Rotary Club, in red, with fellow member Emily Margulis, left, and Dr. Krishna, a Rotarian from India, at the Sustainable Cambodia booth
Freeport-Merrick Rotary helps Cambodian families
By AVITA JoHN Intern
The Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club has teamed up with a group helping families in rural Cambodian villages to become more self-sufficient and sustainable.
Sustainable Cambodia, which was established in 2004, is a Rotarian-led nonprofit organization — with Rotarian international officers, directors and consultants serving as volunteers for the cause — concentrating on education, clean water, agriculture and economic development, providing hope and opportunity to thousands of these families.
Since Sustainable Cambodia is a shared Rotarian project, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary has also lent assistance to the cause. Emily Margulis, the club’s past co-president, has taken the lead as a member of the Rotary, working with the Cambodian villages of Kean and Domrey Sor in Prasad City, as of 2023.
“We help people in Cambodia with getting fresh, clean water . . . we help them by providing bikes so they can ride the bikes to school,” Jordan Pecora, the club’s vice president, said.
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Burroughs, Bynoe both win primaries
By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
Noah Burroughs won the Democratic primary for the seat in the Assembly’s 18th District on Tuesday. He narrowly defeated Lisa Ortiz, with a total of 2,727 votes to Ortiz’s 2,556 votes.
Burroughs, 48, a Hempstead village trustee, is hoping to succeed Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, who stepped down to run in a Democratic primary for State Senate in the 6th District. Burroughs will face Republican Danielle Smikle in November.
“Today’s victory is not one just for me, but for the entire 18th Assembly District,” Burroughs said on Tuesday. “I am ready to roll up my sleeves on Day One to work with my colleagues, elected officials and, most importantly, the community. My goal remains the same, and that is to bring my district all that they deserve.”
“I want to continue to grow . . . and try and help more people in my community,” Burroughs
said at a recent Herald roundtable. “What way to do that better (than in) the State Assembly?” Elected as a village trustee in 2021, he aims to address infrastructure issues, improve sewer and water systems, and revitalize centers of business in Uniondale.
Also moving on to the November election is County Legislator Siela Bynoe, who defeated Darling by 800 votes in the Senate Democratic primary, and will go up against Republican Thomas Montefinise, who ran uncontested, this fall in the race to succeed Kevin Thomas in the Senate.
“Throughout this campaign I have been so blessed and overwhelmed by the support I’ve received,” Bynoe said on Tuesday. “Today alone we’ve had more than a hundred volunteers knocking on doors and calling their neighbors to come and vote. This victory is only a first step, and there is work to be done. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.”
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Comfort Itoka, the new secretary of the Freeport-Merrick
at the Singapore Rotary International Convention.
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Roosevelt superintendent set to retire
Wortham believes in ‘setting the atmosphere’ for success
By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
In a dedicated career spanning decades, Dr. Deborah Wortham has left an indelible mark on the field of education.
As she prepares to retire from her role as Superintendent of Roosevelt School District, it’s an opportune time to look back at a storied and highly successful run leading the district.
Wortham’s career in education began with a personal mission.
“My sister Laurie was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when I was in high school” she shared. “And I was the one that was deputized to take care of her. And so every day after high school, I would come home and take care of her.”
It was Laurie that encouraged her sister to travel to the University of Wisconsin to see the school after Wortham had been made aware of a scholarship on offer. After returning home, Wortham learned that her sister had passed away while she was gone.
This early experience led her to pursue a degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, fulfilling a promise to her late sister to “be the best that you can be.”
Her professional journey took her from Baltimore City Schools, where she served as an Area Academic Officer overseeing 24 high schools for 36 years, to superintendent roles in York City School District and Steelton from 2008-2013, both in Pennsylvania.
In 2013, Wortham was appointed Superintendent of Roosevelt School District, a district that had been under state control due to academic and financial difficulties.
“When I arrived in Roosevelt, I absolutely felt the love and the need to move
the district forward,” Wortham recalled. Her leadership was pivotal in rallying the board, staff, and community to transform the district’s fortunes.
Under her guidance, Roosevelt School District emerged from state control and was restored to good standing within two and a half years. “It was miraculous,” she said, attributing the success to a collaborative effort.
Wortham’s original tenure in Roosevelt was years, though after the school’s academics began to backslide a little in her absence she returned in 2020. She’s continued to serve as superintendent until now.
Wortham’s tenure in Roosevelt was marked by significant initiatives aimed at holistic student development. One of her goals was to have students graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy, a goal achieved with 21 students earning this distinction.
“That was my dream,” she said.
The rigorous process requires students to qualify through courses and presentations, showcasing their proficiency in multiple languages.
Another pioneering effort was the introduction of a construction pathway in partnership with LIU, making Roosevelt the first in New York State to offer such a program.
“When we say college and career, it’s not for everyone to go to college. It’s college or career,” Dr. Wortham emphasized.
This initiative allows students to graduate as master journeymen, providing them with valuable skills and career opportunities.
Dr. Wortham also launched a barbering program, allowing students to graduate as master barbers.
“I actually went to the graduation of our students as they graduated as master
barbers. It was so amazing,” she shared.
Reflecting on her approach, Dr. Wortham highlighted the importance of systemic stamina and building confidence among staff and students.
“Setting the atmosphere for success makes a difference. When people feel valued, they can find their way regardless of the obstacles,” she stated.
This philosophy was instrumental in changing the perception of Roosevelt School District from a struggling institution to an effective and multifaceted school district.
Her leadership was recognized nationally, with Roosevelt receiving the AASA School Leadership Award for superintendent leadership and the National School Boards Association’s Magnet Award for overall school improvement.
“That was amazing,” Dr. Wortham said of the accolade.
Dr. Wortham’s strategic approach to leaving the district this time involved developing a comprehensive five-year plan with input from staff, community members, and students.
This plan, encompassing efficacy, growth mindset, community engagement, curriculum alignment, and professional development, serves as a blueprint for sustained success.
“I am not afraid. I have said to the staff over and over, I am not coming back to save you, and you got this,” she assured, confident in the systems put in place to ensure continued progress.
Her legacy is encapsulated in her book, “Setting the Atmosphere,” a guide for leaders inspired by her experiences.
“The secret is it’s not about you. If you are so great, what are you doing for other people? That is my commitment to life,” Dr. Wortham explained. Her book offers insights and stories, akin to “Chicken
Soup for the Soul,” aimed at helping others achieve success.
As she prepares to retire, Dr. Wortham leaves behind a district transformed by her vision and dedication. Her successor, Shawn Wightman, inherits a solid foundation and a clear roadmap for continued excellence. “It’s been a pleasure to do what I’ve been called to do,” she reflected, her impact evident in the thriving community she helped build.
Dr. Deborah Wortham’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment to education.
Her contributions to Roosevelt School District will be remembered as a testament to the power of visionary leadership and the profound difference it can make in the lives of students and the community.
Photos courtesy Deborah Wortham
Roosevelt School District Superintendent of Schools Deborah L. Wortham, left, was awarded the highest honor a superintendent can receive at the 2024 Women in School Leadership Awards.
Deborah Wortham will move on from serving as superintendent of Roosevelt after this school year.
Nautical Mile fireworks show set for July 5
By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
As the skies over Freeport prepare to burst into a kaleidoscope of colors, the community is abuzz with anticipation for the eighth annual Nautical Mile Fireworks Show, set to illuminate the night on July 5 at approximately 9p.m.
This dazzling event, a joint endeavor by the Freeport Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Freeport, promises an unforgettable spectacle for residents and visitors alike.
The fireworks are can be viewed from Seabreeze Park, providing a stunning backdrop along the picturesque Nautical Mile.
Fireworks by Grucci, the acclaimed sixth-generation family-owned and operated fireworks company and holder of the Guiness world record for the largest fireworks display ever recorded, will be the ones conducting the show.
The show can be viewed from numerous vantage points along the waterfront, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the display safely and comfortably.
Organizers recommend Seabreeze Park and surrounding restaurants as prime viewing spots, but also note that not everyone will be able to access these locations due to their popularity on event ‘night, so make reservations.
“Pretty much anywhere on the Nautical Mile you can see the fireworks towards the end,” said Ken Dookram, president of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce.
The process involved in getting this event off the ground is led by the Chamber of Commerce and the Village but also involves a myriad of other entities
including the local police, fire marshals, the Coast Guard, and even Kennedy Airport, due to the proximity of the launch area to flight paths.
This event is more than just a display of pyrotechnics; it represents a significant community effort and serves as a thank you from the local merchants and the village authorities to the people of Freeport.
It’s a celebration of community spirit, bringing together families, boosting local businesses, and enhancing the overall vitality of the area.
Ivan Sayle, a past president of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce starts the fireworks show eight years ago.
“It’s a very daunting task to involve all these agencies (such as the Coast Guard or Kennedy Airport because the fireworks go out on the water,” Sayles said.
About his favorite part of the event Sayles added “I love the countdown (to the fireworks launch)… that’s the most enjoyable part for me.”
For those attending, the event isn’t just about the fireworks; it’s about the experience of community and celebration. The countdown to the fireworks, led by children and watched by smiling families, encapsulates the joy and unity that such events foster.
The rain date for the event is July 7.
“The Village of Freeport and Chamber of Commerce have joined together and sponsored the fireworks display on July 5, 2024,” said Mayor Kennedy. “Please join us on the Nautical Mile for a great fireworks.”
“Bring your entire family, enjoy dinner prior to the great fireworks show,” the Mayor added.
Community celebrates Juneteenth BBQ
This past Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Waterfront Park, from 11a.m. to 6p.m., The Freeport-Roosevelt NAACP Youth and College Division hosted a community BBQ to celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day.
This event highlighted the importance of culture and community.
The Freeport-Roosevelt Adult Branch, led by Eugene Williams, Chair of Civic Engagement, organized a voter registration drive alongside the BBQ. Absentee ballots were available for early voting for military personnel and those unable to visit the polls.
Christine Waters, the NYS Education Chair, provided valuable information on banned books and the Teach the Truth initiative.
President Doug Mayers praised the collaboration, acknowledging the efforts of Donna Raphael, 1st Vice President, and Allois Douse, Youth Council Advisor, who were instrumental in uniting the entire branch for this event.
The community showed dedicated support, with Chef Elvis donating hamburgers and franks.
Small vendors that sold African themed clothes and jewelry were invited to sell their products although the entire event was free of charge for entrance and to get to food and drinks.
The NAACP expressed hope that that these vendors would get some sort of recognition from the event to help with their future business endeavors.
“Food and drinks were all free. Nothing was to be paid for. Everything was free,” Douse said.
“We gave the community a chance to make money,” she added.
“Because even though we have people coming for free, and people that had businesses that no one knows exist, so it was a grand opportunity for us to allow
Freeport-Roosevelt NAACP members Jackie Harris, Kyesha George’s,
Douse, Arnold Raphael, Andrea Ault-Brutus, Erika Deans, Darleyne Mayers, Kamau Cush, Douglass Mayers, Eugene Williams, Albert Waters, G. Dewey Smalls were all present at the Juneteenth event at Waterfront Park from 11a.m. to 6p.m.
community people in the community showed their merchandise and also earn some income.”
These vendors also donated to the event while students from Freeport High School were also present and volunteered for the event.
Representatives from Fidelis Care was present and ready to tell the community all about their services and gave out cups to mark the event.
–Avita John
Herald file photo
The annual fireworks show at the nautical mile has been a tradition now for eight years.
Courtesy Donna Rafael
Donna Raphael, Christine Waters, Allois
Rotarians’ help in Cambodia includes bikes
ing skills and promoting a culture of community service, where village families help themselves and neighboring villages.
The organization employs only native Cambodians as paid staff, while international officers, directors and consultants are considered volunteers. This helps keep overhead and fundraising expenses under 3 percent, ensuring that nearly 100 percent of donations go directly to onthe-ground projects.
The organization has built several schools and learning centers in underserved areas, offering free education to children who might not otherwise have access to learning. The curriculum includes traditional subjects such as math, science and languages, as well as lessons on health, hygiene and environmental conservation.
The education they receive not only equips them with academic knowledge but also practical skills that are essential for daily life. This comprehensive approach helps break the cycle of poverty and builds a foundation for long-term community
development.
Many rural Cambodian villages face significant challenges in accessing clean water, leading to numerous health issues. Sustainable Cambodia has implemented projects to provide safe drinking water, including installing wells, water filtration and rainwater harvesting systems.
As a result of these efforts, thousands of families now have access to clean, safe drinking water, dramatically reducing the incidence of waterborne diseases, while improving overall community health. This has allowed children to attend school more regularly, and adults to engage in productive work without the constant threat of illness.
“So, Prasad City is where we’re working in Cambodia,” Margulis said. “We focus on community building, providing water, sanitation and hygiene. We’re helping them build latrines and shallow wells.”
In some villages, women older than 60 have to wait until night to use the bathroom to avoid being seen by young men.
“At the Rotary International Convention in Singapore, we learned that
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installing latrines prevents fecal matter from contaminating groundwater,” Margulis said. “Now, villagers don’t have to travel far for clean water, reducing sickness from dysentery and other illnesses.”
Agriculture is the backbone of rural Cambodian economies, and Sustainable Cambodia emphasizes sustainable farming practices to help farmers increase their yields and diversify their crops. The organization provides training in modern agricultural techniques and promotes organic farming methods.
Farmers learn to grow a variety of crops, including vegetables, fruits and herbs, which they can sell at local markets for additional income.
Economic development is another key component, and the organization offers microloans and business training to help individuals start small businesses and create new sources of income. These micro-enterprises range from handicrafts and tailoring to poultry farming and small-scale retail.
Women, in particular, have benefited from these programs, gaining financial independence and confidence.
The organization has therefore created a model of sustainable progress that can be replicated in other regions facing
similar challenges.
Through about $5,000 raised by Margulis and the Rotary club, they have been able to support various families and villages in Cambodia, including the Mao family.
Margulis recently visited Cambodia for a second time to witness the impact of the organization’s contributions, and to see how things had changed since her initial visit through Sustainable Cambodia in 2018.
Margulis said, “Last year . . . my second visit through Sustainable Cambodia to Cambodia in 2023, I got to see this family called the Mao family . . . and I asked my club to help support, through money, and we ended up getting . . . a letter from the Development Director of Village Development.
“He sends us what it is that they’ve been doing in their life and how it’s been changing.”
Her friend and two other Rotary club members accompanied Margulis on the trip.
The collaboration between Margulis, the Rotary club and friends continues to bring hope and sustainable development to Cambodian communities, showing that this collective effort is making a difference.
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the mao family’s children gathered around the water storage sphere and water jars in the back garden of their home.
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J.W. Dodd students recognized by NASA
Seven J. W. Dodd Middle School students—Zachary George, Johnn Hernandez, Nayibeth Matos, Ronaldo Pena, Kaiden Reid, Torri Simpson, and Sabrina Turcios—earned recognition from NASA for their participation in the App Development Challenge.
They were awarded certificates from the space agency last Monday, June 17.
“These students have shown remarkable dedication and skill by engaging in such a significant task,” said Dr. Kishore Kuncham, the school’s Superintendent.
“Their ability to apply their knowledge and research capabilities was truly tested as they crafted a solution to aid NASA in upcoming space missions.”
The App Development Challenge, one of the eight Artemis Student Challenges, offered these students a unique research experience.
NASA tasked them with addressing technical issues to aid deep space missions. In preparation for the 20242025 Artemis Mission, where four
astronauts will inhabit the moon’s south pole for a month, students were given moon terrain data.
They were tasked with designing the best path from the spacecraft to the target site.
Guided by science teacher Peter Capaccio and Science Director Dr. Vincent Pereira over ten weeks, the middle school teams developed an app that processed and visualized the moon’s south pole terrain data. This app provided vital navigation and communication information for the astronauts.
The students also produced a video demonstrating the app’s capabilities, which they submitted to NASA for the competition. Their innovative code will now feature in various scientific contests.
These young participants from J.W. Dodd Middle School are now part of the Artemis Generation, contributing to NASA’s goal to land the first woman and the first person of color on the moon.
–Mohammad Rafiq
Seven students from J. W. Dodd Middle School in Freeport were recognized for their participation in the NASA App Development Challenge. From left, Freeport Public Schools Director of Science Dr. Vincent Pereira, Johnn Hernandez, Sabrina Turcios, Ronaldo Peña, Torri Simpson, Kaiden Reid, Zachary George, J.W. Dodd Middle School science teacher Peter Capaccio and Principal Johane Ligondé. Not present: Nayibeth Matos.
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Summit stresses cyclist, pedestrian safety
By SCOTT BRINTON Special to the Herald
Martin Buchman talked up the Long Island Greenway Trail outside the amphitheater at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow last week, a table full of maps, charts and pamphlets before him.
The retired high school teacher who’s also a board member of the New York Bicycling Coalition, said ground will break next year on the nearly 200-milelong cycling trail that will connect Eisenhower Park with Montauk, nearly 200 miles away.
“The real hope is to get bicycle infrastructure that does not compete with cars,” Buchman said.
The cycling advocate and enthusiast was at NUMC for the second annual Walk Bike LI Summit, at which “vulnerable road users” such as bicyclists and pedestrians were the primary point of discussion. He understands all too well the dangers cyclists face on the island’s heavily trafficked roads — and the need for safe spaces of their own.
Buchman has been hit twice by cars while riding his bike over the last seven years. The first time was Bike-to-Work Day in 2017. He was cycling 25 miles from Stony Brook to Plainview-Old Bethpage High School when a left-turning driver ran into him.
He broke his collarbone, and was one of three cyclists who wound up in the same emergency room together, all biking to work.
Buchman was struck a second time in 2022, cracking his fibula and needing 45 stitches to repair a gash in his lower leg.
A number of crash victims who enter NUMC — including pedestrians and cyclists — do so “hoping to walk out,” said Daniel Flanzig, a personal injury attorney at the Mineola-based Flanzig & Flanzig, who’s also a bicycling coalition member with Buchman. But “a lot of people do not. When my phone rings, somebody’s never having a good day.”
Nassau County recorded more than 37,700 crashes last year that killed 62 and injured more than 12,500 others, according to state statistics presented at the summit. Of those accidents, 421 involved bicyclists, with 358 injured and one person killed.
That means the injury rate involving vehicle-on-vehicle crashes was roughly 33 percent. The rate when a vehicle struck a cyclist was 85 percent.
Megan Ryan, NUMC’s interim chief executive and president, explained that most anyone who has suffered a traumatic injury in a crash throughout the county — in particular, a cyclist or pedestrian — will be sent to NUMC because it is a Level I trauma center.
Ryan, who sits on the North Merrick education board, spoke of a high school student who was recently hit while riding his bicycle in her neighborhood and was rushed to NUMC. And then, on the day of the summit, a 12-year-old was hit by a car while riding his bike on the North Bellmore-Wantagh border. He was airlifted to Cohen Children’s Medical
When complete, the Long Island Greenway Trail will stretch from Manhattan to Montauk, measuring nearly 200 miles — 60 percent of which will be off-road. The trail will connect with the Empire State Trail, which begins at the Battery in Lower Manhattan, and runs 750 miles to Buffalo. The Greenway Trail will connect with 60 bus routes and 46 train stations, and will be within a 10-minute walk of 27 Long Island communities, according to the Trust for Public Land, which is spearheading the effort to construct the pathway.
Center in Queens, where he was reported in stable condition.
“Pedestrian safety, bicyclist safety, it’s very important,” Ryan said. “It’s something that I think is overlooked. We try to teach (pedestrian/bicyclist safety) for younger children, but it’s very important for the older students, older children, and adults, as well.”
Wendy Tepfer, executive director of the Community Parent Center in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, came to the summit to hear any
suggestions that might help improve the center’s driver education programming.
The center, Tepfer said, stresses the need to stay focused on the road, without distractions, in large part to protect cyclists and pedestrians. She noted that when drivers are distracted by cell phone calls, they are only able to focus 35 percent of their attention on the road, so their mind zeroes in on the cars in front of them while limiting their peripheral vision.
Pedestrians and cyclists, however, are
Tips for staying safe
Given the 2.2 million cars in the region, cycling on Long Island involves a degree of risk. But it’s risk that can be mitigated, according to the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard University, with these safety tips:
■ Always ride to the right with the flow of traffic
■ Leave three feet of space between you and parked cars to avoid opening doors
■ Wear a helmet
■ Use bike lights
■ Use hand signals when turning
most likely to be found on the sides of roads — that is, in drivers’ peripheries.
“We talk about distractions all the time,” Tepfer said.
Cynthia Brown, executive director of the Westbury-based New York Coalition for Transportation Safety, said redesigning roads to improve safety is tough, if not impossible, because doing so often involves condemning properties to make way for new infrastructure.
“The only thing that you can really try to change,” Brown said, “is driver behavior.”
Courtesy Trust for Public Land
Courtesy Scott Brinton
Daniel Flanzig — a member of the New York Bicycling Coalition board — and Cynthia Brown, executive director of the New York Coalition for Transportation Safety, were among the featured speakers at the second annual Walk Bike LI Summit at Nassau University Medical Center, where bicyclist and pedestrian safety was front and center.
Fresh produce coming your way this fall
By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com
Thousands of people across Nassau County go to food banks and soup kitchens each month for much-needed sustenance. But soon, the food bank may come to them.
Long Island Cares, a nonprofit focused on helping hungry families, expects to debut its Mobile Food Truck in September.
The new service specifically aims to make fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible to those who otherwise struggle to purchase them. When people have to pay for their medication, clothes and children’s school supplies, for example, spending the extra money on fresh produce is often out of the question.
“When people struggle with food insecurity, they oftentimes have to make difficult decisions with what they do with their money,” said Paule Pachter, chief executive of Long Island Cares. “And sadly, oftentimes what’s considered healthy food options — like lean chicken, lean proteins, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit — sort of become less important than paying for your rent. And so it becomes a focus — and almost, in my opinion, a responsibility — of food banks to make sure that people have access to the most healthy foods possible.”
Long Island Cares works with more than 350 local food pantries, but many
Courtesy Long Island Cares
The Mobile Food Truck for Long Island Cares — expected to deliver fresh produce across Nassau County — was made possible by a $250,000 grant from Bank of America Long Island. Bank of America executives Mark Perez and Jaime Stojanowski, left — as well as Jennifer Porti, fourth from left — presented the grant to Long Island Cares representatives Jessica Rosati, Yenny Buitrago and Paule Pachter.
simply do not have the storage capacity to house the fresh produce people need.
The Mobile Food Truck, by contrast, could deliver enough fruits and vegetables to fill up nearly five refrigerators, Pachter said. Local pantries can simply schedule a time for the truck to visit them, and their produce needs will be supplemented by the truck’s refrigerated storage.
The program is more needed now than ever, Pachter said. Fresh produce — already more expensive than less healthy
options — has skyrocketed in price since the coronavirus pandemic, according to multiple studies in the National Institutes of Health. Only around 1-in-10 people get their recommended daily serving of fruits and vegetables, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Mobile Food Truck is expected to improve those statistics for hungry people on the island.
A refrigerated food truck is a concept Long Island Cares has worked on for a
while now — but it was a $250,000 grant from Bank of America’s Long Island branch that finally brought the produce truck to fruition.
With that money, Long Island Cares can buy the truck with refrigerated storage and wrap it with the charitable organization’s name.
The partnership isn’t new. Bank of America is one of the largest donors helping hungry people, Pachter said — the bank’s previous $500,000 grant to Long Island Cares was directly responsible for opening new satellite locations, including one that is coming to Valley Stream.
“Access to healthy, nutritious food is more important than ever, and the new mobile farmers market will allow Long Island Cares to distribute fresh produce to more individuals and families in need,” said Mark Perez, president of Bank of America Long Island, in a statement.
And the program helps more than the hungry.
“This can be seen, in many ways, as a real boon to both the state and regional economy, because we always make it our business to first buy from Long Island when produce is able to be harvested in season” Pachter said. “So, this is really supporting New York in many ways, and supporting the Long Island farm community in many ways. ”
To find food near them or to volunteer, visit the Long Island Cares website at LICares.org.
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Dodd celebrates International Day of Yoga
In celebration of International Day of Yoga on June 14, students at J.W. Dodd Middle School in Freeport Public Schools participated in their yearly endeavor to enhance their strength, focus, and inner peace through yoga.
This year’s event paid tribute to retiring Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham, recognizing his dedication to student well-being and mindfulness throughout his tenure.
The program began with a tribute to Dr. Kuncham for his steadfast commitment to promoting student mental health. J.W. Dodd Middle School Principal Johane Ligondé praised him for advocating wellness initiatives, incorporating mindfulness into the curriculum at all grade levels, and introducing programs such as SKY Schools to the district.
“The practice of unity and peace through yoga would not be possible without our own visionary leader, Dr. Kishore Kuncham,” said Ms. Ligondé. “
When Dr. Kuncham began bringing wellness programs to our schools it was not popular. We know the courage it took to bring them to us. Because of this, we have created a culture of peace – internal peace, school peace and community peace. Thank you for your courage, your boldness and for challenging us to challenge ourselves to be better every single day.”
In an inspiring moment, Dr. Kuncham was further honored by receiving the first J.W. Dodd Middle School Peace Ambassador Award. Addition-
ally, the International Association for Human Values and SKY Schools presented him with the Culture of Peace Award, acknowledging his efforts in fostering peace within individuals, schools, and communities, ultimately striving for global harmony.
“This was an unexpected surprise and I cherish all of the years I have had here with you. Thank you for the special honors. You make me very proud, and I know you will do great things that will change the world,” said Dr. Kuncham.
“You have the skills to do exactly what you set out to do and practicing yoga will expand and enrich your efforts to achieve your goals. It helps make you the very best and gives you the best version of yourself.”
After the recognition, students and staff engaged in basic yoga poses such as downward dog, tree pose, warrior one, and more. Yoga instructor Maddie Fontaine then led the group through a sequence designed to encourage focus and strength, ending with deep breathing and peaceful meditation.
As the event concluded, laughter filled the room as students and staff shared their feelings and excitement to continue the school day.
J.W. Dodd Middle School’s annual International Day of Yoga Celebration aims to empower students to manage stress, improve focus, and navigate adolescence with enhanced well-being, a focus made possible by Dr. Kuncham’s leadership.
–Mohammad Rafiq
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham, wife Raji Kuncham, and J.W. Dodd Middle School students watched a special slideshow presentation from the International Association for Human Values prior to Dr. Kuncham receiving the International Association for Human Values and SKY Schools Culture of Peace Award at J.W. Dodd’s annual International Day of Yoga Celebration.
Photos courtesy Freeport Public Schools
J.W. Dodd Middle School recognized International Day of Yoga with a celebration on June 14. Student volunteers with district administrators, J.W. Dodd Middle School teachers, community members, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham, Raji Kuncham, Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom and J.W. Dodd Middle School Principal Johane Ligondé
Students practiced yoga poses during the J.W. Dodd International Day of Yoga Celebration on June 14.
STEPPING OUT
with Thomas the Tank Engine
Go on an adventure on the rails at Long Island Children’s Museum
By Danielle Schwab
All aboard! The lovable blue tank engine Thomas and his friends have rolled into Long Island. With a cargo full of interactive STEM activities for families to explore, Long Island Children’s Museum staffers — and visitors — are excited to welcome back the returning exhibit, “Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails.”
“Long Island Children’s Museum had opened the exhibit in early 2020 to great audience reaction,” explains museum president Erika Floreska. “Then Covid happened and the museum shut down. The exhibit sat in our empty building for months, anticipating the return of visitors. By the time the museum was able to reopen, the exhibit had to move on to its next scheduled destination.”
At long last, everyone can board once again as the train fulfills its intended route.
In real life, the islands just off the English mainland near Barrow in Furness, in Cumbria, has been home to the engines of industry — submarine manufacturing plant, undersea coal mining, petrochemicals and a hotly contested nuclear energy plant.
But for generations — baby boomers who read the Rev. Wilbert Awdry’s Railway Series books and the children of the ‘80s who experienced those stories, too, on a popular television series — the only island that counts in the gleaming distances of the Irish Sea is Sodor.
Sodor — home to Thomas the Tank Engine, that is, where the trains are as busy as ever.
“You’re stepping into another world, visiting Knapford Station on the Island of Sodor,” says Long Island Children’s Museum education director Ashley Niver.
Awdry originally created the beloved trains in the early 1940s as stories for his son, Christopher. The fictional tank locomotive has since captivated families worldwide.
While the look of trains has changed since Thomas first came to be, the message is clear: trains don’t lose their appeal.
“There is something super magical and enticing about playing with toy trains. It seems to triumph over any other vehicle,” Niver says. “When you see a train, it’s like, ‘Wow, that’s a special trip.’”
The traveling exhibit, created by the award-winning Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel’s Fisher-Price, rolled into the museum in late May and will continue to charm families through Sept. 8.
Targeted especially for kids between 2 and 7, the exhibit incorporates foundational STEM learning that can perhaps inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and physicists.
Through engaging play, families arrive at creative solutions to problemsolving using mathematical thinking and experimentation as they respond to challenges.
“Kids are learning how to engineer together,” Niver says. “It’s a really nice area where you can let your kids roam free. They can explore, and there’s a lot of socialization happening too.”
First, look inside a Sodor train.
“You’re welcomed with a bright, shiny Thomas, a giant life-size one which the kids can board,” Niver says. “Some levers and parts create train noises, whistles and steam.”
Then, help out the green train, Percy, repair a wobbly wheel. Continue on to move coal into Percy’s coal box and fill his tank with water. Also load luggage,
• Now through Sept. 8, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• $17 museum admission, $16 seniors 65 and older; additional fees for theater programming
• View the events calendar at LICM.org for additional information or call (516) 224-5800
• Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City.
livestock and addtional cargo into two train cars.
Even become part of Thomas’ world by suiting up as a conductor, exchanging money, and selling tickets to passengers.
And naturally, it wouldn’t be a “Thomas & Friends” experience without some toy trains.
Families can play at an oversized Thomas wooden railway table, bringing people through all Sodor’s iconic destinations such as Tidmouth Sheds, Brendam Docks, and the Sodor Search and Rescue Station.
While in actuality trains connect us to various places both familiar and new, the “connection” here is an emotional one.
“What’s really important about Thomas is that he is super hard-working,” Niver says. “He’s the smallest train, but he never gives up, and he always tries to help people learn to work together, to cooperate, to be kind to one another.
“Children find him really endearing and connect on a deep level with him.”
As North Western Railway Controller Sir Topham Hatt always says: “Thomas is a very useful engine.”
‘And stars fill my dream…’
Get the Led Out rocks out with their tribute to what many consider rock ‘n roll’s greatest band, in ‘A Celebration of the Mighty Zep.’ From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, GTLO has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The six veteran musicians who make up the Philadelphia-based group deliver all passion these bluessoaked rock anthems deserve. GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. No wigs or fake English accents, the band brings what the audience wants — a high-energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heartthumping intensity with a strong focus on Led Zeppelin’s pivotal early years.
Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, 8 p.m. $75. $45, $30. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
There’s also something nostalgic for the parents who grew up watching the televised version of Thomas. On view are model engines from the original live-action series, and copies of the original drawings along with 75 manuscripts, among the memorabilia documenting the history and evolution of Thomas.
to another, “Thomas &
From one generation to another, “Thomas & Friends” continues to captivate audiences in a powerful way.
children with that you can
“Anything that you remember raising your own children with that you can then pass down is the coolest thing, to have that connectivity years,” Niver adds.
Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Iolanthe’
through the
Mortals and immortals come face to face in the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company’s of Long Island’s production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic ‘Iolanthe.’ The comic opera, which debuted in 1883, is one of the most beloved of all the Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Its perfect balance of words and music, humor and drama, and political satire resonates to this day. The whimsical story involves a half fairy/ half mortal shepherd lad who falls in love with wealthy heiress that sets up a conflict between the wily Lord Chancellor and the cosmically powerful Fairy Queen. Featuring some of Sullivan’s most stunning music, including ‘Oh Foolish Fay,’ and what is popularly known as ‘The Nightmare Song,’ expect an evening of first class entertainment and riotous fun suitable for all ages.
Sunday, June 30, 3 p.m. $30, $25 seniors/children. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or call (516) 323-4444.
Photos courtesy Long Island Children’s Museum Thomas has chugged into the museum and invites families to stop on by.
Explore the Island of Sodor for an adventure on the rails.
A future train conductor checks in.
Visitors collaborate to repair Percy’s wobbly wheels.
THE Your Neighborhood
The English supergroup, fronted by original member Geoff Downes, along with a brand new lineup, is reinvigorated and back on tour, appearing on the Paramount stage, Sunday, July 7, 7 p.m . Today, the legendary band comprises Geoff Downes, John Mitchell, Harry Whitley, and Virgil Donati. Their new tour, “Heat of the Moment,” additionally features Focus, Martin Turner (Wishbone Ash), Curved Air, and Roger Dean as special guests. Asia was the biggest selling album of 1982, Number 1 on Billboard for nine weeks and pioneers of the MTV era!
Downes’ new iteration of Asia first began to evolve last summer, at the concert held in memory of late lead singer, songwriter and bassist, John Wetton (King Crimson, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, Wishbone Ash, UK, Asia, John Wetton Band, Icon). Downes invited old friend John Mitchell (It Bites, Frost*, Lonely Robot, Kino, John Wetton Band, Icon) and newcomer Harry Whitley to join him on stage to celebrate Wetton’s life by performing some of the classic Asia hits. Such was the uproarious reception to their set that Downes wondered if something magical was beginning to take shape. Downes’ new-look Asia once again features Mitchell on guitars and Whitley on lead vocal and bass. The quartet is made complete by the addition of Virgil Donati (UK, Southern Sons, Steve Vai, Allan Holdsworth) on drums. The band will perform the hits you know and love, including “Heat of the Moment,” “Only Time Will Tell,” “Sole Survivor,” and more. $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Celebrate America
View the pyrotechnic spectacle, as part of Eisenhower Park’s annual holiday double bill, TD Bank’s Celebrate America, which also includes a concert, at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Wednesday, July 3, 5:30-10 p.m. With performances by the popular local Allman Brothers tribute act Allmost Brothers and Chicken Head. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
Walking Wednesdays!
Participate in a 45-minute walk with pace set by group, beginning at Freeport Memorial Library, Wednesday, June 26 , 10:30-11:45a.m. All fitness levels welcome. Led by Maryellen Cantanno. Stay in tune with your body while walking and meeting people. Contact for more information, or ask@freeportlibrary.info. Freeport Memorial Library. 144 W Merrick Rd, Freeport. More information available at FreeportLibrary.info or call (516) 379-3274.
On exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.
Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.
Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Dramatic Play
Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, July 1, 1 p.m., taught by Lisa Rudin, Director of Theatre Playground. In this interactive, theater-inspired workshop, children will act out an original story and help choose how it unfolds. Music, props, and sound effects create a theatrical world where participants are immersed in the story.
Children are encouraged to express themselves as they create characters, explore different worlds, stretch their imaginations and build selfconfidence. This week’s theme: Calling All Superheroes! Costumes encouraged. $5 with museum admission. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
Independence Salute Starship headlines the Town of Hempstead’s Annual Independence Day Salute, at Point Lookout, Saturday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. Concert starts at 8 p.m., followed by fireworks. Town Park Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Blvd., Point Lookout. Call (516) 292-9000 ext. 7480.
Celebrate Israel
Salute Israel, while welcoming Eisenhower Park’s summer concert season, at the annual Celebrate Israel concert, presented by Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, Sunday, June 30, 6 p.m. Israeli superstar Raviv Kaner performs. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For more information, visit Facebook. com/jcrcli.
Freeport Camera Club
The Freeport Camera Club welcomes new members. It meets at Freeport Memorial Library on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, at 7 p.m. 144 West Merrick Road. More information available at FreeportLibrary.info or call (516) 379-3274.
Having an
event?
Summer sounds Visit Eisenhower Park’s Field #1 for its Noontime Concert series, Wednesday, July 3 , noon-2 p.m. Enjoy “The Many Voices of Dennis Dell.” Dell’s vocally stylings transport his audience to another world. Hear your favorite songs brought to life with originality and authenticity. Bring seating. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Mercy Hospital offers a peer-to-peer breastfeeding support and resources, Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure your baby’s spot. St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.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.
Film Screening
Visit Nassau County Museum of Art for a viewing of “Wild Style,” a 1983 film regarded as the first hip-hop movie, Saturday, June 29, 3 p.m. A hybrid project that exists as both a musical and a documentary, the film features hip-hop pioneers of the period, including Fred “Fab Five Freddy” Brathwaite, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, The Rock Steady Crew, The Cold Crush Brothers, Queen Lisa Lee of Zulu Nation, Grandmaster Flash, and Zephyr, who play themselves in a loosely scripted story shot entirely in the South Bronx, the Lower East Side, and MTA subway yards.
A Q&A follows with director Charlie Ahearn and critic-curator, Carlo McCormick. Seating is limited and reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Domino Tournament
Demonstrate your domino expertise, Saturday, June 29, 1-11 p.m., at The Loft on Maine Event Centre. Whether you’re a pro or beginner, everyone is welcome to compete for prizes and bragging rights. Enjoy friendly competition and maybe learn some new tricks. Bring your domino set and get ready for a great time. $55.20 admission. 179 North Main St., Freeport. For information, call (516) 469-7508.
Pet Adoption Program
Adopt your “fur-ever” friend this summer. There’s no better time to adopt a new pet than during the ”summer of love” at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. All pet adoption fees are waived through Sept. 1 and include free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. There is a $10 license fee for dogs. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cats before stepping fot in the shelter online at HempsteadNY.gov/179/Animal-Shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page at Hempstead Town Animal Shelter. For more information, contact (516) 785-5220.
Barnaby Bye
The band returns to My Father’s Place, Saturday, June 29, 8 p.m. Come celebrate the music, the memories and the good times with Billy, Bobby, Peppy and Mike! Doors open at 6 p.m., concert is at 8 p.m. 221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn,. For tickets/information, visit MFPProductions.com or call (516) 580-0887.
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Be smart with your sprinklers, experts urge
By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com
More than 100 billion gallons of water will be used for lawn maintenance alone across Long Island this summer — enough to fill 150,000 Olympic-sized swimming polls — and the cost shows up in more than just your water bill.
It’s also hitting the ecology hard, according to officials, which is why the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection is urging neighbors to be mindful of their water usage.
“The heat wave has to make us realize that water, particularly in Nassau County, is a finite resource,” Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, told reporters last week at the West Hempstead Water District.
“It is all of our responsibility to protect that water supply.”
The entirety of Long Island’s drinking water comes from natural aquifers. They’re like giant underground sponges — when it rains, the water seeps underground and is absorbed by sand and gravel, creating natural reserves of freshwater.
“In Nassau County, we’re experiencing what’s called groundwater mining, which means that we’re taking more water out of the groundwater system than the rain is able to replace naturally,” Esposito said. “This is not a good recipe for sustainability.”
Nicole Formisano/Herald
Protecting Long Island’s groundwater is about protecting its longevity and local ecosystem, said Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment.
The groundwater serves three vital functions, explained Bret Bennington, chair of Hofstra University’s Department of Geology, Environment and Sustainability. First, it’s pumped to the surface to be used as freshwater. Then it directly feeds just about every lake, stream and tributary on Long Island. Finally, when it travels to the shoreline and is released along the coast, it prevents saltwater from moving in underneath the island.
In other words, as long as groundwater
is continually flushing outward, the saltwater doesn’t intrude upon Long Island’s natural freshwater resources, which could ultimately destroy this vital reservoir.
There needs to be enough groundwater to adequately perform all three of those functions, Bennington explained. So, the problem isn’t that Long Island will entirely run out of water — it’s that the more neighbors drain these natural reserves, the more significant consequences they’ll see on the entire groundwater system.
Lakes and rivers become dry. Saltwater contaminates the fresh water under the island, rendering the reserves undrinkable. To compensate, more drinking water must be pumped from other reserves. The process snowballs into a vicious cycle — and it shows up on water bills.
“The more we pump, the more it costs to treat,” said Jason Belle, who chair the aquifer protection commission. “So, by reducing our pumps, not only do they reduce their water bill, it reduces the district’s bill, which will in turn keep the rates low.”
So how can people do their part? As the island approaches the peak season of water usage, officials said, perhaps the best way for residents to be efficient with their landscape-related water usage may be to adopt smart irrigation.
Smart irrigation is a “holistic approach to using water” in landscaping, said Mike Dwyer, director of the Irriga-
tion Association of New York.
If someone notices a brown spot on their lawn, Dwyer said, don’t just turn up the sprinklers run time. Check out the sprinklers in that zone to see if they’re running efficiently.
Are the nozzles clogged? Are the sprinklers blocked by plant growth? Are the heads rising fully out of the grass?
Plus, not all brown spots are from lack of water — insects or disease may be culpable.
And rather than relying on timers, he added, switch to a controller based on evapotranspiration — or ET — which adjusts how long sprinklers will run depending on how wet the ground is.
Why water your lawns on a rainy day?
“We’re not here to tell people to not water their lawns,” Belle said. “All we’re saying is that you can have the best of both worlds — a nice healthy lawn, while also reducing the amount of water to achieve it.”
“There are many good reasons to preserve groundwater, whether it’s for drinking water, for our ecology, or for our sustainability,” Esposito said. “We’re asking people to start now. Don’t wait until August when we’re in another summer heatwave and a drought. Start good water conservation practices today.”
Those who take the conservation pledge on the commission’s website a OurWaterOurLives.com has a chance to win a smart sprinkler controller.
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At Hofstra University, graduate students plant the seeds to advance in their career. Hear from representatives across 200 programs that include business, communications, education, engineering, health sciences, nursing, and psychology, and learn all the ways your success can sprout at Hofstra University. Your future awaits.
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Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs. URSULA CAMPBELL A/K/A URSULA M. CAMPBELL, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 15, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 58 Rutland Road, 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 55, Block 225 and Lots 416 & 417.
Approximate amount of judgment is $349,568.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #15-001028. Cash will not be accepted. 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. John Kennedy, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 147282
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CMALT REMIC 2006-A3-REMIC PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-A3, Plaintiff, vs. MITCHELL SEIVER, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 25, 2024, 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 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 227 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 Lot 457. Approximate amount of judgment is $406,139.11 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001405/2014. Cash will not be accepted. 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 Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 147280
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 603289/2023 COUNTY OF NASSAU
LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC
Plaintiff, vs. NIANETTE JACKSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PEGGY A. WASHINGTON; ALEXES CAREN WASHINGTON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PEGGY A. WASHINGTON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF PEGGY A. WASHINGTON, 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;
SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS LLC; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.
Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Mortgaged Premises: 42 MARGARET DRIVE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575
Section: 55, Block: 550, Lot: 16
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 $430,500.00 and interest, recorded on July 25, 2011, in Liber M 36223 at Page 335, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 42 MARGARET DRIVE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575. 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 7th, 2024
ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC
Attorney for Plaintiff Jian Chen, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 147288
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU SABR MORTGAGE LOAN 2008.1 REO SUBSIDIARY-1 LLC, Plaintiff, Against PATRICK BROADNAX AS ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, RAFAEL RIZO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, RAFEL RIZO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, TONY RIZO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, ERIC RIZO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, ET AL. Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/28/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 7/11/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 5 2nd Place, Roosevelt, New York 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 0055 Block 00450 Lot 00142
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $379,163.30 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 006711/2016 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. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
Tiffany D. Frigenti, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 5/16/2024 File Number: 17-301421 CA 147284
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 9, 2024 at 2:00 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 147278
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST MONIQUE CLARKE, MARISSA A. BAILEY, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 4, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 10, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 43 WESTSIDE AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 137, Lot 28. Approximate amount of judgment $397,479.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615827/2018. 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 18-007507 80912 147125
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Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Action to Foreclosure a Mortgage INDEX #: 616567/2022 MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC Plaintiff, vs SUSAN SINCLAIR AKA SUSAN VAUGHN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF VERA MAE VAUGHN, BILLY VAUGHN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF VERA MAE VAUGHN, WILLIAM R. VAUGHN, JR. AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF VERA MAE VAUGHN, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF VERA MAE VAUGHN IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, 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 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, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE IRS “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 39 Pleasant Avenue Roosevelt, NY 11575 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Vera Mae Vaughn Defendant
In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Jeffrey A. Goodstein of the Supreme Court of The State Of New York, dated the Twentieth day of May, 2024 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclosure a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Vera Mae Vaughn (who died on December 1, 2021, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) dated the February 26, 2013, to secure the sum of $390,000.00 and recorded at Book 38653, Page 944 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on May 8, 2013. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed September 28, 2021 and recorded on November 23, 2021, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 46065, Page 161. The property in question is described as follows: 39 Pleasant Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 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 your mortgage company will not stop this 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 21, 2024 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 80989 147123
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ANDRADINA NEVES, Defendant(s).
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Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 28, 2024, 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 11, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 138 Dehnhoff Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 245 and Lots 30, 31 and 32. Approximate amount of judgment is $161,884.11 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601152/2023. 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.
Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 221097-1 147276 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2005, GSAMP TRUST 2005-WMC1, Plaintiff, Against
DOMINIC VILLONI, ESQ., AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND MILITARY ATTOREY ON BEHALF OF UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN A. FIORITO A/K/A JOHN FIORITO, ET AL.
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/02/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 7/11/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 148 Meister Boulevard, Freeport, New York 11520, And Described As Follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village Of Freeport, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.
Section 0054 Block 00330-00 Lot 00015 And 00016.
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $464,006.92 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 005733/2015 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 5/7/24 File Number: 560-4138 SH 147176
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 017757/2011. Malachy Patrick Lyons, Jr., Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 147286
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. DALE JUNGER A/K/A DALE R. JUNGER, ET AL, Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-WFHE3, ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WFHE3, -againstNELSON BONILLA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on November 9, 2016, wherein U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-WFHE3, ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WFHE3 is the Plaintiff and NELSON BONILLA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 8, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2 SPORTSMAN AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 62-78-11.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC, -againstCORNELL BOZIER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY CURL, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 25, 2023, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC is the Plaintiff and CORNELL BOZIER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY CURL, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 16, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 38 BOOTH STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550; and the following tax map identification: 36-3-44 & 45.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 600156/2018. Mary Ellen Divone, 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. 147415
Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on September 18, 2019, I, Judith Powell, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on July 12, 2024 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, at 02:00 PM the premises described as follows: 1611 N Jerusalem Road East Meadow, NY 11554
SBL No.: 50-388-54
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 611231/2017 in the amount of $267,342.65 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 147417
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Javier Genao, as Administrator for the Estate of Yuvelka Figueroa and as Natural Guardian for minor K. Genao a/k/a K.M. Figueroa, Heir to the Estate of Yuvelka Figueroa; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 3, 2024 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 16, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 54 Robert St, 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 NY, Section 62 Block 99 Lot 581. Approximate amount of judgment $512,932.31 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 609413/2017. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: May 15, 2024 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 147410
be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Certified funds only, made payable to Lisa Goodwin, Esq., as Referee. Lisa Goodwin, Esq., Referee File # QNSRN601 147413
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against ANDREA FAGAN, et al Defendant(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 27, 2017, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 296 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 54 Block 84 Lot 7. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $466,592.84 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 015029/2010. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU State of New York Mortgage Agency, Plaintiff AGAINST Gwendolyn Webb; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 28, 2016 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 25, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 36 New York 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, Residence Park, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 54 Block 57 Lots 149 & 150. Approximate amount of judgment $449,801.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 006721/2012. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Janine T. Lynam, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: June 11, 2024 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 147565
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, Against CRISTOBAL A. VASQUEZ AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO MAXIMILIANO VASQUEZ, MARTA ISABEL ROMERO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO
MAXIMILIANO VASQUEZ, JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE 1 THROUGH 50, INTENDING TO BE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF MAXIMILIANO VASQUEZ, ET AL, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/16/2024, 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 on 7/23/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 11 Mount Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village Of Freeport In The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 55 Block 234 Lot 67 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $476,237.24 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 601100/2022 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. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
Melissa D. Mohan, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 5/24/2024 File Number: 21-300498 CA 147568
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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff -against- FEDIE R. REDD, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated January 25, 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 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Cedar St. with the Easterly side of Westside Avenue; being a plot 100 feet by 50 feet by 100 feet by 50 feet. Section: 62 Block: 149 Lot: 452
All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.
Said premises known as 173 CEDAR STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520 Approximate amount of lien $549,313.36 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 007276/2013.
MALACHY LYONS, JR., ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 8150.324 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 147465
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Giocatore Ventures, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Arnaldo Castro; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 6, 2024 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 23, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 24 Stirling 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 NY, Section 54 Block 337 Lot 70, 71, 72, and 73. Approximate amount of judgment $119,613.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of
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filed Judgment Index# 607717/2022. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Jane Shrenkel, Esq, Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624
(877) 430-4792
Dated: June 4, 2024 147563
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Site Plan Review Board for July 9th 2024 at the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, HAS BEEN CANCELLED. BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD
Pamela Walsh Boening, Village Clerk 147710
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to §128-5 of the Freeport Village Code, a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport will be held to conduct public hearings on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 5:30 P.M., in the Municipal Building, Board of Trustees Conference Room, 46 North Ocean Avenue, 2nd Floor, Freeport, NY adjacent to the Mayor’s Office.
Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk Issue Date: June 27, 2024 147711
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2007-2 HOME EQUITY PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2, Plaintiff, Against ANA M. BERNAL CRIOLLO, CARLOS CRIOLLO, Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/19/2017, 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 on 8/1/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 990 Ardmore Road, Baldwin, New York 11510 And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon
erected, situate, lying and being in the Town Of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. Section 36 Block 468-03 Lot 30
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $428,345.24 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 2503/2015
Steven Keats, Esq., Referee. 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. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Dated: 6/10/24 File Number: 27789 SH 147708
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. NANCY N. WRIGHT Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT
In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on December 16, 2022, I, William J. Birney, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on July 31, 2024 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, at 02:30 PM the premises described as follows: 21 Stillwell Place Freeport, NY 11520
SBL No.: 62-50-32 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.
The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 003264/2014 in the amount of $588,987.50 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.
COUNTY OF NASSAU, LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL
LLC, Plaintiff, vs. KAREN LETITIA REESE, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH A. REESE AKA KENNETH A. REESE, SR., DECEASED IF LIVING, AND IF SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 10, 2024, 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 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 300 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 187 and Lot 796. Approximate amount of judgment is $424,539.34 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616165/2021. 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.
Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105, Attorneys for Plaintiff 147698
To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
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199 & 200. Approximate amount of judgment
$616,723.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 010671/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
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Dated: June 14, 2024 147702 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. KIM GUNDERSON, ET AL, Defendants.
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 147706
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Amos Financial, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Valerie Cleavland as heir at law and next of kin of Emmett Samuel; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 22, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 31, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 50 Charles Street, Roosevelt, NY 11575-1710. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Township of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 55 Block 421 Lot
NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT
In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on September 24, 2019, I, Ellen Durst, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on July 29, 2024 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, at 02:00 PM the premises described as follows: 271 President Street Freeport, NY 11520 62-59-13, 14, 15 and 16 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 008366/2015 in the amount of $526,036.62 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.
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State lawmakers decry deceptive mask-wearing
By KELSIE RADZISKI kradziski@liherald.com
After the stabbing of two men following the Academy Charter School graduation at Hofstra University on June 19, State Sen. Steve Rhoads has jumped into the fray and called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to once again make deceptive mask-wearing a crime.
“We’re asking the governor to call a special session for the legislature to consider ... a restatement or a recodification of the law that existed in the state of New York for 175 years,” State Sen. Steve Rhoads said during a news conference outside of Hofstra on June 21.
At least five of the six alleged assailants were wearing masks.
a face covering while engaged in a public protest, rally, or assembly or knowingly allows or assists others in public congregation.
Aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask is when a person has a mask or face covering and permits another crime.
Assemblyman Ed Ra expressed his safety concerns and thinks the measure is a good solution.
I think this bill balances First Amendment rights against public safety, and it does it well.
New York penal law included restrictions and penalties for the deceptive wearing of masks with the purpose of concealing identity while engaging in nefarious activities since 1845, Rhoads said.
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In spring of 2020, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed executive orders requiring all individuals to wear masks in public during the height of the Covid19 pandemic, and the State Legislature then went on to withdraw the mask provision from penal law.
The current proposed bill reestablishes the crimes of deceptive wearing of a mask and aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask. Rhoads said a person would be found guilty when wearing
“I think this bill balances First Amendment rights against public safety, and it does it well,” he said.
There would be exceptions, including face coverings for religious observances and customs and masks for entertainment purposes, like for parties.
Assemblyman John Mikulin noted there is a need to prioritize the public’s safety.
“We don’t mind peaceful protests, but we do mind when people conceal themselves and harass others and commit crimes,” he said. “Safety must be our number one priority.”
All three state lawmakers strongly urged Hochul to reinstate the law.
“It’s about balancing first amendment rights with the right of the public to be safe and the right of law enforcement to be able to identify those that are engaged in nefarious activity,” Rhoads said.
As of press time both Assembly and State Senate bills are in committee and the State Legislature is not in session again until January.
Kelsie Radziski/Herald State Sen. Steve Rhoads addresses the concern of deceptive mask-wearing after the stabbing incident at Hofstra University on June 19, with Assemblymen Ed Ra, left, and John Mikulin.
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Different answers from everyone we ask, Part 2
Q. We’ve been interviewing contractors and architects to get an idea about adding a double dormer to our home. The conversations about what to do, how long it should take and the cost are just all over the place. How long should it take, and how much should a double dormer cost to build? Some contractors said they needed to see plans, and that they could personally get the permit in a day or two, and some architects gave us wild time frames that seem ridiculous, like a year or more from start to finish.
A. There are many contributing factors that determine construction cost, and even though you are focused on getting the partial second floor reconstructed to a full second floor, many unanticipated issues may need to be resolved. When a design professional comes to your home, they may be looking at how to join other roofs to the new construction, and how the exterior will look, shed rain and snow, fit in with or stand out from the architecture of neighboring buildings.
Then there are the legal issues. For example, many municipalities, since the time when the house was originally built, have changed their zoning regulations. This may mean that you can’t build directly on top of what you have, because setback distance requirements may have changed. Even though it might make sense to build right on top of the existing outside wall, some jurisdictions will require a lengthy delay, waiting for a zoning hearing to request to vary from their regulation so you can break the setback plane again.
If you decide to set the second floor back farther, it means that the upper walls will have to land on structure that has to be added, and there needs to be special care for waterproofing. This may seem simple, but often leads to problems with leaks and sagging structure if not handled properly. Regulation changes may not have taken the expense or logistics into account, and are often taken for granted, but either way the owner decides to go, the cost is greater than the original estimate.
The experienced design professional may ask about other things, like the deck, shed, pool, fences, hot tub or central air conditioning unit in the yard. These items delay the project and add cost. Requirements to legalize the location and construction of every one of these items have been around for at least two or three decades, so when the owner says their air conditioning or pool company wasn’t required to get a permit, this is a common fallacy. Knowing it is the owner’s problem or thinking it will never come up is generally the motivation to avoid the approvals, but it now also adds to the extra cost and time you may not have been anticipating.
Labor, overhead for licensing and insurance all add to why contractors’ costs will vary. Taking all of these cost and time issues into account is important. Choose based on more than price. Work with facts, not just sales language. Good luck!
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II’m running to fight for women’s freedoms
n June of 2022, a drastically conservative Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ripping away our constitutional right to make our own health care decisions — a right Americans had held for nearly 50 years. This disastrous decision, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, was the direct result of Republicans’ decades-long, methodical attack on women’s reproductive freedom, and it ignited a fervor among extreme antichoice groups to challenge access to abortion care, in vitro fertilization and birth control at both the state and federal levels — including here in New York. Two years later, the fight for our bodily autonomy persists in courtrooms, statehouses and Congress. This November presents a pivotal opportunity to reinstate Roe v. Wade as the law of the land, remove the government from our doctors’ offices, and protect women’s fundamental freedoms once again. Since Roe was overturned, legislators
Tand governors in more than a dozen states have imposed harsh restrictions and outright bans on abortion. The repercussions have been devastating. Cases like that of a child rape victim who was forced to travel out of state for an abortion; or a woman who developed sepsis after doctors denied her an abortion for a non-viable pregnancy; or a woman who was denied an exception for abortion care for a nonviable pregnancy by a judge even when her ability to have more children was at risk, illustrate the dire consequences of these laws.
Won abortion — which would impact New York.
On top of these efforts, state-level bans can have spillover effects on abortion access in New York. In 2023, thousands of women traveled from abortionhostile states to protected states, including 6,000 women who traveled to our state. This strains the capacity of our providers, impacting care and access for New Yorkers.
e can create policies to broaden reproductive health care.
Republican extremists like my opponent in the race for the seat in the 4th Congressional District, the incumbent, Anthony D’Esposito, would have you believe that women in blue states like New York will be spared this suffering because, they say, abortion is now solely a state-level issue. That claim completely ignores the federal-level efforts that far-right antiabortion groups have launched to restrict reproductive rights nationwide, like the outrageous legal campaign to ban medication abortion and House Republicans’ support for a national ban
Despite the very real threat to abortion access here in New York, my opponent is continuing to push an anti-choice agenda that’s completely out of touch with the values and needs of Long Island.
D’Esposito’s record is clear: He endorsed a federal ban on abortion that would apply to New York. He endorsed Donald Trump — who proudly claims credit for dismantling Roe — for president. D’Esposito voted to fund misleading so-called “crisis pregnancy centers,” which peddle dangerous misinformation about reproductive health care to women here on Long Island, and backed restrictions on abortion access for military servicewomen. If re-elected, he will continue to empower, and ally himself
with, anti-choice extremists who aim to restrict our ability to decide when and how we start a family.
This election will be a turning point. We can rectify past injustices, restore our freedoms and implement policies to broaden reproductive health care.
Achieving a pro-choice majority in Congress could reaffirm Roe as the law of the land, shield against attacks on birth control and IVF, and promote inclusive policies like enhanced contraception coverage and equitable maternal care.
As a woman, as a mother of daughters and as someone who doesn’t believe the government should make our medical decisions, ensuring that this fundamental freedom is reinstated for women is personal to me — and I’ll do everything in my power to fight back against extreme attacks on our rights.
We stand at a crossroads in this election. By choosing leaders committed to protecting and expanding reproductive health care, we can counteract the damage inflicted by the Dobbs decision and by anti-abortion extremists like Anthony D’Esposito. Failure to do so risks irrevocable setbacks to our freedom. The choice is clear, and it is ours to make.
Laura Gillen, a former Hempstead town supervisor, is a Democratic candidate in the 4th Congressional District.
Why all history is good history
he other week, I attended an extraordinarily interesting lecture at Raynham Hall Museum, in Oyster Bay, by Megan Rhodes Victor, about bars and meeting places for gender-nonconforming people in the 1700s. During Dr. Victor’s lecture, I was struck not only by the fascinating cultural history of so-called molly houses — the 18th- and 19th-century term for places where gay men and others with nontraditional gender preferences could slip away from a society that refused to accept them — but also by how recent the research on this topic was.
For most of the 200 years following the end of the molly house era, the historical records, and even the existence, of such establishments were suppressed and denied, out of fear of “poisoning” the morals of society.
This got me thinking: How much history has been lost, ignored or forgotten simply because it didn’t conform with societal norms, or made people uncomfortable, or didn’t fit a political narrative. Only in the past 20 years or so have historians and archaeologists been able to explore so many fascinating examples of
different cultures, minorities and characteristics of historical figures without the weight of societal pressure, and expectations of what is “good history,” holding them back.
Because all history is good history. The more we learn about our past, the better understanding we’ll have of how we got where we are today, and where we’re headed tomorrow. And the more we learn about historically marginalized communities and the fascinating roles their members played in our world story, the more we will learn to accept others who are different from us.
H ow much history has been lost because it didn’t conform to societal norms?
To quote a random poster on the internet: “Studying history will sometimes make you uncomfortable. Studying history will sometimes make you feel deeply upset. Studying history will sometimes make you feel extremely angry. If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.”
Such scholarship is also essential in challenging jingoistic, nationalistic and downright bigoted conceptions of history. For example, most people are likely unaware that several of our American Founding Fathers were gender-nonconformers. Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, the Prussian-American military
officer who molded the Continental Army into a professional fighting force at Valley Forge, never married, and had close, intimate relationships with male aides-decamp and secretaries throughout his life. Alexander Hamilton, who was probably what we would call bisexual today, and his “particular friend,” John Laurens, were also likely lovers, because the language they used when writing to each other was practically drowning in romantic and sexual innuendo, even when a reader today takes into consideration the overtly flowery and dramatic language of the times. Indeed, the letters they exchanged were so spicy that when Hamilton’s son was writing his father’s biography and publishing his correspondence, he blanked out entire sections of the letters, and on one letterhead even wrote, “I must not publish the whole of this.”
Beyond the gender-nonconforming community, there is also the fascinating history of the Muslim-Americans who fought for our country in the American Revolution. Muster rolls listing men with Muslim names, such as Bampett Muhamed, Yusuf Ben Ali and Joseph Saba, who were probably of West African descent, show that as far back as the United States has existed, Islam has been a
proud and essential ingredient in our cultural melting pot.
When people argue against gay people being allowed to serve in the military, or that a woman’s place is only in the home, or that transgender people don’t actually exist and are an excuse for predatory behavior, they’re not just being closeminded, they’re also rejecting historical precedents. If gay people aren’t right for the military, how do you explain the conquests of Alexander the Great, whose best friend, Hephaestion, was also his lover? If women only belong in the home, then explain the breathtaking intelligence of Marie Curie. And if being trans is a recent phenomenon, then why do records of transgender or gender-nonconforming people exist in various cultures since before the Vikings?
History shows that our biases against these and other minorities is not only shortsighted, ugly and, frankly, idiotic, but also plain wrong. Which is why it is so important that aspects of historical study that have been suppressed for centuries be allowed to see the light of day. To quote Capt. Raymond Holt from the Fox/NBC series “Brooklyn 99” — played by the late, incomparable Andre Braugher — “Every time someone steps up and says who they are, the world becomes a better, more interesting place.”
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Lessons learned, grads take the next step
as the hot days of June envelop Nassau County, a palpable sense of achievement fills the air.
It’s the season of graduations — when students from every corner of our communities take center stage to mark significant milestones in their academic journeys. Whether they’re stepping up from kindergarten, advancing through middle school, or donning their caps and gowns to receive high school diplomas, each graduation represents more than just an academic feat — it’s a celebration of resilience, growth, and the promise of a brighter future.
Here, this tradition of honoring our graduates is more than ceremonial. It’s a testament to our values as a community. It underscores our commitment to nurturing young minds and preparing them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Each graduation ceremony isn’t just a rite of passage, but a collective acknowledgement of the dedication and hard work that students, educators and families have invested throughout the academic year.
For those moving up from kindergarten, it’s a moment filled with innocence and wonder, marking the beginning of their formal educational journey. These young learners are applauded not just for completing a grade level, but for embracing the joy of discovery and laying the foundation for future academic success.
Their excitement is infectious,
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Vallone kicked Butker’s butt (metaphorically)
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reminding us all of the boundless potential in every child.
Middle school graduations — often overlooked amid larger celebrations hold a special significance. They signify a pivotal transformation from childhood to adolescence. It’s a time of exploration, self-discovery and personal growth. Recognizing these students’ achievements empowers them to embrace the challenges of high school with confidence and determination.
And then there are the high school graduations — perhaps the most anticipated and emotionally charged of all. These ceremonies are not just about crossing a stage; they are about crossing a threshold into adulthood. They mark the culmination of years of academic rigor, extracurricular dedication, and personal development.
Each diploma handed out represents a unique story of perseverance, triumph over adversity, and the unwavering support of families and educators.
Beyond the individual achievements, celebrating graduations strengthens the fabric of our community. It fosters a sense of pride and belonging, reinforcing our shared commitment to education and the future of our youth. These ceremonies serve as poignant reminders of the impact that a supportive community can have on shaping young lives and inspiring future generations.
In a world often marked by rapid change and uncertainty, these rituals
Herald Senior Editor Jordan Vallone was absolutely on point in her criticism of Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker in her column “Hello, Harrison Butker? Women can be heroes, too” (June 13-19). In his commencement speech to the graduating class of Benedictine College, Butker singled out the women in the class when he said, “I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world.”
I would echo Ms. Vallone’s one-word response: Really? Is this the summation of values that Butker espouses for these young women who have spent four-plus years dedicated to their education? I would venture to say they are most excited about applying their hearts and minds to careers in their chosen fields. Butker went on to say, “I’m on the stage today and able to be the man I am because I have a wife who leans into her vocation … and embraces one of the most important titles of all: homemaker.” Really? Butker was only on that stage because he can kick a pigskin farther then most humans. And I’m fairly certain that when he was selected 233rd in the 2017 NFL draft, he wasn’t focused on his potential role as a stay-at-
provide a sense of continuity and tradition. They remind us of the enduring values that bind us together — values of knowledge, compassion, and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.
By celebrating our graduates, we not only honor their accomplishments, but also reaffirm our collective responsibility to nurture and uplift future leaders, innovators and change-makers.
As we gather to applaud the Class of 2024 and beyond, let us remember that their achievements aren’t just milestones in their lives, but milestones for our communities as a whole. Each graduation ceremony is a testament to the strength of our educational system, the dedication of our teachers, and the unwavering support of families and mentors. It is a moment to reflect on the past with gratitude, embrace the present with joy, and look to the future with optimism.
So, to all of our graduates — from kindergarten to high school — congratulations! Your hard work, determination and resilience have brought you to this momentous occasion. As you embark on the next chapter of your journey, may you carry with you the lessons learned, the friendships forged, and the dreams that fuel your aspirations.
We stand proud of every one of you, celebrating not just what you have accomplished, but the boundless potential of what you will achieve.
opinions Fighting antisemitism and hate needs to start early
as a former Board of Education member and president in the Long Beach school district who has worked to provide a safe and more inclusive environment for our students, I am gravely concerned about the unprecedented escalation of antisemitism on our college campuses that many young Jewish people in our community will be facing in just a couple of months.
An Anti-Defamation League and Hillel International survey found that Jewish college students feel significantly less safe since Oct. 7, and that more than 75 percent are dissatisfied with their schools’ response to antisemitism. The study also found that 73 percent of Jewish college students, and 44 percent of non-Jewish students, have experienced or witnessed antisemitism since the start of the 2023-24 school year. Subsequently, the ADL published its Campus Antisemitic Report Card in April, in which it assessed 85 of the top national and liberal arts colleges in the U.S. with the highest Jewish student populations. Grades were assigned to public and private schools based on “Jewish life on campus,” antisemitic incidents, and how the administration addressed those
incidents and took action to fight antisemitism. none of the 14 new York schools included in the report received an A grade. Four received D’s and two received F’s. The schools ranked as follows:
• Barnard College: D
• CUnY Brooklyn: B
• Columbia University: D
• Cornell University: D
• Hofstra University: B
• Ithaca College: B
• new York University: C
• SUnY Albany: C
• SUnY Binghamton: B
• SUnY new paltz: D
• SUnY purchase: F
• SUnY Rockland Community College: F
• Syracuse University: C
• Queens College: C
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e got high school kids involved in the Holocaust project Names, Not Numbers.
During what should be one of the most hopeful times in young people’s lives, they should feel excited and secure about taking the next step in their future, not fearful of what may await them on college campuses.
During my tenure as school board president, the Long Beach district began taking part in names, not numbers, an interactive media Holocaust film documentary project. Created by Tova FishRosenberg, names, not numbers brings students out of the classroom and into
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Ms. Vallone’s article brought to mind Elizabeth Keller, a clinical medical physicist at Emory University. According to Wikipedia, a medical physicist is a health professional with specialized education and training in the concepts and techniques of applying physics to medicine, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Keller is married, and is now Elizabeth Butker, the proud mother of, you guessed it, Harrison Butker. Did he not pause to see the irony in his condescending speech before he delivered it?
Ten years ago, as a school board trustee in the East Meadow School District, I wrote an article about my musings on Graduation Day as to where our children would be in the future. I ended by saying that I envisioned myself sitting anxiously in a hospital waiting room years later. Across the room, I saw a young woman to whom I had handed a diploma quietly approaching me and saying, “Don’t worry, Mr. D., she’s going to be just fine.” I sincerely hope that she is now delivering these words to other worried loved ones. Maybe Mr. Butker should think of his mom’s profession while writing his next commencement speech. Or better yet, just confine his thoughts to putting the ball through the uprights.
JOSEpH DAnEnzA East Meadow
the lives of people who lived through the history being taught about the Holocaust. This past year, I was proud of our Long Beach High School students, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, who interviewed Holocaust survivors and created their own documentary, which was shown at a well-attended screening and will be used in the school’s curriculum. programs like these are the cornerstone of combating the disturbing rise in antisemitism and all forms of marginalization, by providing education and awareness at a young age.
Fighting antisemitism must start before students enter college. This year’s legislative session in Albany has come to a close without legislation in place to address this vital issue. As a candidate for the State Assembly, it is my goal to work on comprehensive, bipartisan, statewide legislation against antisemitism that will bring education, awareness, accountability and action.
Legislation to combat antisemitism at the state level should:
Ensure that school systems are following state mandates to teach about the Holocaust, and add studies of contemporary antisemitism to the curriculum. provide state funding and support for educational programs like the ADL’s no place for Hate.
There’s plenty more advice that Biden needs
To the Editor:
Re Jerry Kremer’s recent column, “Some advice Joe Biden badly needs”: please add the following to “It’s the economy, stupid”: It’s the grocery shock, stupid. It’s the gas prices, stupid. It’s the high interest rates, stupid. It’s the southern border, stupid. It’s the illegal migration, stupid. It’s the revolving crime, stupid. It’s the raging wars, stupid. And above all, it’s the weaponization of the Department of Justice, stupid!
I was a lifetime Democrat until 2016, when I gave my vote to Donald Trump. The Iraq war and the Libyan war that Hillary Clinton had voted for were turning points. no Russian told me to vote for Trump. I have not regretted my vote ever since.
In 2020, I was hesitant to vote for Trump, but the vaccine his administration had produced in Operation Warp Speed in just 10 months gave me hope. Despite hearing all the media about the Trump administration, I still voted for Trump.
With the weaponization of the DOJ, I have lost all hope in the Democratic party.
KUSH MAKHIJAnI Merrick
Ensure that college codes of conduct for faculty and students include discussion of antisemitism.
Ensure that college administrators are held accountable for enforcing these codes of conduct and are responsible for the safety of Jewish students. The same protections against discrimination offered to other groups must be offered to Jewish students as well. This includes revoking funding for student groups that support terrorism or call for violence.
Ensure that hate crimes are investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Continue providing state funding for security at houses of worship and religious institutions.
Ensure that state-mandated diversity, equity and inclusion programs include antisemitism awareness.
provide resources to work with federal investigators on the infiltration of campus groups by outside agitators.
putting this legislation in place will empower Jewish young people and allies to work toward creating a future climate of inclusivity without antisemitism and all other forms of hate.
Tina Posterli is a former member of the Long Beach City Council, a former president of the Board of Education and a candidate for the Assembly in District 20.
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