Freeport Herald 09-28-2023

Jean Mejia’s rise in Freeport soccer

Honored as top soccer player on the pitch on Long Island

By MoHAMED FARGHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com

A captivating story is unfolding on Freeport High School’s soccer field. Jean Mejia, the senior captain of the varsity soccer team, is solidifying his reputation as an exceptional athlete for the third year in a row.

Mejia, who plays forward, has become a force to be reckoned with in Long Island high school soccer. He earned All-Conference honors for the first time as a sophomore, and followed that up with All-County recognition as a junior, in a season when he contributed four goals and four assists with his onfield leadership. This season, Mejia has been named to Newsday’s list of the top 100 soccer players on Long Island for the second straight year.

“He is an exceptional playmaker and facilitator who possesses game vision, quickness, power and intelligence,” Freeport High soccer coach Craig Klasson said of his captain.

A milestone in affordable senior housing in Freeport

By MoHAMED FARGHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com

The completion of the Allan and Geraldine Rosenberg Residence in Freeport, Nassau County, marks a significant achievement in affordable housing for seniors.

The Allan and Geraldine Rosenberg Residence’s completion in Freeport, marked by a ribbon-cutting event on Sept 19, signifies a noteworthy milestone in affordable housing development, featuring sustainability and well-being amenities designed for residents aged 55 and older.

“The Selfhelp Realty Group,

spearheaded by Evelyn J. Wolff, was instrumental in the development of Alan and Geraldine Rosenberg Residence here in Freeport. Nassau County senior residents need affordable housing and this development addresses this need for our seniors,” Mayor Robert Kennedy said.

“This beautiful 45-unit building also sports a roof garden, sufficient on-site parking for all the residents and is handicap accessible. On behalf of the residents of Freeport, Trustees, and myself, I want to thank Evelyn for her insight and dedication to Freeport and Nassau County seniors.”

The Allan and Geraldine Rosenberg Residence’s completion in Freeport, marked by a ribbon-cutting event on Sept 19, signifies a noteworthy milestone in affordable housing development, featuring sustainability and well-being amenities designed for residents aged 55 and old

This housing development is designed for individuals aged 55 and above and stands as a testament to sustainability and well-being. The building offers on-site support services and various amenities aimed at improving residents’ long-term health, enhancing their quality of life, and enabling them to

age in place.

“Every New Yorker deserves the opportunity to live independently in a vibrant community that supports them as they age,” Governor Hochul said in a press release. “Developments like this one connect older adults with each other and with the services they need to thrive. At the same time, they address

the urgent need for high quality, sustainable housing on Long Island that is both good for residents and good for the environment.”

This development aligns with Governor Kathy Hochul’s comprehensive Housing Plan, a $25 billion initiative aimed at creating or preserving 100,000

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Courtesy Freeport Public Schools

Looking ahead, Jean Mejia hopes to play soccer at the collegiate level and dreams of eventually competing professionally, with the Premier League being his ultimate goal.

Housing Authority unveils new headquarters

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

A state-of-the-art administration building has been unveiled by the Freeport Housing Authority at its 100 N. Main Street property, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to revitalize the area. The former administration building, previously situated at the Moxey Rigby site, met its demise during the devastating Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

Dedicated to prioritizing the welfare of its residents, the Freeport Housing Authority embarked on the construction of the Moxey Rigby Apartments, a hurricaneresilient, state-of-the-art apartment complex, as its foremost endeavor. This visionary project came to fruition after years of meticulous planning, collaboration with federal and local officials, and unwavering determination. In December 2019, residents of Moxey Rigby began occupying the facility, thanks in part to funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The Freeport Housing Authority’s commitment to enhancing its properties extended beyond the Moxey Rigby Apartments. Utilizing FEMA funds, mechanical systems, including boilers and pumps, across all S. Main St. properties were upgraded. Additionally, FEMA funds were allocated to the replacement and installation of new windows at the Rev. Malette Senior Apartment Building on 100 N. Main St.

The newly inaugurated Moxey Rigby State of the Art Hurricane Resilience Facility, an $80 million dollar project, now offers contemporary homes to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy at no additional cost, and without burdening Freeport Village taxpayers. The facility is designed to ensure uninterrupted operations during future emergency weather events.

The recently completed Freeport Housing Authority

The Freeport Housing Authority has unveiled a state-of-the-art administration

Street, a significant milestone in ongoing revitalization efforts following the destruction of the former administration building during Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

Administration Building, serving over 2500 residents, provides a professional office space where residents can address their concerns, replacing the previous reliance on a community center.

The achievement of this monumental project is the result of the dedication and collaborative efforts of

many individuals committed to improving the lives of Freeport residents. Leading the charge were Freeport Housing Authority Executive Director John Hrvatin, Freeport Chairman of FHA Phillip Mataragas, Former Chairman Dr. Joseph Catano, and Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy.

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

building at 100 N. Main

School district unites in solemn tribute

Honoring heroes and resilience

Students across the Freeport School District came together to pay tribute to the tragic events of Sept 11, honoring the memory of those who perished and expressing their gratitude to those who have committed their lives to safeguarding Freeport.

This occasion is a poignant moment for reflection, unity, and education, serving as a means to impart the profound impact of 9/11 on society and the indomitable spirit of resilience that arose from the darkness of that fateful day.

At Freeport High School, the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) members conducted an in-school memorial, with periodic announcements throughout the day, commemorating the significance of 9/11. Additionally, the Naval Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC) paid tribute to the victims and survivors at the Bayview Firehouse 3 Memorial.

Over at New Visions Elementary School, they hosted their annual 9/11 commemorative event, extending invitations to members of the Freeport Fire Department and the Freeport Police Department. Both students and staff donned the colors of red, white, and blue, symbolizing peace and unity. During the event, student Rosmery Peguero delivered a reading of the poem titled “Heroes,” followed by a poignant moment of silence, accompanied by the solemn melody of “We Remember.”

Kishore Kuncham, the Superintendent of Schools, took the opportunity to acknowledge and commend the dedicated individuals who serve the Freeport community.

“We will never forget those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, and we continue to offer our unending gratitude to those who dedicate their lives to protect us,” Kuncham said. “We are all changemakers and must work every day to spread peace in our communities and throughout the world.”

–Mohamed Farghaly

Superintendent

Kishore Kuncham pays tribute to 9/11 victims and acknowledges Freeport community service at New Visions Elementary School commemoration.

Photos courtesy Freeport Public Schools

New Visions Elementary School’s second graders craft American flags for 9/11 heroes with Principal Jessica Romero and Superintendent Dr. Kishore Kuncham.

Freeport High School NJROTC members engage in September 11 commemorative events.

Gray’s fourth-grade class at New Visions School joins Superintendent Dr. Kishore Kuncham, Principal Jessica Romero, and first responders for 9/11 commemoration.

Freeport Fire and Police Departments’ members participate in New Visions Elementary School’s 9/11 commemorative event.

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The Village job fair draws in thousands

The Village of Freeport and Town of Hempstead jointly conducted a job fair on September 20. More than 80 organizations participated. Thousands of job seekers from Freeport and its neighboring towns and villages attended the expo, which allowed them to present their resumes with potential employers.

The U.S. Postal Service, The Estee Lauder Companies, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Crown Lift Trucks, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, FlexStaff, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Richner Communications, The Center for Developmental Disabilities, Urban Seniors

Jobs Program/ULWC, Amazon, Long Island Cares, and Northwell Health were a few of the companies present. Among those with immediate opening was the Village of Freeport, which accepted more than 150 resumes that matched available positions.

“Organizing with the Town of Hempstead allowed us to reach a larger population of both employers and prospective employees. It is all part of making sure the Village is doing all it can to help residents stay in the Village and on Long Island,” Mayor Robert Kennedy said.

–Mohamed Farghaly

Courtesy Randy Milteer, Village of Freeport

From left, Village officials Conor Kirwan, Freeport Human Resources executive director; Ladonna Taylor, Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don X. Clavin Jr., Town of Hempstead Deputy Supervisor and Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, The Rev. Eric Mallette, Town of Hempstead commissioner of occupational resources and Freeport Rec Center Manager Victoria Dinielli.

The Freeport Police Department is hosting their annual open house on Sept 30 and is urgently seeking volunteers to help with cooking and participating

activities, encouraging anyone with a passion for cooking and community involvement to come forward and lend a helping hand.

Police to host their annual open house

The Freeport Police Department is inviting the community to their annual open house on Sept 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 40 N Ocean Ave 11520. This is a great opportunity to meet the Freeport police officers and enjoy free activities for the whole family.

Located at their headquarters located at Freeport Village Hall, the department is offering residents a chance to connect with local law enforcement and gain insight into their safety efforts.

Previous year’s events have featured informational booths and toys for children courtesy of the Police Benevolent Association. Officer Scott Panzarino and his K-9 partner, Steel, last year demonstrated their tracking abilities, showcasing how the K-9 unit helps locate suspects, missing persons, and contraband.

Community engagement was a key focus, with officers on bicycles interacting with residents and addressing qualityof-life issues. The event also featured mounted Nassau County Police officers, highlighting their crowd control capabilities and community relations.

Visitors took tours of the station house, witnessing dispatch operations and arrest processing, including electronic fingerprinting and photography. The Open House emphasized the department’s commitment to transparency and community support.

The Freeport Police Open House showcases the department’s dedication to community safety and its efforts to build strong ties with residents.

In addition, the department is urgently seeking volunteers to help bridge the gap in their upcoming event. They are looking for individuals who can help with cooking and participating in the day’s activities. The department encourages anyone with a passion for cooking and community involvement to come forward and lend a helping hand. Your contribution will be invaluable in making this event a success.

For those interested in volunteering, please contact the Freeport Police Department at 516-377-2411.

-Mohamed Farghaly

Photos courtesy Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

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avErY TESTa South Side Senior Soccer

IN HER FOURTH year as South Side’s starting goalkeeper, Testa is looking to add to an already impressive resume that includes a pair of county championships, a Long Island title, and a trip to the NYS finals. She was voted team MVP in 2021 when the Cyclones defeated East Islip for the LIC. She has earned Honorable Mention All-County as well as AllConference recognition, and has 20 career shutouts with a goals against average of 0.9.

games to watch

Thursday, Sept. 28

Boys Soccer: Kennedy at MacArthur 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: South Side at Elmont 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: V.S. North at V.S. South 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 29

Boys Soccer: V.S. South at Lawrence 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Hewlett at V.S. North 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Wantagh at Clarke 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: V.S. Central at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Malverne/East Rock at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Carey at Hewlett 6 p.m.

Football: Baldwin at Syosset 6:30 p.m.

Football: Seaford at Cold Spring Harbor 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Football: Westbury at Uniondale 2 p.m.

Football: Freeport at Hempstead 2 p.m.

Football: Massapequa at Oceanside 2 p.m.

Football: V.S. Central at East Meadow 2 p.m.

Football: East Rockaway at North Shore 2 p.m.

Football: Carey at Garden City 2 p.m.

Football: Mepham at Manhasset 2 p.m.

Football: Wantagh at Lynbrook 2 p.m.

Football: Long Beach at Sewanhaka 2 p.m.

Football: Elmont at New Hyde Park 2 p.m.

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Uniondale tops nemesis Freeport

By TONY BELLISSIMO sports@liherald.com

Underachieving could be an accurate way to describe both the Freeport and Uniondale girls’ volleyball teams, but the season is young and there’s a lot of action remaining.

Freeport returned just one starter from last year’s special conference championship run and came out firing against Uniondale Sept. 21, taking the first set by a comfortable 25-12 margin. However, the visiting Knights soon found a rhythm coach Dan Splendore has been telling them about for weeks.

Behind junior setter Katia Gomez’s 19 assists, senior Jeime Godinez’s 8 digs and 5 kills, and junior Anne Louis Jean’s 4 aces and 7 kills, Uniondale took the next three sets for its first win over the Red Devils in quite some time.

“I truly believe the motivation for the win was not one player on our roster had ever beaten Freeport before tonight,” Splendore said. “Freeport has been so strong. We have six seniors and they all finally beat them.”

Uniondale, which missed reaching the playoffs last fall by one win, improved to 2-4. The defeat dropped the Red Devils to 0-5.

The serving of freshman Madison Harris and solid overall play of senior Sejla Omeragic and sophomore Arianna Junious set the early tone for Freeport as it captured its first set of the campaign after four tough losses. The hosts led the second set 19-14 following a kill from sophomore Natalie Pickney, but the momentum swung soon after.

Junior Jada Scott’s two kills, one from senior Guerlande Salomon, and some fine passing and serving from sophomore Cindy Blanco helped ignite the Knights. They pulled even at 22 and then won a pivotal point that featured incredible defense

from junior libero Daniella Rosales Guerrero. A missed Freeport serve gave Uniondale a 25-23 win and it never looked back.

Salomon served five straight points to open a third set that was full of runs but also ended in a runaway. Freeport closed the gap to 11-10 behind junior Khamiya Hudson’s efforts but it was all Knights thereafter as they scored 15 of the next 16 points to take the set 25-11.

“Our communication was a problem after the first set,” Freeport coach Lolita Beathea said. “I think we started celebrating too soon and we had too many girls have an off day at the same time. We’ll keep grinding away.”

The Red Devils led early in the fourth set, but Gomez, Godinez, Louis Jean and Blanco re-righted Uniondale’s ship. Gomez served four straight points midway through the set to build a 16-9 cushion. After Freeport scored the next four, the Knights answered with seven in a row and were on their way to a long-awaited victory over an opponent that beat them twice last season.

“We started slow but turned it around,” Splendore said. “I’ve been telling the girls they’re capable of this but they needed to see it for themselves. We’ve lost some games I knew we could win. This is a huge confidence builder.”

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Sejla Omeragic, left, and Gabriella Nurse will look to get Freeport in the win column following a bumpy start to the season.

From Freeport’s fields to a very bright future

Mejia was born and raised in Freeport, and his journey to soccer success began when his mother, recognizing his boundless energy as a child, signed him up for the sport as a means to channel his energy. Jean developed a passion for soccer, and joined the East Coast Soccer Club where he honed his abilities and learned the value of teamwork.

Mejia’s transition from middle school to high school soccer was marked by increased competitiveness and a greater commitment to the sport. He made the Freeport varsity team as a freshman, holding his own among older and more experienced players.

He became the team captain as a junior, earning the honor with his unwavering commitment to the Red Devils success. His promotion was no surprise, because he had consistently demonstrated leadership qualities on and off the field.

“There were times I really wanted to quit,” Mejia said. “My coaches, my parents, family, friends, my teammates, everybody knew that for me, I wouldn’t quit.”

He understands the responsibility that comes with the role of captain. He sets the tone for the team, and serves as a role model for his fellow players, inspiring them to excel.

That leadership extends to the classroom as well. “I’m a student athlete, so my studies are just as important to me,” Mejia said. “I have to lead by example for the other teammates.”

Balancing academics and athletics as a senior is no easy feat, but Mejia has managed to maintain good grades while being a leader on the field. His advice to

aspiring student-athletes is simple.

“School is tough, and you may not always want to do the work, but it’s worth it,” he said. “You don’t want to look back and regret not giving your best effort.”

The pandemic presented a unique set of challenges for Mejia when Covid swept across the globe in the spring of 2020, disrupting the regular flow of sports seasons and practices. He and his teammates on Freeport’s Middle School team didn’t play at all for nearly a year, and like other athletes, Mejia faced uncertainty about the future of his soccer career. When he joined the varsity team, players had to adapt to a new normal, wearing masks and adhering to social distancing guidelines, which changed the dynamics of their practices and games. The camaraderie of a team sport was strained due to safety precautions.

All of that is now a distant, bad memory, and as Mejia approaches the end of his high school career, he has his sights set on a future filled with soccer. His immediate goal is to continue playing at the collegiate level, and ideally to earn a spot on an NCAA Division I team.

Beyond college, Mejia dreams of making it in professional soccer. While England’s Premier League is his ultimate aspiration, he is open to the possibility of playing professionally in the United States or another international league.

For now, though, he hopes to lead the Red Devils to a successful season in the Nassau County Boys Soccer League and to make a significant impact both on and off the field, as a student, an athlete, a leader, and perhaps a future professional star.

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Jean mejia, the captain of freeport High School’s varsity soccer team, is making a significant impact both on and off the field. as a seasoned senior forward, he has earned accolades for his skills.

He’s an exceptional playmaker and facilitator who possesses game vision, quickness, power and intelligence

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Klasson varsity soccer coach, Freeport High School

Soirée raises single-event record $1 million

By RACHELE TERRANOVA rterranova@liherald.com

It was about raising money while celebrating three outstanding community members. But above all else, this past weekend’s Soirée Under the Stars at The Lannin at Eisenhower Park was all about ensuring a strong, healthy future for all those within the reach of the Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital.

Mount Sinai South Nassau board of directors co-chair Anthony Cancellieri, radiology department chair Dr. Matthew Rifkin, and Dawn Keiley — the hospital’s senior director of nursing — were honored not just by the crowd joining them on a damp Eisenhower Park weekend, but also by many family and friends who sent their congratulations through video.

Cancellieri was singled out by the hospital for his endless dedication, leadership and selfless service he has brought to Mount Sinai ever since he first joined the board of directors in 2009. A former lieutenant with the New York Police Department, Cancellieri is also a member of the Mount Sinai Health System’s board of trustees. He has dedicated countless hours to securing and overseeing major donations to the hospital, including Mount Sinai’s $500 million capital campaign.

In addition, he is known for volunteering his time to this very event in years past, and has been just as involved with the hospital’s annual golf outing.

“Everything, everything that they promised us and more, they have delivered.” Cancellieri says of the partnership with Mount Sinai Health System.

And Cancellieri knows firsthand the importance of having a strong local hospital like Mount Sinai South Nassau right in everyone’s backyard. When a car struck his daughter more than two decades ago, the ambulance rushed her to Mount Sinai.

“They were supporting me not as nurses, but almost like they were parents, too,” Cancellieri said. “They understood what I was going through.”

Rifkin received the Mary Pearson Award, named for the hospital’s founding administrator, and is presented to an individual who exemplifies selflessness and extraordinary effort in advancing the hospital’s commitment to its mission of compassion and service in the community.

Rifkin is a radiology professor at Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai, and has nearly 50 years of medical experience. His mission has been to expand the hospital’s radiology department, improve imaging services, and include better interventional radiology services in order to help catch diseases earlier and save more lives.

A bi-plane imaging system — where two cameras rotate around a patient to provide front and side views simultaneously — is just one example Rifkin has played a key role in obtaining. The imaging system is expected to begin its service this fall.

Keiley earned the hospital’s Cupola Award, established in 2015 to be given to

a hospital employee who not only lives by the hospital’s mission, but who consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty to deliver excellence for patients.

In her 38-year nursing career, Keiley has climbed the ranks from staff nurse, to assistant nurse manager, to assistant nurse director, to where she stands today: senior nursing director. She has been with the hospital since it was called South Nassau Communities Hospital, and remains under its current Mount Sinai South Nassau moniker.

“When I first started out at South Nassau, I was asked on my interview day, what was my philosophy of nursing?” Keiley said. “I was thinking — I didn’t think I had one. But today, I truly say it’s my three C’s. Be compassionate, care, and always connect.

“You can never miss an opportunity

if

you connect with heart.”

Like Cancellieri, Keiley, too, has had personal experience with Mount Sinai, when she was treated for a brain aneurysm at the hospital’s Manhattan campus. Though the commute for treatment took a toll on her and her family, the South Shore hospital will now be equipped with a new comprehensive stroke program so Keiley and her neighbors won’t have to travel so far in the future.

The cocktail event included a performance by the NYPD Pipes & Drums, as well as musical entertainment by Broadway stars Kate Baldwin and Tony

Next month, after a five-year integration period, Mount Sinai South Nassau will finalize its partnership with Mount Sinai Health System.

Yazbeck.

Tim Baker/Herald photos Steven Gold, left, Terri Gold, Karen Lipton and Wayne Lipton were among those who enjoyed the new Lannin at Eisenhower Park as part of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s annual Soirée Under the Stars.

Broadway stars Tony Yazbeck and Kate Baldwin lit up the stage at the Soirée Under the Stars, held last weekend to raise money and honor some of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s best at Eisenhower Park.

Blair Paltrowitz, a registered nurse at Mount Sinai South Nassau, sings the national anthem ahead of the hospital’s annual Soirée Under the Stars, held for the first time this year at The Lannin at Eisenhower Park.

Anthony Cancellieri, co-chair of the Mount Sinai South Nassau board of directors — and a longtime volunteer with the hospital system — was named the 2023 honoree of the hospital’s Soirée Under the Stars fundraiser event at Eisenhower Park.

The Mary Pearson Award was given to Mount Sinai South Nassau radiology department chair Dr. Matthew Rifkin for his selfless and extraordinary effort in advancing the hospital’s commitment to compassion and service in the community.

Major drug bust on Nassau’s South Shore

Officials say nine-month investigation yields 12 indictments

By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com

A sweeping drug trafficking operation across Long Island’s South Shore was disrupted after a nine-month investigation by the Drug Enforcement Agency and Nassau County District Attorney’s office, resulting in 12 indictments, DA Anne Donnelly said on Thursday, Sept. 14.

More than eight pounds of cocaine and half a kilogram of fentanyl were seized during the nine-month investigation that spanned multiple communities along Nassau’s South Shore. Officials also recovered an assault weapon, a ghost gun and multiple high-capacity magazines.

“As alleged in the indictment, this trafficking ring sold poison in the form of crack, cocaine and fentanyl, all along the South Shore of Long Island,” Donnelly said in a release.

The investigation began in October 2022 and included homes on North Montgomery Street in Valley Stream, Derrick Adkins Lane in West Hempstead, Adams Street in Baldwin, and Azalea Court in Long Beach.

Donnelly in a release said 47-year-old

Christopher Corley of Valley Stream was charged with operating as a major trafficker and conspiracy, along with multiple felony drug charges. He pleaded not guilty before Nassau County Judge Meryl Berkowtiz on Sept. 13.

Officials said they found a narcotics kilogram press used to make bricks of cocaine at Corley’s home, and stamps with the Yingyang symbol and a “Transformers” head. Officials said drugs were sold in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

An online public notice from the Drug Enforcement Agency dated Sept. 15 identifies assorted jewelry and cash seized from Corley and others at being valued at about $100,000. One piece of jewelry is described as a 14 caret yellow gold pendant dog tag with 252 diamonds. Another is listed as a 14 caret yellow gold diamond band with 440 diamonds.

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Kito Lockwood, 49, of West Hempstead, pleaded not guilty to three counts of criminal possession of a firearm and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon. A rally in support of Lockwood is planned for Friday, Sept. 22. Many community leaders have stood by Lockwood, according to his lawyer and former coach Frederick Brewington.

Brewington said Lockwood was in “the wrong place at the wrong time” when he spent the night at a friend’s house after watching a basketball game and having “a few drinks”. Brewington said Lockwood had no idea there were drugs or weapons in the house.

“The indictment of 12 defendants in this drug trafficking operation along the South Shore of Nassau County is a clear example of numerous law enforcement agencies working together to bring these individuals to justice,” said Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder in a release. “Our communities are safer today with these individuals removed

from our neighborhoods, as numerous firearms and large quantities of drugs have been seized.”

Officials said they conducted months of surveillance throughout Nassau and were granted warrants for electronic eavesdropping. Recorded conversations allegedly revealed Corley talking about making crack, “chopping up drugs,” and making deliveries of drugs with Clifford Nealy, 47, of West Hempstead, and James Anthony Alexander, 48, of Baldwin.

The indictments include:

■ Christopher Corley, 47, Valley Stream, charged with operating as a major trafficker, conspiracy, and eight counts possession and one count of sale of a controlled substance;

■ James Anthony Alexander, 48, of Baldwin, charged with conspiracy and three counts of possession and one count of sale of a controlled substance;

■ Janeathea Nealy, 36, of Baldwin, charged with conspiracy and three

counts of possession and one count of sale of a controlled substance;

■ Thomas Keyes, 36, of Long Beach, charged with conspiracy and two counts of possession of a controlled substance;

■ Clifford Nealy, 47, of West Hempstead, charged with conspiracy and 13 counts of criminal possession of a weapon;

■ Tatiana Lopez, 35, of West Hempstead, charged with six counts of criminal possession of a weapon and three counts of criminal possession of a firearm;

■ John Nealy, 22, of West Hempstead, charged with three counts of criminal possession of a firearm and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon;

■ Kito Lockwood, 49, of West Hempstead, charged with three counts of criminal possession of a firearm and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon;

■ Christopher Lasane, Sr., 50, of Long Beach, charged with four counts of crim-

inal possession of a weapon and six counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance;

■ Christopher Lasane, Jr., 27, of Long Beach, charged with four counts of criminal possession of a weapon and six counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance;

■ Noelle Dean, 27, of Uniondale, charged with criminal possession of a firearm and six counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance;

■ Keya Evans, 48, of Long Beach, charged with criminal possession of a firearm and six counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance.

All 12 defendants pleaded not guilty and are due back in court on Oct. 26.

Lopez is a former star basketball player who graduated from Malverne in 2005. In an email, a district spokesperson said Lopez had been a volunteer coach at the high school.

Photos courtesy Nassau County District Attorney’s office

Three firearms seized at the West Hempstead location.

A “Transformers” head stamp and drugs confiscated as part of the ninemonth investigation.

Officials said a microwave was used to conceal narcotics.

Bleu Island Bar and Exquisite Cuisine opening

Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini on the left, congratulated Peter John and Allisa Lewis, co-owners of Bleu Island Bar and Exquisite Cuisine, as the Nautical Mile business celebrated its grand opening on Sept 8. Also attending was Freeport Chamber of Commerce President Ben Jackson on the right.

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

Lung Force walk debuts on Long Island

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

More than 500 walkers are expected to test their lungs — and help others by defeating lung disease and improving lung health — with the inaugural Lung Force Walk on Long Island.

Set for a 9:30 a.m., start at Eisenhower Park, the American Lung Association-sponsored event is intended to raise awareness — and funds — for vital lung disease research, education and advocacy.

There also will be a range of activities and informational tents set up around Lot 6 to learn about lung health and lung disease. An opening ceremony will kick off the walk at 11 a.m., with routes of a mile and three miles. Afterward, walkers will be welcomed back with a barbecue in the park.

Since the campaign began in 2014, it has grown into a larger awareness and communication project, culminating in walks across the country. Participants walk for all impacted by chronic lung diseases — from cancer, to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, to asthma and pulmonary fibrosis.

For the Eisenhower Park event, the local band from Acoustic Overlook will perform live music. Event speakers include Dr. Nagashree Seetharamu of Northwell Health, and lung cancer survivor Carol Silva.

Funds from the Lung Force Walk will support the lung association’s annual work in research, educational initiatives, and its advocacy work on state and federal levels.

Emily Amitin, a development director with the lung association’s metro New York and Northern/Central New Jersey area, says the Lung Force Walk came about when organizers realized many people didn’t know how dan gerous some lung inflictions — especially cancer — are.

“Through a lot of our surveying, we realized that

while cancer was top of mind for individuals, people don’t know that it’s the number one cancer killer nationwide of both men and women,” Amitin said. “Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. It’s not just a smoker’s disease.”

Next year, New York City will host its 10th annual Lung Force Walk. Its debut on Long Island came after the organizers noticed a large number of participants from the Manhattan event actually came from Long Island.

“It only makes sense to bring the community that brings a groundswell of support their own event,” Amitin said. “We see participation in these events from a range of people who’ve been affected by lung cancer, COPD, asthma, and a range of health conditions — or people that simply care about clean air.”

Touching on awareness about healthy lungs, Hewlett High School students Daniel Tkach and Ryan Weinman started their own New York chapter of the organization For Future Lungs last spring. The parent organization seeks to promote the risks associated with smoking and tobacco use for teens, and promote events dedicated to discussing the risks of tobacco.

Throughout the summer, the two 16-year-olds actively collaborated with an array of organizations, including the American Lung Association. They worked together to create a website, and got involved with a fundraiser that will ultimately benefit the lung association.

They also host a podcast online intended to help spread awareness about the harms of smoking, and how it affects mental health.

Tkach and Weinman will bring a representative from the Nassau County health department to the Lung Force Walk, educating participants about the detrimental effects of smoking.

Suzanne Vo is the development coordinator locally for the lung association, and was the Tkach and Weinman’s

Want to go?

Registration for the inaugural Lung Force Walk Long Island — set for Saturday, Oct. 7 at Eisenhower Park — is free. To learn more, visit LungForce.org/longisland.

first contact when they sought to collaborate.

“Ryan and Daniel email me every day,” Vo said. “Since it’s a larger organization that was started on the west cxoast, they wanted to bring it to the east coast and into their high school to get more students involved.”

In the meantime, the teen duo are working with the lung association to plan a school presentation after the Lung Force Walk about vaping and other lung diseases.

“It takes some time out, but we’re doing it for a good cause,” Tkach said. “If it’s going to result in us staying up an extra hour or two in addition to our schoolwork and everything else we have going on in our lives, that’s totally fine.”

The New York City walk saw 1,000 people participate, raising $275,000. The Long Island walk wants to raise $110,000, and is on track to exceed that goal.

It’s not very often students reach out directly, and Amitin commends the Hewlett teens for taking the lead on these important health issues.

“Within schools, requests to come into and work with students usually come from the administration,” Amitin said. “The fact that these students are taking it upon themselves is unique for us, at least for the metro New York program. I think it’s very encouraging to see people taking action and recognizing the issue.”

STEPPING OUT

Momix’s Alice

He’s king of the neighborhood

Leaps from screen to stage

See Alice in Wonderland as you never have before. Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, Momix Dance Co., will send you flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, Alice. You’ll be taken on a mind-bending adventure inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic, ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Alice encounters time-honored characters, including the undulating Caterpillar, a lobster quadrille, frenzied White Rabbits, a mad Queen of Hearts, and a variety of other surprises. Filled with visual splendor and startling creative movement, Alice reveals that nothing in Momix’s world is as it seems. As with every Momix production, you never quite know what you are going to get. Audiences will be taken on a journey that is both magical, mysterious, fun, eccentric, and much more. As Alice falls down the rabbit hole and experiences every kind of transformation, so will you.

STEPPING OUT

By Karen Bloom

Creative advocacy

Saturday, Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. (516) 299-3100, or TillesCenter.org.

t always turns out to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood when Daniel Tiger and his friends welcome families into their world. The latest stage show, based on PBS’s acclaimed long running hit series “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” arrives at Tilles Center on Oct. 14. For those who may need a refresher, the pint-sized tiger in the familiar red sweater is actually the “son” of the original Daniel the Tiger who appeared on the beloved “Mister

The stage production, along with the PBS series, certainly resonates with families, just as the original Mister Rogers did for so many parents now sharing the “neighborhood” with their kids. Many of the same (or similar) characters — including King Friday, O the Owl (X the Owl’s “nephew”) Mr. McFeely — and songs continue to delight.

“Anyone who watched Mister Rogers as a kid will feel right at home,” Lupacchino says. “Yet, it’s also thoroughly modern for today’s generation. In this tale, the audience follows along with Daniel and his friends through a school day, their lessons, and different activities.”

Pat McGann

Ben Folds

the

Roger’s Neighborhood.” day.

By Karen Bloom

In this modern makeover, Daniel and his friends are involved in a new adventure in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, where Daniel learns just what it takes to be king. New songs, a lively story, and surprise guests captivate the preschool set as Daniel finds out there’s more to being king than being powerful. In this tale, goodness and friendship rule the day.

“Our story is all about kindness, and we need that now more than ever — especially after the last three years,” says Amanda Lupacchino, who commands the show as Daniel. “This is a wonderful honor to Mister Rogers, and I’m so

It ends with a “school performance” with all the characters — What Lupacchino describes as her favorite moment.

WHERE

• Saturday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m.

• Tickets start at $30.60; available at DanielTigerLive. com or TillesCenter.org

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

• Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post

• 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville

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

“Daniel and his classmates put on a ‘play within a play.’ It takes pieces of their journey and brings everything together in a way that’s joyous and meaningful. I walk away with a lot of joy.”

In fact, more than joy. Her character’s relationship with her young audience brings her to tears.

proud to be a part of it. and collaboration.”

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

“I love experiencing it all with the kids. At the end of every show, I‘m crying. The kids sing with me and blow me kisses. I just live for that. My connection with them all is truly special.”

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

“Fred Rogers left behind a legacy that’s incomparable. One of inclusivity, kindness, love Lupacchino, 32, caught on to Mister Rogers as a child.

From the moment everyone hears “Do you want to make-believe with me?” you know you’ve arrived in that special Neighborhood of Make-Believe.

Pat McGann is quickly rising as of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

Dancing and performing since she’s been young, she’s come full circle now.

“I truly feel the connection,” she says. Based in New York City, she’s been charming audiences as Daniel since she joined the show in December 2018.

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

“Expect a lot of singing and dancing, and interactive moments with all the characters,” Lupacchino says. “Plus you’ll leave in good spirits — and filled with love.”

Indie icon and National Symphony Orchestra artistic advisor Ben Folds visits Long Island on the heels of his recently released What Matters Most. Folds says his first full-length studio album in eight years is his most ‘true’ to date. ‘There’s a lifetime of craft and experience all focused into this one record,’ Folds explains. ‘Sonically, lyrically, emotionally — I don’t think it’s an album I could have made at any other point in my career.’ One of the major music influencers of our generation, Folds’ body of genrebending music includes a string of classic albums with Ben Folds Five and a glorious mix of collaborations and special projects. He takes success in stride and continues to be the humble musician he was been for so many decades. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight, except when touring — but can easily claim credit for some of music’s most unlikely trends.

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

Monday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. $99.50 $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 7453000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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

Courtesy Mills Entertainment Daniel Tiger, O the Owl, Miss Elaina, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday, and more familiar friends welcome everyone join them as Daniel becomes King for a Day.

Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.

THE

Suzanne Vega

Sept. 29

Legends of Hip-Hop concert

Oct. 6

Acclaimed as a masterful storyteller, the singersongwriter visits the Landmark stage, Friday, Oct. 6, 8 p.m., for “An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories.” She will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, performing a career-spanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka, and more. Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the world’s best-known venues. Known for performances that convey deep emotion, Vega’s distinctive, “clear, unwavering voice” (Rolling Stone) has been described as “a cool, dry sandpaper-brushed near-whisper” by The Washington Post, with NPR Music noting that she “has been making vital, inventive music” throughout the course of her decades-long career. Bearing the stamp of a storyteller who “observes the world with a clinically poetic eye” (The New York Times), Vega’s songs have tended to focus on city life, ordinary people and real-world subjects. Notably succinct and understated, her work is immediately recognizable — as utterly distinct and thoughtful $195 and $99 premium VIP packages, $61, $51, $41. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

On exhibit

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.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. and The Village of Hempstead host a free concert featuring HipHop legends The Sugar Hill Gang, Rob Base, Hempstead native A+ and Keith Murray, Friday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m., at Denton Green. The concert in Hempstead, one of the bedrocks of early and current Hip-Hop, ncludes vendors, food and activities. Dressing in early Hip Hop-era attire encouraged. 99 James A. Garner Way, across from Village Hall, Hempstead.

Art talk

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, Oct. 19 , 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. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Art classes

Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested

in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Sept.

An inspired concert Conductor-composer

Steven Sametz directs The Princeton Singers in “Inspirations,” a program of diverse musical selections, Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center stage, Saturday, Sept. 30, 4 p.m. They have captivated audiences and listeners for 40 years through their versatile musicianship.

Inspirations is a look at how contemporary composers take their inspiration from chant, carnival songs, and spirituals, including works by Josquin des Prez, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, Steven Sametz, and Adelphi faculty member Sidney Boquire. $35. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi. edu/pac.

Having an event?

Tribute concert

Plaza Theatricals continues its tribute series, Saturday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., with “Portrait of Aretha.” CeCe Teneal honors the legacy of the Queen of Soul with personalized interpretations of both popular and lesser-known songs from this 18-Grammy-Awardwinning icon’s 50-year career, including “Chain of Fools,” “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” “Rock Steady,” and “Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do).” It’s performed at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

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

Westbury House Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Sept. 29, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 2, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 4-5, noon-1 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.

Spooky Fest is back

A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families who don’t want to be scared — or maybe just a little. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up, Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more. Get your fortune told, make a craft and danceg with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the new Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get a little scared, venture into the Dino Woods. Be on the lookout for the Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for more information.

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) 378-4770.

Honoring heroes with ‘humanitarian spirit’

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

The American Red Cross is known for being there when people need them most, but even those heroes have heroes of their own. And on Thursday, Oct. 26, the Long Island chapter will celebrate those who have taken extraordinary actions to save lives and perform unselfish and extraordinary acts to help their communities.

It’s all part of the Long Island Heroes Celebration, set to begin at 6:30 p.m., at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. There, the Red Cross will honor Kevin Rivera of Uniondale, Barbara and Robbie Donno of Plandome Manor, and First Quality Enterprises.

Headquartered in New York City, the Greater New York Region of the American Red Cross has served more than 12 million people for a century not just in the city and on Long Island, but also in Rockland and Westchester counties, as well as Greenwich, Connecticut.

“The Long Island Heroes Celebration is an opportunity for us to recognize members in the community who really reflect the humanitarian spirit of the Red Cross,” said Desiree Ramos Reiner, the chief external affairs officer for the Greater New York Region. “We like to take this moment to really recognize people who live on Long Island, or who have companies on Long Island, and really make a difference in people’s lives every day.”

Rivera, a former Amazon driver from Uniondale, is being hailed a hero for coming to the rescue of a Syosset family during a house fire last year. He had just made his final delivery and was driving away when he noticed a small fire near the front entrance of a neighboring home.

He pulled over to call 911, but when he took a closer look, he saw a woman holding a child inside the house — completely unaware of the danger that was quickly spreading. When Rivera got to the front entrance, he

frantically knocked before breaking the door down.

Once inside, Rivera realized the woman and child were not alone, so he rushed to pull everyone outside. Despite a language barrier, Rivera led the six occupants and two dogs to safety through thick black smoke, and the sounds of windows breaking and wood cracking around them.

Rivera — who will be awarded a Good Samaritan Hero — said he hopes to one-day contact the family to see how they’ve been since the fire.

First Quality — a manufacturer of household paper,

Want to go?

The Long Island Heroes Celebration takes place Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m., at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, in Garden City. Tickets start at $300. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/LIHeroes.

adult, feminine, and baby care products — has been a committed Red Cross supporter for more than a decade, contributing to unprecedented disasters such as Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Harvey, and recently supporting communities impacted by Hurricane Ida in 2021 and Hurricane Ian in 2022.

The Donnos reflect the humanitarian spirit of the American Red Cross because they have dedicated their lives to service. They serve the community through elected office and also through the education system.

Prior to her tenure as mayor, Barbara was a member of the Manhasset School District education board, leading as its president for four years. She is also a former elementary school teacher.

Robbie is the co-founder and chair of Gift of Life, which provides life-saving operations for more than 2,000 people each year. The couple also helps treat children with health ailments in 80 countries, and have a partnership with more than 300 Rotary clubs in order to support these children.

“They really have such a deep commitment to the community and to bringing people together to make a difference,” Reiner said. “They personify the work of the Red Cross.”

Courtesy American Red Cross, Long Island chapter Kevin Rivera of Uniondale rescued people from a burning house. He is one of three honorees who will be celebrated by the Long Island chapter of the American Red Cross at its Long Island Heroes Celebration.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE

LOAN TRUST 2013-TT2, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. OLIVE MORRISON, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 23, 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 October 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 57 Harris Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 255 and Lot 13. Approximate amount of judgment is $586,558.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003493/2017. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Mark Lieberman, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 231844-1 141724

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT:

NASSAU COUNTY.

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE PARK PLACE SECURITIES

INC., ASSET-BACKED

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES

2004-WCW2, Pltf. vs. ESCOLASTICA CRUZ

A/K/A ESCOLATICA CRUZ, et al, Defts. Index #000435/2018. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Jan. 15, 2020 and order substituting the referee entered Sept 7, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 61 East Avenue, Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 62, Block 76, Lot 4. Approx. amt. of judgment is

$807,696.06 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MARK S. RICCIARDI, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste 101, Syosset, NY. #100730 141933

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. R AND K-3 REALTY 2016 LLC, et al, Defts. Index #600645/2023. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Aug. 10, 2023, I will sell at public auction on North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a Section 62, Block 178, Lot 487. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MARK RICCIARDI, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100708 141935

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: August 18, 2023 77587 141779

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST

2007-2, V. BARBARA VUOLO A/K/A BARBARA A. RAPUZZI, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 15, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST

2007-2 is the Plaintiff and BARBARA VUOLO A/K/A BARBARA A. RAPUZZI, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp., Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-NC3, Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Christopher Prescott; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 17, 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 October 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 205 New York Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at New Cassel, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 11 Block 30 Lot 79 (Lot Group 79 and 80).

Approximate amount of judgment $708,798.90 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 003168/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”.

Malachy Lyons Jr., Esq.,

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 16 SHELLEY STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 0054, Block 00324-00, Lot 00011, 00012, 00013, 00014: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 005444/2016. Malachy Patrick Lyons, Jr., Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. BOARD OF MANAGERS OF WHARFSIDE CONDOMINIUM, Pltf. vs. COURTLIN DERRICK FIELDS, Deft. Index #611632-2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered August 23, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 26, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a 725 Miller Avenue, Unit 217, Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 62, Block 103, Lot 245U, CA0113, Unit 217 and Section 62, Block 183, Lot 410. Parcel I k/a Being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, known and designated as and by Lot No. 173 to 244, both inclusive, on a certain map entitled “Map of Freeport Beach, Section 1 at Freeport, Long Island, Property of John J. Randall Co., First National Bank Building, 47-51 Railroad Avenue, Freeport, Long Island, New York, surveyed October, 1924 by Smith & Malcomson, Freeport, Long Island” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on August 27, 1925 as Map No. 572, Case No. 569. Parcel II k/a Being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of NY, known as designated on a certain map entitled, “Map of Freeport Beach, Section 1, at Freeport, L.I., property of John J. Randall Company, First National Bank Building, 47-51 Railroad Avenue, Freeport, L.I., New York, surveyed October 1924 by Smith and Malcomson, Inc., Civil Engineers, Freeport, L.I.,” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on August 27, 1925 under the File No. 572, as and by the Lots No. 283 to 287. Being a part of a Condominium in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, known and designated as Tax Lot No. 217 together with a .9066% undivided interest in the Common Elements of the Condominium hereinafter described as the same is defined in the Declaration of Condominium hereinafter referred to. Approximate amount of judgment is $26,691.05 plus cost and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. HEATHER D. CROSLEY, Referee. JAY L. YACKOW, Attys. for Pltf., 355 Post Avenue, Ste. 201, Westbury, NY. #100756 142067

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2007-2 HOME EQUITY PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2, Plaintiff, Against ANA M. BERNAL CRIOLLO, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/19/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on 10/24/2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 990 Ardmore Road, Baldwin, New York 11510 And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. Section 36 Block 468-03

Lot 30

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $428,345.24 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 2503/2015 Steven Keats, Esq., Referee.

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 8/3/2023 File

Number: 27789 RS 142071

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; 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 October 26, 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 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: September 6, 2023

142075

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Garhy Brutus a/k/a Garhy M. Brutus; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 23, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 255 Moore Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 36 Block 521 Lot 34. Approximate amount of judgment $217,532.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 606991/2022. 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 P. Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: August 31, 2023 142073

EMMANUEL TOUSSAINT AKA EMMANUEL TOUISSANT; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 7, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 63 CENTENNIAL AVENUE A/K/A 63 WEST CENTENNIAL AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 55 Block: 413 Lot: 25. Approximate amount of judgment $561,460.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007021/2011. 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. Brian Davis, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 SPSJN347 77810 141970

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. BOARD OF MANAGERS OF WHARFSIDE CONDOMINIUM, Pltf. vs. COURTLIN DERRICK FIELDS, Deft. Index #611632-2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered August 23, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 26, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a 725 Miller Avenue, Unit 217, Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 62, Block 103, Lot 245U, CA0113, Unit 217 and Section 62, Block 183, Lot 410. Parcel I k/a Being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, known and designated as and by Lot No. 173 to 244, both inclusive, on a certain map entitled “Map of Freeport Beach, Section 1 at Freeport, Long Island, Property of John J. Randall Co., First National Bank Building, 47-51 Railroad Avenue, Freeport, Long Island, New York, surveyed

October, 1924 by Smith & Malcomson, Freeport, Long Island” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on August 27, 1925 as Map No. 572, Case No. 569. Parcel II k/a Being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of NY, known as designated on a certain map entitled, “Map of Freeport Beach, Section 1, at Freeport, L.I., property of John J. Randall Company, First National Bank Building, 47-51 Railroad Avenue, Freeport, L.I., New York, surveyed October 1924 by Smith and Malcomson, Inc., Civil Engineers, Freeport, L.I.,” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on August 27, 1925 under the File No. 572, as and by the Lots No. 283 to 287. Being a part of a Condominium in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, known and designated as Tax Lot No. 217 together with a .9066% undivided interest in the Common Elements of the Condominium hereinafter described as the same is defined in the Declaration of Condominium hereinafter referred to. Approximate amount of judgment is $26,691.05 plus cost and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. HEATHER D. CROSLEY, Referee. JAY L. YACKOW, Attys. for Pltf., 355 Post Avenue, Ste. 201, Westbury, NY. #100756 141828

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Plaintiff AGAINST Ricot Paillant, Dominique Paillant, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 27, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 23, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1395 CIRCLE DRIVE WEST, NORTH BALDWIN, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 468-02, Lot 48. Approximate amount of judgment $485,221.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602216/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in

Public Notices

accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure

Auctions will be held

“Rain or Shine”. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775

Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221

18-008526 77574

141972

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL

SUMMONS-SUPREME

COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL

MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST

2006-19, MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH

CERTIFICATES, SERIES

2006-19, Plaintiff,against- KERWIN

STEPHENS AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE DECEDENT PETER

STEPHENS A/K/A PETER

G. STEVENS A/K/A PETER

GORDON STEVENS;

ANDRE K. STEPHENS AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF DECEDENT PETER

STEPHENS A/K/A PETER

G. STEVENS A/K/A PETER

GORDON STEVENS;

ANDREA CAROL

STEPHENS AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE DECEDENT PETER

STEPHENS A/K/A PETER

G. STEVENS A/K/A PETER

GORDON STEVENS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES

HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT PETER

STEPHENS A/K/A PETER

G. STEVENS A/K/A PETER GORDON STEVENS BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT

TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); BANK OF AMERICA; N.A.; MAX ADVANCE LLC; JAWAM INC. D/B/A EMPIRE BAIL BONDS; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10” inclusive, the names of the ten last name Defendants being

fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, DefendantsIndex No. 601622/2019

Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within thirty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated July 31, 2023.

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 (THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERSOF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2006-19, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-19) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan, J.S.C. Dated: July 31, 2023 Filed: August 17, 2023. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 4 Maxson Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520.

Dated and Entered:

August 23, 2023

Knuckles, Komosinsi & Manfro, LLP, Attorney for

Plaintiff, By: Richard F. Komosinski, Esq.

565 Taxter Road, Suite 590 Elmsford, New York 10523 Tel:

(914) 345-3020 142065

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20, Plaintiff

-against- TROY ANDREW

FULLONE A/K/A TROY A.

FULLONE A/K/A TROY

FULLONE, et al

Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated November 29, 2018 and entered on November 30, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section: 62

Block: 96 Lot: 309

The Foreclosure Sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s COVID-19 Policies and Foreclosure Auction Rules.

Said premises known as 37 MARTHA STREET, FREEPORT, NY

Approximate amount of lien $544,030.87 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 003459/2017.

ROBERT O’BRIEN, ESQ., Referee DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP

PLLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590

For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

{* FREEPORT HERALD*} 141978

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID #23-10-ELEC-674

FURNISHING OF OVERHEAD, POLE MOUNTED, SINGLE PHASE, SINGLE VOLTAGE, DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for the “Furnishing of Overhead, Pole Mounted, Single Phase, Single Voltage, Distribution Transformers” until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud.

Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520, or by visiting the Village’s Website at www.freeportny.gov.

Bids will be available from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, October 2, 2023, until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, October 27, 2023.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which in the opinion of the Board are unbalanced, shall be rejected.

In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof.

Kim Weltner

Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport 142202

Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520, or by visiting the Village’s Website at www.freeportny.gov.

Bids will be available from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, October 2, 2023, until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, October 27, 2023.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which in the opinion of the Board are unbalanced, shall be rejected.

In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof.

Kim Weltner Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport 142203

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, by virtue of the authority invested by law, shall conduct a public hearing to be duly held on the 30th day of October 2023, at 5:45 P.M., to consider amending Chapter 210 entitled Zoning, by amending 210-171 entitled “Fences and enclosures”.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Corporate Seal of said Village this 26th day of September 2023. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk Dated:Freeport, New York September 26, 2023 142204

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID #23-10-ELEC-673 FURNISHING OF OVERHEAD, POLE MOUNTED, SINGLE PHASE, DUAL VOLTAGE, DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for the “Furnishing of Overhead, Pole Mounted, Single Phase, Dual Voltage, Distribution Transformers” until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520, or by visiting the Village’s Website at www.freeportny.gov.

Application ID.

1-2820-00529/00001

Permits(s) Applied for: I -

Article 15 Title 5 Excavation & Fill in Navigable Waters I - Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality

Certification Article 25 Tidal Wetlands Project is located: in HEMPSTEAD in NASSAU COUNTY

Project Description:

Applicant proposes to stabilize a shoreline by removing concrete rubble and installing 95 cubic yards of granite stone along 100 linear feet of shoreline. The stone will be backfilled with approximately 50 cubic yards of clean fill. The stone is proposed seaward of mean high water in a regulated tidal wetlands area categorized as shoals and mudflats. The project is located at 151 Albany Avenue, Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, NCTM# 620-398.

Availability of Application

Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

Stale Environmental Quality Review (SEQR)

Determination

Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type Il action.

SEQR Lead Agency

LEGAL NOTICE SITE PLAN REVIEW BOARD MEETINGOCTOBER 10, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Site Plan Review Board on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 6:45 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.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BID #23-10-ELEC-675

FURNISHING OF 15 KV

397,500 CM TREE PROOF

AERIAL SPACER CABLE FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT

ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for the “

FURNISHING OF 15 KV

397,500 CM TREE PROOF AERIAL SPACER CABLE” until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing notice of public hearing shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, and published in the Freeport Leader and a printed copy thereof posted conspicuously in at least three (3) public places in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York.

STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, ss: I, PAMELA WALSH BOENING, Clerk of the Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of said notice duly authorized by the Board of Trustees of the said Village at a meeting of the Said Board of Trustees, calling for a public hearing to be duly held in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building of the Village of Freeport, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York on the 30th day of October 2023 at 5:45 P.M., and of the whole thereof, as entered upon the minutes of the proceedings of the said Board kept by me as Village Clerk.

Bids will be available from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, October 2, 2023, until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, October 27, 2023. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which in the opinion of the Board are unbalanced, shall be rejected.

In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof.

Kim Weltner

Purchasing Agent

Village of Freeport 142201

LEGAL NOTICE New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application

Applicant:

None Designated State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Delineation Evaluation using a Structural-Archaeological Assessment Form or other information has concluded that the proposed activity will not impact registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures.

Coastal Management This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

Availability For Public Comment

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 01/05/2023 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later

Contact Person

Elyssa E. Scott

NYSDEC

SUNY @ Stony Brook-50 Circle Rd Stony Brook, NY 11790-3409

631-444-0365

142199

SP-3632 - 17-33 Buffalo Ave aka 3 Buffalo Ave & 80-84 Albany Ave, Section 55/Block 190/Lots 51-55 & 63. Residence Apartment District with a portion designated as Golden Age Floating Zone. BOSFA Management Corp. Renovate existing structure and add 2 stories at the property known as 17-33 Buffalo Ave aka 3 Buffalo Ave to create a total of 200 new apartment units and to construct stacked parking on the parcel known as 80-84 Albany Ave. ZBA approved 4/20/2023 SP-3669 - 43 Woodcleft Avenue, Section 62/Block 177/Lot 23. Marine Commerce. Rudy Liriano Install new removable vinyl shade panels 76’ x 9’6” with mansard awning 72’ x 1’6” projection.

BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD

Pamela Walsh Boening, Village Clerk 142200

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against ANDREA FAGAN, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 27, 2017, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 30, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 296 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 54 Block 84 Lot 7. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of

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affordable homes across New York State.

Additionally, it includes plans for 10,000 units with support services for vulnerable populations, along with the electrification of 50,000 more homes.

The building, at 81 South Bergen Place, comprises 44 one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom unit reserved for an on-site manager. All apartments are accessible to households earning at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income.

“Through this important develop -

ment, we are taking a key step toward fulfilling our mission to provide safe, decent, and affordable senior housing as well as assistance for some of our most vulnerable residents,” Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé said in a press release. “I am delighted to witness this completion of this project here in Freeport and appreciate the State’s partnership in bringing this collaborative effort to fruition.”

Notably, 14 apartments are designated for individuals experiencing homelessness, offering them rental subsidies and

Public Notices

Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $466,592.84 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 015029/2010. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Certified funds only, made payable to the

referee.

Lisa Goodwin, Esq., Referee QNSRN601 142207

Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 2, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 481 Archer Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel

support services funded through the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, managed by the New York State Department of Health. Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. will also provide onsite social services through SHASAM (Selfhelp Active Services for Aging Model), which aims to help older adults maintain their independence as they age.

The building adheres to Passive House design principles, incorporating energy-efficient materials and systems, along with rain and stormwater storage systems. Studio Libeskind, the architectural firm behind the design, integrated a community room, shared residential hallways, a communal atrium, and a rooftop walking path.

The total project cost of $25 million received significant state financing, including $18.4 million in federal LowIncome Housing Tax Credits from New York State Homes and Community Renewal. CPC Mortgage Company con-

tributed $4.7 million in Freddie Mac mortgage financing, and Nassau County provided an additional $800,000. Funding was also sourced from the Weinberg Foundation and TD Bank. Selfhelp Realty Group, Inc. served as the project’s developer.

“Congratulations to the Village of Freeport, NYS Homes and Community Renewal, Selfhelp Community Services and everyone involved in getting the Allan and Geraldine Rosenberg Residence over the finish line,” State Senator Kevin Thomas said in a press release. “I proudly fought to secure additional funding for low-income housing development in the State budget to support projects like this. Bringing affordable and sustainable housing to our senior community, especially with onsite access to assistance, will greatly improve their quality of life. I look forward to watching these residents flourish in the next chapter of their lives.”

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, PSB FUNDING CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTINE SCHMIDT, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order

Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 18, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme

Photos courtesy office of the governor

the completion of the allan and geraldine rosenberg residence in freeport was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting Sept 19, representing a significant achievement in affordable housing, offering sustainability and quality of life features tailored to residents aged 55 and above.

governor Hochul’s comprehensive housing emphasizes the importance of high-quality, sustainable housing in new York State, with the project addressing the housing crisis.

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A. Home sprinklers are required for homes over 2½ stories tall, and were partly the reason that insulation became required in attic ceilings instead of just floors. The piping needs to be on the warm side of insulation. Water stagnates in pipes over time, and putrid water, in a stand-alone system, must have a backflow device to prevent stagnant water from getting into the municipal system.

Stand-alone water testing and back-flow device testing was nixed by most water authorities, because homeowners had the responsibility to arrange for tests (and they could not be relied on to do so), and neglected systems could end up poisoning the neighbors. You’ll need to contact a residential fire sprinkler installer for testing to avoid property or system damage.

Local water departments in many municipalities have higher authority than building codes when it comes to domestic sprinklers. The latest arrangement is a mix of multi-purpose fixtures and a stand-alone system in which the water supply branches after the water service enters the home, directed to the most used toilet water lines (the master bathroom toilet). It is connected to the sprinkler line, where flushing regularly advances enough water to purge standing water in the sprinkler line to keep it from becoming putrid and dangerous, which may preclude testing. A certified installer can look at your installation and see right away if this was done.

Water departments still weren’t satisfied, and insisted on a check valve in the fire sprinkler pipeline as a backup solution to protect the domestic water if the passive solution of water flow and purging to the most used fixture didn’t work as planned. This device ends up in a location where the water company can check your system’s function annually, and certify its continued use. New homeowners might be surprised when they see that the water bill has an additional fee for “backflow prevention device certification.”

Some people don’t disclose the particulars, and it’s good that you’re asking questions. If there is anything faulty about your system or its operation, it could be a serious problem for your household and for neighbors who share the water supply in your immediate area. A negative pressure backup from purging the street lines or any other malfunction could be deadly. Be sure to follow up and ask more questions of your water department and an installation and testing company. Good luck!

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Field Place. Cape. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room and exercise room. First floor bedroom.

Taxes: $11,754.57

Bellmore $785,000

Shore Road. Splanch. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchenwith granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. Updates include cathedral ceiling.

Taxes: $14,637

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Jeffrey Avenue. Split Level. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Den/family room and home office. Updates include cathedral ceiling.

Taxes: $11,440.95

Long Beach $855,00

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Taxes: $13,156.70

Malverne $700,000

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We’ve had great people working for us at the U.N.

Every September, the annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly wreaks havoc, confusion and congestion for everyone who must travel to and from Manhattan. I was reminded of this when it took me a half-hour in mid-afternoon to drive the five and a half blocks from the FDR Drive’s 49th Street exit to a parking garage on 48th Street on my way to co-hosting “Cats and Cosby” at the WABC-AM studio.

Arriving at the studio, however, I received no sympathy or compassion from station employees, who told me about their experiences earlier in the day with endless gridlock or being unable to call an Uber or hail a taxi.

All of this made me think back on some of my experiences with the United Nations during my time in Congress and the question of the efficacy of this international body.

The General Assembly is a security nightmare for New York, as world leaders from far and wide descend on Manhattan. They include friends and foes; democratically elected leaders and tyrannical despots; serious players and dilettantes. It

takes carefully coordinated efforts by all levels of law enforcement, including the FBI, the Secret Service and, most significantly, the NYPD, to provide the necessary security and transportation arrangements for all these leaders.

Not surprisingly, the one who generates the most attention is the president of the United States. I have been at General Assembly events for Presidents Clinton, Bush 43 and Trump. No matter how jaded you might become after years in politics and government, and no matter the president’s political party, it is always exhilarating to watch our president on the world stage.

I had significant interactions with several of the American ambassadors to the U.N., beginning with Madeline Albright, in the first Clinton administration. Albright and I developed a friendly relationship from the start, sharing memories of Long Island, where she lived in Garden City during the early years of her marriage.

She was a true foreign policy expert, and I distinctly recall her comparing the successful Irish peace process with the inability to get Balkan leaders to follow that example. My last in-depth meeting with Albright was on a visit to Sarajevo with Clinton in 2015, when we reminisced

about bipartisan foreign policy efforts.

Albright was succeeded by New Mexico Congressman Bill Richardson, who had an international reputation as a hostage negotiator. I got to know Richardson well when we were in Congress together, particularly when we traveled to Ireland, Britain and Israel. Bill combined educational knowledge with solid street smarts to find ways to work through insoluble problems and achieve common-sense results.

My wife, Rosemary, and I have a great memory of when we and our daughter, Erin, had dinner with Bill and his wife, Barbara, at his ambassador’s residence in the Waldorf-Astoria. He went on to become governor of New Mexico, and then continued his work as a hostage negotiator until he died on Sept. 1.

Richard Holbrooke, a career diplomat who served as Clinton’s second-term U.N. ambassador, was a larger-than-life force who took no prisoners. I met Holbrooke when he was ambassador to Germany, and then he was assistant secretary of state for Europe, where I saw up close his efforts to resolve the wars in the Balkans, first in Bosnia and then in Kosovo. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I accompanied him to Sarajevo in 1996 to observe Bosnia’s first free elections.

Holbrooke brought the same energy and drive to the United Nations. He was later appointed special representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan by President Obama. Holbrooke died during heart surgery in 2010.

I have great regard for Trump’s first U.N. ambassador, Nikki Haley. A former governor of South Carolina, she was a tough, strong and articulate defender of the U.S. at the U.N., unafraid to face down America’s adversaries such as Russia and China. Haley was particularly effective in defending Israel, our strongest ally and the only real democracy in the Middle East, from hypocritical, biased resolutions. I visited her at her U.N. office with my family, and she couldn’t have been more gracious. Haley is currently running for president, and I wish her well. If elected, she would do an outstanding job. Our presidents have appointed very able and dedicated Americans to represent us at the U.N. Unfortunately, while the U.N. has done effective humanitarian work, it has never fulfilled its potential as a force for peace because Russia and China have veto power, and have prevented meaningful action. Nonetheless, our ambassadors have used the U.N. as a forum for defending American values.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

No more delays in distributing opioid settlement funds

With our children back in classrooms and the leaves beginning their autumnal change, the nation is highlighting another vital milestone as we observe September as National Recovery Month.

Since being established in 1989 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Recovery Month has become a powerful vehicle for promoting and supporting new treatment and prevention practices, honoring the hard work and courage of Americans in recovery, and recognizing the countless service providers, communities and organizations that make recovery available for all who seek it.

In Nassau County and across the country, the perils posed by the disease of addiction are more severe than I can ever remember. As if the fentanyl crisis wasn’t frightening enough, drugs like “tranq” are adding a new kind of danger. Formally known as xylazine, tranq is an animal

tranquilizer that is increasingly being used as an additive to heroin, cocaine and fentanyl. It’s beginning to appear in drug tests at Nassau County treatment centers, and its effects on users are truly horrific. Worse yet, we’re learning of an emerging group of synthetic opioids that may be even more powerful than fentanyl.

In two major recent drug busts in our region, 30 people were arrested in Suffolk County, and illegal guns, two kilograms of cocaine and one kilogram of fentanyl — enough to kill 380,000 people — were seized. A day later, a dozen more people were indicted for their alleged involvement in a South Shore Nassau drug ring. There, three kilograms of cocaine and 430 grams of fentanyl were recovered and confiscated.

All of these disturbing new developments illustrate how high the stakes are in the ever-evolving battle against addiction. Now more than ever, if there is a potentially life-saving resource that we can add to our toolkit, we must avail ourselves of it. That’s why my office was one of the first in Nassau County to begin hosting Narcan training sessions years ago, and I have continued to work closely

with stakeholders since then to expand on these tools.

During this legislative term, my minority caucus colleagues and I have cosponsored legislation that would require the county to add fentanyl-detecting test strips to all Narcan kits that we distribute. A second proposed law would facilitate the distribution of kits that safely destroy and dissolve unwanted prescription drugs at home. While I’m disappointed that the legislative majority hasn’t even held a public hearing on these proposals, I won’t give up in the fight to enact common-sense, low-cost and, most important, potentially life-saving policies.

I also remain concerned about the manner in which the county is distributing tens of millions of dollars that we have received from various settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors and sellers. While significant sums have been earmarked for an array of worthwhile entities that are serving on the front lines of the addiction crisis, we have received little, if any, information from the administration on whether the county has distributed the funds. In fact, our most recent available budget data

shows that only $2.24 million of the $30 million appropriated for the last two years — and nearly $83 million overall — has been delivered. With so many threats on the horizon, it is essential for these resources to be delivered in as expeditious and transparent a manner as possible.

As new proceeds arrive from future settlements, I believe that Nassau County would be well served by using those funds to expand Nassau University Medical Center’s detox and in-patient rehab facilities to ensure that no one is ever prevented from getting treatment for addiction because there isn’t a bed available. Our unique relationship with NUMC offers the county a golden opportunity to establish ourselves as a regional leader in the delivery of recovery opportunities, and it is one we should take full advantage of.

Never forget that people who are in recovery very seldom do it alone — and if you are struggling as you read this, I want you to know that there are people out there who care about you and are eager to extend a helping hand. If you need assistance with substance abuse or a mental health crisis, I encourage you to call the Nassau County Crisis Helpline, at (516) 227-8255, and take that first step toward reclaiming your life.

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton represents Nassau County’s 11th Legislative District.

How about using some of them to fund NUMC’s detox and inpatient rehab?

But traffic, security challenges, and Russia and China work against us.

HERALD

Deadly Wild West in our backyard

drive a mere exit or two on any of long Island’s main thoroughfares, and you are sure to see at least one roadside shrine remembering the victim of a fatal car crash.

These memorials — already too commonplace — will only become more ubiquitous if nothing is done to stem the rising tide of dangerous drivers on these roads. In fact, just last week, Peninsula Boulevard was sadly the site of two separate fatal accidents. On the same day.

We all have seen the tricked-out cars and motorcycles that zig and zag through traffic — exceeding the speed limit in spades — with no concern about repercussions from law enforcement or consequences to the lives of others.

That sickening feeling you get when your heart skips a beat and you thank heaven to be alive because yet another vehicle comes out of nowhere at 100

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mph to cut you off, and then does the same thing to the next car? And the next car? All of us, especially on long Island, know this feeling all too well.

reckless (and noisy) drivers — threatening both public safety and community tranquility — are operating with impunity. And they know it.

Their cars are hard to miss with their illegally modified mufflers that can be heard miles away at all hours of the day and night. Illegal license plate covers and fake temporary tags protect their callous disregard for law and order by making it impossible for anyone to catch their plate, including law enforcement tools like speed cameras. And their friends are now sometimes even setting up lawn chairs on the side of the road to watch cars race in broad daylight — missing the irony that a crash victim’s memorial is often just over their shoulders.

More than 75 people lost their lives

and another 13,000 were injured in nearly 37,000 traffic accidents in our county last year. Those are unacceptable numbers.

It’s difficult to find law enforcement on these central thruways. We need more — not less — patrolling of our roads.

We need more — not less — enforcement of sensible laws already on the books.

We need more — not less — coordination between state and local law enforcement.

And we need more stringent laws and harsher penalties coming out of Albany so that we can make these reckless drivers as scared to continue these dangerous activities as we are to witness them. We implore all jurisdictions to work together to reign in the scourge of irresponsible, dangerous and selfish drivers. Because even one more roadside shrine is one too many.

In his column “Sometimes you just may be guilty until proven innocent,” Jerry Kremer is, I fervently hope, correct in his conclusion that all the facts in the Trump indictments go against him, so he will not escape conviction by some “Houdini” trick. I agree that inside the courtroom, with its rational procedures, Trump’s lawyers will not save him. However, he is not there yet, and outside there is latitude, and time, for manipulation, and for many of his allies to assist. My concerns include:

■ The “delay” escape. It’s temporary, but it allows other interventions to ripen. It’s in the attorneys’ motions.

■ The “electoral” escape. Should Trump, or any MAGA candidate, become president, the get-out-ofjail-free card will be played. This is well under way, from the Freedom Caucus to the Wisconsin legislature to the intimidation tactics of the NY Citizens Audit Civil Fund and Trump’s busy campaign.

■ The “hung jury” escape. It only needs one to succeed. Trump’s “colossal chutzpah” does not shrink from gangsterism, intimidation, bribery, extortion or falsehood. We have seen it. Trump’s recent speeches invite volunteers, his militia-trained thugs remain loyal, deluded acolytes persist, and polls indicate large reservoir of fervent ideologues. These too, are facts — less rational than Mr. Kremer’s, but active for years now, and thus well-practiced. The Houdinis are busy.

Sometimes you may be guilty, but just not convicted.

BrIAN KEllY Rockville Centre

Trump’s guilty?

What about Biden?

To the Editor:

As long as we still have free speech in this country, I would like to address Jerry Kremer’s accusations against Donald Trump in “Sometimes you just may be guilty until proven innocent.” The Democratic Party has put up a strong

smokescreen to avoid the bigger and more important issue of how ineffective Joe Biden has been as leader of our country.

Biden undid everything Trump achieved as an act of spitefulness. He opened the borders, millions of unvetted illegals are here, and the schools are inundated with non-English-speaking children. He shut down the Keystone Xl pipeline, many people lost their jobs, and the price of gas soared to over $4 per gal-

In D.C., the inmates are running the asylum

every few months there is a respected opinion poll that asks how much credibility Congress has. Poll after poll finds that the public’s faith in Congress is at an all-time low, and sinking lower by the week. As a former state official, I follow the daily events in Washington, and the more I read, the more I’m convinced that it may be time to have a recall election to sweep out some of the crazies who are wielding too much power in Washington.

Regrettably, there is no recall process, so there is no way to make the 535 members of the House and Senate accountable to the voters other than regular elections.

It is hard to recite in one column all of the missteps that our elected federal officials are committing, but I’ll give it a try. Let’s start with Sen. Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican. Tuberville, whose claim to fame is that he was a successful college football

coach, is holding up over 300 military promotions, including the vacancy of the joint chiefs of staff, because he doesn’t like the military’s abortion policy. Every officer in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines is affected by this holdup, but not one Republican senator has been able to get Coach Tommy to change his position.

The Senate is currently under the control of the Democratic Party, and New York’s Chuck Schumer is the majority leader. You’d think Schumer would try to force the Senate to act, but somehow the majority party refuses to try to break the logjam. It seems there’s a Senate rule that allows a member to stall a nomination, or a group of nominations, by placing a “hold” on them. This old-boy tradition is apparently too important to get the military promotions back on track.

Things aren’t much better in the case of Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Sadly, last year Mc Connell suffered a bad fall at home, and since then he has been experiencing all kinds of problems that have affected his speech. He

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lon. He ran out of Afghanistan and gave the Taliban a gift of billions of dollars of equipment to use against us, and left soldiers and civilians to die.

Trump was accused of colluding with Russia, and was exonerated, but where is the outcry? He recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and moved our embassy from Tel Aviv, as other previous presidents failed to do. He kept North Korea at bay, and kept Putin from invading Ukraine. Now look at the mess we’re in!

As Teddy Roosevelt said, “Walk softly and carry a big stick.”

PAT KING Merrick

We’re weary of ‘dense housing’ proposals

To the Editor:

Re Alan Singer’s column, “New housing on L.I.? Not in my backyard” (Sept. 7-13): Greedy developers and passive local government have resulted in Long Island being bulldozed over for nearly 100 years. Nassau County is now vir-

tually devoid of open fields, natural woodlands and marshes, and the working farms I remember as a child. Traffic clogs our roadways, and critical aquifers are being depleted. For example, one mega-development, Riverside Rediscovered, in Suffolk County, is being held up due to a lack of sewage capacity.

These are just some of the reasons many are weary of “dense housing” proposals — not because all Long Islanders are inherently racist, as Mr. Singer quickly concludes. It’s true that most low-cost housing is being constructed in Black and Latino locations. It’s also true that those areas have the greatest need for housing of this kind.

Long Islanders are tired of the false choice being foisted upon us by non-residents: giant multi-story structures that no one here wants, or no affordable housing, period. Our residents, elected officials and developers should work together to find forward-looking, creative solutions to our housing crisis that are scaled appropriately. “Build, baby, build” just doesn’t cut it anymore.

ROBERT KENNEY Sea Cliff

has had two startling public incidents that have exposed his underlying issues. But McConnell has been encouraged to stay in the job, because both parties would rather have him as leader than anyone else. There are a few senators capable of taking over that job, but the party leaders prefer to have an ailing leader rather than some new minority boss.

The case of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is probably the saddest of any Washington story. It took 15 rounds of voting for McCarthy to be elected speaker, and he holds on to his job so long as he can satisfy the Freedom Caucus, a group of far-rightwing zealots who came to Washington to burn down the government. Every day, the caucus members flex their muscles and the speaker jumps to placate them. Under rules that he agreed to, any member of the Republican Conference can move for his ouster, which would force an immediate vote on a new speaker.

McCarthy’s weakness poses a special problem for three members of the Long Island congressional delegation. Repre-

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sentatives Nick LaLota, Anthony D’Esposito and Andrew Garbarino are faced with the possibility of a government shutdown on Sept. 30, and their votes, along with those of a few other moderate members, could keep that from happening. The votes of most members of Congress are often ignored by many voters, but there is no way the trio can avoid the wrath of Long Islanders who lose postal or passport service or some other government function if the shutdown happens.

At the same time that the House majority is wrestling with the crazy Freedom Caucus, they will also have to eventually take a vote on impeaching President Biden. I may be a registered Democrat, but I feel free to state that most of my readers tell me this is a a do-nothing House that should be spending its time on things like inflation, border security, migrants and helping less fortunate people survive on modest paychecks.

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

speaker McCarthy’s weakness poses a problem for three Long Island representatives.

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