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For Rocha, it’s one more N.Y. marathon The funds generated through this initiative are instrumental in assisting veterans with variFreeport’s Alma Rocha, the ous aspects of their lives, principal of Columbus Avenue including job pre paration, School, once again made her emergency financial assistance, way through the streets of the case management, and housing five boroughs during this development.

The New York year’s New York Marathon attracts City Marathon, finmore than 50,000 ishing the race for runners, ranging the 32nd time on from top profesNov 5.

A seasoned longsional athletes to distance runner runners of all ages a n d a s t a lw a r t and abilities, as member of the well as 10,000 charieight-member ty racers. Over 125 Team Mission Unitnationalities are ed, Rocha’s journey represented as parthrough the city ticipants traverse wasn’t just a perthe different areas sonal accomplishof New York City’s ment, but a testaf ive b o r o u g h s — ment to her unwavStaten Island, AlMA RoCHA ering commitment Brooklyn, Queens, to supporting Long Team Mission United the Bronx and ManIsland’s veterans marathon runner hattan. and military famiMore than a millies. lion spectators and Notably, the collective efforts 10,000 volunteers line the of the team resulted in an streets of the city to cheer on impressive achievement of rais- the runners, while millions ing over $32,000. Within this more watch the worldwide commendable total, Rocha’s broadcast. The New York City division played a significant Marathon recognizes United role by contributing an addi- Way of Long Island as an offitional $2,000 to the cause.

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Giblyn fourth-graders Kylie and Matthew introduced their adopted cops from the Freeport Police Department, Lt. Edward Thompson and Officer Kaitlyn Karp.

Freeport fourth graders’ annual Adopt-a-Cop program returns

By MoHAMED FARGHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com

Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School buzzed with excitement as fourth-graders welcomed officers from the Freeport Police Department in a special assembly on Nov. 9, officially launching the school’s annual Adopta-Cop program.

“Each class is assigned one to three officers who visit them multiple times throughout the year,” Lt. Andrew Berg explained.

“The primary goal is to foster positive relations within the community, allowing the students to become familiar with the officers and understand that they are there to pro-

vide assistance. By dispelling fear and building trust, the program aims to create a sense of security and ensure that the students view the police as allies who are dedicated to helping and supporting them.”

Giblyn Principal Amy Lederer beamed during the officers’ introductions to the students.

“We’re looking forward to building positive relationships with our outstanding officers, who will help us learn about keeping a positive attitude, being responsible and respecting ourselves and our community,” Lederer said, and then turned to the uniformed adoptees. “With your guidance and COnTinuED On PaGE 19

hat keeps me coming back is my honor to represent the veterans of Long Island.

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Are you ready to shop? Be sure to shop local

November 23, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

There’s Black Friday. And then there’s Small Business … Saturday? No, Eric Alexander says: Small Business Season.

“We call it ‘Small Business Season’ for a reason,” said Alexander, founder of the Long Island Main Street Alliance, and director of Vision Long Island. “It’s not just ‘Small Business Saturday.’ It’s much bigger than that.”

Alexander joined several chambers of commerce and other local leaders to push the “Shop Local” message that can sometimes be overlooked in a world filled with box box stores and online shopping. Yet, it’s focusing on mom-andpop stores that keep jobs — and money — right here in the community.

“All of your small business owners need your support year-round,” said Julie Marchesella, president of the Elmont Chamber of Commerce. “It’s not just at holiday time.”

“The more of that money that we spend locally at local retailers, (the more that) stays here in our economy and allows us to grow,” added Joseph Garcia, president of the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, which hosted the news conference.

A number of chambers — if not all of them — have been hard at work for weeks getting ready for the holiday shopping season, which officially starts the

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Polly Talbott, president of the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, says she is thrilled with the collaborative efforts across Long Island to support small businesses. She shared her sentiment with reporters Monday in Farmingdale. day after Thanksgiving on Friday. Lisa DelliPizzi says her organization — the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce — is ready.

“Franklin Square is definitely open for business,” she said.

For anyone looking for that great, unique gift — it’s important to not just visit tried-and-true local stores, but also

to venture out and try some of local businesses that they may not have considered in the past, or always wanted to go through.

“There’s a lot of diversity,” said Lawrence Lin, president of the Long Island Chinese Business Owners Association.

“A lot of different ways to celebrate and different flavors, different apparels and

different experiences. That’s very much embodied” in each community’s business district.

For every $100 spent at local businesses, $68 remain in the community, according to data compiled by Capital One Shopping Research. And local businesses are able to keep three times the money spent locally than chain stores.

Making sure that happens, Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce president Polly Talbott says, opens so many doors for new ideas and fresh activities to come to neighborhoods.

“I think it’s really great how we all are able to share what we do,” she said, “so that we can actually create more things for our own communities.”

But getting people to shop locally is not as easy as many would hope. In fact, 1-in-5 Americans say they shop at local businesses often, according to a September study conducted by IPX1031.

However, while 90 percent of those surveyed say they would like to see more stores open up locally, 81 percent say they want to shop locally, but still can’t pass up deals offered by larger chain retailers.

Ivan Sayles, representing the Nautical Mile Merchants Association, likely summarized the message his fellow chamber leaders wanted to convey the most: “Remember to make small business your business, because small business means big business for Long Island.”

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School Board condemns recent violence

FREEPORT HERALD — November 23, 2023

Community addresses safety concerns in wake of student incident

By ABIGAIL GRIECO Intern

In response to an incident on Nov 1 involving a 14-year-old student being slashed with a box cutter in a school hallway, members of the Freeport community gathered at a school board meeting on Nov 15 at Freeport New Visions Elementary to discuss the implications and impacts on students.

The meeting, led by the Superintendent, President, and various Trustees of the school board, sought to address concer ns about school safety and reassure the community that measures would be taken to ensure the we l l - b e i n g o f students in the lear ning environment.

The gathering commenced with the rendiSundAy COwARd tion of “Love Freeport School Train” by the Board Trustee O’Jays performed by New Visions Elementary, followed by the approval of educational, personnel, and financial agenda items. Subsequently, residents, teachers, and parents shared their perspectives on the need for increased security at the schools.

Joseph Smith, a lifelong resident of Freeport, emphasized the importance of not judging individual incidents as indicative of overall security measures or the students themselves. Smith urged a balanced view of the community, highlighting both its positives and negatives.

“The media often paints our town as violent, negative, and in some ways lacking,” Smith said. “While other neighboring towns face very similar issues, they don’t get their name dragged through the mud so publicly like Freeport does. Let’s be sure to highlight all of the incredible programming for both typically minded and special needs children alike. We have such a beautiful community here with so much hope and possibility.

Resident Mark Devella, on the other hand, called for the resignation of board members, citing perceived deficiencies in district security.

“The security in this district is lacking beyond belief,” Devella said. “The students are on eggshells, the curriculum is out of whack, and the $700,000 that the district has wasted should have been used for metal detectors.”

Trustee Sunday Coward responded, cautioning against viewing the situation as a school-to-prison pipeline and emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and change.

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o those who are concerned, know that we won’t give up on you, your child, your parents, or our community.

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Members of the Freeport community gathered at a school board meeting to address safety concerns following a recent incident where a 14-year-old student was slashed with a box cutter in a school hallway. come and try to hijack meetings and try to make it seem that this is a school-toprison pipeline,” Coward said. “Thank god there are second chances. To those who are concerned, know that we won’t give up on you, your child, your parents, or our community.

Community member Marie Fulbras advocated for discretion in sharing information with the media, suggesting increased parent involvement, community meetings, and anti-bullying workshops as potential solutions.

“Inviting more scrutiny on these young students and the community as a whole is not right,” Fulbras said. “I believe in the concept of dirty laundry that should be kept within the family. If we truly care about the well-bring of the children and the reputation of the district, we have to be mindful about what we share with the media.”

Teachers Patricia Langan and Chris Dressler, representing the Freeport Teachers Association, expressed concern about safety issues and called for transparency and collaboration among parents, administration, and student representatives.

“Phrases like ‘if you don’t feel safe, then don’t work here’ are not uncommon,” Langan said. “Our building is unsafe and not conducive to learning, and safety measures have not been upheld for more than a day.”

Dressler furthered Langan’s position, placing more focus on a collaborative environment with parents, administration, and student representatives.

“Previous attempts to create the safest and best environment for all students to learn have been somewhat unsuccessful,” Dressler said. “We will only be able to make this progress if all parties are willing to be transparent, receptive to feedback, and show a true willingness to work collaboratively to make Freeport the best institution they can.”

During the board’s response, President Maria Jordan-Awalom and Trustee Scott Richardson urged de-politicizing the district and focusing on common

Speakers expressed varied opinions, with calls for increased security, concerns about media portrayal, and suggestions for collaboration between parents, administration, and students. ground. Richardson emphasized the need for adults to set aside differences for the sake of the children.

“Safety is our priority all the time,” Jordan-Awalom said. “We need to be collaborative, we need to work together, and we need to come up with solutions that do not always have a negative effect.”

While Richardson conveyed similar feelings as his fellow board member, he promoted the fact that the way the community’s adults are handling current events ultimately hinder what children need.

“There are people in our community that should know better on how to act and address the community that we are all responsible for,” Richardson said.

“We live in a village that’s not acting like a village. It’s not good, and if we can’t come together, if we can’t put aside our adult issues, for our common ground of the kids, they will end up suffering.”

Superintendent Kishore Kuncham echoed the message of unity and effective addressing of issues. He acknowledged the importance of reviewing pro-

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cesses and procedures, particularly regarding security measures.

“There’s no question there are issues that arise, but we have to address them effectively, together,” Kuncham said.

“Freeport has always had an unwavering commitment in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our students and staff. Like any other institution in this world, we acknowledge the importance of reviewing our processes and procedures, especially the security measures in place.”

The meeting concluded with a call for collaboration from Kuncham and Jordan-Awalom, emphasizing the community’s collective responsibility to ensure safe and conducive learning environments. Attendees were urged to be part of the solution and embrace a collaborative approach.

In her closing remarks, Jordan-Awalom expressed hope that the concerns raised would reach village officials, highlighting the need for broader community attention.

The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Dec. 6 at Freeport High School at 7:30 p.m.

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Acknowledging the growing difficulty with each passing year, Rocha recalled the challenges encountered during training, asserting that the will to overcome obstacles is key.

“Every year gets a little bit harder during training, and training is more of a challenge,” Rocha said. “If you have the will, you find a way.”

The marathon, beyond its physical demands, presented Rocha with poignant moments that fueled her determination.

She found inspiration in the resilience of fellow runners, particularly veterans running with missing limbs. Their unbreakable spirit served as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by those who have served in their country.

“The highlight during these races always comes when you see people with way greater challenges than you,” Rocha said. “You have veterans, service men running with missing arms, some with missing legs. It is inspiring to see them and how they face the 26 miles. It is really uplifting.”

Rocha’s annual participation in the marathon is driven by a deep sense of honor to represent Long Island’s veterans. She views it as an opportunity to contribute, albeit in a small way, to the well-being of those who have selflessly served their country.

“What keeps me coming back is my

Photos courtesy Alma Rocha

Columbus avenue School principal alma rocha achieved a remarkable feat by completing her 32nd new York City marathon on nov 5, underscoring her steadfast dedication to supporting veterans and military families. honor to represent the veterans of Long Island,” Rocha said. “It’s my honor to contribute in a very small way. Every year, I have the opportunity to meet veterans benefiting from Mission United, and you see how grateful they are with

little things that we can do.”

Rocha moved to New York City from Mexico City when she was 26 years old.

She ran her first New York City Marathon that year, and has raced every year since. Running, she said, helps her clear

her head and tackle the problems of an elementary school principal.

The marathon is especially significant to Rocha because she is running to make a difference.

“The first time I ran the Long Island Half Marathon was the first time I saw veterans running with just one limb,” she said. “In Mexico, war was something far from me. So when I ran the half marathon, it was real for me to see someone with a lost arm or leg. The impact that had on me to be able to come back to the world with crutches or wheelchairs takes my heart. I thought, “If veterans can run this, what can a regular person do?”

Preparing for the marathon requires meticulous planning and dedication.

Rocha’s training routine, emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition and healthy eating habits. In the month leading up to the race, she dedicated five hours a day to running, striving to align her mindset with the grueling demands of the marathon.

“I’m so grateful that I have a smile on my face to get me through the finish line,” Rocha said. “It gets harder every year, but this is a challenge for me. If I can do this, I can do many other things that I can put in my mind. It’s really an incentive for myself.”

For those inspired to contribute to Team Mission United’s fundraising efforts, donations can be made at unitedwayli.org/teammissionunited.

as a stalwart member of team mission united, rocha’s fundraising efforts, including an additional $2,000 from her division, contribute significantly to assisting veterans with job preparation, emergency financial assistance, case management, and housing development.

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Thrift Shop overcomes relocation hurdles

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

Nestled in the heart of Freeport, the Holy Redeemer Church Thrift Shop stands as a beacon of support and affordability, offering a diverse array of items at remarkably low prices to aid families facing financial constraints. This vital resource, a lifeline for many in the community, has recently undergone a relocation from 23 W. Merrick Road to its new home at 87 Pine St. in Freeport due to soaring rent costs. While successfully overcoming the challenge of relocation, the thrift shop now faces the uphill task of establishing visibility and overcoming financial constraints to continue its mission of compassion and generosity.

Ana Sullivan, the Director of Our Holy Redeemer Human Services and Thrift Shop, emphasized the significance of the move. Sullivan, who assumed leadership in November of the previous year, highlighted the thrift shop’s role as an essential resource for needy families in Freeport. The shop offers a wide array of items, including clothing, shoes, household essentials, and baby items, all priced at a nominal cost of $2.

“The purpose of the shop is to sell the stuff; we offer everything at a very low cost,” Sullivan explained. “A pair of jeans is only $2, it’s very cheap. Here in Freeport, there are a lot of families who are in need. Families in Freeport who are in need look for places like that where they can save.”

The relocation to a new location adjacent to the Holy Redeemer Church has proven to be a gamechanger for the thrift shop. With no monthly rent, the church can allocate more resources to its mission of supporting and providing for the community.

Despite the positive move, the shop faces a challenge in terms of visibility. Sullivan mentioned that,

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Holy Redeemer Church Thrift Shop, a cornerstone of support in Freeport, recently relocated to 87 Pine St. to overcome soaring rent costs, and though successful in the move, it now grapples with visibility challenges. even a year after the relocation, many people are not aware of the new location. The shop heavily relies on word of mouth and church announcements to inform the community of its existence. Limited by a modest advertising budget, efforts have been made to distribute flyers, but the need for community support in spreading awareness remains crucial.

Individuals can contribute to the shop’s sustainability by shopping, donating, and volunteering. The thrift shop is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, providing ample opportunities for community members to engage.

Under Sullivan’s leadership, the Holy Redeemer

Church Thrift Shop has undergone transformative changes. Her extensive experience in ministry and dedication to serving the community have reshaped the shop’s operations. Efforts have been made to streamline the food distribution system, minimizing wait times and ensuring efficient service to those in need.

As the holiday season approaches, the Holy Redeemer Church Thrift Shop is gearing up to provide support for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sullivan encourages donations and assistance to ensure that over 200 children in need receive gifts and essential items during the festive season.

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HERALD SchoolS Freeport’s top 10 class of 2024 revealed In a time-honored tradition at Freeport High School, the eagerly anticipated announcement of the senior class’s top 10 students took center stage. The revelation, a customary fall occurrence, remained shrouded in secrecy until the decisive moment when Principal Gisselle Campbell-Ham disclosed the names.

On the significant date of October 30, the longawaited announcement unfolded, beckoning the top 10 students from the Class of 2024 to gather for their official recognition. The distinguished event was graced by the presence of Superintendent of Schools Kishore Kuncham and Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom.

Heartfelt congratulations are extended to the following outstanding individuals who secured their positions in the top echelons of academic excellence: Jeremy Dominguez, claiming the prestigious title of valedictorian; Etienne Sasenarine, honored as salutatorian; Cassie Smith, securing the third spot; Suri Lin, positioned at number four; Julio Frometa Gomez, attaining the fifth position; Sejla Omeragic, ranked at number six; Evelyn Villalobos Rivera, securing the seventh spot; Betzaly Collado, positioned at number eight; Kevin Yang, recognized at number nine; and Naomi Belgrave, claiming the tenth spot.

“Congratulations on your outstanding academic achievements,” Superintendent Kishore Kuncham said. “You are the leaders and changemakers of the future and role models for those who follow in your

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Bottom row from left, Superintendent of Schools Kishore Kuncham, Jeremy Dominguez, Etienne Sasenarine, Cassie Smith, Suri Lin, Julio Frometa Gomez and Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom. Back row from left, Freeport High School Principal Gisselle Campbell-Ham, Naomi Belgrave, Kevin Yang, Betzaly Collado, Evelyn Villalobos Rivera and Sejla Omeragic. footsteps. Your journey is just beginning, and I am confident you will be successful in all your endeavors.”

This recognition ceremony marked not only the academic prowess of these exceptional students but also the culmination of their dedication and hard

work throughout their high school journey. The Freeport community extends its warmest congratulations to the accomplished top 10 of the Class of 2024.

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How to make a turkey

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By Danielle Schwab & Tim Baker

Taylor Scott age 4, Inwood

You have to try to hunt it down! But, we buy our turkey from Stop & Shop. We put it in a drawer where you can open it — an oven! It gets hot and makes it so it’s yummy. Then you take it out and put it in a big bowl and eat it for Thanksgiving! My dad slices it in big pieces and gives it to everyone. (While waiting for the turkey,) I watch TV and play Spider-Man outside. I eat the turkey with mashed potatoes, and I wanna say pasta? We can’t leave the leftovers for next Thanksgiving so we have to throw it out. We can’t leave it in the fridge forever.

We make cookie turkeys in the oven. We roll the dough out and make turkey shapes. It tastes like turkey, not a cookie — but it’s a turkey cookie! Me and my mommy eat the turkey. We put it in milk and we eat it. I put (the leftovers) on a tray outside. Then, the raccoons get the turkey cookies so they can have Thanksgiving, too!

Miles Leoniuk & Benjamin Leoniuk Lucy Ghiuro age 4, Oceanside You put it in the oven. You put the stuffing in. It changes color because it gets cooked. Then you put a stick in it. It takes five hours. I watch the Thanksgiving Day parade. Then, we cut the turkey. Mom takes it out of the oven. I take the whole thing out and eat it. It’s just for me (laughs). I eat it with mashed potatoes and seasoning. I don’t even like turkey that much. We make turkey soup the next day.

Catrina Lakharam age 4, Inwood We flip it! I put sprinkles and toppings and hearts for my daddy’s birthday. It’s on Thanksgiving! We put candy on when it’s my dad’s birthday. He has two birthdays left!

Sometimes he has more birthdays, and sometimes he has no birthdays.

We have pasta with the turkey. I make it by myself. I love to cook. I flip it like this (jumps) and then I say ‘I catched it, Mommy!’ I catch the meat in my hands! It gets cooked with the pan. The turkey goes to a secret place: the oven. Then I flip it again and say ‘hoop loop.’ It’s magic! I have a secret: I was making a pancake. I just pretended that I could make a sprinkle pancake. Me and my mommy and daddy and sister eat turkey on Thanksgiving. I flip the leftovers and they disappear. It’s crazy!

age 6, Glen Head Miles: You put it in the oven and put pepper on it. And put veggies inside his body because it’s tasty. Nonna cooks the turkey. Then you bake it again so it gets crispy! You put it on a dish, cut it up, and eat it. Daddy usually cuts it. Luna, the dog, eats the most turkey. I feed her the turkey.

Benjamin: You go to the store to get the turkey. They get it from the people who kill it. Then you put your face in it! (laughs). Then, I go to Nonna’s house and eat turkey and artichokes.

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Say ‘ruff’ for Nassau County’s Barkfest Nassau County’s Eisenhower Park came alive with dogs from accros Nassau, including Long Beach, and spirit on Oct. 29 for the annual “Barkfest.” As Long Island’s largest free pet costume contest and parade, pooches of all shapes, sizes and breeds came dressed up, for a chance to be named winner.

The event took place at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Field 6 of the park, and despite the rain, there was still a good turnout of Nassau County residents, and of course, their dogs.

The event was sponsored by the Nassau SPCA, Long Island’s K98.3 radio, and CSEA Nassau Local 830.

From 1 to 3 p.m., dogs that stopped by were able to linger and meet other friendly faces, and their owners were able to help pets in need, by bringing a pet food donation for local organizations that were at the event with tents.

Whether the pups were dressed up in Harry Potter gear, or as Woody from ‘Toy Story,” the creativity of owners was unmatched. In the end, Bastian, a terrier, who was dressed up as Bob Barker, the longtime host of CBS’s The Price Is Right, was named winner.

For more on the work of Nassau County’s SPCA, and upcoming events, visit NassauCountySPCA.org or call (516)576-2921.

–Jordan Vallone

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Dog Bastian, with his owners Lee Kessler and Joelle Andres, was dressed up like Bob Barker, the longtime host of CBS’s The Price Is Right, was named winner at Nassau County’s Barkfest.

Penny, from East Meadow, was dressed up like Samara Morgan from ‘The Ring.’

Katie Frary and Kristen Whalen, with dogs Kora, Buster and Maverick, from Best in Show Pet Resort in Mineola.

Zadie, from Floral Park, could not be missed in her take on Wonder Woman.

Bentley, from Wantagh, galloped in Eisenhower Park’s Field 6 during the Barkfest costume parade on Oct. 29.

Shea, from Valley Stream, rolled into the park in his very own Batmobile.

NCC unveils $31M STEM-dedicated facility

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

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Nassau Community College administration and supporters — including Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker, chief administrative officer Maria Conzatti, board of trustees chair Jorgé Gardyn, and acting academic affairs vice president Genette Alvarez-Ortiz, celebrated the transformation of Cluster C into a high-tech academic STEM building. The project has been in the works since 2018. the brilliant minds of our students, fostering a culture of excellence and scientific exploration and discovery.”

The transformed building serves to replicate the modern workforce that students will graduate into — a workforce that is hybrid, technology-driven, and focused on solving modern-day problems.

“To have a STEM building that has state-of-the-art technology, the students are experiencing firsthand what they’re going to expect when they leave here,” Alvarez-Ortiz said. “And that’s what I’m so excited about. They can see it for themselves. They experience it for themselves. They can apply. They can practice.

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With the unveiling of its new building dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, Nassau Community College has taken another step toward solidifying itself as one of the premier schools in the SUNY system.

Its $31 million transformation of “Cluster C” was celebrated last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by nearly 100 people in the courtyard in front of the remodeled structure.

“What you have done in this particular building was transformative,” Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker, a former member of the college’s board of trustees, told attendees. “It’s enduring. It’s going to last a lifetime.”

The new facility includes laboratories, a planetarium, outdoor classrooms, and an observatory with telescopes. The high-tech building also features climatefriendly green roofs, solar panels, and a mini-wind turbine for environmental and climate studies.

“This momentous occasion not only represents the physical expansion of our institutions,” said Genette AlvarezOrtiz, acting academic affairs vice president at NCC, “but also stands as a testament for our commitment to nurturing

“It’s just changing that environment.”

Nearly all students will find themselves in the three-story Cluster C at some point or another — and some seemed impressed with the changes.

“There’s a big difference,” said Harvey Weiner, who takes a physics class in Cluster C. “It’s just more modernized.”

Originally constructed in the 1970s, renovations of Cluster C began in 2018 before being interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Construction resumed later on, and the facility officially celebrated its opening this month.

“Many of the most pressing global challenges — such as public health crises, climate change and energy sustainability — require solutions rooted in STEM disciplines,” said Jorgé Gardyn, chair of the college’s board of trustees.

“This state-of-the-art facility will provide our college students with invaluable hands-on experience.”

Half of the $31 million that funded Cluster C’s construction was provided by the college, with the other half being supplied by the state.

It’s expected to serve as a prototype for the other projects across campus also in the works.

“You are witnessing,” Gardyn said, “the first in the transformation of Nassau Community College.”

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First of many planned renovations across Garden City campus

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Richner Communications showcases a wide-ranging media business

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

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Freeport Chamber Vice President Ken Dookram, right, with Stuart Richner, chief executive of Richner Communications at the Nov. 14 meeting.

At a Freeport Chamber of Commerce meeting on Nov. 14, Stuart Richner, chief executive of Richner Communications, offered an overview of the media company’s extensive portfolio, showcasing its multifaceted operations.

Richner, a second-generation media executive, highlighted the company’s diverse services,

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which extend well beyond traditional newspaper publishing, where it got its start.

Richner Communications, the parent company of Herald Community Newspapers, publishes 24 weekly newspapers with a significant presence in Nassau County, including the Freeport Herald.

Beyond publishing, the company operates an extensive printing operation and is one of Nassau County’s largest mailhouses.

While print publishing remains a core

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The audience was shown various forms of digital marketing, and Richner emphasized the importance for local businesses of embracing digital strategies in order to stay competitive.

“This kind of sophisticated digital marketing was never available to local businesses,” Richner said. “We now make that all available. We help manage it for you, including all creative and artwork.

We’ll help you define the market that you want to go after.”

The company aims to be a comprehensive marketing partner for businesses looking to expand or build market share.

“We can do all types of digital marketing now,” Richner said. “We can help your business maximize its exposure through search engine optimization, or SEO, marketing. This keeps your business at the top of search engines results increasing traffic flow to your website or storefront.”

He underscored the significance of local newspapers in fostering community engagement. He described the Freeport Herald as a community champion, focusing on hyperlocal news and positive stories highlighting residents’ achievements and activities. The Freeport edition and its sister publications showcase community-focused reporting, he said, which differentiates them from larger news outlets.

Richner emphasized the role of local newspapers in the democratic process, referencing studies that show local newspapers help reduce political polarization by objectively informing citizens, and increase voter turnout. Trusted as sources of information, local newspapers impact public opinion and can even influence municipalities’ bond ratings, indirectly affecting taxes.

Another topic Richner touched on was the Employee Retention Tax Credit, describing it as a unique and beneficial program introduced by the federal government during the pandemic to help small businesses. Those businesses, he explained, can claim up to $26,000 per employee through ERTC, and the credit is retroactive for the years 2020 and 2021.

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‘Sail Away’ with Arthur Dove and Helen Torr through their use of organic shapes and captivating movement. The exhibit reminds us that art is all around us, waiting to be observed and captured, as in Dove’s ‘Untitled Sketch,’ 1940-43, wax-based paint on paper. Courtesy Amon Carter Art Museum. Also Helen Torr’s ‘Oyster Stakes.’ Courtesy Heckscher Museum of Art.

By Danielle Schwab

ome aboard! The life and times of artist pair Arthur Dove and Helen Torr are the focus of Heckscher Museum’s newest exhibit,“Salt Life: Arthur Dove and Helen Torr.”

Before setting down in their Centerport cottage, the couple lived on a sailboat — the Mona — in and around the North Shore during the 1920s and 1930s. Captivated by the nature around them, Torr and Dove channeled their fascination into their modernist style.

When Dove and Torr sailed into Huntington Harbor in July 1924 aboard their 42-foot yawl, they could not have anticipated the extent to which Long Island’s North Shore would inspire some of their greatest paintings. Dove, a native of Geneva — and a Cornell graduate — had achieved early recognition among avant-garde artists for the abstract paintings he had created 14 years earlier, the first by an American artist.

By Karen Bloom WHERE An accomplished illustrator, Dove had spent several years farming in Westport, Connecticut, fi nding little Can art change the world? It’s a question WHEN opportunity to paint.

••Now through March noon-4 Born inat Philadelphia and trained Drexel Institute and hat’s been the focus of atour collective Saturday and Sunday, • Open Thursday through at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Torr met Dove p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, Sunday, noon-5 p.m. culturein Connecticut for centuries.

Now as society around 1919.

Recognizing kindred spirits 11suggested a.m.-4 p.m.admission • $5 in each other, the two artists eventually left their unhappy •non-members; Emily Lowe Hallmembers Gallery, and navigates the complexities of modern life, marriages to sail the waters of Long Island Sound together.

South Campus, Hempstead. children under 13 free years, they lived and painted on their boat before For information andof toArt, RSVP, • Heckscher Museum art as settling a For path for social change is at the 2call Prime Huntington at what is now the Dove/Torr Cottage in 1938.

(516)Ave., 463-5672, or visit • (631) 380-3230 or Hofstra.edu/museum Located the banks of picturesque Titus Mill Pond, their orefront ofonartistic expression.

Heckscher.org 500-square-foot home’s surroundings provided the subject matter — light, wind, water and sand — for some of “Whencouple’s We All Stand,” Hofstraworks.

University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines most inspired he collective power the artswere in society.

Dove of and Torr avid visitors to the Heckscher throughout the years. The exhibit also Curatedmarks

by Alexandra — of thethe museum’s assistant director exhibition and the 25thGiordano anniversary museum’s acquisition of of their property, a mere three miles ollection — the exhibit underscores artists’Register civic responsibility infland uence. away.

It’s listed on the National of Historicand Places is a member of Historic Artists’ “It highlights role that artistsof have activating democratic values that Homesthe andvital Studios program theinNational Trust.

“It’s a unique show, because civic whileengagement, museums across the country showcase the works romise equality and freedom, encouraging and cultivating unity,” of Dove andoften Torr, no one can and do itexpose in the place inspired Giordano says.

“Artists lead theelse charge truthsthat that lived may and otherwise be their art,” Karli Wurzelbacher, museum’s curator, says. want through to continue gnored. The artists in this the exhibition takechief a stand and call out“We injustices theirtoartchampion their work.” nd activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, The couple’s to Long Island’s natural environment, their with oting rights, racial bias, gunconnection violence, and promises unfulfi lled. They all combine theexperimentation making and that techniques, and the impact of in Dove’s declining health on their art, is explored. Of f art with materials public service has a grassroots approach the hope of mobilizing their theand more 80to pieces halfcreate are new to the museum through partnership with the ommunities thethan nation igniteincluded, movement, awareness, and inspire othersa to Amon Carter Museum of American Art (in Texas). tand with them.” these are Arthur Dove’s watercolorswith that Hofstra’s have never been on view in this area, This exhibit,“Many which of runs through July 28, is in conjunction or haven’t been here for Barack decadesObama and won’t be back againup soon,“ Wurzelbacher says. Archival 3th presidential conference on the presidency coming in April. materials such as paints, paintbrushes and art books that the artists “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” saysused are also on display.

Additionally, the exhibit’s digital component offers visitors another glimpse of the artists. museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by An outdoor soundwalk around the cottage property (accessed by downloading the Bloomberg n Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, Connects app) connects everyone to Torr and her artistic inspiration — part of a larger where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to community project. iscuss the collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart “When people go on the soundwalk, you hear students reading excerpts from Helen Torr’s pathway letters for national recovery in the justice, civicwind participation and ducks quacking, and and diaries.

You alsoareas hear of thesocial sound like the blowing and ctivism.”

To that end, unlike other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s ermanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned

Friday, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets and information, visit MadisonTheatreNY.org, or call (516) 323-4444.

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Observations ofOUT a life on the water STEPPING Creative advocacy C An artist’s touch

Laugh the night away on Black Friday when the Long Island Comedy Festival returns to the Madison Theatre. This entertaining evening, hosted by Paul Anthony, features a lineup of creative talent who have appeared at the top venues in Manhattan and elsewhere.

According to Anthony, ‘this is going to be a hilarious night of non-stop laughter and fun.’ Bryan McKenna, Helen Angley, Jeff Norris and Mick Thomas will keep the party going all evening long. McKenna has been touring with Jim Breuer the past few years, and is now a headliner himself.

Angley, known as ‘that tall blonde comic,’ brings honesty to the stage that helps everyone relax, and laugh at the joy and pain of aging. Norris, a regular on the stand-up circuit, has performing credits that include HBO’s ‘Oz’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ as well 13 as ‘Anger Management.’

water running,” Wurzelbacher explains.“We’ve never done this before.”

The soundwalk came about through a summer Pat McGann learning program in which local middle school girls Pat McGann is quickly rising as one participted in a week-long “camp” with artist Susan of the sharpest stand-ups on the Buroker. comedy scene. A relative latecomer “I did projects with them every day,” Buroker says. he began doing standto comedy, “We drew, did model printing, sculpture, collage, up atwe 31 after realizing he was not used native fish to do fish printing.” very good at selling packaging.

With assistance from sound engineer Evangeline He hustled his way to become the Knell, the participating students were also involved house emcee at Zanies Chicago, in capturing the natural environment with sound where he distinguished himself as technology equipment. especially adept atLong workingIsland the “What’s interesting is to think, historically,crowd. why A husband and father of Ballet Theatre’s Arthur Dove has been celebrated and recognized, threeand young children, McGann’s why Helen Torr was less celebrated and recognized,” appeal stems from‘The his quick wit Nutcracker’ Wurzelbacher adds.“Some of these reasons have and relatable take The on family life holiday treat returns to Long and to do with challenges that women artists faced in marriage. In 2017, Island.McGann Audiences will once again began opening actby the Sugar Plum the 20th century, and some of it had to do with the touring as the be transported for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving circumstances of their (Dove/Torr’s) life.”

Fairy to The Land of Sweets in this to theater, classic, set to the For Buroker — who was inspired to createwith a him from clubs family-friendly arenas, including fourof soldsculpture symbolizing Helen Torr, on display intofront music Tchaikovsky. Long Island out shows at Madison BalletSquare Theatre’s production opens of the cottage — her involvement offers an important Garden. relatively short, season’ here, on the message: “If you’re inspired by art, it’s important to McGann’s‘Nutcracker impressive resume, includes Landmark stage, sparkling with learn history. The girls became so empoweredbut with Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs beautiful costumes, dazzling sets, and themselves about how important it is to be educated Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The a cast that features adult professionals and to have your own path.”

Great American Comedy Festival, as well as aspiring young student and more. McGann still calls dancers.

Designed to appeal to Chicago home. younger kids as well as older children and adults, this ‘Nutcracker’ is both Saturday, Feb. 11, narrated 8 p.m. $40, and$35, abridged, so you can $30, $25. The Paramount, enjoy the370 story of Clara, her magical New York Ave., Huntington. (800) nutcracker, and 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or her enchanting winter adventure as a family. Throughout ParamountNY.com. its history, the LIBT has welcomed acclaimed dancers from both the New York Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre for this production, as the first of the holiday season on Long Island.

Saturday, Nov. 25, noon and 4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m.

All tickets $35. Purchase tickets at LandmarkOnMainStreet.org Courtesy Susan Buroker or call (855) 222-2849. Jeanne Susan Buroker with her stainless-steel sculpture, ‘A Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Vision Against Context,’ is a testament to Helen Torr’s Main Street, 232 Main St., Port dedication and her sacrifices.

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Parsons Dance

Parsons Dance brings its innovative performance to Tilles Center, Friday, dec. 1, at 8 p.m. As one of the world’s premier contemporary dance companies, this talented troupe showcases a dynamic fusion of styles that combines athleticism, grace and unparalleled innovation.

Through endless creativity and self-expression, striking choreography and powerful music, Parsons Dance creates unforgettable performances that push the boundaries of dance and bring life-affirming artistry to audiences across the globe. Guided by founder David Parsons, artistic director, the company performs works selected from the vast and varied repertory of more than 75 works he created. This program includes the dance “The Road,” with music by Cat Stevens, commissioned by Tilles Center.

In addition to Parsons’ dances, established choreographers like Trey McIntyre and Monica Bill Barnes are invited to re-stage works from the American canon. And, through its newly launched GenerationNOW Fellowship, the company offers commissions to young American choreographers whom Parsons mentors through the creative process. Heralded by The New York Times as “one of the great movers of modern dance,” Parsons has received many accolades throughout his 30-year career, combining his choreographic gifts and talent for training highly skilled dancers with a real passion for the art form. The company remains committed to providing enriching experiences beyond its performances as it seeks to engage audiences of all ages through education and outreach programs; through post-show discussions, open rehearsals, studio showcases, video workshops, open company classes, summer workshops for pre-professional dancers; and in-school workshops for public school students. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets start at $34.50; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

43rd Annual Juried Photography Show View this fascinating exhibit, presented by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport, throughout November, at Freeport Memorial Library. See color and black-andwhite photographs taken by professional and nonprofessional photographers from the tri-state area. Photographers have no restrictions regarding themes or categories for their submissions.

144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport. Visit FreeportLibrary.info or call (516) 379-3274 for 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.

Freeport Holiday Party Dine, shop and enjoy the lights, Saturday, dec. 2, with the tree lighting starting at 6:30 p.m and parade starting at 7 p.m., on the Woodcleft Esplanade, next to Off the Hook. Bring a toy to donate to Toys for Tots.

Winter FUNderland Epilepsy Foundation Long Island hosts a holiday event for children with epilepsy and their families, Saturday, dec.

9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It’s open to children with epilepsy, their siblings and their parents.

Pediatric neurologist Dr. Robin Varughese, with Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center, presents an educational lecture for parents. Kids can enjoy activities and meet others with epilepsy. Pizza and snacks will be served. The event is held at EPIC Long Island, 1500 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. Pre-registration is required. Contact Janet Romeo at (516) 739-7733, option 1, Ext. 145, or email jromeo@epicli. org.

Pancakes with Santa Enjoy breakfast with Santa, Saturday, dec. 2, 9-11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m., at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. $12 adults, $10 children. Take a photo with Santa for $5. 2332 Grand Ave. For more information, call (516) 223-1951.

Toys for Tots returns to Freeport For the 26th year, Ed Friedman of the Freeport Fire Department is distributing boxes for Toys for Tots presents. If you are interested in donating or helping out, call Ed Friedman at (516) 659-6521.

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Art classes

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.

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Bird walk The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Point Lookout Town Park and Lido Preserve, Sunday, Nov. 26, starting at 9 a.m.

Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars.

Exit from the Meadowbrook at Loop Parkway toward Point Lookout, ending west of Point Lookout at Lido Boulevard. Continue straight across into Point Lookout Park. Park in the southeast corner, closest to the private homes. To register, text name and contact information to (516 ) 467-9498. No walk if it rains. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.

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In concert Get in the groove with Jazz Funk Soul, at the Madison Theatre, Saturday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m. The smooth jazz supergroup formed in the mid-2010s as a collaborative trio featuring Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, and Everette Harp. They released two albums with 2014’s Grammynominated Jazz Funk Soul and 2016’s More Serious Business. After Loeb’s death in 2017, guitarist Paul Jackson, Jr. joined for 2019’s Life and Times and 2022’s Forecast, both of which honored Loeb and continued to showcase the trio’s hooky, grooveoriented sound. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets and information, visit MadisonTheatreNY.org or call (516) 323-4444.

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, decorated for the season, welcomes visitors to celebrate the season, Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Take a self-guided tour through the illuminated and decorated period rooms with their enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmas-themed concert performed by the Bethel Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., is followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony.

Limited ticket availability; advance purchase required. $25, $18 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. It was an exuberant age of excess with its own secret flaws, including widespread fraud.

The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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FREEPORT HERALD — November 23, 2023

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 Figure Drawing with Live Model (adults and teens 16+), Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., through Dec. 14. Attend one day or for entire series.1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.

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Public Notices

Legal Notice PUBLIC NOTICE Incorporated Village of Freeport NOTICE OF TAX LIEN SALE FOR UNPAID 2023 VILLAGE TAXES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1452 of the REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that I, Ismaela M. Hernandez, the undersigned Treasurer and Collector of Taxes of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, will sell at public auction, in the manner provided by law on the 8TH December, 2023 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon at the Municipal Building of 46 North Ocean Avenue, 2nd floor, Conference Room, in said Village of Freeport, so much of each of the following parcels of real estate upon which Village Taxes remain unpaid, as will be sufficient to discharge the tax fees, interest, and charges which may be due thereon respectively at the time of such sale, and shall continue the same from day to day until the sale shall be completed.

The purchaser or purchasers at such tax Lien sale will be required to pay the amount of their respective bids to the undersigned Village Treasurer, within ten days after the sale, and upon such payment shall receive a written certificate of sale describing the real estate purchases and the sum paid therefore.

The following is a list of the parcels of real estate to be sold, together, with a statement of the amount of the tax fees, interest, and charges thereon to December 8TH, 2023.

Freeport, New York 11520 Dated: November 13, 2023 Ismaela M. Hernandez Village Treasurer & Tax Collector TAX PARCEL ID CUSTOMER NAME BALANCE DUE 36 23701 3 DANIEL JEAN PRATT 2561.24 36 23701 9 MUMFORD CATHY 6516.07 36 328 499 SAINT-FORT JONATHAN Y 4889.90 36 329 157 WILLIAMS HENRY M III 5510.81 36 329 478 SALIM RAFEL 1975.71 36 330 112 WARD COLIN M & JOSEPHINE 7046.51 36 518 20 897 SPRING AVE LLC 6868.97 36 519 9 WILLIAMS WARREN A & JANET 5931.47 36 519 15 JENKINS GRETA 2249.51 36 520 7 TAYLOR JR JOHN W 1921.80 36 521 29 BREWINGTON ADRIENNE 3370.24 36 526 13 EDWARDS RAYMOND & ELLEN 5073.01 36 537 8 BLAKE JANET 5535.77 36 M 20 DARIO CHARLES 7896.62 54 052 275 SANDERS JAMES 3880.59 54 053 182 LOBBAN YOLANDA & KEVIN 2696.67 54 055 177 LORNA G PROP INC 5616.59 54 057 216 CARERI EDWARD V 5924.68 54 061 175 JONES DEBRA L 5326.65 54 061 176 MASON LOVELLE ANDRE 11.70 54 061 73 PAULING-PAYNE CHRISTINE 10221.40 54 062 7 BERTRAND CRUZ 3369.65 54 064 83 158 PENNYWOOD GRP LLC 6209.06 54 067 16 MICHAEL A. AYERS 5192.23 54 068 9 DASH JR ROBERT LEE 2957.79 54 069 211 BRENNER HELAINE 414.90 54 069 213 VERASTEGUI EDWIN 2259.40 54 069 3 RESHARD JAMES JR 5599.41 54 069 14 ADD/ADHD HOUSING GROUP IN 1114.90 54 070 250 VESSIO FRANK 2119.70 54 072 8 BERTRAND CRUZ C & MARIO R 1708.77 54 075 5 BGF BOBBY Q’S INC 3124.93 54 077 362 FED NAT MTG ASSOC 2777.09 54 079 180 RAC REALTY GROUP LLC 6539.80 54 081 13 ANDERSEN ROBERT & ANN 1236.63 54 082 10 RODRIQUEZ FIDELIO A 1658.45 54 082 19 PAYAMPS MIGUEL 7059.17 54 082 21 CEPEDA ADELA 2011.14 54 084 1 GUARDADO DEVELOPMENTS LLC 2097.82 54 086 102 BROWN-DUPUY KATHLEEN H 4421.07 54 087 211 ARROYO JR WILLIAM & A 2354.39 54 087 212 MCDOW-VANDERHALL ANGELA 5716.74 54 087 223 JAGNOW, BARBARA & ILONA 8466.16 54 088 132 DUNN JERMAINE 5723.12 54 088 135 GRIFFITH IVELAW & FRANCIL 5324.31 54 088 10 LEWIS LINCOLN & SONDRA 2445.56 54 088 16 DURAN MARIA D 1899.58 54 091 116 THOMPSON KEITH & MELANIE 5297.77 54 197 179 KOESTNER AMELIA 2935.11 54 197 183 STANDING TALL MANAGEMENT 1816.06 54 198 177 MESSAM WAINWRIGHT 4484.56 54 198 318 ALTAMORE DIANE 2440.33 54 199 388 BORZYM PEARL 3809.92 54 200 441 SUMNER JOSEPH 181.43 54 201 118 WBR REAL ESTATE OF FREEPO 5850.52 54 202 137 VARELA MANUEL 1970.78 54 202 9 FLANAGAN JOSEPH ETAL 5291.86 54 203 636 MCLEAN CECYLETA & SHARON 2720.69 54 206 714 DRINKWATER JAMES & HENRIE 4293.15 54 206 779 DRINKWATER JAMES & HENRIE 65.49 54 206 786 LENT VIRGINIA 72.21 54 207 819 MEACHEM APRIL 7748.22 54 209 148 KANTOR IRVING AKA ISRAEL 5660.86

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, ON BEHALF OF FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007-WMC1, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WMC1, Plaintiff, vs. NICOLAS PINEDA-GARCIA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

duly entered on April 12, 2017 and an Order for Extension of Time to Conduct Foreclosure Sale and Amend Caption duly entered on January 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 on December 4, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 119 Underhill Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the

buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 303 and Lots 1048 & 1049.

Approximate amount of judgment is $619,506.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010299/2014.

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.

Raymond Nardo, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 143015

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff -againstRamon Carrasco, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, United States of America, GMAC, Omar Rivas, Ana Ramos, People of the State of New York by Village of Mineola, Slomin’s, Capital One Bank (USA) N.A., Midland Credit Management, Inc., Defendants.

Index #: 617553/2022 Filed: December 12, 2022 SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America.

In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

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

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated:Bay Shore, New York December 5, 2022 FRENKEL, LAMBERT, WEISS, WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP BY: Todd Falasco Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.: 01-094267F01 143008

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wilmington Trust, NA, successor trustee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee f/b/o holders of Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Inc., Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust 2006-8, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-8, Plaintiff AGAINST Sergia M. Minaya, Julio Estevez, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 15, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 4, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 34 Grand Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 55., BLOCK: 23601, LOT: 222.

Approximate amount of judgment $565,937.88 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001309/2015.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website

(https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Andrew K. Preston, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-029399-F01 78041 142830

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JOSEPH W. CARTER, II, et al, Defts.

Index #605901/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Aug. 31, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a Section 55, Block 383, Lots 293-294. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law.

RONALD J. FERRARO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100899 143022 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S.Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2018 G-CTT, Plaintiff, -againstTiffany Cousar Individually, as Heir and as Administrator for the estate of Dawn Renee Nelson, Perry Nelson as Heir to the estate of Dawn Renee Nelson and Dawn Renee Nelson’s unknown heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, United States of AmericaInternal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Defendants.

Index No.: 614128/2019 Filed: July 17, 2023 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America.

In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $123,117.00 and interest, recorded in the office of the clerk of the County of Nassau on April 02, 2010 in Liber 34727, Page 28 covering premises known as 28 Leonard Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520.

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

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

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Bay Shore, New York June 23, 2023 Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP /s/BY: Linda P. Manfredi Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100

Our File No.: 01-060092F01 143006 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES COPR. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-HE2, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, Against MARIA FUENTES, CARLOS PEREZ, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/04/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 12/4/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 58 Henry Street, Roosevelt, New York 11575, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Section 55 Block 427 Lot 439 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $374,967.13 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 007136/2013 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573 Dated:10/13/2023 File Number: 17-300257 RS 142998 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

RALPH P. FRANCO, MELISSA G. FRANCO, ET AL. Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on May 5, 2023, I, Harvey Spizz, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on December 4, 2023 at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr. County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 21 W 2nd St Freeport, NY 11520 SBL #: 62-62-322 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

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

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 142996 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2007-HE2, ASSET BACKEDCERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HE2, Plaintiff against NINA DEMOSTHENES, 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 November 25, 2019, 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 December 4, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 915 Van Buren Street, Baldwin, NY 11510. Sec 54 Block 386 Lot 7. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate,

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lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $530,475.40 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000879/2016.

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.”

Andrew K Preston, Esq., Referee File # SPSNY448 143004

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-HE2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE2, Plaintiff, v.

VERNA EZEJI, ET AL. Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on August 13, 2018, I, Anthony W. Russo, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on December 4, 2023 at Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 570 Long Bch Ave Freeport, NY 11520 SBL No: 62.154.206-211 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 008474/2011 in the amount of $358,862.40 plus interest and costs.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 143000 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale After Inquest and Appointment of Referee and Amendment Caption duly entered on November 3, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 5, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 104 East Pennywood Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 a/k/a 104 Pennywood Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 443 and Lots 200-202.

Approximate amount of judgment is $516,170.54 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 604308/2018.

This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 191802-1 143017 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, V. MICHELLE RICHARDSON, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 24, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and MICHELLE RICHARDSON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 11, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 102 HAUSCH BOULEVARD, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575: Section 55, Block 527, Lot 43: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN ROOSEVELT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612080/2019.

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. 143225

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

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 197 Delaware Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520.

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

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

Approximate amount of judgment $409,771.10 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #015466/2009.

Scott Siller, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 143230

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff, v.

GLENDORA HEWITT A/K/A GLENDORA B. HEWITT A/K/A GLENDA HEWITT A/K/A GLENDORA SMITH A/K/A GLENDORA BRADLEY A/K/A GLENDA SMITH A/K/A GLENDA BRADLEY, ET AL, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on June 27, 2018, I, Nathan Jones, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on December 12, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 4:00 PM the premises described as follows: 143 Park Avenue Roosevelt, NY 11575 SBL No.:55-444-180

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Roosevelt, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 007107/2013 in the amount of $512,973.73 plus interest and costs.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 143232 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST MONIQUE CLARKE, MARISSA A. BAILEY, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 4, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 13, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 43 WESTSIDE AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 137, Lot 28. Approximate amount of judgment $397,479.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615827/2018.

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-007507 78018 143075

LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU Quiet title action under Article 15 of N.Y. Real Prop. Act. Law INDEX NO.: 612734/2022, Harvey Weisman, Plaintiff, vs. Anthony Annunziata, if such person be living, if such person be dead, the heirs, legatees, devisees and/or representatives of such person and all person that may claim an interest in the property referred to in the complaint by, through or under any of the foregoing (the identity and addresses of all the foregoing not being known to plaintiff), defendants.

PREMISES SUBJECT TO QUIET TITLE ACTION: 65 Washburn Ave., Freeport, NY 11520, SBL# 55, 252, 119. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: October 27, 2023.

Michael Ehrenreich, Attorney for Plaintiff, 555 Willow Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, 516-942-4216.

The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON. JAMES P. MCCORMACK of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated October 20, 2023. Such order and the Complaint in this action are filed in the office of the Nassau County Clerk, in Mineola, NY. The object of this action is to confirm that plaintiff holds fee title to the premises identified above free and clear of any and all claims, liens and interests of the defendants.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., V. CHRISTINE ARIS, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 11, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CITIMORTGAGE, INC. is the Plaintiff and CHRISTINE ARIS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 13, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 66 MARTHA STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 62, Block 95, Lot 132-134: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612262/2019. John G. Kennedy, 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. 143221 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR LXS 2007-6 TRUST FUND, Plaintiff AGAINST JAMES S. ROY, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 4, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 11, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 254 WESTEND AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY

11520 AKA 254 WEST END AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 327, Lot 33. Approximate amount of judgment $729,683.67 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602375/2020.

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”.

Referee’s phone number: 516-510-4020. Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-000261 78277 143081 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 entered September 18, 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 December 15, 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 Groups 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.

Kicking off another year of Adopt-a-Cop

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support, our children have a greater understanding of responsibility and citizenship,” she told them. “We thank you for making a positive difference in their lives.”

Some of the students took the stage to sing “Finding a Way to Peace,” a song written by their classmates in the Freeport Summer Arts Academy. The song served as a tribute to the newly adopted mentors from the police force.

Then, students from each classroom stepped forward to announce their adopted cops for the rest of the school year, and thanked the officers for their dedication to community service.

The program ended with the singing of “Do the Good You Know” before students returned to their classrooms, each accompanied by a member of the Police Department.

Berg emphasized the flexibility of the activities based on each classroom’s needs. Program participants determine the level of discussion appropriate for the students, ensuring a positive and informative experience. Some activities focus on teaching students about safety protocols and how to seek assistance from police officers in various situations. Others are decidedly less serious, such as arts and crafts and holidaythemed events like the Valentine’s Day celebration at the Bayview Avenue School.

As the school year continues, the officers will visit the classrooms, correspond with students by way of letters, and host virtual meetings from police

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Students in the Leo f. giblyn elementary School color guard led the pledge of allegiance to kick off the school’s annual adopt-aCop ceremony. headquarters Now in its 27th year, the Adopt-a-Cop program has become a beacon of positive interaction between the department and the community.

In 1996, Deputy Inspector Michael Woodward initiated the program at the Bayview school, where he met a 9-year-

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

What started with six officers volunteering their time has evolved into a program involving nearly 30 officers spending time with fourth-graders at the Bayview, New Visions, Giblyn and Archer Street schools.

One of the program’s goals is to reassure children about their safety, and to show them how they can avoid potentially hazardous situations. The officers

and students also discuss more positive ways to resolve conflict, or express anger or frustration, than violence or substance use.

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

And, given its popularity, the Police Department and the school district look to continue the program well into the future, teaching students about law enforcement and forging bonds among the village’s youngest citizens and the police while offering kids a memorable and enjoyable experience.

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A. Probably. I just returned from Europe, and was amazed by the response from each tour guide that “nobody gets permits,” it seems. All the code violations I saw, like no handrails on cliff edges, missing hotel fire safety devices, no handicapped access, and no bathrooms, were the kinds of accommodations we take for granted in the onte eeper U.S. Walking half a mile to the only public (pay) restroom in a sprawling village was, sadly, typical, but acceptable.

That, coupled with the first statement a woman made to me at a party we were invited to on a ship, made me think of how “freedom isn’t free.” In her Australian accent, she introduced herself and asked me what I do back in the States. As soon as I uttered the words, “I’m an architect,” she jumped right in with, “Oh, we hate architects,” as she described the construction company she is an “administrator” for. She told how they design their own construction. I wonder how well that works, considering the levels of legalities there are, like building codes, fire codes, plumbing codes, electrical codes, and multiple levels of engineering required. Who’s protecting the unsuspecting consumer from the service provider?

So you may ask yourself if codes even matter.

Your neighbor, like that construction company, is apparently enabled by a lack of enforcement or action on anybody’s part. Unless there really are no rules to follow, the unknowing are left vulnerable to fall off a cliff, wet themselves or pee in a corner before they reach a sanitary, accessible facility, or become trapped in a burning building.

In your case, you’re actually worried about how you might have the tables turned on you because you thought to do the right thing by reclaiming your property. When those who are violated against become thought of as the violators, which seems to be a trend, will the people who were supposed to protect you really help? It’s sad to think you could be the guilty party for speaking up.

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his year’s election results on Long Island, particularly in Nassau County, were indeed historic, when Republicans were unsuccessful in other parts of the country. I say this not just as a proud Nassau Republican, but as someone who has been a practitioner of government and politics at the town, county, state and federal levels for over a half century.

I have been a local committeeman, executive leader, councilman, county comptroller, congressman, chairman of the Homeland Security Committee and a pETER Nassau County Republican vice KinG chairman, and have participated in successful and unsuccessful presidential campaigns by John McCain, George W. Bush, Rudy Giuliani and Donald Trump. I ran for state attorney general against Bob Abrams in 1986, losing by 1.2 million votes and having my own mother tell me how much Abrams helped senior citizens!

In recent years, it is remarkable how much the Nassau County Republican Party has achieved under Joe Cairo’s leadership, and how far the party has come.

Nassau Republicans had fallen on hard times in 2017 and 2018. The county was no longer the Republican stronghold it had been. Indeed, there were 100,000 more registered Democrats than Republicans.

Democrats held the county executive’s, district attorney’s and comptroller’s offices. For the first time ever, there was a Democratic Town of Hempstead supervisor, and Democrats controlled the Town of North Hempstead, the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach. Two of three congressional seats in Nassau were held by Democrats, and Republicans had lost three State Senate seats.

The reasons for this downswing included a shift in demographics — ethnic groups that had no prior allegiance to Republicans moved into the county — and a backlash against the Trump administration, abetted by a liberal media. But those were only excuses. Politics and government aren’t supposed to be easy. That’s the challenge of democracy. A political organization can’t afford to be satisfied with the status quo, and can’t continue to rely on yesterday’s methods and tactics.

When he became the Republican chairman, Cairo made a point of meeting with Republican clubs and councils throughout the county. He sought out quality candidates like Anne Donnelly, a career prosecutor who would become district attorney in 2021. Cairo also reached out to newcomers, seeking the best and brightest and persuading them they were welcome to play lead roles in the party. In 2021, Mazi Filip, an Ethiopian refugee who had served as a paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces before moving to Long Island, a mother

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of seven married to a Ukrainian-born cardiologist, became the first Republican Great Neck resident ever elected to the County Legislature.

Cairo went into the business community to recruit Jen DeSena, who became the first Republican to be elected North Hempstead supervisor since 1989, and was re-elected this year.

The Democratic City of Glen Cove elected Pamela Panzenbeck mayor in 2021, and reversed the makeup of the City Council from 6-1 Democrat to 6-1 Republican, which it remained this year.

And in Long Beach, which has an overwhelming Democrat registration edge, Republicans swept three contested City Council seats and the County Legislature seat.

For the major, defining races, Cairo turned to veterans. Don Clavin, Hempstead’s longtime receiver of taxes, won back the supervisor’s office for Republicans in 2019, and then Bruce Blakeman defeated the very capable Laura Curran in 2021 to become county executive, where he has done an outstanding job. In 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin overcame the county’s Democratic registration advantage of 100,000 and received 50,000 more votes in Nassau than Gov. Kathy Hochul, while Republicans were victorious in all three congressional races and won back three State Senate seats.

None of this happened by chance or just by selecting the best candidates.

Cairo combined the best of the old with

he party owes a debt of gratitude to Democrats for lurching so far leftward.

the best of the new to get the Republican message to the voters. To accurately gauge existing issues and to spot others before they arose, he relied on expert pollster and consultant John McLoughlin.

(Full disclosure: McLoughlin was my consultant for all 28 years I was in Congress.)

While he was analyzing the issues, Cairo was re-energizing local Republican committees and clubs, making sure they were in touch with their communities and prepared to work hard from Labor Day through Election Day, making calls and distributing brochures door to door.

Only the Nassau GOP could turn out more than a thousand campaign workers for a candidate on short notice.

And Republicans owe a debt of gratitude to Democrats for lurching so far leftward and providing us issues such as bail reform, defunding the police, unchecked illegal migration and proposals to impose city-like housing in suburban Nassau. These were political gifts, but serious issues that affected county residents and threatened their way of life. Confronting these issues head on was consistent with Republican values and principles.

Cairo made sure that all Republican candidates, officeholders and party volunteers spoke with one voice. They did, and the results have been repeated Republican victories, and what I believe are victories for Nassau County residents. Good job, Joe! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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his column could have many titles. One might be, “Is there a Democratic Party in Nassau County?” Another could read, “Whatever Happened to the once proud Democratic machine in Long Beach?”

No matter which title you like, the subject matter boils down to the fact that there is essentially no Democratic Party in Long Beach or Nassau County, and the Republicans are feasting on the bones of a moribund entity. There is no doubt that the GOP’s success JERRY on Election Day KREMER was attributable to the efforts of Joe Cairo, the county Republican Party chair.

In the contests for the County Legislature, Democrats managed to keep their seats and prevented the Republicans from gaining a super-majority. There was a contest in Glen Cove between incumbent Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck, a

Republican, and the former Republican county comptroller, George Maragos, who’s now a Democrat. In a city that changes mayors frequently, Maragos lost.

Which brings us to the election for the control of the Long Beach City Council.

In the past, even with Republicans scoring great successes in the county, the Long Beach Democratic Party would have been able to fend off a political tidal wave. Instead, the Democrats wound up losing control of the council to three Republican challengers.

If you’re interested in some local political history lesson, the last time Republicans controlled Long Beach City Hall was in 1970. How do I know that? Because I took over the Democratic Party leadership at the same time I was serving in the Assembly. I took the job of party chair to help the party regain control of the City Council. We ran an aggressive campaign, and in November 1972, five Democrats were elected in Long Beach, ousting the Republican incumbents. Having

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regained my senses, I then resigned as chair. Being both an assemblyman and a party leader was a mistake.

It’s worth noting that as far back as the 1940s, Long Beach was one of only two area communities with a strong Democratic Party. It was often described as “a Democratic oasis in a Republican desert.” In my early teens, national Democratic figures such as Gov. Averell Harriman, Vice President Alben Barkley and presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson came to Long Beach to get the blessing of the local party leader.

A few readers may remember the late Phil Kohut, the party boss for many years.

Each year he hosted a summer cocktail event that was attended by Democrats seeking his favor, as well as every major Republican elected official on Long Island. Sadly, the local party operation has faded away over the years, as the latest City Council election results proved.

Another example of the weakness of the Democratic Party is the fact that

he party is hanging on in Nassau, but not in one of its historic strongholds.

Long Beach is now represented by Republican Assemblyman Ari Brown, who lives in the Five Towns. From 1966 to 2016, Long Beach had three Democrats representing its interests in Albany.

Yours truly and Harvey Weisenberg represented the city for nearly 50 years, followed by Todd Kaminsky.

There is no doubt that Long Beach has undergone major demographic changes, with many new faces moving into the community. But according to the Nassau County Board of Elections, many of those new residents come from Democratic areas, and were accustomed to supporting Democratic candidates. I wish the newly elected Republican City Council members the best of luck, because my heart is still in Long Beach, after living there for 40 years. Their good fortune is in part due to the demise of a once great Democratic Party organization.

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.

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he turkey’s in the oven, the pumpkin pie is ready to be sliced, and the television in the living room is ready for some football.

Thanksgiving is here once again — a time when we can celebrate all that we’ve achieved over the past year, and the importance of family and close friends.

It’s commonly believed that our modern holiday traces back to 1621, when Plymouth pilgrims gathered with members of the Wampanoag tribe to celebrate the autumn harvest. But in reality, Thanksgiving celebrations of some sort date back much further than that.

In fact, the Smithsonian Institution pinpoints the first true Thanksgiving here led by non-natives on May 27, 1578, in what is now Newfoundland. That’s obviously not what is now the United States, but the Smithsonian also says that many historians believe there was a Thanksgiving feast in what is now Phippsburg, Maine, in 1607.

Although it was informally celebrated by a number of states and territories in the years after that, Thanksgiving didn’t officially become a holiday until the Civil War, when President Abraham Lincoln heeded the long advocacy of magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale and declared the fourth Thursday of every November to be a national Thanksgiving

Day. And with that, a tradition was born.

Sure, it would take a number of forms through the years. But the spirit of what Thanksgiving is all about — bringing us together, despite our differences — remained intact.

Those, indeed, were the sentiments shared by President Teddy Roosevelt with his son Kermit, who was away at school, highlighting how the White House observed the holiday in 1902.

“Yesterday was Thanksgiving, and we all went out riding,” Roosevelt wrote.

“We had a three-hours’ scamper, which was really great fun.”

“We dined in the new State Dining Room,” the president continued, “and we drank the health of you and all the rest of both families that were absent.

After dinner, we cleared away the table and danced. Mother looked just as pretty as a picture, and I had a lovely waltz with her.”

Whether it was at the White House or right in our backyard at Sagamore Hill, Thanksgiving meant a lot to Roosevelt, in how it brought not only the country together, but families, too.

“We are thankful for all that has been done for us in the past,” Roosevelt would say in a Thanksgiving proclamation two years later.

“We pray that, in the future, we may

be strengthened in the unending struggle to do our duty fearlessly and honestly. With charity and goodwill. With respect for ourselves. And with love toward our fellow man.”

Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey, pumpkin pie or football. It’s more than the day before the official start of the holiday shopping season. It’s about unity. It’s about cooperation. It’s truly about love — for ourselves, our family, our neighbors. Whether we all gather in one place or our families are spread across the country — or even around the globe — use this time to be together, and enjoy doing it.

The real trick, however, isn’t succeeding at doing that on Thanksgiving, but continuing it after the holiday. Into the following week. Into December. Into next year.

There may be so many things we disagree on, but believe it or not, disagreement can not only bring us together, but make us stronger.

All it takes is a little bit of respect — and love — for one another. And we have the chance to get it all started when we gather for turkey, pie and football on Thanksgiving.

And who knows — maybe we can clear away the dinner table afterward, and, like the Roosevelts, celebrate with a little bit of waltzing.

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Many opponents of Empire Wind insist that they support renewable energy. They also couch their objections to the project in green rhetoric, suggesting, for example, that they are fighting to

protect the local environment. But these outspoken activists are silent in regard to the proven negative impacts on health and climate of the Barrett fossil-fuel-burning plant on Barnum Island operated by National Grid. And while some refer disparagingly to Empire’s “foreign

letters Let’s not be quick to dismiss offshore wind farms To the Editor: In recent issues of the Herald, State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Assemblyman Ari Brown have offered several reasons for opposing the Empire Wind project proposed for sites off Long Beach. Their objections include some reasonable, fact-based critiques of the project.

It’s true that Equinor, the Norwegian developer of the wind farm, failed to consult fully and openly with the local communities. It’s also true that this project, like many others worldwide, is proving to be far more expensive than originally anticipated, resulting in pleas for rate increases. Empire’s enormous scale can likewise be legitimately challenged.

Other claims by its opponents, however, are without merit. They contend, for example, that offshore wind turbines are somehow implicated in whale deaths. Federal and independent experts have concluded that there is no basis for such claims. Similarly, a World Health Organization analysis of a range of studies found no evidence that electromagnetic fields

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efforts to establish the United Nations (freedom from fear).

It fell to Rockwell to translate those abstract concepts into four scenes of everyday American life that would capture the minds and hearts of his countrymen (as well as their investments in war bonds), a task he initially thought was beyond his capabilities. History has proven him quite wrong, and those four images are among the most famous of perhaps the most famous illustrator in American history.

“Freedom of Speech” depicts a blue-collar man, wearing a plaid shirt and suede jacket, standing in the crowd at a government meeting to voice his opinion. The others in the painting are well dressed, wearing ties and jackets, but they listen respectfully as this workingman speaks his mind.

“Freedom of Worship,” under the title “each according to the dictates of his own conscience,” shows eight people of different faiths in a moment of prayer.

One of them, his head covered and holding a religious book, is Jewish. A young woman with rosary beads represents Catholics. An older woman, praying devoutly, embodies Protestantism. It’s a tribute to religious diversity.

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he artist’s scenes of everyday American life captured the imagination of his countrymen.

leTTers ownership,” no mention is made of the fact that National Grid is owned by a British multinational corporation.

Barrett’s smokestacks have been belching toxins for more than 60 years. The plant currently emits about one million tons of carbon dioxide and other pollutants annually. Unlike the proposed offshore wind project, Barrett poses a longstanding and existing threat to the health of local residents and to the future sustainability of life on the Long Beach barrier island.

In addition to fouling the air we breathe, National Grid wants to hike Long Islanders’ bills by hundreds of dollars a year — multiples of the increase for ratepayers that might result from building Empire Wind.

It should be possible to conduct a civil discussion on how to safely meet the electricity needs of Long Beach and surrounding communities. A dialogue of this sort would consider the totality of environmental and health effects and proceed on the basis of respect for reputable scientific findings KEVIN J KELLEy Atlantic Beach

In the Middle East, whose side is the press on?

To the Editor: I should be surprised that the news media is saying that Israel should ease up

“Freedom from Want” is a Thanksgiving scene in which an aproned matriarch presents a turkey to her family, three generations breaking bread together at their dining room table. The illustration represents traditional American family values: togetherness, harmony, peace and abundance.

And “Freedom from Fear” shows children nestled safely in their bed, oblivious to the carnage occurring across the ocean.

Their mother tucks them in, and their father holds a newspaper with a headline announcing the Nazi blitz of London, where the scene would be much different and where the lives of everyone, including innocent children, were in jeopardy.

Rockwell’s illustrations, which appeared in four consecutive issues of the Saturday Evening Post, were accompanied by essays by four of the top writers of the era. Booth Tarkington, dubbed the “dean of popular American letters,” authored a piece on freedom of speech. Essayist Will Durant handled freedom of worship. Philippine immigrant Carlos Bulosan wrote about freedom from want. And novelist Stephen Vincent Benét covered freedom from fear (and, ironically, died the day it appeared in print). All are worth revisiting from a historic as well as

on Gaza, but unfortunately, I am not. The news media (in print, on television, on radio and, I suppose, on the various internet sources) is saying that in order to ease the pressure on the average Palestinian in Gaza, Israel should not continue its attack.

I would like to put the situation into a context that might be a little more understandable. Based on the 2023 “World Almanac,” the United States has about 337 million people, while Israel has about 9.3 million. This means there are about 37 times as many people in the U.S. as there are in Israel.

From what I’ve heard, about 1,200 people were killed in the initial attack, most of whom were women and children. Some were beheaded, whether before or after death isn’t known.

Now let’s say that 5,000 drug soldiers, who want the land that was taken from Mexico in the 1840s returned to Mexico, cross the border from Mexico into San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, and Brownsville and kill 44,000 people, mostly women and children, some of whom get beheaded. They then take another 4,000 to 5,000 people hostage back to Mexico. Do you suppose the United States would allow that to go without a response?

There are several issues that need to be addressed in the Middle East, but when one side refuses to acknowledge the other

a modern viewpoint. But it was Rockwell’s pictures, more than the essays and perhaps more than FDR’s speech, that remain such a poignant part of Americana.

As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s worthwhile to re-examine the four illustrations and ponder their meaning and message, at a time when the nation seems so terribly divided over — let’s be frank — fleeting issues that often don’t amount to a hill of beans. It often seems that half of our country is perpetually mad at the other half. Are we really that different? Are our differences really irreconcilable?

I don’t think so. Actually, I think we’re much more alike than different, and I believe that as a society, we share core values that matter infinitely more than ephemeral political squabbles. Those values, captured by Rockwell, are what bind us as a nation.

Let’s count our blessings, send our prayers to the suffering people of the Middle East and Ukraine, take a deep breath and maybe revisit Rockwell’s Four Freedoms — permanently on display at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, an easy and scenic day trip from Long Island. And let’s ponder what those 80-year-old illustrations say not only about us as Americans, but also about us as human beings.

A. Gail Prudenti is a partner in the law firm Burner Prudenti.

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side’s right to exist, there is very little wiggle room for discussion.

When Hamas attacks defenseless people, it loses the right to complain when it is attacked, especially when it stores weapons and munitions in schools and hospitals. When Hamas fighters fire missiles into Israel from schools and hospitals, and then act shocked when the return fire hits those targets, they are

playing the poor-innocent-Palestinian card, and going after world sympathy.

Their actions show that they do not care about the average Palestinian — their only goal is the eradication of Israel.

It is a shame that the news media allows itself to be used by animals disguised as human beings.

LAWRENCE F. LEVy Rockville Centre

FREEPORT HERALD — November 23, 2023

Rockwell showed us what we have to be thankful for

n this season of gratitude, it’s appropriate to recall the “four freedoms” — freedom of speech, freerugdom of worship, freedom from fear nest- and freedom from want — articulated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the e threshold of World War II and illustrated so memorably in Norman Rockwell’s rkey, iconic works of art.

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