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Clubs unite for community service excellence great way to meet people, learn things, and try something you’ve never done before.” Under the dedicated guidCommitted to community service, the Freeport Merrick a n c e o f A dv i s o r B r i a n n e Rotary and Interact Clubs have Underwood, Freeport High forged a harmonious relation- School students are making ship, where support and collab- waves as they navigate the chaloration are the keys to their lenges of maintaining a thriving student Interact Club. shared success. With 48 students actively Founded in 1905, the Rotary Club helps people all over the par ticipating, the Interact Club’s primary world in a myriad goal is to engage in of humanitarian meaningful comw o rk i n c l u d i n g munity service food and clothing w i t h i n F re e p o r t drives. Its central and its surroundheadquarters i n g a r e a s. T h i s resides in Chicago, year, the club volIllinois, and is comunteered for the prised of 1.4 milEnd Alzheimer’s lion members Walk in October worldwide in 200 and participated in countries. the Lido Beach “We are a nonCleanup. This Satprofit, nonpolitical, JoRDAN PECoRA urday, students are nonreligious orga- vice president, set to volunteer at nization,” Director American Rotary Club the Salvation Army of Community as bell ringers, genRelations Michael erously dedicating their time to Horowitz said. Working closely with the spreading holiday cheer. Underwood guides the stuInteract Club, Rotary engages in impactful projects, including dents while allowing them the food drives, collecting gifts for autonomy to spearhead initiaBig Brothers Big Sisters, and tives. As a student advisor, she understands the importance of supporting Angela’s House. “We always want to get peo- letting students take the lead in ple involved in service early in various projects. “These students successfully their lives,” Pecora said. “From a young age, giving back is a Continued on page 8
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Celebrating the holidays in Freeport Hundreds of families from Freeport and the neighboring areas lined up for an evening of holiday celebrations on Dec. 2. The night started with the lighting of the village Christmas tree at the Freeport Recreation Center followed by another tree lighting at the Nautical Mile Esplanade on Woodcraft Avenue. The festivities then carried over to the where people lined the docks to check out holiday-decorated boats for the annual Nautical Mile Holiday Boat Parade. Several dozen boats lit up the Nautical Mile and spread cheer by participating in the procession.
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A month of gratitude and support for veterans PSEG Long Island’s November initiative By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com
PSEG Long Island and its devoted employees dedicated the month of November and beyond to celebrating and supporting military veterans. Every Tuesday in November, as well as on December 12, PSEG Long Island sponsored Military Appreciation Tuesday events at Long Island Cares, Inc. – Harry Chapin Food Bank pantries in Bethpage, Hampton Bays, Huntington Station, Freeport, and Lindenhurst. During these events, veterans visiting the pantries were greeted with offerings from PSEG Long Island, including LED lightbulbs, reusable bags, and a variety of additional items such as personal care essentials, healthy proteins, fresh produce, winter jackets, and pillows. Over 1,000 veterans and their families were served by the dedicated efforts of nearly 100 PSEG Long Island employee-volunteers. Active involvement continued as PSEG Long Island employees participated in Nassau County’s Veterans Stand Down. Here, they distributed hundreds of items to almost 500 attending veterans. In collaboration with the General Needs veterans’ assistance organization, PSEG Long Island provided new winter coats, hats, gloves, pillows, socks, and undergarments. Additionally, veterans were equipped with LED lightbulbs and information about the company’s financial assistance and energy efficiency programs. In a pre-Thanksgiving collaboration, PSEG Long Island joined forces once again with Long Island Cares and Suffolk County government to distribute Thanksgiving dinner essentials. At the Dennison building in
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PSEG Long Island and its dedicated employees demonstrated unwavering support for military veterans throughout November and beyond. Hauppauge, a drive-thru distribution was organized for over 350 veterans, where PSEG Long Island employees distributed frozen turkeys, hams, pies, produce, and other holiday trimmings. Veterans also received LED lightbulbs and reusable shopping bags. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone made a supportive appearance, assisting in the distribution of items. David Lyons, PSEG Long Island’s interim president
and COO, expressed pride in sponsoring these events during the month of November, a time when the nation recognizes the sacrifices made by those who have served. He conveyed gratitude to PSEG Long Island employees for their commitment to supporting community members who served. Jessica Rosati, vice president for programs at Long Island Cares, conveyed deep appreciation for the continuous support provided by PSEG Long Island and its employee-volunteers, emphasizing the partnership as a necessary lifeline for Long Island’s most vulnerable populations. Veterans who participated in these events expressed sincere gratitude for the helpful items distributed and the personal attention they received from PSEG Long Island’s employee-volunteers. Beyond the November events, PSEG Long Island employees, many of whom are military veterans themselves, engaged in various activities throughout the year to support veterans in the community. In September, employees participated in the 22 PTSD Awareness Challenge by kayaking 22 miles across the Long Island Sound to raise awareness about the 22 veterans who take their own lives each day. Each December and May, employees took part in placing wreaths and American flags at the national cemeteries in Calverton and Pinelawn for Flags Across America and Wreaths Across America. This year, PSEG Long Island also donated 500 wreaths to the wreath-laying event taking place on December 16. In August, employee-volunteers greeted veterans and distributed PSEG Long Island-provided fresh produce, clothing, and other items at Suffolk Veterans event.
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Bringing the holiday excitement to Freeport A festive atmosphere enveloped Freeport and its neighboring areas on Dec. 2 as hundreds of families gathered for a joyous holiday celebration. Commencing the night’s festivities, the village Christmas tree at the Freeport Recreation Center was illuminated, setting the stage for the seasonal revelry. Subsequently, the festive spirit continued to flourish with the lighting of another Christmas tree at the Nautical Mile Esplanade on Woodcraft Avenue. The excitement reached its peak as attendees congregated along the docks to witness the much-anticipated Nautical Mile Holiday Boat Parade. A multitude of holiday-themed boats adorned with dazzling lights embarked on a luminous hour-long procession down the Woodcleft Canal. The parade route spanned from the Nautical Mile, past Sea Breeze Park, to Randal Bay, creating a picturesque display of holiday cheer that captivated onlookers.
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The Nautical Mile comes alive as boats, adorned with festive lights, create a radiant spectacle during the hourlong holiday parade. Families gather in anticipation as the village Christmas tree at Freeport Recreation Center comes to life, marking the beginning of a festive evening.
The enchanting glow of holiday lights illuminates Woodcraft Avenue’s Nautical Mile Esplanade, casting a magical ambiance over the seasonal celebration.
Attendees line the docks, eagerly awaiting the commencement of the luminous procession along the picturesque Canal.
A dazzling display of lights adorns holiday-decorated boats, setting the stage for the annual Nautical Mile Holiday Boat Parade.
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Crime watCh A subject was arrested by the Freeport Police on Nov. 15 who, after investigating a petit larceny from a local school, was found to have removed a bicycle from the location without permission or authority to do so. The defendant was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing. Freeport Police Officers arrested a subject on Nov. 19 who, after investigating a petit larceny from a local business, was found to have removed property from the location without permission of authority to do so. Following the arrest, the defendant was transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing. A report was secured on Nov. 19 by the Freeport Police for an unknown individual who misc items from a local business without permission or authority to do so. A report was taken for documentation. No arrest was requested. A subject was arrested by Freeport Police Officers on Nov. 26 who, after investigating a petit larceny from a local business, was found to have removed property from the location without permission or authority to do so. The defendant was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing. Freeport Police Officers arrested a
subject on Nov. 27 who, after investigating a petit larceny from a local business, was found to have removed property from the location without permission or authority to do so. Following the arrest, the defendant was transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing.
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A report was secured by the Freeport Police on Nov. 21 for an unknown individual who removed items from an unlocked vehicle without permission or authority to do so. No arrest was requested. A report was taken for documentation.
A subject was arrested on Nov. 16 by Freeport Police Officers who, after investigating a grand larceny from a local business, was found to have removed property from the location without permission or authority to do so. The defendant was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing. Freeport Police Officers secured a report for an unknown individual on Nov. 29 who used another’s EBT card to purchase numerous items from different stores without permission or authority to do so. A report was taken for documentation.
iDentity theft Freeport Police Officers secured a report on Nov. 16 for an unknown individual who posed as the victim and used their debit card to charge numerous items from different stores without permission or authority to do so. A report was taken for documentation.
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Despite losing its top scorer off last year’s regular season conference championship that pulled off an upset win in the National Invitational Tournament, Hofstra men’s basketball has brought back plenty of firepower to make another run at postseason magic. Aaron Estrada, who won Conference Player of the Year honors his two seasons in Hempstead, transferred to SEC power Alabama for his final year of college eligibility after earning his undergraduate degree at Hofstra. Graduate student guard Tyler Thomas has carried the baton from Estrada, and was leading the nation in scoring at 25 points per game in early December. “He’s our hardest worker and puts in the time it takes to be a great player,” said third-year Pride head coach Speedy Claxton, a former NBA point guard who as a collegiate player led Hofstra to a conference title and NCAA Tournament in 2000. “We knew that he was ready for this moment.” Thomas, who transferred to Hofstra from Sacred Heart prior to last season, scored 40 points to go along with eight rebounds in a 97-92 overtime win against High Point on Nov. 22 in the championship game of the Gulf Coast Showcase. He followed that up with 25 points in an 82-63 route against South Florida at home on Nov. 30. The 6-foot-3 Thomas earned All-Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) First Team honors after ranking second on the Pride in scoring during Hofstra’s run last season to a regular season league championship followed by a first round NIT victory at Big Ten foe Rutgers Junior guard Darlinstone Dubar has also added a big spark on offense averaging 17.7 points over the first nine games. The All-CAA Preseason Honorable Mention Team selection tallied a career high 30 points in a dominant 102-68 win against Buffalo on Nov. 20. The offense is quarterbacked by junior point guard Juan Carlos, who has upped
Darlinstone Dunbar has been a steady offensive spark for the Pride, averaging 17.7 points over the first nine games. his scoring output this season with 18 points in the High Point win and double figures in six other games. He recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 assists in the South Florida triumph. “He’s a leader and gets everybody involved,” said Claxton of Carlos. “They all look to him on and off the court for leadership.” Claxton added plenty of new talent this season including some size inside in 6-10 graduate student Jacco Fritz, who arrived on Long Island after playing 99 games at Canisius College. The Netherlands big man registered 14 points in an 85-76 victory against Wright State on Nov. 2. The Pride’s roster includes two players with local ties in freshman Jayden Henriquez, an East Meadow High School graduate, and sophomore Aiden Best, a Hempsterad native and former standout at Lawrence Woodmere Academy. To prepare his team for what he hopes will be a lengthy postseason run that culminates in the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2001, Clax-
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Tyler Thomas shot the lights out Nov. 22, scoring 40 points in an overtime victory over High Point. ton pieced together a challenging nonconference schedule that included a road trip to Duke on Dec. 12. Hofstra will also face St. John’s for the first time since the 2009-10 season on Dec. 30 with a noon battle at UBS Arena in Elmont. “We like playing in these environments,” said Claxton, who guided Hofstra to an upset win at 24th-ranked Arkansas in December 2021. “It brings out the best
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raised funds during our Homecoming event by creating bracelets called ‘spirit bling’ which had the colors of the school district,” Underwood said. “This is where the money came from that we donated to the End Alzheimer’s walk.” The Interact Club has established a valuable connection with the Rotary, which acts as a bridge to community events and opportunities for service; the collaboration, however, extends beyond community service, as they have worked together on projects like collecting items for veterans and supporting prom-related initiatives for those in need. Another student-run project was the ‘garbage can project,’ in which students decorated garbage cans with themes focused on protecting the environment. “These students are so creative, they came up with the design and did the work for painting it,” Underwood said. “After being selected, we attended a breakfast a couple of weeks ago in Islip where we received the second place award.” Underwood cherishes the opportunity to work with students outside of a normal academic environment. “I love helping the kids see that even though they’re young, they can make huge contributions to help their own community in ways they probably never even thought of,” Underwood said. “It doesn’t have to be financial, just giving some time to support whatever the endeavor is.” Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club Vice President Jordan Pecora expressed similar sentiments, referencing Underwood’s previous point about showing up being as important as any money that could be donated. “Our motto is ‘service above self,’ it’s the whole, it’s not just one person,” Pecora said. “Working with the
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the rotary and interact Clubs of freeport have formed a collaborative and supportive relationship engaging in impactful community service projects with the rotary Club’s global humanitarian work. Interact Club furthers this; you get to see the kids with smiles on their faces, wanting to do the work, putting in the effort, and sometimes leading us adults in endeavors. “We always want to get people involved in service early in their lives. From a young age, giving back is a great way to meet people, learn things, and try something you’ve never done before.”
Both clubs exemplify the positive impact that children and adults alike can have on their community, proving that even small contributions can make a significant difference. “What most people don’t realize is that each person can do something to give back to the community that they live in,” Rotary director of community relations, Michael Horowitz said.
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The community enjoyed the festive meal.
Kids enjoyed fun activities at the Hanukkah celebration at Temple Avodah.
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Temple Avodah held its annual Hanukkah Shabbat service and celebration on Dec. 8. After services, families dinner with a DJ and balloon art. In a Hanukkah Shabbat service, participants gather for a festive and ceremonial observance, blending the traditions of Shabbat with the unique rituals associated with the Festival of Lights. Temple Avodah is located at 3050 Oceanside Rd, in Oceanside. –Kepherd Daniel
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Many neighbors braved the cold weather to celebrate Hanukkah on Sunrise Highway at the Baldwin train station.
Festival of Lights celebrated at train station The South Baldwin Jewish Center, SBJC, hosted their annual Hanukkah Candle Lighting last Thursday with over a dozen community members in attendance. The candle lighting was exactly two months after Hamas launched their attack on Israel. The holiday, which celebrates the Jewish resilience and the miracle of oil that burned for eight days, was celebrated at the Baldwin Train Station at 6:45 p.m. Food was served following the lighting at the South Baldwin Jewish Center. “This year’s menorah lighting will absolutely be more significant than previous years,” Jeff Barkan, co-president of the SBJC, explained. “Whether you’re Jewish, whether you’re Muslim, whether you’re Catholic, everybody’s appalled by what happened.” Along with community members, officials like Assemblyman Brian Curran and Legislator Debra Mulé were in the crowd, singing along to Hebrew prayers. “Last night, on the first night of Hanukkah, it was an honor to join the South Baldwin Jewish Center and members of the community for the lighting of the Menorah,” Mulé said in a Facebook post. “The weather turned cold forcing a lot of our older congregants to stay home, however we were thankful for those who turned out to celebrate,” the South Baldwin Jewish Center Facebook page stated last year on Dec. 18. “Councilman Christopher Carini always shows his support for our community, as well as legislator Debra Mulé.” “This event is just to show that the area of this neighborhood still has a Jewish presence,” Barkan said. Barkan noted that the Jewish center announces programs and events throughout the year on their Facebook page. He said that the entire community is invited to attend these events. –Ben Fiebert
Amid the recent violence in Israel, Jeff Barkan, co-president of the South Baldwin Jewish Center said this was an important event.
Assemblyman Brian Curran, Samantha Cools, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, and other community members singing Hanukkah songs as the menorah was lit up for night one of eight.
Cemir Ghamar receiving soup made by Evelyn Estrine at the South Baldwin Jewish Center following the menorah lighting.
Jeff Barkan leads the opening ceremony with readings, as over a dozen community members follow along.
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The festive tradition always delights By Karen Bloom
Those sugar plum fairies and various figments of a young girl’s imagination charm their way onto local stages. The beloved holiday confection never goes out of style.
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The party scene is among the ballet’s many dazzling moments.
New York Dance Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’
New York Dance Theatre’s 41st season of the holiday classic of “The Nutcracker” — on the John Cranford Adams Playhouse stage at Hofstra University — closely follows the tradition of legenday George Balanchine — from storyline through choreography, sets and costumes. Throughout the years, Dance Theatre founder Frank Ohman — a former student and soloist under George Balanchine — set his staging after his mentor’s iconic Lincoln Center version. The production includes the original Sugar Plum Fairy Pas de Deux by permission of the George Balanchine Trust. In addition, Ohman created original dances and scenes that set his production apart from other local versions. Through the years, Ohman created original dances and scenes to enhance Balanchine’s iconic vision. Now Dance Theatre (and Ohman School of Ballet alum) executive artistic director Nicole Loizides follows her mentor’s footsteps in keeping to the Balanchine standard. New York City Ballet soloist Erica Pereira and principal dancer Daniel Ulbricht are featured as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. They join a cast of cast of 80 children, pre-professional and professional dancers to bring the classic story to life. Children’s roles are danced by Frank Ohman School of Ballet students and those at the School of American Ballet (the home school of New York City Ballet). As an added treat this year, a semi-immersive pre-show experience invites the audience into the Silberhaus home before the curtain rises, with the sights, smells and sounds of the Christmas Eve party that is the setting for the ballet. Loizides returns to the “Nutcracker” stage for the first time in more than a decade, playing the role of Frau Silberhaus. This “Nutcracker” season kicks off the company’s 50th anniversary on Long Island. “This year’s theme is about bringing it home,” Loizides says. “We are bringing to light the direction of the school and company as founder Frank Ohman intended. I am rooted in the vision of bringing a new awareness to dance on Long Island — from classical to folkloric to contemporary. Our roots are alive. Our repertoire is expanding. And our outreach is wide. We are bringing new works to life by world renowned choreographers, restaging many of Frank Ohman’s classics, and staging works by dance icons including George Balanchine, Antony Tudor, Agnes De Mille and Jerrome Robbins.” With the elegant Christmas party scene, the drama of the magical growing Christmas tree, the Battle of the Toy Soldiers and Giant Mice, the live snowstorm, and the brilliant dancing in the Land of the Sweets, this is surely a sparkling production that maintains its enduring appeal. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17, noon and 5 p.m. $45 and $35 (seniors, children 12 and younger. Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playouse, Hempstead. For tickets, visit OhmanBallet.org, or call (631) 462-0964.
Eglevsky Ballet’s innovative ‘The Nutcracker’
Long Island’s professional dance company, the Eglevsky Ballet, treats families to its inventive staging of Clara at Tilles Center, featuring additional choreography by executive artistic director Maurice Brandon Curry. Curry’s interpretation stars starring Boston Ballet principals Ji Young Chae and Jeffrey Cirio Miller as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, Also of note, dance celebrity Buddy Casimano joins the cast of more than 60 students and professionals as Dr. Stahlbaum, Clara’s father. The role of Clara is danced by 16-year-old Eglevsky Ballet student Claire Higgins. Claire has been a student at Eglevsky Ballet for the past 10 productions of the holiday classic. Curry’s interpretation is notable for its take on the central first act pas de deux in the prelude to “Waltz of the Snowflakes.” Usually performed by a Snow Queen and a Snow King in most productions, in this version, it’s Clara and The Nutcracker Prince, who dance to the music (Curry’s personal favorite in the ballet). “Having this pas de deux danced by these two characters intensifies the connection between the two characters,” Curry says. “We see the arc of their relationship, and gives the opportunity for Clara’s dream to have a more poignant and personal effect on our audiences.” This staging is a vibrant representation of the trajectory in which Curry is leading the organization. Eglevesky has presented “The Nutcracker” as a holiday gift for children of all ages since 1961 — which, according to Curry, makes it the longest, continuously running production on Long Island. “Eglevsky Ballet has long been known for its approach to this treasured story,” he says.“I wanted to delve a little deeper into the characters, and also increase the participation of our incredibly talented academy students with our professional dancers. Also, I’ve enriched the production with more theatricality and dramatic elements. And with all of this, I have still managed to keep the dancing as the true star of the ballet.” As always, the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, under the baton of maestro David Bernard, performs Tchaikovsky’s glorious score. Eglevsky Ballet is partnering with Birthday Wishes of Long Island this year, providing a birthday gift and a “Birthday-in-aBox” for children experiencing homelessness. All who attend are asked to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the organization. Saturday, Dec. 16, 1 and 6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m. $54-$84. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, Route 25A, Brookville. For tickets, visit TillesCenter.org or Ticketmaster. com, or call (516) 299-3100. Courtesy Liza Voll
The Cavalier and Sugar Plum Fairy are an elegant pair.
The soulful pop singer-songwriter visits the Landmark stage on her first solo tour. Emily King has a gift for digging into life’s deepest sorrows and uncovering unexpected beauty and illuminating truth. Since the arrival of her Grammy award-nominated full-length debut album ‘East Side Story,’ the New York City-bred artist has brought ever-evolving levels of depth and nuance to her songwriting, rooting each revelation in her mesmerizing blend of soul, R&B and forward-thinking pop. On her latest album, ‘Special Occasion,’ King explores the endless dimensions of heartbreak. Her lush vocals serve as the perfect vehicle for her carefully crafted compositions. With pop, rock and those R&B influences, King has quickly become a favorite among fellow musicians and fans alike. Saturday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. $48, $38, $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
Home for the Holidays Christmas Celebration Beloved holiday tunes are combined with a musical cabaret in a joyous spectacle that is the Madison Theatre’s holiday concert. More than 45 performers celebrate the 10year anniversary of this remarkable show, created by artistic director Angelo Fraboni and developed with Bethany Moore. The lively cast includes Molloy University’s preprofessional Cap21 Musical Theatre Conservatory students and Broadway performers, along with local kids who celebrate the season with more than 40 songs and dances — all in a fast-paced 90 minutes. Enjoy beloved holiday classics such as ‘We Need A Little Christmas,’ ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,’ ‘Frosty the Snowman’ and ‘Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.’ An eight-piece band, led by conductor Aaron Gandy, provides the musical accompaniment. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17, 2 and 6 p.m. $4-$65; also $85 VIP includes pre-show ‘Coco with Santa.’ Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, (516) 323-4444 or MadisonTheatreNY.org.
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It’s a beautiful sunny summer day in the meadow. Leo Lionni’s beloved children’s books come to life, in “Frederick,” on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, dec. 15, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Sunday, dec. 17, 2 p.m.; also Wednesday and Thursday, dec. 20-21, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Mouse friends Nellie, Sunny, Baby, Ernest, and Frederick are playing their musical instruments and having fun singing, until a leaf falls from the sky — autumn is here! Winter will be coming soon. All the mice get to work gathering supplies for winter, except, where is Frederick? He is gathering supplies, too, in his own unique way. With toe-tapping Americana music inspired by bluegrass, gospel, and folk, Frederick is an engaging, energetic story about the power of the arts, community, and that no mouse gets left behind. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
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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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Breakfast with Santa Celebrate the season at a jolly breakfast at Coral House, Saturday and Sunday, Dec.1617, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. $45.95 for adults and $28.95 for kids ages 2 to 12, includes scrambled eggs, sizzling sausage, crispy bacon, french toast, home fries, waffles, homemade quiche, baked Danish, muffins, rolls, bagels, fruit, yogurt, and cereal. 70 Milburn Ave. For more information, call (516)-223-6500.
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‘Scrooge!’ Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption in Sunrise Theatre Company’s production of “Scrooge!,” Sunday, Dec. 17, noon. Also Saturday, Dec. 23, 11 a.m. Follow along with Scrooge as he learns the true spirit of Christmas in this holiday musical tradition based on Charles Dickens beloved tale. All tickets $15. Visit the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/ tickets, SunriseTheatreLI. com or call (516) 218-2782.
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Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House offers a festive glimpse of early 20th century holiday merriment, during its final weekend before it closes for the winter, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The “Christmas at Westbury House” celebration reflects what the festive season was like during those opulent decades of the early 1900s when the Phipps family lived there. The period rooms in which John S. Phipps — the eldest son of Henry Phipps, Andrew Carnegie’s partner at Carnegie Steel — and his family resided are impeccably decorated with wreaths, mantelpiece drapes, plenty of greenery, and other horticultural arrangements. Take a self-guided tour through Westbury House and view specially decorated rooms for the holidays, have cookies and cider on the West Porch and meet and take photos with Santa while listening to ambient holiday music. The gardens will also be open, along with other special holiday events, including Girl Scouts Chorus, Dec. 16, 1 p.m. $15, $13 ages 62+ and students, $8 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or call (516) 333-0048.
‘Wicked Holiday’ concert Enjoy the season with a trio of Broadway stars, on the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Sunday, Dec. 17, 3 p.m. Alli Mauzey (“Kimberly Akimbo,” “Wicked,” “Hello, Dolly!”), Jackie Burns (“Wicked,” “If/Then,” “Hair”), and Sam Gravitte (“Wicked”) put a fresh spin on holiday classics along with Broadway hits during “A Slightly Wicked Holiday.” Tickets start at $45, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.
Senior Support Circle Participate in the Senior Support Circle, presented by COMHPS, at Freeport Memorial Library, Friday, Dec 22 , at 10 a.m. Participate in a lively discussion on interesting topics, make new friends, and share your story Coffee and tea served. 144 W. Merrick Road. Register at FreeportLibrary.info or call (516) 379-3274.
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Enjoy a rare opportunity to see a stunning and festively decorated Coe Hall in full holiday splendor and spirit, with natural materials sourced from Planting Fields, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1617, noon-5 p.m. Experience the magic of the season withholiday music, crafts, activities and more, plus snap a holiday photo with the Grinch! Don’t forget to see the Indigenous Tree with ornaments crafted by local students. On Sunday, visitors who wear festive ugly sweaters receive a candy cane. With enertainment by Dave Brown and the Versatiles, and an interactive children’s set from Strummin’ and Drummin’. Registration required. $15, $10 ages 40-12. Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay. For information and to register, visit PlantingFields.org, or call (516) 922-8600.
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D’Esposito: New Speaker in touch with L.I. By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito may be hard at work in the halls of Congress, but it doesn’t mean he can’t find ways to connect with his constituents — doing just that last week, as he nears the end of his first full year on Capitol Hill. Using online videoconferencing — that earned mass appeal at the height of the coronavirus pandemic — D’Esposito hosted what he described as a “teletown hall,” part of a series of such events his team has put together in recent months. “I think it’s a great opportunity for us to chat about updates, not only in the district, but here in Washington, D.C.,” he said. It’s “a way for you to communicate with your government from the comfort of your own home.” And there was a lot to talk about in the most recent town hall, from the U.S. House’s continuing resolution to keep the government funded and open, the change in the House Speaker’s office, and the expulsion of disgraced congressman George Santos. Some fringe Republicans on the far right of the party pushed for the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy — succeeding in doing that, for the first time in history, with the help of Democrats. Republicans than went through a number of candidates before settling on Louisiana’s Mike Johnson to fill the seat.
D’Esposito supported Johnson’s leadership, telling constituents the new Speaker will prioritize important issues including working on the state and local tax deduction, fully funding a 9/11 health care bill, and continuing funding of the National Flood Insurance Program. “I know that our new Speaker is invested in New York and Long Island, and understands the issues that are important to all of us,” D’Esposito said. But it was impossible to talk about the change in the Speaker’s seat, without talking about the change in the cong ressional district that neighbors D’Esposito — the one that, until last week, was held by George Santos. D’Esposito had called for Santos to step down from the very beginning, he said, and now wants to prevent others from taking a similar path to Congress through what he has called his No Fortune No Fraud Act as well as his No Fame No Fraud Resolution. Both measures are intended to prevent a member of Congress indicted — and later convicted — of criminal charges from financially profiting off what they did, including them losing their congressional pension. If such bills were to become laws, D’Esposito believes they could eventually prevent politicians like Santos from getting rich from their story, all while the constituents they leave behind in
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There may not be much happening with the Equinor offshore wind project on the South Shore right now, but it still came up during the congressman’s town hall, thanks to one of his Long Beach constituents. D’Esposito wrote a letter pushing the U.S. Department of Interior to consider additional community forums as well as an expanded environmental and economic review before the energy company could move forward with burying lines from Long Beach to Island Park. Gov. Kathy Hochul later vetoed a bill that would allow Equinor to speed up the process — although the project remains alive. D’Esposito conducted two flash polls of those in attendance, with a vast majority saying they don’t feel better off financially today than they did a year ago, with nearly the same number of attendees saying they don’t agree with how the Biden administration is supporting Israel in its ongoing anti-terror campaign against Hamas. “I’m just happy that I continue to support Israel, and that’s something that I will continue to do,” D’Esposito said. “I know it’s important to the people of my district — obviously, I represent one of the largest Jewish populations of anywhere in the country — and I will continue to make sure that I support legislation that is in support of Israel.”
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VERUS SECURITIZATION TRUST 2020-NPL1, Plaintiff, vs. ROOSEPORT BUILDERS 18, INC., ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 12, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 201 Brookside Avenue a/k/a 201 North Brookside Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block J and Lots 127 & 129. Approximate amount of judgment is $624,042.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600413/2022. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Malachy Patrick Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 212064-2 143481 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. CURLINE J. BRETT, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 7, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 3, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 50 Mirin Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements
thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 454 and Lots 130-132. Approximate amount of judgment is $352,169.01 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 610032/2017. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. George Peter Esernio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 190221-1 143479 LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, -against- DELORES WYNN AKA DOLORES WYNN, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES HENRY WYNN; GLORIA ANN WEBB AKA GLORIA ANN WYNN, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES HENRY WYNN; ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JAMES HENRY WYNN, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT;; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, Defendants Index No. 602385/2020 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-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 Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 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 your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated October 19, 2023. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan, J.S.C. Dated: October 19, 2023 Filed: October 20, 2023. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 188 Woodside Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Dated: August 11, 2023 Filed: November 21, 2023 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Monica G. Christie, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120 F: (954) 343-6982 143660 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. ESTHER HENDRICKS, if she be living, if she be dead, her respective 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 ESTHER HENDRICKS, if she be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in an to the real property described in the complaint herein, all
of who and hose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, et al, Defts. Index #611468/2020. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Sept. 27, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 11, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a Section 55, Block 269, Lot 5. 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. BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100991 143656
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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EMX1, Plaintiff, v. JUAN APOLINARIO, YOLANDA VALENCIA A/K/A YOLANDA APOLINARIO, 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 March 25, 2019, I, Jeffrey Fox, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on January 8, 2024 at the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 209 Nassau Avenue Freeport, NY 11520 SBL No.: 62-164-382, 383, 384 & 385 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being 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. 006348/2014 in the amount of $531,629.00 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 143666 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC., Plaintiff, v. ERNESTINA DELVALLE, ET AL. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on April 14, 2023, I, Jennifer Ettenger, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on January 8, 2024 at the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 20 Lillian Avenue Freeport, NY 11520 SBL #: 55-447-103 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 602944/2018 in the amount of $348,050.12 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 143670
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SABR MORTGAGE LOAN 2008-1 REO SUBSIDIARY-1 LLC, Plaintiff, Against PATRICK BROADNAX AS ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, RAFAEL RIZO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, RAFEL RIZO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, TONY RIZO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, ERIC RIZO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/28/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 1/11/2024 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 5 2nd Place, Roosevelt, New York 11575, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 0055 Block 00450 Lot 00142 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $379,163.30 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 006711/2016 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Tiffany D. Frigenti, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, Suite 205, 10 Midland Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/25/23 File Number: 17-301421 SH 143668 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST Wacey Benjamin, Oluwatoyin Huguley, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 8, 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 January 9, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 14 Lenox 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 City of Freeport, Nassau County, State of New York, SECTION: 55, BLOCK: 275, LOT: 28-29. Approximate amount of judgment $392,922.43 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600283/2020. 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, call (800) 280-2832 please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Heather D. Crosley, Esq, Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-093218-F00 78517 143537 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff -againstSONIA QUINTYNE-LOBO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 19, 2023 and entered on October 20, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as and by Lot Number 22 in Block 547 on a certain map entitled “Map of Gusto Manor, situated at Roosevelt in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, N.Y, N.Y. Surveyed July 1953 by Baldwin and Cornelius Co. C.E. & S., Freeport N.Y.” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 3, 1954, as Case No. 6134. SBL# 55-547-22 Said premises known as 36 GUSTO LANE, ROOSEVELT, NY Approximate amount of lien $1,089,942.96 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.
Index Number 616344/2019. JANE SHRENKEL, ESQ., Referee Kosterich & Skeete, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 707 Westchester Ave, Suite 302, White Plains, NY 10604 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 143520 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, V. LINDA BROWER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH BROWER, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 11, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC is the Plaintiff and LINDA BROWER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH BROWER, 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 January 9, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 8 SAINT MARYS PLACE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 62, Block 230, Lot 57: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613454/2021. Scott H. Siller, 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. 143648 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. DIANA COLEMAN AND FLORA COLEMAN, if they be living, if they be dead, their respective heirs-atlaw, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest and generally all persons having or
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claiming under, by, or through DIANA COLEMAN AND FLORA COLEMAN, if they be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, et al, Defts. Index #612836/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Oct. 27, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 9, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a Section 55, Block 421, Lot 205. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MELISSA MOHAN, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100937 143654
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against DAVID CONTES, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230,Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 15, 2018, 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 January 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 22 Cary Place, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 54. Block 320 Lot 110,111 & 112. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $261,029.38 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 609817/2017. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction,
while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 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.” Frank Santoro, Esq., Referee File # NY201800000454-1 143650
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 81-2023 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held November 21st, 2023, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 81-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 81-2023, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: November 21, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 143738
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. DIANN ELLIS, et al, Defts. Index #600637/2023. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Sept. 25, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 16, 2024 at 2:00
p.m. premises k/a Section 62, Block 206, Lot 10. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MELISSA D. MOHAN, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100980 143777 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered Noteholders of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST May 25, 2023 Chamaine Collazo; Laid Jackson, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 13, 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 January 18, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 274 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 0055 Block 00352-00 Lots 00495 and 00496. Approximate amount of judgment $410,174.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 000796/2016. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” David Lieser, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: November 15, 2023 143781
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against RACHEL DUGAN, 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 May 24, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 430 Roosevelt Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 62 Block 156 Lot 416, 742, 760. All that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $864,965.90 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 008516/2012. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Joseph N. Armao, Esq., Referee QCHJN048 143779 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. CARLENE H. BURKE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 27, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 16, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 20 Delaware Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 59 and Lot 7. Approximate amount of judgment is $255,080.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed
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Judgment Index # 614937/2019. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Jane Pastor Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 212987-1 143775 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU United Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST Oudit Busgeeth, Mohini Busgeeth, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 19, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 16, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 824 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 a/k/a 824 Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 62, Block:
180, Lot: 431. Approximate amount of judgment $331,480.43 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006309/2015. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. John M. Brickman, Esq., Referee McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC 7 Wells Street, Suite 205B Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 15-313308 / NY2022-00086 78429 143711 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered holders of IMH Assets Corp., Collateralized AssetBacked Bonds, Series 2005-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Orazio J. Petito; Nancy Petito; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2024 at 4:00PM, premises known as 73 Crescent Beach
Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Glen Cove, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 31 Block 47 Lot 417. Approximate amount of judgment $1,199,324.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 006906/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Farshad David Saed, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: November 13, 2023 78568 143713
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, V. MARY A. ADAMS, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 6, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NATIONSTAR
MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff and MARY A. ADAMS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 17, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 200 EAST PENNYWOOD AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575: Section 55, Block 556, Lot 20: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ROOSEVELT (UNINCORPORATED), IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001771/2016. Ronald Scott Zimmer, 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. 143773
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A. From my perspective as a licensed professional, I could never tell you not to get approvals from your local jurisdiction for anything you do. This scenario is familiar, and I always wonder how people get away with it, because most plumbers I know, if they’re truly licensed plumbers, insist on permits if they are following the rules. onte eeper I know that this is the call of your building department, and you need to speak to an authority, such as a supervisor or plans examiner, to confirm whether this is necessary and when there may be exclusions from permits. In most municipalities I know of, there’s always a permit required for the replacement of kitchens and bathrooms, but because a few jurisdictions allow direct, in-kind replacement, in which the sinks, toilet and bathing fixtures are new replacements in the same position with the same piping, they don’t require a permit. This issue is a question for each separate situation and location. I’m often asked if the plumbing inspector will make the plumber rip open the walls to see that the plumbing was done to code. Although I’ve seen this happen, it seems to be less often and, in any case, the judgment call of the inspector. As I’ve written in recent columns, your honesty is often not rewarded with a prompt review and approval, which is why your contractor neighbor is laughing about your situation. Lately I have seen many more circumstances in which the officials in some jurisdictions have reviewed every little aspect of the history of the home and any potentially missing filings for unrelated items, such as fences, decks, sheds, pools, powder rooms, new boiler and anything else they can find, which makes the homeowner wish they had never told the truth. Be prepared for this possibility, including the chance that full home plans for something as simple as a kitchen or bath will be required by some plans examiners. They often point out that they suspect that changes were made due to the architect truthfully showing the adjacent spaces. Even though we are required to show spaces adjacent to the work area, the typical response is that because the architect showed the adjacent spaces, the examiner now wants more information and the whole floor layout of each level of the home. Their response often appears to blame the architect for also being truthful, but not being truthful serves to make things even worse. Good luck!
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s the assemblywoman representing District 18, I recognize that the foundation of a thriving democracy is the active participation of its citizens. In the dynamic landscape of my district, the issue of voter turnout emerges as crucial, particularly when it comes to the representation of different age groups and races. This is essential for fostering a connection between the older and younger generations, and closing the gap between the diverse communities in Long Island. In my role as TAYLoR both the assemblywoman and a DARLinG proud constituent of the district I represent, I believe it is imperative to address the issue of voter turnout. It’s not just a political duty, but a deeply personal commitment, driven by firsthand experience. I am convinced that our communities require robust representation to address constituents’ needs. Let’s delve into the reasons behind low voter turnout, because understanding them is crucial. While active participation ensures diverse representation in
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government, a lack of engagement can result in inadequate responsiveness from elected officials. In our communities, many people do not vote because they feel their concerns are overlooked, creating a disconnection from the political process. Insufficient information about issues or candidates can further contribute to voters’ indifference with the political process. Before I entered government service, I, like many in our community, observed a pattern in which local politicians were visible only when they were seeking votes. Outside election cycles, they were notably absent, creating a distinct gap between me, personally, and the government. Encouraging voter participation involves more than seeking support; it requires a genuine commitment to addressing community needs, because our community may feel that elected official are just using them for their own purposes. The most important thing those officials can do is ensure that trust in government is built on responsiveness and transparency. Bridging the gap between political aspirations and tangible support is about actively addressing concerns. Shifting the narrative from an individual-focused “I” run to a collective “we” run is essential,
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ensuring that the community feels actively involved, and heard, in the political process. As a state representative, I can attest to the transformative power of civic engagement. The area that became Assembly District 18 — Freeport, Hempstead, Lakeview, Roosevelt, Uniondale, West Hempstead and a portion of Garden City — has a unique history. Prior to 1983, area residents had expressed concerns about a lack of representation and a voice in Albany. In response to the collective call for more representation, the current district was formed, making it possible for our communities’ concerns to be heard. This emphasizes why voter turnout is so crucial — it’s about ensuring that everyone in our diverse community isn’t just heard but has a role in shaping the policies that govern us. To increase voter turnout, I believe in the importance of engaging voters yearround. This involves continuously providing information to the community, not just during election season. Building trust between elected officials and constituents is crucial, and is done through transparent communication, active listening, and responsive governance. Creating accessible forums for open
o increase voter turnout, I believe in engaging voters year-round.
dialogue and addressing community concerns further encourages voter participation. It’s essential to foster a sense of civic duty and empowerment, ensuring that people feel that their voices are heard. Building on this perspective, we’ve seen the positive impact of initiatives like “Get Out the Vote.” These initiatives make use of strategies like voter registration campaigns in public spaces targeting underrepresented groups, and efforts to encourage pre-registered voters to participate. The essence of voter turnout extends beyond mere numbers; it’s about nurturing a collective spirit where every voice, regardless of age or background, resonates in the heart of our vibrant community. As a resident deeply rooted in the community, I am committed to inspiring neighbors to embrace their right to vote, actively contributing to the shaping of our united destiny. Together we foster not just civic participation, but a shared sense of responsibility in building a community where every voice is not only heard but actively contributes to our future. In our democracy, the power of the vote is the power of the people, and by engaging in initiatives like “Get Out the Vote,” we amplify our shared impact, reinforcing the democratic ideals that bind us together. Taylor Darling represents the 18th Assembly District.
Still standing, cancer treatment and all
y husband is the main character in this story. The recipient of abundant blessings from family and friends, he is festooned in good wishes and prayers these days. This is powerful juju, and he needs it in his fight through cancer. Since his diagnosis in May, we have been living a different life. Cancer doesn’t happen RAnDi to just one person; KREiss life takes a hard left for everyone in the family, kids and grandkids, too. A good day, a good time, a good year, all become relative. My husband, Don, always does things in a big way, so he didn’t just get cancer; he got pancreatic cancer, discovered “incidentally” during a routine scan. (He did the scan because of a genetic risk, and I write about this now to remind readers that anyone can test for genetic mutations that might confer a cancer risk. This knowledge has the power to save lives.) His tiny lesion was discovered very early on a CT scan, confirmed with an MRI and an endoscopic biopsy, and
removed in July in a Whipple procedure, a drastic and super-complex operation that removes the tumor and rearranges your innards. In his case, the procedure was done robotically, over seven hours, with two surgeons. The doctors said he would be in the hospital for a week to three weeks since he’s an old dude, and cancer isn’t his only medical challenge. But being an outlier, Don was doing laps around the nurses’ station after four days, and they sent him home with more drains than a steam room after five days. They told me I could change the drains; it would be easy. Not easy. A visiting nurse saved the day. The doctors advised that after the Whipple procedure, his eating and digestion might not be normal for months, or possibly ever. “Small portions. Frequent meals. No spice. No roughage,” we were told. I sat across the table from him at home, expecting some kind of volcanic intestinal eruption, but he just chomped away and digested everything and, in a week or two, started exercising. In August he began chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Yes, the surgery and chemo seem like killing a mosquito with
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a cannon, but even a tiny pancreatic cancer is not your ordinary mosquito. Don is doing it all with grace and remarkable good cheer. He says he’s fine, no problems. One issue is that the steroids they give him with the chemo send him into orbit. He can’t stop moving from room to room or making phone calls or rearranging the silverware in the drawer. For two days, he basically flies low around our house, engines roaring, until, on day three, he comes in for a landing. This time is perfect for cleaning windows. This week, new scans revealed that everything under the hood looks good. No obvious cancer. An excellent finding. “We’re lucky so far,” the doctor says, luck also being relative. It has taken us many months to accept the uncertainty of this life we are living. We can plan, but not too far ahead. We can get out, but we must dodge sneezing people and other germy situations. My husband is the warrior, and I am the worrier. I handle the appointments and records and results and communications with all the medical people who are keeping Donnie up and running. This job does not align with my skill set. Toxic
y husband is the warrior, and I’m the worrier. We can plan, but not too far ahead.
stress is baked into the health care system these days; I feel incompetent juggling patient portals, faxed reports and MRI discs. But it also seems like really, really bad form to complain. He’s doing the hard work. You may be wondering, and I don’t mind sharing, that despite the robust treatment and particular nastiness of this cancer, we don’t talk about it much anymore. We do a pretty good job of doing the day-to-day thing. We go out occasionally, but mostly I cook, and we see some friends, and we talk about the news, which often makes us feel lucky indeed. Don keeps the faith with a group of dear friends who are also going through difficult cancer regimens. Perhaps you or someone you love is undergoing treatment. All the stories speak to an abiding resilience in the human spirit. Each morning, we plan the day. And honestly, we look forward to it, because it’s the only day we can count on. In truth, it’s the only day anyone can count on. We don’t overtalk this new chapter in our story. But occasionally, in the middle of the night, as if by some silent agreement, we hold hands. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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A tale of two holidays
wo holidays. celebrated by two religions. hanukkah, according to the Talmud, celebrates the restoration of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, where a day’s worth of oil burned for eight. Christmas, according to the bible, commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, in a manger in a bethlehem stable from a family escaping the tyranny of King herod. So much has been said over the years about how different these two holidays are, contrasting the differences between Jews and Christians. but yet, hanukkah and Christmas — and the observances and celebrations surrounding them — are more alike than we give them credit for. First and foremost, both are rooted in the same concept: the celebration of a miracle. Following three years of war with King Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a hero of the Jewish faith, Judas Maccabeus, re-entered the desecrated Second Temple with the hope of restoring it. The Seleucid king had defiled almost every-
thing inside except for a single small jar of oil — enough to last a single day. It was going to take a week for new oil to arrive, but Maccabeus used the oil in the jar anyway. It didn’t run out that night. Or the next night. Or the night after that. In fact, the oil continued to burn until the new consecrated oil arrived, helping to restore the temple — and the faith of a war-torn people. The birth of Jesus should not have happened. According to Christians, the messiah’s mother was a virgin. Thus the conception and the ultimate birth of Jesus took place through divine intervention. The three wise men who traveled to welcome the new baby into the world were inspired by the light of what we now call the Star of bethlehem. Today, Christians celebrate light with candles and colorful bulbs, reflecting hope, warmth and the triumph of light over darkness. Sound familiar? While hanukkah might not carry the same spiritual weight for Jews as Christmas does for Christians, both holidays
also focus on something very important: family. Dads, moms, daughters, sons, grandparents, cousins — they all gather around the tree on Christmas morning to open presents and share a sumptuous holiday meal. For hanukkah, the lighting of the menorah candles involves the entire family, fostering a sense of togetherness. And we can never forget about kindness and charity. Giving gifts and food to those who wouldn’t otherwise have them, and simply gathering to do good things, are aspects of the holidays that are not exclusive to any single religion, but the effort is heightened at this time of year. Whether you’re spinning a dreidel or hanging stockings on the chimney, this is a chance to not only end the year doing good for both your family and your community, but also looking to continue that once January begins. Take a moment to remember not only the meaning of the holidays, but the spirit of them, too. And focus on finding common ground — all for the greater good.
Letters King was right about our unity To the Editor: Re Peter King’s op-ed essay last week, “Americans must rediscover our unity”: I couldn’t agree more. I think it’s interesting that in these days, social identity and political identity are nearly one and the same. The Republican and Democratic labels are slung about to not only describe political allegiance, but also personal belief/character. Maybe this is part of the problem? While King’s essay provides context from a political perspective, citing how he disagreed with colleagues on a political level but they enjoyed each other’s company on a personal level, it delineates the difference between social and political identity. Part of the issue is the collectivist mindset of hating America that members of the radical left unfortunately perpetuate. I’d like to think it is misconstrued criticism, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. As they say, the squeaky wheel gets the oil, and they are vocal about it. I’ve had the pleasure of traveling to nearly every state, and in my conversations with fellow Americans of all socio-economic and political backgrounds, from California’s coast to New England’s shores, I recognize that despite the supposed polarity we face in this country, we share the common ground that we are Americans, first and foremost. The only way to defeat America is from within. That’s why there are bad actors out there — they’ve even infiltrated our own political system — who want to pit countrymen against one another. United We Stand. The United States’ motto, E Pluribus Unum, Latin for “Out of many, one,” symbolizes the unity of our 13 original colonies. Our Founding Fathers knew then the significance of unity. Our country is not without her faults, and should be openly and fairly critiqued — but the only way we move forward is together. So long as the common goal is a better America, our country and her people cannot lose. KOOROSh LEIbOWITz Glen Cove
An open letter to Hofstra’s president Dear Dr. Susan Poser: I would like to thank you for acknowledging the horrific nature of hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel in your Oct. 9 post, found at https://news.hofstra.edu. however, I respectfully request that you give additional context to your Oct. 18 post. While you again acknowledged that Israel was attacked by hamas,
the lack of context created false equivalencies between terrorists and those who seek to defend themselves against terror. For example, while I wholeheartedly agree that we should, as you state, “mourn the loss of life in Israel and Gaza,” you simply lumped all loss of life together without making a key distinction. While Israel attempts to minimize the loss of civilian life, hamas deliberately targets Israeli civilians and uses their own people as human shields. Failing to mention this distinction obfuscates the morality of the former
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ecently I saw a video that went viral of a middle-aged woman breaking down in tears because of the financial pressures on her family. She wondered out loud why she and her husband, both of whom have good-paying jobs, are barely getting by. They’re doing everything right and playing by the rules, but she couldn’t understand why they’re not getting ahead. It’s a question being asked by middle-class families across the country. The quick answer is obviously inflation and the increasing cost of Brian living that we’ve all seen in the past CUrran three years due to out-of-control government spending. Another factor is increased government taxes and fees, which raise the cost of everything. But in New York, the problem of shrinking household budgets and discretionary spending is much worse. We have the highest overall tax burden in the United States. Our cost of living is 20.5 percent higher than the national average. Housing is 32 percent higher, and utilities, 4 percent higher. Food, clothing, and groceries are 12 percent higher. When the cost of everything from taxes to groceries to transportation costs
is depleting your household budget, it’s no wonder that families are at their wits’ end. We shouldn’t be increasing the cost of transportation as well by implementing the first congestion pricing program in the country. That’s a sentiment that I’m quite confident is shared by the 431,000 people who left New York state between 2020 and 2022. In 2019, then Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Democratic-led State Senate and Assembly approved congestion pricing for New York City, and established a Traffic Mobility Review Board to work out the details. Two weeks ago, the review board recommended that passenger vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street during daytime hours — 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends — be charged $15. Outside those hours, the toll would be $3.75. Passengers of taxis and other vehicles for hire (Uber and Lyft) are not exempt, and would have a $1.25 fee for taxis and $2.50 for other vehicles for hire attached to their bill. Democrats justify the pricing plan as a way to reduce the congestion on city streets, encourage public transportation, provide needed funds to the public transportation infrastructure and, of course, the catch-all justification, to battle “climate change.” Nowadays, every increase
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ur taxes and expenses are already too high. This is one more of both.
Letters and the immorality of the latter. The problem with moral equivocations such as these is that they stifle critical thinking by sloppily making superficial comparisons, instead of highlighting key distinctions. Moral equivalencies are made for one of three reasons. The first is ignorance. The second is intellectual sloppiness, because it’s easier to lop concepts together superficially than to look for differences beneath the surface. The third is to muddy the waters and manipulate the facts. An educational institution should never abuse the concept of academic freedom by manipulating the facts in order to indoctrinate, but rather should educate. It has an academic responsibility to present the facts truthfully, allowing learners to draw their own conclusions. Your Oct. 18 post also lacked moral clarity. While you are correct in asserting that “there is a complex history and conflicting views about the causal underpinnings of the current crisis,” you failed to state that these complexities cannot be used as a justification for the Oct. 7 atrocities, such as murder or rape. The purpose of education should not only be to prepare people for a livelihood, but to make them better
in taxes, fees and utilities is necessary to save the planet. Funny how that works. Here are the real-life consequences and the truth of the plan. Congestion pricing will disproportionately affect lowand middle-income residents, creating an economic burden for those who rely on personal vehicles for commuting. The program’s regressive nature could exacerbate existing socio-economic disparities, limiting accessibility for marginalized communities. And many people believe that the targeted downtown traffic and its resulting pollution will just be diverted to other parts of the city, particularly low-income areas. Congestion pricing will have a devastating effect on small businesses. Increased operational costs due to delivery fees and reduced foot traffic may threaten the viability of businesses in the congestion zone. And there is little doubt that the increased costs will be passed on to customers who are already burdened with higher expenses. The truth is that congestion pricing is just a new tax passed by the Democrats to funnel money that the state and city don’t have to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which before the last state budget projected a $600 million deficit. It’s just a plan to keep the MTA going with
citizens. If educational institutions can’t make the most elementary distinctions between right and wrong, they are failing in their mission to create an educated citizenry. I encourage you to make a full-throated condemnation of Hamas’ actions, as Sheryl Sandberg recently did at the U.N., declaring that “Rape should never be used as an act of war. Silence is complicity … And in the face of terror, we cannot be quiet.” Sandberg’s remarks were echoed by Hillary Clinton’s statement: “We must respond to weaponized sexual violence wherever it happens with absolute condemnation.” Given that in their recent testimony before Congress, the presidents of Harvard, MIT and Penn, to their shame, could not unequivocally say that calling for genocide against Jews would violate their schools’ codes of conduct, it is more important than ever to speak out clearly against evil. The blatant double standard that allows for Israel and Jews to be demonized must not be tolerated.
Brian Curran represents the 21st Assembly District.
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the hope that a byproduct is fewer vehicles entering Manhattan. Rather than implementing congestion pricing in difficult economic times, a multi-faceted approach to traffic congestion should have been considered. Investments in smart traffic management systems, synchronized traffic lights and the expansion of public transportation are viable alternatives that can reduce congestion without imposing financial burdens on specific groups. A combination of technological innovation and infrastructure improvements can lead to a more comprehensive and equitable solution that prioritizes residents’ needs and ensures that the burden doesn’t fall disproportionately on vulnerable communities. By exploring alternative solutions, New York City can develop a strategy that addresses congestion while promoting economic fairness and accessibility for all. To be fair to Democrats, Gov. Kathy Hochul strenuously objected to previously leaked reports of a $23 congestion-pricing toll, but she appears to be fine with the recommended $15. With family budgets being stressed to their max, I don’t think that $8 reduction in this new tax by the Democrats will go a long way toward helping people. Rather, congestion pricing is yet another budgetary burden for New York families.
Saluting the season at the Salisbury tree lighting.
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