Freeport Herald 08-10-2023

International Yoga Day

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Annual National Night Out returns

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By MoHAMED FARGHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com

A crowd of Freeport residents gathered in Bishop Frank O. White Park on Aug. 1 to get to know law enforcement officers and first responders at the much-anticipated return of National Night Out.

More than 11,000 municipalities across the country take part in the four-decade-old event each summer. It was created to raise public awareness of the issues of crime and gang activity, which loom over countless neighborhoods, and how residents, police and other first responders can cooperate to mitigate them. National Night Out CONtiNued ON PAge 19

Freeport PAL Boxing Gym marks 30 years of empowerment

By MoHAMED FARGHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com

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League boxing gym in Freeport is gearing up to celebrate its 30th anniversary later this month.

Founded by the late police officer and original Freeport PAL Executive Director Jack Lundergan in 1992, the gym has become a pillar of the community, producing numerous champions and instilling discipline and values in its members.

“The first thing you have to recognize is that police officer Jack Lundergan was the police officer that came up with the

idea of starting the Freeport PAL,” Coach Joe Higgins said.

“He was the one, of course, that recruited me to come in as the boxing director and the president. So, first and foremost, we have to mention Jack Lundergan. If not for him, there is no Freeport PAL.”

Higgins played a pivotal role in the gym’s evolution. Born in Brooklyn in 1961, Higgins had a lifelong passion for boxing that persisted through his amateur fighting days and his time as a New York City firefighter. Later, he discovered his true calling, joining a boxing gym in Freeport that could positively impact the lives of young people.

Over the past three decades, Higgins and his team have produced more than 100 amateur champions, including five national champions. However, the Freeport gym is more than just a place to train — it’s a beacon of hope for kids in troubled areas.

Higgins’ mission is simple: help kids become successful in life, not just in the ring.

The gym’s focus is not just on boxing. It is also an afterschool and after-work program that helps young people become productive members of society.

“With the amount of kids that have gone through this program over that period, they become very responsible and

productive adults,” Higgins said.

The gym provides a positive outlet for kids and helps them stay away from negative activities. Higgins and his team of coaches are tough on their students, but they always finish on a positive note. Every kid who walks through the door feels supported and encouraged, regardless of their physical fit-

ness level.

“I love to say this, but when you walk in that door, you’re all equally useless,” Higgins said. “I don’t care who you are, and what background you come from. But I can assure you this. If you stay in that room, within a few months, your whole freakin’ mindset is going to change. We’re going to teach you how to

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Freeport residents got to know police officers and other first responders during National Night Out at Bishop Frank O. White Park on Aug. 1, an event that fostered community spirit and promoted crime prevention and awareness through neighborhood partnerships with law enforcement and government officials. Mayor Robert Kennedy and other officials spoke.

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Local organizations shine at National Night Out

Freeport residents joyfully gathered at Bishop Frank O. White Park on August 1 for the highly anticipated National Night Out event, engaging with first responders and showcasing the power of community unity. This nationwide initiative, with over 11,000 participating towns annually, aims to raise awareness about pressing issues such as violence, gang activity, and crime in local neighborhoods. The event brought together youth, parents, government officials, and law enforcement organizations, fostering a resilient and closelyknit community in their collective efforts to combat crime and violence.

The celebration featured a distinguished roster of hosts, including Mayor Robert Kennedy, County Legislator Debra Mulé, the Freeport Police Department, and numerous community stakeholders, all working diligently to ensure the event’s success. National Night Out, a longstanding tradition spanning four decades, serves as a crucial crime prevention and awareness initiative, promoting strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie for safer and more caring neighborhoods.

The event allowed residents to express gratitude and admiration for the local Police Department’s dedication to ensuring community safety, while also emphasizing the importance of hiring Freeport residents first to maintain a diverse and inclusive Police Department.

The gathering showcased the community’s spirit and commitment, with various local organizations like the League of Women Voters, Long Island Cares, the Roosevelt Prevention Coalition, Nurses from Mount Sinai South Nassau, and the South Shore Child Guidance Center setting up booths to educate residents about their essential missions and initiatives.

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Mohamed Farghaly/Herald photos Billy Gonyou and Reyna Felix, representing Long Island Cares, were on hand with an informative booth, sharing details about their food bank’s mission.

Wil Felix rode his scooter through Bishop Frank O. White Park during National Night Out enjoying what the event had to offer.

Nurses from Mount Sinai South Nassau were on-site, conducting various health-related activities to support health awareness.

The Mount Sinai South Nassau “Vaxmobile” was available on-site to offer Covid-19 immunizations just outside of the park.

Baldwin Highschoolers Maekyla Massey and Sienna Hardy stroll through the park learning from booths and collecting goods.

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Freeport Man indicted for fatal wrong-way DWI crash

Juan De Leon Collado, a 30-year-old Freeport resident, was arraigned in Nassau County on July 27 for his alleged involvement in a tragic wrong-way drunk driving crash that occurred in Massapequa Park in November 2022. The incident resulted in the deaths of two men and left another seriously injured.

The incident in question involved Collado allegedly driving a 2003 Honda CRV while intoxicated and at a high rate of speed on the wrong side of Sunrise Highway in Massapequa Park, near Park Boulevard, on November 6, 2022, around 4:23 a.m. His cousin, Amaury Ramirez Lora, aged 29, was in the front passenger seat.

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Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the charges brought against Collado, which include three counts of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, three counts of Vehicular Manslaughter in the First Degree, two counts of Manslaughter in the Second Degree, two counts of Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree, three counts of Assault in the Second Degree, Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, Reckless Driving, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, and two counts of Driving While Intoxicated.

During the arraignment before Judge Howard Sturim, Collado pleaded not guilty to the charges. The court set bail at $250,000 cash, $500,000 bond, or $2.5 million partially secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in court again on August 17. If convicted, Collado could face up to 25 years in prison.

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Allegedly, Collado continued driving in the wrong direction for approximately half a mile before colliding head-on with a 2022 Honda Civic, driven by a 28-year-old man, and carrying a 24-year-old passenger, Nicholas Berardino.

Berardino was tragically pronounced dead at the scene by medics from the Nassau County Police Department at 4:40 a.m. The driver of the other vehicle suffered a fractured hip, and was transported to Nassau University Medical Center for treatment.

Collado’s cousin, Lora, was trapped inside the Honda CRV and had to be extricated from the wreckage.

Unfortunately, Lora succumbed to his injuries on November 20, 2022, at the same medical center.

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“Nicholas Berardino and his cousin were returning home from a local diner when the defendant allegedly came speeding at them on the wrong side of the road and crashed head-on into their car,” Donnelly said. “Collado had allegedly been drinking at a local bar before he got behind the wheel. That reckless decision cost two young lives. Too often my prosecutors are consoling the families of victims who have died at the hands of drunk drivers. We are committed to rigorously prosecuting anyone who makes the selfish choice to drink and drive.”

Following the crash, Collado was found unconscious and was taken to Nassau University Medical Center for treatment of his injuries, including internal bleeding. Prior to the incident, Collado had allegedly been drinking at a local sports bar in Farmingdale. Authorities arrested Collado on November 6, 2022.

Assistant District Attorney Nicole Vota of the Vehicular Crimes Bureau is handling the prosecution of the case. Collado’s legal representation is Evans Prieston, Esq.

It is important to note that the charges against Collado are accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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J.W. Dodd Middle School embraces serenity

Mental and physical well-being take center stage with yoga event

Middle school students at J.W. Dodd Middle School marked International Yoga Day in June through a series of enlightening activities, including learning sessions, meditation, and invigorating yoga exercises.

The school’s gymnasium became a hub of mindfulness as seventh and eighth-grade students, along

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with staff members, convened on their yoga mats to explore the practice of yoga and its positive impact on mental and physical health.

“Yoga is more than just exercise,” Principal Johanne Ligonde said. “By practicing the art of yoga, you can improve your focus, memory, classroom performance and reduce anxiety and stress.”

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The event, thoughtfully coordinated by physical education teachers Gaetoano Antonacci, Kathryn Horan, and Linda Salzar, featured a guided yoga sequence led by the experienced yoga instructor Maddie Fontaine.

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Being that the main idea is that your life is the sum of your experiences, you should put some thought into planning the kind of experiences you want. If you die with significant wealth but a scarcity of experiences, you worked a lot of hours just to accumulate money that you either never used or were too old to use.

You can waste your life by underspending. Life is not only about “accumulating”, it is also about “decumulating” or using the money to maximize your life which, in the end, is nothing more than the memories you make.

In a similar vein, giving inheritances early maximizes the impact of those inheritance on the recipients’ quality of life. The average age of heirs being about sixty, the money usually arrives too late to do the most good.

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At J.W. Dodd Middle School, students commemorated International Yoga Day with a morning dedicated to yoga exercises, meditation, and gaining insights into the myriad mental and physical health benefits that come with practicing yoga.

High school football camps open Aug. 19

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

On Saturday, Aug. 19, all 53 Nassau County public high school football programs will begin preparations for the upcoming season, scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 1 when MacArthur visits Manhasset as part of a handful of games that weekend in Conference II.

Nassau returned to the usual eightgame regular season in 2021 after all scrimmages, two regular-season games, one round of playoffs and the Long Island championships were eliminated the previous season due to Covid-19. This season, with Conference II fielding an odd number of teams (13), each team in that conference will get a bye over a nine-week campaign. Long Beach, Sewanhaka and Jericho will kick off their respective seasons in Week 2 (Sept. 8 and 9) with the rest of the county.

“We’re not the first conference to have an odd number of teams and we just have to do the best we can to prepare,” said MacArthur head coach Bobby Fehrenbach, whose seventh-seeded Generals play their first three games over a 13-day span including a trip to No. 2 Carey in Week 2 and their home opener Thursday, Sept. 14 against Rolsyn/Friends Academy. “The kids have been working hard during the offseason and we’ll be as ready as we can be for Manhasset,” he added.

Farmingdale (Conference I), Garden City (II), Plainedge (III) and North Shore (IV) won county titles in 2022 and are preseason No. 1 seeds, making them favorites on paper to repeat. Farmingdale was awarded the Rutgers Cup, presented annually to the most outstanding team in Nassau. The Dalers open at home against Uniondale Sept. 8. An Oceanside-Freeport matchup kicks off the Conference I action that same evening.

Garden City, which has captured seven straight Conference II titles, opens the 2023 campaign at home against New Hyde Park. Longtime Conference II contender Carey moved to III last fall but is back to familiar territory. The Seahawks open Sept. 9 at Elmont.

“We have five September games and no scrimmage,” Carey head coach Mike Stanley said. “Everyone in our conference is in the same boat, but it’s tough from an evaluation standpoint to not scrimmage. That being said, we’ve been putting in the work all summer and the fortunate thing for us is we’re bringing back a lot from last year’s team.”

Any teams outside of Conference II choosing to play a game scrimmage can do so once 10 practices are completed, Section VIII football coordinator Matt McLees said. Most scrimmages will take place Sept. 2 and 3. “Everyone needs 10 practices to conduct a scrimmage, but

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Six teams switch conferences

Along with Carey, five other teams have switched conferences for the upcoming season based on enrollment figures: South Side, Manhasset, Mineola, Clarke and Kennedy. In addition, Jericho has returned to Nassau County football following a 2022 campaign it teamed up with Plainview.

South Side is back in Conference III and seeded No. 2 behind Plainedge. The Cyclones open at home versus Hewlett. Kennedy is also in III from II. Clarke, along with Mineola, jumps to III from IV. The Rams are at Valley Stream North in Week 1.

Thursday games Sept. 14

The second week of the season (third for many Conference II teams) will be played on Thursday, Sept. 14 due to Rosh Hashanah that Saturday. Games will kick off as early as 1:30 p.m. (Elmont at Sewnhaka) and as late as 7 p.m. on the 14th, with one game going on Friday, Sept. 15 (Roosevelt at Division) at 2 p.m.

Local coaching changes

After 20 years, the legendary Jay Hegi will no longer serve as Elmont head coach. Former assistant Tom Innes takes over the helm of the Spartans and will make his debut against Carey.

A member of Lawrence’s Long Island championship team in 2014, Melik Mavruk, who scored the game-winning touchdown that year against Sayville on an 82-yard fumble recovery late in the fourth quarter, takes over as the Golden Tornadoes’ third head coach in as many seasons. Lawrence opens at home versus Valley Stream South.

Ernie Blount is the new sideline boss at Baldwin. He spent 23 years on the staff at LIU-Post. The Bruins are seeded fourth in Conference I and host Hempstead in the opener.

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Lynbrook’S ramon CaLderon, top, hauled in a pass during 7 on 7 drills hosted by Oceanside every Wednesday throughout July.

oCeanSide and quarTerbaCk Shane Harmon open the season at rival Freeport.

Team USA exits World Cup in Round of 16

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be productive and how to be givers to society.”

The gym also helps students find jobs if they are not interested in going to college. Higgins believes the gym’s focus is not just on boxing, but also about helping kids.

“We come together to create a place like this, where every day is an opportunity to unlock a door without any cost or barrier, making it easy for kids to come in,” he said. “That’s what it’s all about.”

As the 30thanniversary celebration approaches, the Freeport PAL Boxing Gym stands as a testament to the power of sports in shaping young lives and building stronger communities. It has become a safe haven for countless individuals, instilling in them the values of determination, humility, and respect. The gym’s impact extends far beyond its four walls, making it an enduring symbol of hope and opportunity for the youth of Freeport.

Over the years, the gym has received unwavering support from the local community and beyond. Community members, business owners, and even volunteers from “George to the Rescue” have come together to renovate and upgrade the gym, ensuring it remains a state-ofthe-art facility for the next generation of boxers.

The makeover was coordinated by George Oliphant, a Marine veteran and the star of the NBC show “George to the Rescue.” Oliphant and his television team played a hands-on role in shaping the gym’s new look, including upgrading the roof, framing, flooring, and wiring.

They also installed new insulation and renovated the boxing ring. The facility now boasts cutting-edge athletic equipment and modern locker rooms, truly making it a knockout for the boxing community.

Coach Higgins’ approach is not just about creating boxing champions; it’s about molding responsible, disciplined, and respectful individuals who will thrive in life beyond the ring.

“Even in a sport where they’re punching each other, these kids respect each other like it’s no one’s business,” Higgins said.

“That’s the beauty of it. We don’t allow trash talk, we don’t allow any of that, there’s no cursing in my gym, there’s no curse music in my gym. You know, everything is proper.”

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the gym, as kids from diverse backgrounds come together with a shared purpose. They push each other to achieve their best, while the coaches guide and inspire them every step of the way.

The impact the gym has had on the lives of countless youth is immeasurable. The gym has become a second home for many, a place where they find not only mentorship and skill development but also a supportive community that believes in their potential.

Looking ahead, Higgins remains committed to the gym’s mission, ensuring that it continues to be a positive force for the next generation while shaping young lives and building a better future for the community of Freeport.

The PAL Boxing Gym in Freeport is reaching out to the community, seeking sponsors to support its mission of empowering young boxers.

The gym is in need of boxing equipment and gear, as well as cleaning supplies such as paper towels and disinfecting wipes.

To lend a helping hand, individuals or organizations interested in sponsoring the gym or donating essential items are encouraged to visit the facility located at 100 Parsons Ave at Bishop O White Park. The gym’s operating hours are Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

By contributing to the Freeport PAL Boxing Gym, sponsors can play a vital role in providing young athletes with the tools and resources they need to excel in the sport, while also fostering a safe and clean environment for all participants.

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Coach Joe Higgins, a pivotal figure in the evolution of the freeport paL boxing gym, has dedicated his life to positively impacting the lives of young people through boxing.

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Hundreds gathered at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre last week to pay their respects to Robert Dillon.

The late Nassau BOCES superintendent died July 28 after following complications from spinal surgery. He was 72.

Dillon — who lived in both Walden in Orange County, as well as Plainview here on Long Island — was appointed to lead the Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services in 2015.

During his time with BOCES, Dillon advocated and expanded access to career and technical programs, revitalized the Long Island High School for the Arts, and helped create a mental health consortium, serving all 56 Nassau County school districts, parts of Suffolk County, and the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

“After his first full year at BOCES, his passion and dedication for the students, staff and programs were part of every conversation I had,” his son, Chris Dillon, told the packed cathedral. He followed his father’s footsteps into education, now an assistant superintendent in the Plainview-Old Bethpage school district.

“He was honored to be part of such a great team.”

Dillon grew up in Bayside, Queens, and at one point almost became a Major League Baseball player. The Detroit Tigers drafted him out of Loyola High

School, a private Jesuit academy on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

Instead, Dillon chose a different path, graduating from St. John’s University in Queens with a doctorate in education.

He began his career as a special education teacher in 1975, and for the next 45 years, would inspire and motivate hundreds of students, teachers, parents and faculty members across New York.

“To this day, he could not only name most of his students from his early years

of teaching or retell their success stories,” the younger Dillon said, “he had a steady belief in the potential of every single student he encountered. He was not just the teacher, director, principal or superintendent, He was a cheerleader. A mentor.

And a trusted confidant who loved to teach and coach other professionals — including myself — to be the best educator they could be.”

Throughout his career, Dillon served

as the superintendent of four school districts — including two on Long Island. He was at one time the superintendent of the former Sugar Loaf school district in Orange County, and the Abbott school district in Westchester County.

Between 1992 and 1999, he was superintendent of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District in Suffolk County, where he helped lead the effort to merge the two districts. He also led the East Meadow school district between 1999 and 2007.

“Whether navigating through the Covid-19 pandemic, pushing for increased mental health student support, or innovating numerous programs, he has revitalized, transformed and enhanced educational opportunities for all students,” BOCES representatives stated.

During the funeral Mass at St. Agnes, Dillon was remembered by family, friends, colleagues, supporters and countless others whose lives he touched.

“He taught by example, that there was never a problem, only your solution or plan on how to fix it,” Dillon’s son said. “He understood that failure was a part of life and would never allow that to define him. Instead, he taught us resilience, showing us that setbacks are sources of strength rather than defeat.

“Never letting them deter his spirit, he proved that true success is not measure by achievement, but by how one navigates through challenges.”

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Following a funeral Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre last week, the late Robert Dillon — superintendent of Nassau BOCES, and former superintendent of the East Meadow school district — was laid to rest at the Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Village of Freeport launches internship program

By MACK OLMSTEAD Intern

In a strategic move to bridge the gap between academia and practical application, the Village of Freeport has unveiled a new internship initiative, created by Comptroller Anthony Dalessio and Human Resources Executive Director Conor Kirwan. Aimed at nurturing the talents of both undergraduate and graduate college students, this visionary program immerses participants in the realm of the financial department within the village.

Under the program’s umbrella, interns gain invaluable exposure to the inner workings of the general fund, water fund, and electric fund, thus equipping them with firsthand insights into the intricacies of government operations. The initiative has forged strategic partnerships with local academic institutions including Stony Brook, Farmingdale, and Hofstra university. These partnerships facilitated the recruitment of interns, all of whom are pursuing studies in accounting.

Comptroller Dalessio elaborated on the program’s origins, underscoring its potential to be a win-win proposition for all stakeholders involved. Beyond the financial compensation provided, Dalessio emphasized the unparalleled value of working within the second-largest village in the state.

“The initial idea was is always a need, the local government needed assistance,” Dalessio said. “There are many areas that touch accounting, knowing that there is a need for students who major in accounting and business at many of the universities, we thought it would be a good opportunity to give them exposure to government.”

The interns’ major benefit is the real-world experience they gain. While the internship is paid, the interns gain experience working for the second-largest village in the

state, giving them valuable knowledge that they can take into their future careers.

Kirwan emphasized the fresh perspectives and innovative insights that the interns infuse into the village’s financial landscape. Their contributions, Kirwan affirmed, have been instrumental in bolstering the overall efficacy and productivity of the village’s operations.

“They’ve been doing a fantastic job, they’re getting experience, we’re getting the benefit of their services,” Kirwan said. “What we’re trying to do is we’re trying to show students what it’s like to work in local government. It’s been very successful.”

In addition to the new financial department intern-

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ship program the village of Freeport also hired 26 high school students for other village departments such as the attorney’s office, the Freeport Village court, the treasurer’s department, the electric department, and the public recreation department. These students will be working for the village until Labor Day.

The internship program has shown to be a success for the town and the interns. The plan for the financial department internship program going forward is to expand the program for more interns and have the internship program run all year round. The current interns will be welcome to keep their positions if their schedules still line up with the program.

Courtesy Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

The Village of Freeport introduces visionary internship program, bridging academia and practical experience, with plans for expansion in the future.

STEPPING OUT

Entice your crowd with the late-season flavors

By Karen Bloom

“Summer means a sudden availability of all sorts of fresh vegetables — from familiar zucchini and eggplant, to more exotic mushrooms and chilies,” says award-winning chef Rick Bayless. “Entertaining a summer crowd can be easy, delicious and inexpensive if you let the season’s produce do most of the work.”

Chef Bayless suggests simple recipes that highlight fresh summer fare. His summer entertaining advice is always worth following, some of which many of us practice already.

Opt for organic: Shop your farmers markets. Small local farms promote biodiversity by planting a wide range of produce, are more likely to operate using organic practices, and add to the fabric of their communities. With their homegrown approach to agriculture, these farmers ensure the highest quality of food. Other organic products besides fresh produce are popping up on grocery shelves.

Know your way around the grill: Whether using a charcoal or gas grill, heat the grill grate thoroughly before putting food on, and avoid moving the food until it is well-browned. This prevents food from sticking to the grill. Keep a spray bottle filled with water on hand to handle flare-ups that can arise from fat drippings.

When in doubt, just chill: Simple marinades can take meat and seafood to a new flavor level. Save time by marinating the main dish for a few hours prior to your guests’ arrival. And keep it refrigerated. Then put it on the grill when it’s time to eat. A little preparation can lead to big, bold taste.

The Rocketman Show

Rus Anderson dons the famous boots, outfits and glasses, ready to demonstrate once again his talent and pizazz for embodying the musical legend that is Sir Elton John. Anderson has built a reputation of seamlessly embodying Elton John’s persona. He even caught the attention of the man himself, impressing him so much that Anderson was his official body double for his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ World Tour projects, re-creating highlights of Elton’s career in virtual reality. Anderson has a natural ease at personifying John’s flamboyancy, sequins and songs, but also does it with genuine authenticity — always singing the vocals and playing the instruments live. Whether it be Elton John’s more upbeats tempos, such as ‘I’m Still Standing’ or ‘Saturday Night’s Alright,’ or his heartfelt ballads, Anderson will have you up on your feet joining in. He painstakingly recreates those memorable concerts with the colorful and flamboyant costumes — including Elton’s iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits. Friday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m. $65, $45, $35, $30. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice

Marinade/dressing:

• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Skewers:

• 24 large raw, headless, peeled shrimp, with tails on (about 1 pound)

• 24 whole green onions, trimmed to 6 inches in length

• 24 cherry tomatoes

• 2 poblano chili peppers, seeded and cut into 24 pieces

• 8 12-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Rice:

• 3 cups hot cooked brown rice

• 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

• 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Whisk marinade ingredients in small bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup mixture in separate bowl and set aside. Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag, pour marinade over shrimp, seal tightly and coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes, turning frequently.

Remove shrimp from marinade (reserving marinade). Place shrimp on skewers, alternating with tomatoes, chilies and onions (folded in half).

Preheat grill on high heat. Brush skewers with reserved marinade and cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until shrimp are opaque in center. Place remaining marinade in a small saucepan on the grill to heat slightly. Toss rice with black beans, cilantro and lemon zest.

To serve: Top rice with skewers and spoon remaining marinade over skewers.

Grilled Vegetables with Ginger Citrus Mayonnaise

• 2 each crookneck or summer squash, baby zucchini, large whole carrots, large fennel or 3 medium fennel bulbs

• 5 to 6 shallots

• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

• Extra virgin olive oil

For the Ginger Citrus Mayonnaise:

• 3 juicy oranges, grapefruits, Meyer lemons, mineolas, tangerines, Mandarins, blood oranges, etc., cut in half (6 halves total)

• 3 tablespoons (or more for desired consistency) store bought preferred mayonnaise

• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• Preheat grill for vegetables.

To make the mayonnaise, squeeze all the juice out from 5 of the 6 citrus halves into a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. When juice begins to boil, lower heat to medium-high and reduce juice until thick and syrupy, being careful not to let it burn.

Remove from heat, pour into a bowl, and allow to cool slightly. (At this point you can grill the vegetables). Whisk in mayonnaise, ginger, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Squeeze in juice from last remaining citrus half, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Cut all veggies in half lengthwise, rub all sides sparingly with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Grill, cut side down first, for 4 to 6 minutes if small, 5 to 8 minutes if large pieces. Flip so skin side is down, and grill all an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until all veggies are firm but easily sliced with a knife.

Serve on platter alongside bowl of ginger citrus mayonnaise or drizzled on top of vegetables.

Half Step

Whether or not you’re a Deadhead, Half Step will have everyone feeling the vibe, when the band rocks out Eisenhower Park. The band, themselves a group of dedicated fans and ‘students’ of the Grateful Dead, capture the spirit, improvisation, sound and complexity of the Dead’s music. Since 2004, these Long Islandbased musicians have been mastering their craft while winning over crowds of veteran Deadheads, newcomers and non-Dead fans alike. Like the Grateful Dead themselves, the band is constantly pushing the envelope, growing together as musicians and performers. Their attention to detail is clearly evident in their effort to put on a viable Grateful Dead experience. They stay true to the traditional show format and play sets of tunes in a sequence that could likely have been performed by the Dead themselves years ago.

Saturday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m. Free admission. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

uring summer’s waning weeks, get-togethers outside with family and friends take on even greater appeal.

Aug.

THE

On exhibit

On stage

Plaza

Theatricals presents a tribute to the one and only Barbra Streisand, Saturday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. Sharon Owens performs her acclaimed interpretations of Streisand’s songbook. It’s performed at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $33, $35. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Disco fever

Boogie along with Disco Unlimited,” Friday, Aug. 18, at 8 p.m., at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park. When Disco Unlimited hits the stage, you are instantly transported to a time when Saturday nights meant white suits, platform shoes and your very best dance moves. And dance you will — when you experience the magic created when the boogie begins. Capturing a time in music that to this day has not been matched, this lively band will exhilarate you with their powerful vocals, tight harmonies and dance grooves — all coupled with a synchronized stage and light show. Close your eyes and you will truly believe you are listening to the original artists. Hear the best of Tavares, France Jolie, The Trammps, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Yvonne Elliman, Anita Ward, Deney Terrio, George McCrae, Bonnie Pointer, Melba Moore, Maxine Nightingale, Carol Douglas, and so much more. Joe Cool, Sista Soul, Funky Sista, Strat Cat, Wild Jerry and The MacDaddy comprise this group of unique and experienced musicians who love and live this era of music. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCcountyNY.gov/parks.

Aug. 18

View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Dramatic Play

Write on: College essay workshop

Not sure how to get started on your college essay? The Hofstra University Admission Office is offering a virtual workshop to help high school students learn the skills to tell their story in a way that helps them stand out. The final workshop, Thursday, Aug. 17, 4-5 p.m., is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Hear from Hofstra Admission counselors about how to brainstorm topics, and compose a thoughtful essay that shows your personality, talents and interests. For more information about Hofstra Admission’s other virtual summer workshops, go to Admission.Hofstra.edu/ portal/virtual_admission_ webinars. To schedule a summer in-person visit go to: Hofstra.edu/visit.

Summer tunes

East End Trio performs on the Nautical Mile Esplanade, Thursday, Aug. 10, 7-8:30 p.m. Relax to some great tunes. For more information, visit LIACFreeport.org.

Hope for Alexis fundraiser

Support Alexis Rodriguez, a Freeport teen fighting a rare, terminal disease, Saturday, Aug. 12, 7-11 p.m., at Helm Restaurant. With raffles, baskets, games and more; food available to purchase. $20 fee. Give Alexa a fighting chance against Lafora disease.

524 Guy Lombardo Ave.

Volunteer for SPLASH

View seabirds nesting and shorebirds skimming through the air, up close, while helping preserve the waters on which they depend. Volunteer on an Operation SPLASH boat. The boats take volunteer crews from Guy Lombardo Marina, 898 Guy Lombardo Ave., once or twice a day, seven days a week, to clean the marine shores of Freeport. To participate, go to OperationSplash.com/ boat-schedule/, click on the Freeport link, and find the contact information for the time slot you want. For further information, call (516) 3784770.

Having an event?

Aug.

Westbury House Tour

Bug Safari

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a buggy adventure, Saturday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m. Hunt elusive grasshoppers, butterflies, predatory insects and other crawly creatures in the gardens. Bring a butterfly net and collecting jars. All ages. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

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

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Sunday, Aug. 13, 1:30 p.m.; also Sunday, Aug. 20, 1:30 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Art talk

Sept. 7

Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture,” now back on-site at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, Sept. 7, 1 p.m. Enjoy an in-depth presentation on the current exhibition

“Modigliani and the Modern Portrait.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program and to join the 2 p.m. public tour of the exhibit. Also Oct. 19. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 7052434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Progressives want to hold D’Esposito accountable

By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

A lot of attention directed toward Long Island’s congressional delegation has been directed at U.S. Rep. George Santos.

But one group doesn’t want voters to forget about another member of that delegation, who might not be facing criminal charges or accusations of lying to voters, but with whom they feel is falling short of his responsibilities.

The advocacy group Empire State Voices gathered representatives from Democratic caucuses and labor unions to Rockville Centre last week, calling out U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito.

“We’re here because Congressman D’Esposito has not been standing for working families on Long Island,” said Maria Martinez, executive director of Empire State Voices.

Martinez hosted a panel discussion with guests that featured former state senator John Brooks, former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, and Nassau County Working Families Party representative Joe Sackman. On the agenda were their thoughts about a number of economic issues affecting those living in New York.

For instance, they claim that in the first seven months since taking office, D’Esposito has voted on legislation to “protect wealthy and corporate tax cheats,” “give corporations $6 billion in tax breaks,” and made it harder for senior citizens to access Social Security and

Medicare benefits.

“I have heard Anthony profess so much support for veterans, so much support for disabled children, support for seniors,” said Griffin, who lost her Assembly seat to Brian Curran last year by a handful of votes.

“Don’t just listen to him because he’s all about talking the talk, but that guy never walks the walk. I have listened to him make speeches, and it’s always the same thing. But when it comes down to it, when he has the chance to vote to help people, he doesn’t.”

D’Esposito didn’t take part in the discussion, but a spokesman from his office

told the Herald the congressman “continuously ranks as one of the most bipartisan members of Congress, and regularly works with colleagues from across the aisle to deliver results for Long Islanders.

“Unlike many Nassau County Democratic officials who take their cues from out-of-touch New York City progressives, Congressman D’Esposito’s votes have always advanced the interest of Nassau County neighbors.”

But some of the panelists gathering in Rockville Centre would disagree, using the Limit Save Grow Act — which was passed in April to increase the federal debt ceiling and decrease spending — as

an example.

D’Esposito voted in favor of Limit Save Grow, which Martinez believes will make it harder for senior citizens to access Medicare benefits, putting Medicaid coverage at risk for millions.

“When you cut our services, when you cut funding to schools, when you cut funding to hospitals and Medicaid, the cost comes back onto us,” Sackman said. “There’s always a cost to this, and we are the ones who are paying it over and over and over again. That has to change.”

Maryland Republican Greg Murphy, however, said last April the bill “will not cut Medicare, Social Security or veterans’ access to health care.”

The conversation also touched on the proposed American Families and Jobs Act, which the group labeled a “tax scam.” The three-part legislative proposal aims to provide tax relief for working families and individuals, strengthen small businesses, and provide tax incentives for economic development in rural communities.

“We can’t reiterate enough how important these economic policies are for us, not just out on Long Island, but across the state of New York,” Martinez said. “We need to urge Congressman D’Esposito to vote ‘no’ on the GOP tax scam bill. There’s a long road ahead, and over the next couple of months, we’re going to be out ensuring that we hold (him) accountable for the votes he’s either taken or not taken.”

Daniel Offner/Herald

Neighbors were invited to a panel discussion featuring former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, left, former state senator John Brooks, Empire State Voices executive director Maria Martinez, and Working Families Party representative Joe Sackman, to share what they say are problems U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito needs to address.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK

MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1995-2, V. WILLIE KELLEY, JR, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 28, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA

FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1995-2 is the Plaintiff and WILLIE KELLEY, JR, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 15, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 7 ELM STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 55, Block 279, Lot 117-120:

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, STATE OF NEW YORK, Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 006821/2012. Michele Bencivinni, 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.

140849

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 May 24, 2023, 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 August 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 430 Roosevelt Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 62 Block 156 Lot 416, 742, 760. 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, Nassau County, State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $864,965.90 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 008516/2012. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Joseph N. Armao, Esq., Referee QCHJN048 140853

LEGAL NOTICE

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

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

Index No. 000740/2016.

Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Xome.com

Dated: May 17, 2023

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

140734

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. HWCS LLC, Pltf. vs. PANTHER ENTERPRISES INC, et al, Defts. Index #611943/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 27, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 62, Block 152, Lot(s)5-6. Sold subject to terms and conditions of field judgment and terms of sale. RON FERRARO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100571

140738

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 183 and Lot 391. Approximate amount of judgment is $784,899.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 605637/2021. 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.

Janine T. Lynam, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff

Firm File No.: 202016-1

140995

Edward Vincent, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573

Dated: 6/26/2023 File

Number: 17-302369

RS 140997

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

BankUnited N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST

Kelvin Tulloch a/k/a

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against RACHEL DUGAN, et al Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 10, 2020. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 22nd day of August, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York.

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

(Section: 55, Block: 397, Lot: 232 and 233)

Approximate amount of lien $484,478.30 plus interest and costs.

COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF DWELLING SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT FIGUEROA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 5, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 30, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 571 Nassau Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate,

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SAXTON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST

2007-1 MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, Against CARLOS VARGAS, LIBIA SANTIAGO, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 2/26/2020, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 8/29/2023 at 3:00 pm, premises known as 81 Colonial Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520, and described as follows:

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

Section 55 Block 067 Lot 549, 550 & 551

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $429,301.22 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 610854/2017

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.

Kelvin A. Tulloch; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 24, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on August 28, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 22 Noon Place, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incoporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 62 Block 72 Lot 539. Approximate amount of judgment $516,762.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 614229/2019. 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.”

Malachy Patrick Lyons, Jr., 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 23, 2023

140999

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 30, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, on the North side steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on August 29, 2023, at 2:00 P.M., premises known as

2380 LOFT AVENUE, BALDWIN, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 54, Block: 129, Lots: 17 & 18. The approximate amount of judgment is $511,751.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612222/2018. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee. For Sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

MARK S. RICCIARDI, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 140993

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, AGAINST DEBRA ANN ZALT, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on June 7, 2018.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 197 Delaware Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 36, Block 519 and Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment $409,771.10 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #15466/09.

Scott Siller, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 140868

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC, V.

CORNELL 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 dated May 24, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, 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 at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 29, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 38 BOOTH STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550: Section 36, Block 3, Lot 44 and 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 # 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.

140989

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MLMI TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WMC2, V. ALBERTO PENA, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 02, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MLMI TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED

CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WMC2 is the Plaintiff and ALBERTO PENA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTHSIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 22, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 235 PINE STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 54, Block 91, Lot 217: 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 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 005985/2016. Lawrence M. Schaffer, 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.

140991

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. Bank NA, successor trustee to Wachovia Bank, N.A., as Trustee, on behalf of the holders of Multi-Class Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Rochelle Goldman a/k/a Rochelle S. Goldman; Bruce Goldman a/k/a Bruce N. Goldman; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 10, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 7, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1030 Cedarhurst Street, North Woodmere, NY 11581. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 39 Block 544 Lot 145. Approximate amount of judgment $555,071.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of

Public Notices

filed Judgment Index# 010004/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP

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

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

Dated: July 12, 2023

141106

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC.

Plaintiff, Against

TONI SANDERS, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 02/11/2020, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 9/7/2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 36 Underhill Avenue, 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 55 Block 319 Lot 1103 And 1104.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $401,511.70 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 604578/2018

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.

Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY

10573

Dated: 6/27/2023 File

Number: 18-300574

RS 141108

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered holders of IMH Assets Corp., Collateralized AssetBacked Bonds, Series 2005-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Orazio J. Petito; Nancy Petito; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 5, 2023 at 4:00PM, premises known as 73 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Glen Cove, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 31 Block 47 Lot 417. Approximate amount of judgment

$1,199,324.65 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 006906/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19

Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed

Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Farshad David Saed, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

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

Dated: June 30, 2023

77017

141035

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 613717/2018 COUNTY OF NASSAU

DEUTSCHE BANK

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX

MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST

2005-AR18, MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES

2005-AR18

Plaintiff, vs. MAUREEN L. WATTS AS HEIR AND DISTIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES A. WATTS; HORTENSE WATTS AS HEIR AND DISTIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES A. WATTS; HORTHA WATTS aka HORTHA LESTER; TRIANNA WATTS AS HEIR AND DISTIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES A. WATTS; HERSHEL CANDACIA WATTS aka HERSHEL CANDACIA MINGO; HORBERT WATTS AS HEIR AND DISTIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES A. WATTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES A. WATTS, 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 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA;

MRS “JANE” WATTS 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, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises:

73 EAST SEAMAN AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520

Section: 55, Block: 371, Lot: 53,54 Defendants.

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 $279,000.00 and interest, recorded on October 04, 2005, in Liber M 29498 at Page 39, of the Public Records of NASSAU

County, New York., covering premises known as 73 EAST SEAMAN AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520.

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

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

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

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

Dated:July 19, 2023

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Oluwatobi Adedokun, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 141104

erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 354 and Lot(s) 30-32. Approximate amount of judgment is $730,888.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602171/2022. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Peter Famighetti, Esq., Referee Vallely Law PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 105, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 141048

LEGAL NOTICE

SITE PLAN REVIEW BOARD MEETING –AUGUST 22, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Site Plan Review Board on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 7:00 P.M., in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Main Conference Room, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, on Site Plan applications as they appear on the calendar; public comment invited. The Board will meet at 6:00 P.M. in the Trustees Conference Room to discuss cases not requiring a public hearing; open to the public, no public comment.

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

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on May 5, 2023, I, Harvey Spizz, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on September 12, 2023 at Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., North Side Steps, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:

21 W 2nd St Freeport, NY 11520

SBL #: 62-62-322

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

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 001819/2012 in the amount of $848,329.32 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 141225

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC., Plaintiff, v. ERNESTINA DELVALLE, ET AL.

Defendants.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 602944/2018 in the amount of $348,050.12 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 141227

LEGLA NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU FLA MORTGAGE CAPITAL I, LLC, Plaintiff, Against ROXANNE MARTIN, JULIAN MARTIN, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/16/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on 9/13/2023 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 123 Frederick Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575, And Described As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt (Not an Incorporated Village), Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 55 Block 313 Lot 312, 313, 314, And 315.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

United Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST Oudit Busgeeth, Mohini Busgeeth, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 19, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 11, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 824 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 a/k/a 824 Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 62, Block: 180, Lot: 431. Approximate amount of judgment $331,480.43 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006309/2015. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. John M. Brickman, Esq., Referee McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC 7 Wells Street, Suite 205B Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 15-313308 77140 141126

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, ISANTHES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. URSULE PLAISIMOND, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 22, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 157 Hendrickson Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon

SP-3628 – 862 S Long Beach Avenue, Section 62/Block 156/Lot 343. Residence A. Oscar Guevara. Non-compliance with original decision. Multiple changes done to windows, doors, siding, soffits, lighting, railings, roofing, fascia, columns, stairs and a 290 sq. ft. 2nd story deck on 3rd story.

BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD

Pamela Walsh Boening, Village Clerk 141231

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., ET. AL Plaintiff, v. RALPH P. FRANCO, JR., MELISSA G. FRANCO, ET AL. 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 April 14, 2023, I, Jennifer Ettenger, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on September 11, 2023 at Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr. North Side Steps, County of Nassau, State of New York, 11501 at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 20 Lillian Avenue Freeport, NY 11520

SBL #: 55-447-103

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

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $539,694.15 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale;

Index # 9847/2013

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 Mortgagees attorney.

Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee.

Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504

Dated: 6/28/2023 File

Number: 6931259 RS 141229

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI TRUST SERIES 2005-HE3, Plaintiff AGAINST GUY DURAND, MARLENE BOSSOUS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 16, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3432 BAY FRONT DRIVE, BALDWIN, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 340, Lot 76, 77,

Strengthening the village’s community bonds

brings together young people, parents, government officials and law enforcement organizations in the interest of building mutual trust as well as resilient, closely knit communities in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

The hosts of this year’s event included Mayor Robert Kennedy, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé and members of the Freeport Police Department. They spoke about promoting strong community partnerships between law enforcement and residents, and commended Nassau County for consistently being recognized as one of the safest counties in the United States, thanks to the efforts of local police and fire departments.

Kennedy emphasized the importance of those partnerships. “Thank you to the police officers who love coming out and meeting people,” he said. “I’m glad that you’re here. Thank you so much for all you do.”

Police Chief Michael Smith highlighted the positive impact the event has on the relationship between the department and residents. He emphasized the force’s commitment to hiring local people, and to building a diverse and inclusive department.

“I hope everyone knows we hire residents first from Freeport,” Smith said. “That’s why we have the most diversified police department in New York state. And I encourage you to contact your friends, relatives — anyone you know — and encourage them to take (the police) test. They can make a change in this village, change someone’s life in a positive way, and they’ll remember that forever.

“So that’s what this meeting is all about tonight.”

“It’s wonderful to see how Freeport comes together year after year to celebrate the outstanding contributions that our law enforcement professionals make toward serving and protecting the community,” Mulé said.

“I am tremendously grateful to the Freeport Police Department, the Nassau County Police Department, and all of our first responders for everything they do to make this county the safest of its size in America.”

“Do you know why Nassau County is voted year after year as the safest county in the United States?” state Sen. Kevin Thomas asked the crowd.

“It’s because we have the best police departments, and Freeport’s is one of the finest. And thank you to the Free-

Public Notices

judgment $693,466.00 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003051/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Stephen

G. Frommer, Esq, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221

17-003677 77065

141124

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 23, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC is the Plaintiff and ANNIE LOIS BETTS A/K/A ANN BETTS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 07, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 244 EAST PENNYWOOD AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575: Section 55, Block 555, Lot

2: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN AT ROOSEVELT (UNINCORPORATED AREA), TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

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 141189

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff -against- LESTER L. GREENIDGE AKA LESTER GREENIDGE, NYASHA HINDSGREENIDGE, et al

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 40 LONG BEACH AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY Approximate amount of lien $652,033.23 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

port Fire Department as well for being the bravest, and making sure they take care of all of us.”

A variety of local sponsors and supporters, many of them local businesses, made the event possible. Attendees enjoyed free food and entertainment as well as drawings for raffle prizes, and strolled among booths manned by representatives of a wide range of organizations. A Mount Sinai South Nassau “Vaxmobile” offered Covid-19 immunizations.

Barbara Epstein, a member of the League of Women Voters, was on hand,

highlighting the organization’s focus on educating voters and encouraging voter registration, and the crucial importance of local elections. Billy Gonyou and Reyna Felix, representing Long Island Cares, shared details of the food bank’s essential mission to help those facing food insecurity.

Raquel Novaya, the program coordinator of the Family & Children’s Association’s Roosevelt Prevention Coalition, discussed the mission of her organization, which serves vulnerable communities in Nassau and Suffolk counties and focuses on reducing drug and alcohol use among young people in Roosevelt and the surrounding area.

Nurses from Mount Sinai South Nassau were on-site, checking willing attendees’ blood pressure, offering diabetes risk assessments, taking bodymass-index measurements, and giving CPR demonstrations.

The South Shore Child Guidance Center, an outpatient mental health clinic licensed by the state Office of Mental Health, also had a booth.

The center has been supporting Nassau County children of all ages and families since 1959, and has become a fixture in Freeport.

“We’re here just to let everyone in the community know what we’re all about,” the center’s president, Tom Hopkins, said. “We’ve been in Freeport 65 years or so, and nobody knows about us. We’re the best kept secret.”

Given the crowd roaming Bishop Frank O. White Park as the sun set on yet another successful National Night Out, there was no way Hopkins would have been able to keep his organization

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC,

V.

ANNIE LOIS BETTS A/K/A

ANN BETTS, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 606391/2019. Peter S. Trentacoste, 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

Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated February 27, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Long Beach Avenue, distant 75 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of Long Beach Avenue with the northerly side of Hudson Avenue; being a plot 100 feet by 60 feet by 100 feet by 60 feet.

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 009202/2015.

JOSEPH TERINO, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

Cow Meadow Park movie series

It is always hard to say goodbye to summer, but you still have one last chance to enjoy a free, family-friendly movie courtesy of the Village of Freeport. ‘The Lion King’ will be shown at Cow Meadow Park on Friday, Aug. 11. The movie will start at dusk, around 8:15, with gates opening at 7 p.m. Bring your own food or indulge at the ice cream truck, which arrives around 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating and blankets. Cow Meadow Park is at the end of South Main Street in Freeport. For more information, call the Freeport Rec Center at (516) 3772314.

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald randy Juene, captain of the freeport f ire department’s Hose 3, manning the grill at national night out in Bishop frank o. White park.

Randy Milteer, Village of Freeport

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There are darker color paints that also reflect, and if you search online, roofing companies have several products in dark reflective colors. Consult the manufacturer about your specific application. Good luck.

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It was dated June 10, 1927, written from a home no longer standing at Exchange Street in Rochester, to a young woman in Ellicottville named Lola.

“I am not driving taxi now. I quit Sunday night. Monday morning, I went to work again for the Salvation Army. Am not driving truck this time, but am helping on a wagon. I hope to get back on a truck again soon, but I am satisfied to get three square meals a day, and a bed to sleep in.”

Lola, by the way, is my grandmother. The young man struggling to make ends meet at the height of the Roaring ’20s? OK, not hard to figure out: That’s my grandfather Donald. The cursive stretched across both sides of the yellowed, cardsize paper, sharing much of the mundanity many of us today might reserve for text messages or a quick phone call while driving home.

“While you were in Buffalo, did you go to any shows, where they had Vitaphone

A glimpse into the heart

pictures?” my grandfather asks. “In other words, ‘talking movies.’ I saw my first one here at Rochester, and it certainly is wonderful. I go to it nearly every night. There is no reading at all on the screen.”

I found this letter at the bottom of a box of family heirlooms a cousin of mine keeps at her home in Florida, and I was mesmerized. I have very little memory of my paternal grandparents. Lola died when I was still an infant, and Donald when I was in kindergarten.

When I was growing up, my father would share many stories about his relationship with his parents — none of them good. Both would work all day, and at quitting time, they didn’t come home. Instead, they headed to the bar, where they would drown any remaining daylight with booze.

My dad and his siblings were left to fend for themselves, his older sister — by just a year — filling in as caretaker. When either of his parents were home, it was never pleasant. My dad shared how he once saved a bunch of money he earned setting pins at a local bowling

alley so he could take an art course. When his mom found the stash of coins, she took it and spent in on a two-tone, brown Easter suit for my dad.

He was so angry, he wore that suit every day — whether it was a formal occasion or he was outside playing. The suit barely made it a month.

My life wasn’t like that at all, thank goodness. My dad never touched alcohol or cigarettes, which might explain why he’s about to turn 90 with the energy and health of a 60-year-old.

My mom worked so hard to provide for my little sister and me — the youngest of the seven children my parents had from previous marriages and their current one. A day for her could include driving a bus and then working at night as a bartender. Both of my parents grew up wanting for many things, and they ensured that their children wanted for nothing.

What I wouldn’t give, however, to see the letters my mom and dad exchanged after they first met at a roller-skating rink. They were hardly the young adults my grandparents were — both already experiencing marriage and divorce, and

raising kids as part of it.

Instead, all I have is the memory of the notes they would leave each other every morning. My dad addressed his notes to “Sweetheart” and signed them “Sweetheart,” while my mom opted for “Honey.”

I remember how irritated I would be to see these notes between them. Now, more than 30 years later, I would give anything just to find one of them at the bottom of a box somewhere. They may have been just as mundane as some of the letters between my grandparents, but still, each word is an expression of them. And thus, every note is a vital piece of my parents that I long to have again.

Writing letters — writing notes — has become a lost art in the century since Donald wrote to Lola. But even today, there’s something special — even romantic — about not choosing a keyboard or a touchscreen, and instead picking up a pen and finding a sheet of paper.

I’m glad my grandfather did. And I’m glad my grandmother saved it. Because in those pages, I don’t see the grandparents I only heard about through my father. Instead we get a special glimpse into their hearts.

Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers.

Now, only memories of the Big Top animals

The sweep of history has ushered in the first woman ringmaster for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and, at the same time, swept out the entire circus, which will close in May. After 146 years in business, the circus decided to put a woman in the center ring, which might have been a step forward if the circus had a future, which it does not.

Progress cuts in myriad directions.

Naturally, I’m delighted that a woman, Kristen Michelle Wilson, was chosen to be in the spotlight.

covered by media and hailed as an entertainment that carried a rich history and promised thrilling, freakish sideshows.

RANDI KREISS

But I’m also delighted that her tenure will be brief. The circus’s tent will come down forever this spring, due to rising expenses, declining audiences and protests by animal rights activists.

Ringling Brothers’ elephants were retired to a Florida sanctuary some time ago, presumably due to pressure from animal advocates and the cost of upkeep.

When the circus closes, the clowns will also take their final bow, and not a moment too soon. If you grew up when I did, the circus was a must-see, go-to event every year. It was a big deal when the elephants paraded through New York City,

As a kid, though, I hated the circus. I never told my parents, because they seemed so invested in my “big day” at Madison Square Garden, but the whole scene felt skeevie. In the vernacular of the time, the bearded lady, the giant, the midgets and the skinniest man on earth scared the stuffing out of me. I couldn’t have articulated it then, but there was something awfully creepy, and just awful, about paying to stare at these people, who we now know suffered from various endocrine imbalances.

lege, a place where the Ringling Brothers circus wintered since 1927. Still, I just can’t appreciate the appeal of the greasepaint and the big shoes.

The tigers and elephants won’t miss the circus. Will we miss the creepy clowns?

There was nothing fun or amusing about the tigers tormented by men with whips, or the elephants prodded into kneeling and dancing and running in a circle, end to end. There was always the sense at the circus, just as there is even today at carnivals, of some malignant force lurking beneath the face paint.

Clowns, for obvious reasons, have become a common source of anxiety among kids today. It’s about the fake face, the false smile and the unknowable person behind the mask. I know there’s a rich history of great clowns, and I’ve vacationed in Sarasota, Florida, a town that had a highly respected Clown Col-

Once upon a time, when the circus came to town in the boondocks, it was a thrill and an opportunity to see something one might never see again. But today, kids raised on videos and iPhones have neither the interest nor the attention span for a circus act. The immense skill of many of the performers eludes them. They want quick. I read that Ringling Brothers, in an effort to survive, kept shortening the acts. But the entertainment value of the circus has lost relevance for today’s children.

If you read “Water for Elephants,” by Sara Gruen, you got a good story along with a history of the circus in America over the past 100 years. It wasn’t all about sparkly young women and men flying through the air, trapeze to trapeze. The dark side of the circus during the Great Depression was this: When some traveling circuses couldn’t afford to pay their workers, they threw them off a bridge before pulling in to the last stop. Animal abuse was rife; living conditions for both humans and animals were often appalling.

In modern times, conditions improved,

Randi is on a brief leave. This column was originally published Feb. 2-8, 2017.

but the basic concept of subjecting wild animals to a lifetime of captivity and forced performance has become disturbing and unacceptable. In “Water for Elephants,” Rosie the elephant is prodded with gaffs and burned with cigarettes. When she goes berserk at the end and runs a spear through her trainer’s head, we root for Rosie.

There is a theory that culture and society evolve as time goes on, that we get better and more considerate of one another and increasingly sensitized to the needs of other inhabitants of our earth and even those of the earth itself. Still, this is a theory.

Many aspects of life in 2017 challenge the concept of an evolving society. In many ways, especially politically, we seem to be falling back.

But the end of the circus is a good thing, a progressive thing. Millions are left with great memories of the Big Top and the times the circus came to town. We can hold on to the good memories and also embrace modern sensibilities that are offended by the exploitation of animals.

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

What I wouldn’t give to see more of the letters my parents exchanged.

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Moving MLK’s dream forward

america will soon mark 60 years since the March on Washington.

On Aug. 28, 1963, some 250,000 people gathered peacefully at the Lincoln Memorial to advocate for civil and economic rights for Black Americans.

Although it was a protest against racial discrimination, it also was an opportunity to show support for major civil rights legislation that had stalled in Congress.

It’s important to remember what happened that day, and the changes it brought for Black Americans, while reflecting on what remains to be done to eliminate racial discrimination. Understanding history is important to avoid repeating what was bad and using what was good as a springboard for further positive change.

Black Americans were hopeful after the election of President John F. Kennedy. Roughly 70 percent of Blacks had voted for Kennedy in 1960. Their expectations were high for change, but Kennedy’s narrow victory seemingly negated any voter mandate, leading him to be cautious in moving forward on controversial issues like civil rights legislation because he needed the support of the South, where racial discrimination was still the norm.

The march came together because hopes had been dashed that Kennedy would make any of the needed changes.

The president did not initially support the march, worried that there would be a disorderly mob prompting chaos. Seeing the big picture, Kennedy also thought the march might destroy public support for the civil rights movement, even making matters worse as racial tensions heightened nationwide.

But after meeting with organizers, Ken-

nedy was behind the march by July.

At the Lincoln Memorial, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his historic “I Have a Dream” speech. The 34-year-old preacher from Atlanta gave people hope at a time in history when there was anything but that for Black people. Discrimination was rampant. The Ku Klux Klan was active around the country, and especially in the South. Black people could not live in white neighborhoods, use the same water fountains, attend the same schools or, in some states, even vote. They had to sit at the back of the bus and were not served in many restaurants.

Even here, a lot of Long Island was built with segregation securely in place, controlling where people lived and where their children went to school. Blacks and whites had to remain separate when it came to friendship and even love. Intermarriage was illegal, and it was a common belief — albeit a very wrong one — that Blacks were not as intelligent as whites. They were not even permitted to swim in the same pools as white people.

Kennedy never stopped trying to pass his Civil Rights Act. But it was President Lyndon Johnson who signed it into law after Kennedy’s assassination.

The law ultimately supported what the march was all about. It was a guarantee that Blacks would have equal voting rights, outlawed discrimination in restaurants, employment and theaters, and encouraged school desegregation.

The march was also responsible for the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, outlawing the poll tax, which was a requirement for some to vote.

Yet there is much that still needs to be

Can we control artificial intelligence?

To the Editor:

Re Mark Nolan’s column in last week’s issue, “We don’t have much time — AI is coming!”: Mr. Nolan’s warning is timely. His most frightening sentence is, “AI’s only limitation is that it is constrained by our limitations.” Closer scrutiny of “our limitations” clarifies the nature and degree of the threat. Our limits, as humans, on perfidy and domination have yet to be found. Some among us already are, and will always, use any tool available to advance nefarious ends. Unity of the benevolent is necessary to limit the damage.

Our control as individuals over AI is minuscule. Whatever controls there are over its use, development or deployment are in the hands of a handful of corporate entities, semi-human creations with the status of “corporate citizens.” These beings operate to maximize profit and to maximize growth toward monopoly.

Creators and users of AI are already calculating its possible per- unit cost reductions. Workers will be sacrificed on the usual bloody altars of efficiency, consolidation and market share. Citizens and corporate citizens have divergent interests here, but the history of .com, Enron, default swaps, the inviolability of trade secrets and class action restrictions, to name a few, indicate

done. The FBI released a report this spring showing that hate crimes are on the rise, with far more than half of them targeting people because of their race or ethnicity. Additionally, the distribution of racist, antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ propaganda — flyers, stickers, banners, graffiti and posters — rose by 38 percent in 2022, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

Next year, voters will weigh in on New York’s Equal Rights Amendment, designed to prohibit discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes. While Albany has created a number of laws over the years to ensure equality, the ERA would enshrine it in the state Constitution.

It seems the perfect time to remember the March on Washington and Dr. King’s inspiring words. There are plans underway for a march down Constitution and Independence avenues in Washington on Aug. 28 that will conclude at the Lincoln Memorial. It will be led by Martin Luther King III and his wife, Andrea Waters King, as well as the Rev. Al Sharpton, a civil rights leader and the founder and president of the National Action Network.

The hope is that the march will inspire the continuation of Dr. King’s work and vision, and serve as an opportunity to highlight what is still needed to bring about peace, justice and equity around the world.

“The vision that Dad had is not one that cannot be achieved,” Martin Luther King III told The Washington Post. “We have made great strides, and then there seems to be always an inevitable setback.”

human citizens’ limits on our corporate compatriots.

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Embracing excellence at Freeport Public Schools

Revamped English Language Arts and social studies curricula

kishore kuncham

Freeport Public Schools are ready to welcome students to the 202324 school year with open arms, providing a nurturing environment that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, personal growth and wellness. With a strong focus on educating the whole child and preparing students for academic success, administrators and teachers have been collaborating to ensure that the upcoming school year offers an academically challenging curriculum, robust social and emotional support, a diverse array of extracurricular activities, and enhanced facilities that foster a conducive learning environment.

Promoting mental health and wellness

One of the significant developments is the introduction of Wellness Centers in schools to promote students’ mental health and wellness by providing access to support services that address emotional and social issues. Staffed by Sky professionals and pupil personnel services staff members, the Wellness Centers will be a safe haven where students can seek support, de-stress during the school day and feel empowered to successfully navigate life’s challenges. The district’s Sources of Strength and Sky programming will be integrated into the Wellness Centers, emphasizing self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.

In the field of English Language Arts, the new ninth-grade curriculum, Into Literature, promises to be an exciting addition. Aligned closely with the Next Generation Learning Standards, this curriculum will offer students a diverse blend of print and digital resources, inspiring a love for reading and writing while honing critical thinking and communication skills. Through engaging lessons and interactive discussions, students will be encouraged to express themselves creatively and analytically.

The social studies department will offer a new program focusing on exploring multiple perspectives, current events and primary resource documents. The curriculum will emphasize reading and writing in the content area, incorporating key elements of the Seal of Civic Readiness, New York State Social Studies Framework, and the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework. For the first time, Freeport High School will offer AP African American Studies, further diversifying the educational experience.

Mathematics and science initiatives

Two new mathematics initiatives, Problem Solving in the Classroom and Performance-Based Learning and Assessments, will be introduced. Each will enrich daily classroom instruction, providing students with additional opportunities to engage in non-routine tasks, make connections among mathe-

matical ideas and gain proficiency in problem-solving. This approach will foster critical thinking and a deeper understanding of math concepts.

For science enthusiasts, the curriculum will delve into exciting real-world topics. Students will study the results of the groundbreaking NASA DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) mission, during which a spacecraft successfully changed the position of a celestial object for the first time in history. Students will conduct advanced experiments using equipment at Brookhaven National Laboratory, exploring various types and sizes of nanoparticles and studying the forces between atoms.

Expansion of arts and programs

The arts are expanding to promote cultural appreciation and creative expression. The Mariachi program will now include sixth-grade students, allowing them to participate in a Mariachi ensemble alongside regular ensembles.

The high school will introduce a new sculpture course, in which students can create 3D works of art. Students across the district will have access to a new Digital Audio Workstation, enabling them to create original musical compositions and explore the world of music production. A cutting-edge video studio equipped with state-of-the-art recording and editing software is being constructed at Freeport High, where students will be able to explore the realm of content creation through video and photo editing.

They will also have the opportunity to take two new courses, American Sign Language and Artificial Intelligence. The district is leaving no stone unturned in providing diverse opportunities for student participation in extracurricular activities. New teams, including J.W. Dodd boys’ volleyball, JV boys’ volleyball and JV girls’ badminton, will be added to the robust district sports program.

Enhanced facilities and infrastructure

The district’s commitment to enhancing facilities ensures that students have access to modern and innovative spaces that facilitate their learning and support their growth. Freeport District Schools have invested more than $30 million in capital projects at no cost to taxpayers, while reducing the tax levy. Projects include security upgrades, athletic field improvements, window replacements, grounds enhancements, HVAC replacements at Columbus Avenue and Caroline G. Atkinson, renovations in the Atkinson auditorium and in nurses’ offices throughout the district, as well as bathroom and classroom renovations. Various projects are awaiting state approval, including an artificial-turf field at Atkinson, FHS science lab renovations and upgrades to the FHS track and athletic complex.

With an academically challenging curriculum, comprehensive social and emotional support, abundant extracurricular activities, and upgraded facilities, the 2023-24 school year promises to be an exciting and enriching journey for students.

rapidly, toward a clear goal.

Time is not on our side. Regulating this industry as a public utility, at least for a decade, while a plan for its most reasonable, least harmful integration into our culture, economy and polity is possible. But ...

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The spam calls are relentless

To the Editor:

It’s been several years since then Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced that Congress would take up the issue of spam/phishing phone calls and alleviate this problem. But since then the problem has grown worse.

I realize that Congress has many issues to deal with, foreign and domestic, including the incessant political infighting that now dominates the news. The issue of spam calls has fallen by the wayside, rarely if ever mentioned, even as it increases and has evolved

into a constant annoyance for Americans.

Many people in and outside New York state have told me they deal with it on a regular basis. I can receive a half-dozen or more such calls a day, often from callers (most with foreign accents) who identify themselves as working with or representing Medicare or private companies, such as CVS, or my utility company. If I don’t hang up, they make inquiries in an attempt to get personal information, or say that they have this or that offer for me. The situation has become untenable.

I have registered my phone number with various agencies, as directed, but this hasn’t stopped the calls.

Isn’t it time that Congress directed its attention to this problem? We shouldn’t have to deal with this ongoing problem, whose annoyance is only increasing. Surely the technology to do away with it is available — perhaps even the use of AI, which we’re now hearing so much about.

My congressman’s office directed me to contact my service provider, but this, I’m certain, would be ineffective, because this is a national problem that requires the attention of Congress to solve. They’re just passing the

buck. Where is our government when you really need it? I’ve received several of these calls even as I’ve written this letter! Why should I have to deal

with this?

Framework by Tim Baker

Kishore Kuncham is the superintendent of Freeport Public Schools.

the new courses at the high school include American Sign Language and AI.