business and heavily funded political movements away from lawmakers, while ensuring that taxpayer investments are returned to communities through campaign expenditures.

Lawmakers in Albany have paid attention as well, writing legislation that would provide matching funds to any Assembly candidate who raises at least $6,000 from 75 different donors in his or her district, and to any State Senate candidate who raises at least $12,000 from 150 donors.

Statewide candidates would see a

LETTERS Republicans love those fossil fuels

Dear Congressman D’Esposito:

match of $6 for every $1 of qualified donations. Assembly members and senators would see matching qualified donations ranging from $12-to-$1 to $8-to-$1.

Candidates would still have to campaign. They would still need to win support. But this law would help ensure that that support isn’t drowned out by opponents with massive campaign war chests, funded by special interests.

Everything was looking good for the proposed bill until the final week of the legislative session. Then lawmakers apparently had a chance to take a closer look at it, and suddenly remembered something really important: They have to run for re-election. The candidates with the deep pockets whom this law would weaken? It’s them, the incumbents. The politicians who already have a built-in advantage simply because they have “Assembly member” or “Senator” in front of their name.

So, those very lawmakers revisited the new law, and introduced some changes. Instead of raising $6,000, Assembly candidates would have to raise $10,000, from 145 donors, to qualify for matching funds. Senators would need to raise $24,000, from 350 donors.

Candidates wouldn’t need to win just some support — this is an exceedingly high bar.

In fact, the only people who would actually benefit from this bill, S.7564, if Gov. Kathy Hochul signs it into law are the very incumbents this kind of campaign finance reform is intended to humble by preventing them from winning races

before they even start, simply because of how loudly money talks. If this revised bill becomes law, the voice and reach of the incumbents would be stronger — and further — than ever before. Not only would they have the big money of special interests, but they’d have taxpayer money backing them as well. And anyone challenging them? Well, good luck.

The reworked legislation easily passed the Assembly and Senate, but fortunately, not with the help of many of our local representatives. State Sens. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Jack Martins and Steven Rhoads voted against it, as did Assembly members Jake Blumencranz, Ari Brown, Brian Curran, David McDonough, John Mikulin, Edward Ra and Michaelle Solages.

State Sen. Kevin Thomas was a “yes” on the bill, as were Assembly members Taylor Darling and Charles Lavine.

All are Republicans except for Solages, Thomas, Darling and Lavine.

A representative democracy mandates leaders who truly represent the people. If someone believes they can represent them better, they deserve to have every opportunity to prove it. The matching-campaignfunds program could have been a great start, helping this particular democracy achieve those goals.

But if the governor signs this monstrosity into law, not only will the potential gains of the earlier law be erased, but the entire democratic process will take 10 giant steps backward.

Hochul must do the right thing, and veto S.7564.

While New Yorkers choke on fumes from Canadian wildfires fueled by climate change, it’s worth highlighting the role that Republicans are playing in making the problem worse. House Republicans, including my own representative, Anthony D’Esposito, brokered a debt ceiling bill that advances construction of the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline and makes it easier to build fracked-gas pipelines. This dirty deal will increase profits for the fossil fuel industry while increasing air pollution and wrecking our climate.

The dangerous air we are breathing now is only the beginning — we must reverse course and move off fossil fuels. As a grandfather and a member of Food & Water Action, I urge D’Esposito to stand up for Long Islanders, not the fossil fuel industry. And as a Long Islander, I urge my neighbors to remember the Republican dirty deal at the ballot box. JOSEPH

We honor the fallen, but must not forget our veterans

All of us owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to the heroic men and women who lost their lives while protecting our country as members of our nation’s armed forces.

our end to care for them when they come back home.

Across the country, fewer than 50 percent of returning veterans in need receive any mental health treatment. An estimated 250,000 veterans are unemployed and in need of work. And with 68,000 of them homeless, there are 5,000 veterans here in Nassau who are at risk of homelessness.

■ The right to be supported in the community, in such organizations as VFWs and American Legions.

sure make them valuable candidates for public service.

JOSHUA A. LAFAZAN

Americans recently commemorated Memorial Day — a sobering occasion that reminds us that freedom is never free, and that in a perilous world, we sleep safely at night precisely because of those servicemen and women who are fighting for us.

After our collective pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, it behooves us to take the next step by renewing our commitment to taking care of veterans right here in Nassau County.

Some 67,000 of the 16.5 million veterans in the United States call Long Island home. And there’s no denying that while these heroes have upheld their end of the contract to protect and serve the nation, we haven’t adequately fulfilled

Those statistics should shock the consciences of every American and provide clear evidence that this moment requires immediate action. That’s why I have proposed the creation of a 21st-century Veterans’ Bill of Rights that would ensure that none of them are ever left behind in Nassau County.

Such a bill would reaffirm the fundamental rights for veterans that must be protected:

■ The right to dignified housing.

■ The right to gainful employment.

■ The right to be protected from discrimination.

In addition, the Veterans’ Bill of Rights would formally commission a study to identify where resources are needed to best serve our veterans, and recommend additional investments ranging from new technology to advancements in health care, and more. Once completed, the study’s findings would be presented at a public hearing of the County Legislature’s Veterans Committee.

My office has already taken important steps toward fulfilling the tenets of the Veterans’ Bill of Rights. In January 2022, the Legislature unanimously passed the Hiring Our Heroes Act, a measure I sponsored that exempts veterans and active-duty service members from county civil service exam fees. Not only does removing a financial burden of up to $200 from eligible applicants incentivize their return to the civilian workforce, but it also recognizes how veterans’ leadership, military experience and ability to perform under pres-

LETTERS FRAMEWORK

To the Editor:

As my first legislative session came to a close, I was struck by just how out of touch Albany Democrats are with the needs of New Yorkers. The concerns about rising crime rates and a struggling economy, both of which make it more difficult for many to live, work and thrive in our communities, are at an all-time high. To combat this, my State Senate Republican colleagues and I introduced a plan to Rescue New York, which fell on deaf ears. We will continue to fight for common-sense, realistic solutions to the hardships faced by families and business owners.

During the 2023 legislative session, Albany’s misplaced priorities came in the form of new laws and policies that exacerbate our hardships instead of relieving them. The budget was a month late and spent a record $229 billion, more than $8 billion over what was spent last fiscal year. It included new taxes on businesses and individuals, and provided no relief for middle-class families and struggling small businesses; rather, it allocated $1 billion for transporting and housing illegal immigrants instead of directing funds to struggling New Yorkers.

Instead of focusing on why New Yorkers are leaving the state, a bill was passed that moves all local elections to even years, over the objections of local communities and boards of election. The justification was to increase voter turnout, yet it excluded New York City, where voter turnout is the lowest in the state.

Additionally, “Clean Slate” legislation was passed allowing the records of violent criminals to be sealed while ignoring the rights of law-abiding victims. In addition, the overriding theme of the legislation passed this session was an erosion of parental rights and an increase in government control, both of which will continue to destroy the New York

by Tim Baker

This legislative measure builds on the Dignity for Our Heroes initiative, another legislative package that I sponsored and passed in 2019 that protects veterans from discrimination in housing and employment, and convened the Nassau Commission on Ending Veteran Homelessness.

While I take great pride in these earlier measures, they should be viewed as a foundation to build on. We must not cease in our efforts until every veteran in the county has access to the resources they need to meet their health care, housing and workforce needs. And it is imperative for all of us to approach this issue with compassion and care, so that we can continue chipping away at harmful stigmas that dissuade our heroes from seeking the assistance they need and deserve.

These men and women have always had our backs, and it is imperative for us to always have theirs. Please contact your legislator and ask them to support the Veterans’ Bill of Rights. And I ask you to never forget our fallen heroes, or our veteran heroes at home.

Joshua A. Lafazan represents the Nassau County Legislature’s 18th District.

we know and love.

We deserve better than one-party rule that places political aims above all else. There’s still so much work to be done, but Senate Democrats, who hold a supermajority, continue to disregard New Yorkers’ needs. I will continue to fight for a safer and more

affordable New York while standing up for our values and working to restore balance, accountability, and common sense to our state government.

Lifeguards Donovan Ligonde and Camryn Cooney worked on the cross-chest carry in training at the Freeport Rec pool.

Too many who have come home lack housing, jobs and mental health care.

In Albany, Democrats are ‘out of touch’

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