Freeport Herald 12-28-2023

Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?

At The Rizzuto Law Firm, we don't just practice law; we play to win. Our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys is here to go to bat for you.

________________ _________________ WANTAGH_________________ _________________ FREEPORT

HERALD $1.00

1240996

Call (855) RIZZUTO Email info@rizzutolaw.com rizzutolawfirm.com

DECEMBER 28, 2023 - JANUARY 3, 2024

Vol. 89 No. 1

HERALD PERSON oF THE YEAR JAcques Butler

A champion for the community What’s INSIDE

Freeport School Board celebrates end of year Page 21

NJROTC excels in their annual inspection Page 3

A lookback at Freeport's greatest hits of 2023 Page x

Butler, epitomizes community impact. His dedicated service weaves a tapestry of civic leadership through Freeport. By Mohamed Farghaly

Freeport resident Jacques Butler is a testament to the power of community involvement. A commissioner of the village Housing Authority, a past member of the Freeport Community Development Agency and the president of Freeport PAL Soccer, Butler has had a wide-ranging impact on the village that has grown out of his dedicated service to it. “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jacques Butler for over 10 years,” Mayor Robert Kennedy said. “He has proven to be an asset to the entire community. Jacques has volunteered his time and professional experience to several non-profit organizations in Freeport, and continues to work with the acques Freeport Little League every summer. Butler I look forward to a continued relationship with him for the future.” certainly has For his service to the village, the a big heart for Herald is proud to name Butler its 2023 Person of the Year. the Freeport Butler moved to Freeport with his community. family in 1999. The spark that ignited his commitment to the community’s John hrvatin welfare came from an unexpected executive director, source — the Freeport Recreation Freeport Housing Center Kiddie Club, a soccer program Authority for 3 and 4 year olds. “My daughter started to interact with other people,” Butler recalled. “We got into soccer, Freeport PAL soccer. I would bring my daughter to participate, and the main coach at that time suggested, ‘Why don’t you become a coach?’ I said, ‘Well, I don’t know about soccer, but all right for my kid. I’ll be here anyway.’ Little did I know, I ended up as the president of the U18 travel team soccer club and intramural program.” Under Butler’s leadership, Freeport PAL Soccer has flourished for 14 years, giving hundreds of children the chance to engage in sports and recreation, irrespective of their backgrounds or skill levels. Beyond the soccer field, Butler’s commitment to the village extended into broader community-development initiatives. A stint with the Freeport Community Development Agency exposed him to the intricacies of leveraging grants and block funds from the federal Department of Housing and Urban De-

J

For BrEAKING NEWS go to liherald.com

velopment and Nassau County to address issues like blighted housing. “I like to serve people, and try to help people who would have no other avenue to turn to,” Butler said. “That’s always a great feeling for me.” As a Housing Authority commissioner, he is committed to enhancing residents’ quality of life. He played a pivotal role in the unveiling of a new administration building, contributing insights on running internet wires underground for a more efficient setup. “Butler is a valuable member of the team, and he brings a sense of community leadership to the Housing Authority,” its executive director, John Hrvatin, said. “His business acumen is phenomenal. Jacques Butler certainly has a big heart for the Freeport community.” Butler’s multifaceted experience makes him something of a Continued on page 2 Courtesy Jacques Butler

Jacques Butler, a dedicated community leader in Freeport, exemplifies the transformative power of community involvement and selfless service. Butler and head trainer Victor Avwontom with the village U9 boys travel soccer team. Butler is the Herald’s 2023 Person of the Year.

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

2

Community champion balancing service and connectivity From soccer fields to civic leadership, the evolution of Jacques Butler Butler manages his responsibilities with grace and efficiency, by all accounts, linchpin when it comes to addressing acknowledging the collaborative spirit community needs, blending professional of the Freeport community. acumen with a genuine passion for ser“I just take the extra stuff as an addivice. He balances his civic activities with tion to what I do for a living,” he said. a career at Verizon, where he has spent Butler’s advice to his over three decades overseefellow Freeport residents? ing communication installayou want to add value, tions and repairs. like to serve “If you have to ask the question, Butler has found unique who needs help?” he said. opportunities to bridge his people, help’s not going career and his volunteerism. and try to help “Because to come to you. You need During the coronavirus panto make yourself available. demic, when service techni- people who Reach out, and there’s alcians were prevented from would have no ways stuff that can be done.” entering homes, Butler, as a other avenue to In the village’s tapestry, Verizon liaison, facilitated Butler is a thread connectessential connectivity for turn to. ing diverse elements of seniors in need of medical service, sports and contreatment. Jacques Butler nectivity — a community “My public service for Person of the Year champion whose impact work and my civil service all ripples through the lives of tie in because I’m handsthose he interacts with. on,” he said. “It all kind of makes sense “He gives 100 percent to any job when you sit back and look at all the or task he takes on,” Kennedy said. “If things that I do. It’s just being involved. he sees a need, he jumps right in to do I love being involved. It keeps me gowhatever he can to find a solution. I ing.” wish we had 10 more like him.” Despite the demands on his time, Continued from front

I

Courtesy Jacques Butler

Through his roles as the president of Freeport PAL Soccer, commissioner of the village Housing Authority and active member of various nonprofit organizations, Butler has made a lasting impact on the community for over two decades.

We’re open for business. We help business owners claim tax credits of up to $26,000 per employee. The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is one of the best kept secrets around and was recently expanded to benefit more businesses. Even if you received a PPP loan, you can still qualify for this federal Covid-19 benefit. Book a free, no obligation phone call with the expert lawyers and accountants at Easy Tax Credits today!

$1,000 BONUS!

Free advertising offer with Herald Community Media* Use reference code LIHERALD-2023

EasyTaxCredits.com Phone: 1-234-CREDITS (273-3487)

1240789

Promotional offer: some restrictions apply. To qualify for promotional offer, business must enter into an agreement with Easy Tax Credits, LLC, and be eligible to receive ERTC funding. *Promotional offer furnished by Herald Community Media; Easy Tax Credits, LLC, not responsible for fulfillment of promotional offer.

High School’s NJROTC earns high marks In a display of precision and pride, Freeport High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) showcased their excellence during the annual inspection, drill, and parade held in the school gymnasium on December 5. The event drew the attention of Freeport school administrators, board of education members, staff, and a supportive audience of family and friends. The ceremony commenced with a stirring presentation of colors, accompanied by a beautiful rendition of the national anthem performed by members of the Freeport High School orchestra. Senior Naval Science Instructor Commander Christian Gaskill, extending a warm welcome to the assembled guests, expressed his admiration for the dedication and commitment exhibited by the cadets. Under the leadership of Commander Christian Gaskill, the battalion, comprising 150 cadets, executed their drills and inspection requirements with precision. Navy Commander and NJROTC Area Two Manager Eric Humphries presided over the evaluation, and the battalion, achieving outstanding scores across all inspection criteria, proudly emerged successful. “We have a wonderful group of cadets, and I am so excited for the future of the Freeport NJROTC,” Gaskill said. “Each of these individuals dedicated a significant amount of time and effort to demonstrate for you the skills they learn in the program. Thank you to the administration, staff and families for your support.” Superintendent of Schools Kishore Kuncham proudly attended the annual inspection. “This is a very special day for all of us and I look forward to this event each year,” Kuncham said. “For nearly two decades the NJROTC program has been in our high school, and I am so proud of its success,” said Dr. Kuncham. “Today is about more than passing an inspection. It is showing that we value leadership, honor, determination and dignity.

FREEPORT HERALD — December 28, 2023

NJROTC annual inspection

3

Photos courtesy Freeport Public Schools

From left, Freeport Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom; Freeport High School Senior Naval Science Instructor Commander Christian Gaskill, USN (retired); Freeport High School Naval Science Instructor Chief Petty Officer Louis Lopez, USN (retired); NJROTC Commander Master Chief Mike Rivera, Commanding Officer Sukim Greene, Executive Officer Delaney Sewer, Commander Eric D. Humphrey, USN (retired) reviewing officer for the Military Inspection, and Freeport School District Superintendent of Schools Kishore Kuncham. The rigorous training, the academic study, community service and all you are involved in is something that you will always carry with you into the future. Thank you for being a part of this program and thank you families for being a part of their journey to success. I am beyond proud of you.” Commander Humphries took the opportunity to commend the cadets and the gathered audience, congratulating them for an exceptional annual inspection. He acknowledged the NJROTC’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of the U.S. Navy, lauding their dedication and operational excellence. The Freeport High School NJROTC continues to shine as a beacon of disciplined and commendable performance within the broader community.

Commander Eric Humphreys presented Freeport NJROTC cadets with a pin for outstanding uniform and personal appearance in line with the U.S. Navy standards.

The Freeport NJROTC Color Guard opened the annual inspection with the presentation of colors, from left, Jennifer Almonte, Valeria Meza, Dorcas Ewumi and Maria Vicioso.

The NJROTC parade was led by Commanding Officer Sukim Greene (front) Command Master Chief Mike Rivera and Executive Officer Delaney Sewer (second row). Following rows are the 1st-4th platoon commanders.

4

Crime watCh

Attorney advertising

Leaving the SCene of an aCCident

with Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

New Thinking for the New Year

This past year was so full of negative news and events, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that much is going right. “Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.” — Alice Morse Earle “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” — Maya Angelou “Mind is a flexible mirror, adjust it, to see a better world.” — Amit Ray “Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” — John Wooden “Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.” — Mary Lou Retton “In every difficult situation is potential value. Believe this, then begin looking for it.” — Norman Vincent Peale “The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.” — Winston Churchill “You’ll never find a rainbow if you’re looking down.” — Charlie Chaplin

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” — Oprah Winfrey We are grateful for your support, dear reader, and wish you and your loved ones the very best for a Happy New Year.

ETTINGER LAW FIRM ELDER LAW ESTATE PLANNING SINCE 1991

trustlaw.com Trusts & Estates • Wills & Probate • Medicaid

Freeport Police Officers arrested a subject on Dec. 18 who, after being involved in a traffic accident, fled the scene without reporting the incident or making any attempt to exchange information. The defendant was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing. A report was secured on Dec. 20 by Freeport Police Officers for an individual who struck a vehicle and left the scene, making no attempt to call police or exchange info. The operator was later located and was unaware that he had struck the vehicle. No arrest was requested at this time. A report was taken for documentation and insurance purposes.

dwi inveStigation

“Happiness is the only thing that multiplies when you share it.” — Albert Schweitzer

Visit us at trustlaw.com to learn more or search Ettinger Law on YouTube for our elder law estate planning videos

1240934

FREE CONSULTATION: 516-327-8880 x117 or email info@trustlaw.com

100 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre • 3000 Marcus Ave., Lake Success Other offices in Huntington • Melville • Islandia

Friend • Get local news • Share your content • Comment on stories

A subject was arrested on Dec. 16 by Freeport Police Officers who, after being involved in a traffic accident, was found to be driving while intoxicated. The defendant was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing. Freeport Police Officers arrested a subject on Dec. 22 who, after being stopped for an equipment violation, was found to be driving while intoxicated. Following the arrest, the defendant was transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing. A subject was arrested by Freeport Police Officers on Dec. 24 who, after being stopped for a traffic violation, was found to be driving while intoxicated. The defendant was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing.

CriminaL PoSSeSSion of SubStanCe Freeport Police Officers arrested a subject on Dec. 12 who, after being

Follow the

stopped for a vtl, was found to be in possession of a quantity of Heroin and Cocaine. Following the arrest, the defendant was transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing.

LarCeny Freeport Police Officers secured a report on Dec. 17 for an individual who removed misc items from a local business without permission or authority to do so. No further police action was requested. A report was taken for documentation.

Petit LarCeny Freeport Police Officers arrested a subject on Dec. 20 who, after investigating a 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. A report was secured by Freeport Police Officers on Dec. 21 for an individual who removed misc items from a local business without permission or authority to do so. No further police action was requested. A report was taken for documentation.

grand LarCeny A report was secured on Dec. 16 by Freeport Police Officers for an unknown individual who used another’s credit card to purchase numerous items from different stores without permission or authority to do so. A report was taken for documentation.

CriminaL miSChief A report was secured by the Freeport Police on Dec. 17 for an unknown individual who damaged the door locks to a vehicle without permission or authority to do so. No arrest was requested at this time. A report was taken for documentation.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

_____________ FREEPORT _____________

_________________

Freeport _________________

HERALD

page today!

HOW TO REACH US

Our offices are located at 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 and are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

MAIN PHONE: (516) 569-4000 ■ WEB SITE: freeport.liherald.com ■ E-MAIl: Letters and other submissions: freeporteditor@liherald.com ■ EDITORIAl DEPARTMENT: Ext. 206 E-mail: freeporteditor@liherald.com ■ SUBSCRIPTIONS: Press ”7” E-mail: circ@liherald.com Fax: (516) 569-4942 ■ ClASSIFIED ADVERTISING: Ext. 286 E-mail: ereynolds@liherald.com Fax: (516) 622-7460 ■ DISPlAY ADVERTISING: Ext. 249 E-mail: rglickman@liherald.com Fax: (516) 569-4643 000000

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

Protecting Your Future

Scan this QR code to visit the Freeport Herald’s Page

Freeport Herald, USPS 307320 is published weekly, every Thursday, by Richner Communications, Inc., 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530. Periodicals Postage is paid at Garden City, NY and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Freeport Herald, 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530. Subscriptions by qualified request in zip code 11520, $50 one-time payment within Nassau County or $60 outside of Nassau County. Copyright © 2023 Richner Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

5

Compassionate Care that enriChes Lives

FREEPORT HERALD — December 28, 2023

short term rehabilitation and Long term Care

Join us at an upcoming

VIRTUAL GRADUATE

OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024, 6 P.M.

tHE jOUrNEY tO WELLNESS StArtS

1240875

around the corner

2914 LINCOLN AVENUE, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572 PHONE: 516.536.2300 • WWW.OCEANSIDECC.COM

Ad_HofVirtualGradOH_Jan2024_Herald_QtrPg.indd 1

1238804

LEARN MORE

12/20/23 3:47 PM

DO DO DOYOU YOU YOUKNOW KNOW KNOWTHE THE THEVALUE VALUE VALUEOF OF OFYOUR YOUR YOURPROPERTY? PROPERTY? PROPERTY? CALL CALL US USFOR FOR YOUR YOURFREE FREEMARKET MARKET APPRAISAL! APPRAISAL! CALL US FOR YOUR FREE MARKET APPRAISAL!

RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL AND AND AND COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

493 493 ATLANTIC 493 ATLANTIC ATLANTIC AVENUE AVENUE AVENUE OCEANSIDE, OCEANSIDE, NYNY 11572 NY 11572 OCEANSIDE, 11572

Sell Sell or Sell or Buy or Buy Buy with with with Us… Us… Us…

Get Get $1000 $1000 Off Off Get $1000 Off

BUY, BUY, BUY, SELL, SELL, SELL, RENT RENT RENT

CALL CALL CALL OROR SCAN OR SCAN SCAN TOTO GET TO GET GET STARTED! STARTED! STARTED!

LET LET LETUS US USGUIDE GUIDE GUIDEYOU YOU YOUFROM FROM FROMSTART START START TO TO TOFINISH FINISH FINISH

Your Real Your Estate Real Estate Attorney Attorney Fee! Fee!IF YOU IF ARE YOU CURRENTLY ARE CURRENTLY LISTED LISTED WITH ANOTHER WITH ANOTHER REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE COMPANY, COMPANY, PLEASE PLEASE DISREGARD. DISREGARD. Your Real Estate Attorney Fee! IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY LISTED WITH ANOTHER REAL ESTATE COMPANY, PLEASE DISREGARD.

STACY STACY FREDRICKS FREDRICKS STACY FREDRICKS

OKSANA OKSANA MALAYEVA MALAYEVA OKSANA MALAYEVA

SHELLEY SHELLEY SOSNOFF SOSNOFF SHELLEY SOSNOFF

Licensed Real Real Estate Estate Salesperson SalespersonLicensed Licensed Licensed Real Real Estate Estate Salesperson SalespersonLicensed Licensed Real Real Estate Estate Salesperson Salesperson Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

AnnaAprea@aol.com AnnaAprea@aol.com AnnaAprea@aol.com

007oksana@gmail.com 007oksana@gmail.com 007oksana@gmail.com

Cell: Cell: Cell: 646-279-4781 646-279-4781 646-279-4781 I speak I speak I speak Italian Italian Italian

Cell: Cell: 516-859-3794 516-859-3794 Cell: 516-859-3794

Stacyrealtor2@gmail.com Stacyrealtor2@gmail.com Stacyrealtor2@gmail.com

Cell: Cell: Cell: 347-575-3800 347-575-3800 347-575-3800 I speak I speak I speak Russian Russian Russian

SHORT SALE

WARmEST WISHES AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR A HEALTHY & pROSpEROUS NEW YEAR!

Cell: Cell: 516-707-2347 516-707-2347 Cell: 516-707-2347

ssosnoff@cbamhomes.com ssosnoff@cbamhomes.com ssosnoff@cbamhomes.com

THIS HOmE IS NOW pENDINg! We have helped many homeowners in your area with short sales, pre foreclosures, and auction sale dates & we can assist with getting you $$ at closing! Contact us for a free, confidential meeting to understand the process!

BALDWIN HARBOR

LANDLORDS: LIST YOUR RENTALS WITH US FOR FREE--RESIDENTIAL & COmmERCIAL!

1239757

ANNA ANNA APREA APREA ANNA APREA

Licensed Licensed Associate Associate Broker Broker Licensed Associate Broker

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

6

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Family Health Centers get a rebranding. Town of Hempstead Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, center, presented a Certificate of Recogntion to Harmony Healthcare Long Island. Accepting the honor were, from left, Savitree Pestano, Julie Harnisher, Tarika James, CEO David Nemiroff, Stacey C. JacksonHarley and Frank Piscetelli.

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Freeport girl fighting rare, fatal epilepsy. Alexis Rodriguez, 19, of Freeport, defies the odds and shows strength as she battles Lafora disease with the love and support of her family.

Rita Carter, a teacher dedicated to her community, dies. Rita Carter, beloved teacher and community leader, died on Dec. 28 2022, and left behind a legacy of kindness and generosity.

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Barry Tech students organize successful blood drive. Nassau BOCES Joseph Barry Tech Career and Technical Education High School students at the school’s annual Barry Tech blood drive.

PSEG focuses on charitable efforts. PSEG Long Island's advocacy program gives back to the local community through volunteerism and charitable actions, such as its annual toy drive, in which employees donated over $1,500 in toys, games and gift cards to families in need.

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Freeport native, 18, lands role in national musical tour. From the docks of Freeport to the bright lights of the national stage: 18-year-old Belle Bongiorno prepared earlier this year to join the all-youth production of ‘Hits! The Musical.’

Herald file photo

Engineers in the making. Freeport High School senior Ryan Retzlaff makes a last-minute adjustment to his team’s robot before the first competition of the day.

Risa Asami hopes to lead a long life despite challenges. Freeport's Risa Asami is determined to lead a fulfilling life despite having both legs amputated due to hereditary health challenges. She is currently working toward physical therapy and being able to do the things she used to do.

Courtesy The Firefly Artists

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Freeport business owner indicted in Sandy fraud. The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy was a time of immense struggle for many families in the coastal communities of Long Island, and also a time when some sought to exploit the vulnerable. Alexander Almaraz had been charged in February with 20 counts of fraud for an alleged scheme to defraud homeowners who were recovering from the storm.

The Firefly Artists fly to Freeport. In February, the Firefly Artists, a 12-year-old Northport gallery, showcased the works of local and communityfocused artists with the Long Island Arts Council at the Freeport Recreation Center. With a range of styles and media, the exhibit featured 45 artists from around the region.

FREEPORT HERALD — December 28, 2023

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

7

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

8

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Chamber, mayor’s office areno match for the Thunderbolts, In a heartwarming game of basketball to celebrate and promote inclusion of those of all abilities, the ACDS Thunderbolts, a Special Olympics team, took on the Freeport Chamber of Commerce and the mayor’s office.

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

PSEG engineer Carmelo Lopez saluted for work. Carmelo Raven Lopez, of Freeport, was honored by PSEG Long Island as part of National Engineers Week for his contributions to tackling climate change.

Organizing the annual ‘People’s Food Drive’ in Freeport. Robert Hallam Carter organized the 12th annual People’s Food Drive with the Long Island Council of Churches Food Pantry, to help needy South Shore families fight hunger. With him were his wife, Mary, and their son, Robert.

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Columbus Avenue School celebrates 100 days. Kindergarten students in Catherine Byrne’s class at Columbus Avenue School dressed up as centenarians to celebrate the school’s 100th day.

Daniel Dean retires after long P.D. career. A true servant of the community, Freeport Police Officer Daniel Dean retires after 30 years of making his hometown a safer place.

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Being an organ donor can be life changing. Karen Cummings, Amber Vitale and Lina Hoyos acted as representatives from Mount Sinai and LiveonNY educate the community at Freeport Memorial Library on the importance of organ donation.

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Dog that was abandoned in village recovers. Co Athena with Tuncay Adem, a Canine Counsel Dog Training behaviorist. The pit bull terrier mix, which was abandoned in Freeport, has received training, and love, from Adem, which has helped turn her into a happy and healthy candidate for adoption.

Mayor touts the village’s achievements. Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy shared an update on the village’s progress with the Chamber of Commerce during a breakfast meeting at Freeport Recreation Center.

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

H.S. robotics team claims national title. Freeport High School Principal Gisselle Campbell-Ham, far left, math teacher and Robotics Club adviser Kevin Harrison, far right, and the victorious robotics team with their championship trophies and their award-winning robot.

Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club helps Cambodian villagers. During her trip to Cambodia in March on the project to help rural villages, Emily Margilus met the village leader and the La Yong family.

FREEPORT HERALD — December 28, 2023

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

9

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

10

Freeport Rec Center Job fair. More than 2,000 people attended the annual Hempstead Job Fair, and the line stretched down the Freeport Recreation Center.

Marking Memorial Day in the village. Freeport Mayor Bill White greeted President Ronald Reagan at a mayors’ reception in the early 1980s. The former mayor died on May 14. He was 96.

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

Officials help out at veterans food drive. Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder, left, and Town Clerk Kate Murray joined Caesar Hoyos, assistant manager at GalaFresh Farms Supermarket in Baldwin, for the Operation Hunger Smash donation for veterans on April 29.

Deliah Roberts/Herald

Courtesy Mike Russo

Library unveils mural depicting village’s history. The ‘Our Freeport’ mural, created by artist Marc Josloff, is a 12-foot-long, three-panel work that depicts the history of the village since the mid-1600s. The mural aims to convey to viewers what life in Freeport was like through the use of vivid colors and composition.

Teddy Bear Clinic engages kindergarteners. Benjamin Fernadezm Alja Rodriguez and Mason Espinal took part in the Teddy Bear Clinic, sponsored by Mount Sinai-South Nassau hospital, where they learned about hospital visits and medical procedures.

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

Nautical Mile Festival kicks off summer. At the eagerly anticipated 38th Annual Nautical Mile Festival, the streets came alive with music, color and excitement.

Tim Baker/Herald

Marking Memorial Day in the village. Freeport Police Officer Darryl Shim paused to greet his 3-year-old daughter, Sydney, during the Memorial Day parade.

Freeport’s annual Girl Scout Fashion Show. An extraordinary Fashion Show organized by the Freeport Association of Girl Scouts showcased the diverse styles and empowering spirit of young girls. Perrine Louis, of Troop 2221, stole the spotlight as she strutted down the runway.

Tim Baker/Herald

Deliah Roberts/Herald

Youth Services hosts dress and suit giveaway. Jacob Made, Matthew Padilla, and Jordan Rodriguez at the prom dress giveaway at the Freeport Recreation Center.

Stoked for a summer of keeping swimmers safe. Freeport Recreation Center lifeguards, challenged by Aquatics Coordinator Tom Arena, bottom, sharpened their skills in a training session in anticipation of a busy season at one of Long Island’s best-known aquatic facilities.

FREEPORT HERALD — December 28, 2023

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

11

Courtesy Stephen Sullivan

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

12

Courtesy Dina Ewashko

Freeport grad is recognized for her research. Madeleine Graham, a new graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, unveiled her research on psychology and happiness.

Courtesy Kim Mancuso

Woodward Center celebrates class of 2023. Special performance by Jameer Fuller enthralls the audience at Woodward Center’s graduation ceremony.

The night sky ignites. During Freeport’s annual fireworks show, the night sky was set ablaze with a mesmerizing display crafted by Grucci. On the enchanting evening of July 7, Guy Lombardo Marina became a celestial theater.

Courtesy Kevin Madigan

Iryna Shkurhan/Herald

Book Fairies spread the magic of reading. Ethan Gioverla, left, received some help from Terese Mora, right, when deciding what book to take home for his summer reading.

Non-profit shows how to promote reading. Book Fairies is dedicated to providing equal access to books and promoting literacy, aiming to inspire a love for reading and enhance opportunities for children in under-resourced communities.

13

Media Origin Inc./Herald

Justine Stefanelli/Herald

FREEPORT HERALD — December 28, 2023 Freeport secures playoff spot. Junior Lucca Noboa had a hat trick in the Red Devils’ 5-3 win over East Meadow Oct. 13 that helped them earn a playoff spot.

Freeport wrestlers thrive in qualifier. Senior Amir Levy earned his first trip to the county tournament with a solid effort at the Feb. 4 qualifier.

Justine Stefanelli/Herald

Eric Dunetz/Herald

Freeport earns Nassau Class A crown. Senior Kazeem Scott captured the Nassau Class A title in the 55-meter dash and was runner-up in the long jump Feb. 9, helping the Red Devils to a top finish.

Red Devils produce winning mark. Darren Collado was one of Freeport’s 19 seniors who helped it finish 9-7 following a tough one-win 2022 campaign.

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

Neil Miller/Herald

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

14

Episode of new TV series sheds light on Freeport’s colorful history. Freeport Memorial Library culture specialist Marilyn Pignataro with librarian, local historian Regina Feeney and real estate agent Nancianne Genduso.

Tim Baker/Herald

Veterans rally around Horst Kraeling’s legacy. Chamber of commerce president Ben Jackson traded his usual suit and tie for a t-shirt and wielded tongs at the recent Freeport for Veterans Clam Bake, an event held in honor of the late Horst Kraeling.

Annual Kutz For Edu Back-To-School Giveaway. Kevan Abrahams, his family, and TRIMZ barbershop’s owner, Leon Levar Broughton posing with Long Island Nets mascot Dale the Eagle.

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

Maria Cestero/Herald

Firefighters put their skills to the test. The county firefighters parade is a tradition that dates back more than 100 years, to when the Nassau County Fireman’s Association was founded in 1903. The Freeport Fire Department came in a close second for Best Appearing Fire Department in its category.

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

15

Freeport Public Schools

FREEPORT HERALD — December 28, 2023

District 21 unites to help community veterans. Carlos Santana and Antonio Santana from Freeport participated in the 5k run for Heroes.

Freeport remembers 9/11. The Freeport community gathered at the corner of Bayview and Ray, on September 11 where a monument stands in memory of over 20 residents lost in the 2001 terrorist attack. Mayor Kennedy, the village and the Fire Department hosted a heartfelt commemoration ceremony in a commitment to never forget.

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

Tim Baker?Herald

Freeport’s scholastic adventure. Amidst the early September morning glow on the fifth, Azalea Gunn, a spirited second-grader, embarked on her educational journey at Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School. With her mother, Zavi Gunn, by her side, they embraced the excitement of the first day of school.

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

Skye Margies/Herald

Freeport’s first day of school filled with smiles. Leo F. Giblyn Principal Amy Lederer and Superintendent of Schools Kishore Kuncham greeted students with joy as they returned to school.

Housing Authority celebrates new building, The Freeport Housing Authority moved into its new North Main Street headquarters, celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 13. It marked a significant step forward after a decade of operating in a temporary facility after Hurricane Sandy extensively damaged the agency’s old office.

Courtesy The De La Salle School

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

16

Freeport school district unites in green. Freeport students and staff wear green attire in a touching show of support for the Farmingdale School District.

Ukrainian refugee honored for heroic water rescue in Freeport. Chief Michael Smith of the Freeport police, Mayor Robert Kennedy, and fire department Executive Director Ray Maguire gathered to commend Volodymyr Zubko, who heard a crash and dived into 18-foot-deep water to save an unconscious driver with local authorities and police joining in the rescue effort.

Courtesy Freeport Public Schools

Courtesy Freeport Public Relations

Students commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. Joaquin Rodriguez and Cassandra Turcios narrated the Caroline G. Atkinson School Hispanic Heritage celebration.

Courtesy Freeport Public Schools

Courtesy Freeport Public Schools

De La Salle School welcomes new executive director. Roxanna Depena-Elder’s ascent to the position of executive director at the de La Salle School is a culmination of her years of experience, and she looks forward to leading the school into the future.

Freeport Schools unite to promote peace. Members of the Freeport High School NJROTC promoted peace in their community and the world.

Courtesy Freeport Public Schools

Celebrating the Meadowbrook Care Center. A ribbon cutting was held to announce the grand reopening celebration of the Meadowbrook Care Center on Oct 23, which has been renovated to offer an even better experience to residents. The center is located at 320 West Merrick Road, Freeport. Come and see the improvements they have made to create a warmer, more comfortable environment for residents.

Tim Baker/Herald

Freeport Homecoming 2023. Homecoming 2023 at Freeport High School was a vibrant celebration, uniting students, faculty, community members, alumni, and political representatives to show their school and town pride.

Archer Street kicks off Puente program. A heartwarming scene at Archer Street School as Spanish-speaking families from Freeport come together for the inaugural Puente Program of the school year, fostering community engagement.

Tim Baker/Herald

Courtesy Freeport Public Schools

Carini re-elected to Town Board; Koslow wins his county seat. Chris Carini was re-elected to his second term as councilman in the Town of Hempstead 5th District.

Workforce graduation for Island Harvest. Island Harvest’s Workforce Skills development institute graduated a diverse group of students equipped with essential skills, including forklift operation and employability training, to combat unemployment on Long island.

FREEPORT HERALD — December 28, 2023

Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

17

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

18

Herald file photo

Veterans receive vital support in Freeport. The 39th annual ‘Stand Down’ initiative, held at the Freeport Armory just before Thanksgiving, addressed the unmet needs of veterans within the community.

Temple Avodah holds Hanukkah Shabat service. Kids enjoyed fun activities at the Hanukkah celebration at Temple Avodah.

Eric Dunetz/Herald

Kepherd Daniel/Herald

Annual tree lighting and boat parade. 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.

Courtesy The Rotary Club

Eric Dunetz/Herald

Cathy Vodopivec honored for community services. Among the honorees, Cathy Vodopivec of Freeport stood out for her extensive volunteerism, particularly in scouting, where she has dedicated over 11 years to various committees and programs.

Clubs unite for community service excellence. 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. 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.

LFRE1-3 1228

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 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

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. 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 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE 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 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 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 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 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

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 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

FREEPORT HERALD — December 28, 2023

Public Notices

19

20

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

LFRE2-3 1228

Public Notices

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 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

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 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 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1995-2, V. WILLIE KELLEY, JR, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 28, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1995-2 is the Plaintiff and WILLIE KELLEY, JR, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on January 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 7 ELM STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 55, Block 279, Lot 117-120: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 006821/2012. Michele Bencivinni, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143916

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DBA CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL GAUSE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Discharging the Guardian Ad Litem and Military Attorney, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 19, 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 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 84 Hillside Avenue, Freeport, NY a/k/a Hempstead, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece

or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 240 and Lot 113. Approximate amount of judgment is $278,411.64 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003266/2016. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 143919 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 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2013-3T, Plaintiff, vs. WAYNE MCKEN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 30, 2017, 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 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 10 Hillman Place, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 509 and Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $571,568.05 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #018333/2009. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse,

rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Bonnie Link, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 143921 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU M&T Bank, Plaintiff AGAINST Cynthia Hay, Rohan Hay, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 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 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 60 Agnes Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 55, BLOCK: 394, LOT: 423. Approximate amount of judgment $193,365.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004493/2016. 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. Robert F. Harper, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-073477-F01 78648 143827 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST ALEXANDRE NILOV AKA ALEXANDER NILOV, JENNIFER NILOV, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2017, 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 24, 2024 at

2:00PM, premises known as 883 SOUTH LONG BEACH 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 186, Lot 540. Approximate amount of judgment $320,864.90 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002546/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-002264 78469 143829 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2013-TT2, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. DONOVAN HONEGAN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 15, 2019 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline, Amending Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Other Relief duly entered on October 26, 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 23, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 38 Shonnard 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 Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 222 and Lots 540-541. Approximate amount of judgment is $454,332.28 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 007613/2016. 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. Charles J. Casolaro, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 231678-1 143924 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of January, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: ELMONT HANCOCK STREET - north side, starting at a point 207 feet west of the west curbline of Landau Avenue, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-537/23) WEST HEMPSTEAD GUILDFORD COURT north side, starting at a point 36 feet west of the west curbline of Nassau Boulevard, west for a distance of 20 feet (TH-550/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: ELMONT EMPORIA AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 208 feet south of the south curbline of Rosalind Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH- 545/13 - 4/08/14) (TH-531/23) FRANKLIN SQUARE FENWORTH BOULEVARD - north side, starting at a point 19 feet east of a point opposite the east curbline of Harrison Street, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-321/23 - 9/06/23) (TH-321B/23) (NR)VALLEY STREAM FRANK STREET - east side, starting at a point of 125 feet north of the north curbline of Oliver Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-643/14 - 3/10/15) (TH-526/23)

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: December 5, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144024

Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff, v. GLENDORA HEWITT A/K/A GLENDORA B. HEWITT A/K/A GLENDA HEWITT A/K/A GLENDORA SMITH A/K/A GLENDORA BRADLEY A/K/A GLENDA SMITH A/K/A GLENDA BRADLEY, ET AL, Defendants. NOTICE OF LEGAL POSTPONEMENT OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on June 27, 2018, I, Nathan Jones, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on Janaury 8, 2024 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY, at 4:00 PM the premises described as follows: 143 Park Avenue Roosevelt, NY 11575 SBL No.: 55-444-180 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Roosevelt, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 007107/2013 in the amount of $512,973.73 plus interest and costs. This sale was originally scheduled for December 12, 2023 at 4:00 PM and has been postponed to January 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

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 144038 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 BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. NANCY N. WRIGHT, 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 December 16, 2022, I, William J. Birney, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on January 30, 2024, at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 21 Stillwell Place Freeport, NY 11520 SBL No.: 62-50-32 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in at 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. 003264/2014 in the amount of $588,987.50 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 144039

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, V. NIMBOKO B. MILLER, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 8, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and NIMBOKO B. MILLER, 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 30, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 352 WESTSIDE AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 62, Block 66, Lot 299: ALL THAT PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, 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 # 006688/2015. Ralph J. Madalena, 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. 143977

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 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ROSE BROWN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 6, 2022 and an Order duly entered on May 22, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 30, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 79 Mount Joy 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 55, Block 398 and Lots 332-334. Approximate amount of judgment is $312,021.34 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609848/2019. 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. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 143990

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 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 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

Legal Notices are everyone’s business

READ THEM

Photos courtesy Freeport Public Schools

Freeport Educational Foundation representatives Patricia Fulton-Lawrence (left) and Debra Mulé presented a check for $37,160 to Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kishore Kuncham and Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom.

Freeport Public Schools Board of Education and administrators recognized the Freeport High School Class of 2024 top 10 for their academic achievements.

Freeport Public Schools Board wraps up 2023 Freeport Public Schools Board of Education capped off 2023 with a meeting marked by festivities celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of Freeport students. The melodious tunes of the Freeport High School Sinfonetta, skillfully directed by Jill Boardman, provided a warm welcome to guests with beautiful and festive music, setting the tone for the holiday season. Representatives Patricia Fulton-Lawrence and Debra Mulé from the Freeport Educational Foundation presented the Board of Education with a generous donation of $37,160. This substantial contribution is earmarked to bolster the implementation of innovative grants and scholarships within the school district. “The Freeport Educational Foundation is changing lives in Freeport, and we are grateful to this foundation for its unwavering commitment to raising funds for our district,” Superintendent of Schools, Kishore Kuncham said. “Through these donations, our educators now have the opportunity to initiate groundbreaking programs for our students, encompassing hydroponic gardening, LEGO Robotics, quantum information sciences, cultural exploration,

global awareness, and commercial food production. These are just a few of the exciting prospects on the horizon, made possible by the FEF.” Proudly introduced by Freeport High School Principal Gisselle CampbellHam, the Class of 2024 top 10 students were acknowledged by Dr. Kuncham, board members, and administrators. Each student’s impressive resume, detailing academic achievements, school and community involvement, as well as college and career goals, was highlighted. “It is my pleasure to recognize the top 10 students of the Class of 2024. These students have amazing accomplishments in the classroom, on the field, and on the stage,” Kuncham said. “You are amazing individuals, truly changemakers, and your humility has always touched me, even as your list of accomplishments continues to grow.” The Freeport Board of Education, along with the administration and staff, extends heartfelt congratulations to Freeport High School’s Class of 2024 top 10 for their outstanding academic achievements. Additionally, gratitude is extended to the Freeport Education Foundation for their steadfast support of the district’s schools.

21

FREEPORT HERALD — December 28, 2023

Public Notices HERALD SchoolS What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

LFRE3-3 1228

H1 12/28

HERALD

Employment

CLASSIFIED

Fax your ad to: 516-622-7460 E-mail your ad to: ereynolds@liherald.com E-mail Finds Under $100 to: sales@liherald.com DEADLINE: Monday, 11:00 am for all classified ads.

To pLACE your AD CALL 516-569-4000 - press 5

Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad at the first insertion. Credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in ads is limited to the printed space involved. Publisher reserves right to reject, cancel or correctly classify an ad.

EDITOR/REPORTER

Be A Part Of A Growing Multi Media Company Based in Garden City

NOW HIRING:

Salary Range $31,200 to $100,000 including Commissions & Bonuses REPORTER/EDITOR FT/PT (Salary Range $20,000 to $45,000)

CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE FT/PT (Salary Range $15 per hour to $23 per hour)

RECEPTIONIST (Salary Range $15 per hour to $17 per hour)

MAILROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP FT/PT (Salary Range $15 per hour to $17 per hour)

(Salary Range $20 per hour to $30 per hour)

MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $15 per hour to $20 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

DRIVERS FT/PT (Salary Range $17 per hour to $21 per hour)

Email Your Resumes to Careers@liherald.com or Call

516-569-4000

ext 200

*Outside Sales must have car

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Busy law firm in Rockville Centre concentrating on real estate litigation seeking an Administrative Assistant for our Landlord & Tenant and Collection Departments. Responsibilities will include: receipt/review of intake documents from client data entry and status reporting, assisting with the generation of legal documents, correspondence with clients via phone/email, answering phone calls and other clerical tasks. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits / 401K available for full time. Full time / part time. Send resumes to Kathleen@rosenblumbianco.com

Check out our Service Directory for all your repair, decorating, party planning, cleaning or moving needs, and much more!

DRIVERS WANTED

Full Time and Part Time Positions Available! Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers. Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience. Hours Vary, Salary Ranges from $17 per hour to $21 per hour Night Availability is a Must. Please Email Resume to careers@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS WANTED Will Certify And Train HS Diploma

NYS License Clean 3 Years $20 - $25/ Hour

Call 516-731-3000

Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Earning potential ranges from $31,200 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses. Compensation is based on Full Time hours Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250

Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. H i s t o r i c a l l y, r e p o r t e r s w h o h ave launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

SALES/MULTI MEDIA CONSULTANTS – INSIDE & OUTSIDE* FT/PT

PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS FT/PT

OUTSIDE SALES

MULTI MEDIA ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT Inside Sales Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $31,200 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286

ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST P/T, 3 Days Per Week Seeking Experienced Person But Willing To Train Long Beach Office Call 516-432-5195 Or Text 516-808-8057

One phone call, one order, one heck of a good price to run your ad in any state, or across the country.

PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS FT & PT. Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for Printing Press Operators in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges from $20 per hour to $30 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com Project/Design Engineer needed in Deer Park, NY to research and evaluate all mechanical products and services offered to ensure sustainability, operating condition effects and necessity of modification; Collaborate with engineering team to resolve system malfunctions as to cabling, A/V and CCTV services; Develop, monitor all aspects of mechanical production, drawings; Design drawings for all commercial scale projects (AutoCAD 2D & 3D); Design the As-Built layouts for audio-visual, paging, sound masking, CCTV systems; Analyze system and provide reports on requirements to ensure conformance with engineering design, specifications, and environmental regulations; and Oversee the sourcing, project management of cabling A/V, CCTV and other equipment’s. Reqs – B.A. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or closely related technical field and at least six months experience as a Project/Design Engineer or any related position with experience in mechanical engineering technology. Must have 30 Hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health and Systimax SCS Design and Engineering certifications. Salary: $88,670. To apply, please email resume to dtoral@mason247.com.

Start A New Career For The Holiday And New Year Seeking Individuals With Good Phone Skills For Real Estate And Mortgage Financing Office Full Time Or Part Time

Call Ben 718-266-9700 Or 347-866-5619

Why Not Print

choose

RICHNER Printing Services

• Eco friendly facility • Environmentally safe soy based inks • Recycled paper • Help reduce the carbon footprint

Call Lou today at 516-569-4000 ext 223

Call the

USA Classified Network today!

1-800-231-6152

HERALD

Homes

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

1239662

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

1234931

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

22

REAL ESTATE Open Houses EAST ROCKAWAY: BA, 45 Judith Ct, 3, NEW! Immaculate & Well Maintained 3300 Sq Ft, 6 BR, 3 Bth Exp Ranch on Beautiful Quiet St in SD#20. Won't Last!...$989,000 R o n n i e G e r b e r, D o u g l a s E l l i m a n 516-238-4299 HEWLETT: 1267 Peninsula Blvd, Open House By Appt, NEW! 5 BR, 2 Bath Exp Cape in SD#14(Hewlett Woodmere)Living Room, FDR & Updtd Gran/Wood EIK w/ Vaulted Ceiling. 2 Main Flr BRs & Updtd Bth. Upper Level 3 BRs & Updtd Bth. 1.5 Car Det Gar Plus 4/5 Car Drivewy. Priv Yd w/ Deck.HW Flrs, Gas Ht. Near Shops, L I R R , Tr a n s & H o u s e s o f W o r ship...$599,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299 HEWLETT BA,1534 BROADWAY #205, BIG REDUCTION!! MOTIVATED SELLER!!Extra Large 2000 Sq Ft, 2 Bedroom(Originally 3 BR), 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Updtd Wood/Quartz Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Underground Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living...$579,000 R o n n i e G e r b e r, D o u g l a s E l l i m a n 516-238-4299 HEWLETT BAY PARK: BA, 190 Meadowview Ave, , Ever Dream of Living in A Castle? This 8000 Sq Ft Mansion is Full of Character. Amazing Architectural Details, Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows. 5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14.Near All. Must See This Unique Home!.REDUCED!!.$2,700,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas elliman 516-238-4299 WOODMERE BA, 504 Saddle Ridge Rd.,REDUCED! Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14.Near All!..$950,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

Apartments For Rent CEDARHURST NO FEE Pr ivate Entrance, Modern 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, CAC, W/D, Storage, Wall To Wall Carpeting, Indoor Parking Space. Starting At $1450 For O n e B e d r o o m W h e n Ava i l a bl e. (516)860-6889/ (516)852-5135/ (516)582-9978

Florida Real Estate DELRAY BEACH, FL: For Sale, opportunity before it hits the market! Single Story Ranch Condo. Beautifully appointed in desirable Emerald Pointe gated community, Approx 1800 Sq Ft. Furnished, All Appliances, 2 Bed / 2 Bath, Eat-In Kitchen, Walk-In Closets, Great Interior Storage and Exterior Storage Room, Screened-In Porch with Dual Interior Access, New Rheem HVAC Jan 2019, Ceiling fans throughout, 4 Private Parking Spots, Clubhouse with Auditorium, Pool, Gym, Tennis, Pickleball (TBD), Game and Card Rms, Interior Walking-Paths, Pet Friendly, 55+ Community, Easy access to Palm Beach International and Ft Lauderdale Airports. Exciting Downtown Delray offers beautiful Beaches, Shopping, Restaurants, and Nightlife. Asking $319,999. Call David at 248-240-8154 SWCGRPMI@gmail.com

Cemetery Plots BETH DAVID CEMETERY: Elmont, NY. 3 Plots. Separate Or All Together. Graves 18, 25, and 32. Purchase Separate $5000; Purchase Together $14000. Negotiable. Call 845-641-7316

Rent Your Apartment through the Herald and PrimeTime Classified section. Call us for our great *specials. 516-569-4000, press 5 for Classified Dept. *(private party only)

H2 12/28

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

HOME Of tHE WEEK

• To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

Q. Our front steps are falling apart, and it’s going to cost a lot of money to get concrete foundation, new brick, etc. We were given an alternative to build wooden steps, and I was wondering, since I don’t see any wooden steps in my neighborhood, is it legal to have wood front steps and, if we can, what are the do’s and don’ts so we get this right?

Lynbrook

Charming Colonial

L

ocation, Location and Charm Galore! Nestled on one of the prettiest streets in Lynbrook, this lovely colonial home has been updated to perfection. From the covered front porch to the rear yard, there are beautiful features and amenities throughout. The gracious entry foyer is open to the spacious Livingroom with hardwood floors that include beautiful mahogany inlays. The living room includes sliding Anderson patio doors that lead to a large TimberTek deck. Beautiful moldings can be found throughout the entire house. There is a beautifully updated kitchen that includes all stainless steel appliances with granite counter tops and soft close cabinets. The lower level includes a laundry room as well as a recreation area. The lovely original staircase leads up to three spacious bedrooms that include a new full bath. Additional features include a third-floor finished room that can be utilized as a home office. Ductless air conditioning, gleaming hardwood floors, extensive detail moldings, new windows, Gas heat and Low taxes only add to the allure to this truly special home. Asking $699,000

Ask The Architect

M

This Robin won’t rest until you are in your new NEST! How’s the market?? Please contact me for your free market report and personalized service!

EaST ROCKaWay

45 Judith Ct, BA, Immaculate & Well Maintained 3300 Sq Ft, 6 BR, 3 Bth Exp Ranch on Beautiful Quiet St in SD#20 (Waverly Pk Elem). LR/ Fpl, FDR, Huge Family Rm & EIK. Att Gar. Private Yd .......................................................................................$989,000

HEWLETT Bay PaRK

190 Meadowview Ave, BA, Ever Dream of Living in A Castle? This 8000 Sq Ft Mansion is Full of Character. Amazing Architectural Details, Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows. 5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14. Near All. Must See This Unique Home! ................................................. REDUCED $2,700,000

HEWLETT

1534 Broadway #213, BA, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Move Right Into This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Spacious Corner Unit. Updtd Gran/Wood Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Gar Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living. Convenient to Shops, LIRR & Houses of Worship..............................................................................................$649,000 1390 Broadway #117, BA, NEW TO MARKET! Move Right Into This Beautiful JR 4 Coop Apt in Luxurious Hewlett Townhouse. Huge LR & DR, Ren Kit w/ Wood Cab/ Quartz Counters/ Stainless St Appl. Encl Terrace Overlooking Garden can Be Rm. Spac BR w/ En Suite Bath. W/D in Apt. 24 Hr Drmn, Elevator, Valet Pkg, Priv Storage. Redone IG Comm Pool. Gar Pkg. Near Shops, LIRR & Houses of Worship ......$359,000 1180 E. Broadway #2, BA, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! 2 BR, 2.5 Bth Townhouse Tucked away in Quiet Gables Community. Spacious LR, DR & Updtd EIK. King size Primary Ste w/Bth & Lots of Closets. Full Bsmt. Att Garage. Private Outdoor Space w/ Deck. Convenient to LIRR, Shops & Houses of Worship. SD#14 ................................$659,000 1267 Peninsula Blvd, BA, 5 BR, 2 Bath Exp Cape in SD#14 (Hewlett Woodmere)Living Room, FDR & Updtd Gran/Wood EIK w/ Vaulted Ceiling. 2 Main Flr BRs & Updtd Bth. Upper Level 3 BRs & Updtd Bth. 1.5 Car Det Gar Plus 4/5 Car Drivewy. Priv Yd w/ Deck. HW Flrs, Gas Ht. Near Shops, LIRR, Trans & Houses of Worship .....................$599,000

“Leading Edge Award Winner” Robin Reiss

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Cell: 516.510.6484 Office: 516.623.4500 Robin.Reiss@elliman.com

1238478

OPEN HOUSES SUNday, 12/31/23

A BETTER WAY TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE! “Call A Realtor With Proven Experience!” Rob Kolb Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Tripodi Shemtov Team

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1239392

Happy New year!

1238747

Leon Sanchez Licensed Real Estate Broker Office:516.599.2800 Direct: 516.444.2779 leonsanchezsr@gmail.com Newman Realty 341 Hempstead Avenue Malverne, NY 11565

Ronnie Gerber 516-238-4299

30 West Park Ave | Long Beach, NY 11561 Cell: 516-314-1728 • Office: 516-432-3400 Rob.Kolb@elliman.com • Elliman.com/RobKolb

Results that Move You

WOOdMERE

504 Saddle Ridge Rd, BA, Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14. Near All! ...................................................................................................REDUCED! $950,000

CEdaRHURST

332B Peninsula Blvd, BA, Move Right Into This Updated 3 Br, 2.5 Bth Coop Townhouse. LR, DR, Gran/Wood Kit w/ Stainless Steel Appl. Trex Deck Off LR. Primary Ste Features Updtd Bth & WIC. Att Gar Plus 1 Pkg Spot incl in Maintenance. W/D. Pull Down Attic. to Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship ...............................$449,000 3.25inSD#15. wide xConvenient 1.5in Height

Full Service- In House Title Company & Partner of Contour Mortgage. All offers are vetted & all deals close.

Catherine Lattuca

Lisc. Real Estate Agent Cell- 516-996-7581 Email- clattuca@bhhslaffey.com

1237341

Thinking About Selling Your Home?

L

EVERYTHING I TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD! call

DeSmonD mAHoneY Licensed RE Associate Broker

516.850.9640

desi@desimahoneyhomes.com Realty Executives Powerhouse 244-06 Jericho Tpk., Floral Park, NY 11001

1233464

Leader in Digital Social Media Marketing Get your home noticed & SOLD!

1237354

16 Offices + 600 Agents = Large network of Buyers & Sellers!

A. Front steps are part of what I refer to as the presentation to passersby of your home’s appearance, so if that is a concern to you, the steps should be a reflection of the rest of the architecture, compatible and presentable. There is no code limitation on the material being nonflammable, so you can use wood. I’m not a big fan of onte eeper front steps made of wood, unless the rest of the house is of the same material. Even though I know there are many reasons to build out of wood, such as more lightweight construction, utilizing smaller foundation piers instead of larger concrete spread footings, and because the construction costs less, consider appearance and durability. Wood is more difficult and costly to maintain. If you plan to use synthetic decking, a durable composite material, and polyvinyl or composite railings, again, consider cost and durability. The understructure, made of treated lumber, will never last as long as concrete, and the finish materials don’t take the abuse of moving washing machines, refrigerators and other large appliances in by way of your front door. The front door, by code, is required to be a minimum of three feet wide and is often the only door that is wide enough to get the large and heavy boxes into the house. I speak from experience when I say that delivery people aren’t always as careful as you’d want them to be, and the nosing on my concrete paver block is now chipped and in need of replacement because of the new refrigerator we received. I watched them bang the box onto the step as the container was lifted, and even though I gritted my teeth, there was nothing to be done. Imagine what your beautiful wood or composite wood will look like the first time someone makes that heavy front-door package delivery. Also, clearing snow and ice from the steps is going to pose problems if you use the edge of a shovel to scrape or chip the ice and snow. I know that people say that nobody uses their front door, and that’s a terrific choice, but not practical, since I can’t imagine that all the uninvited people, like the postal worker, the delivery person, random solicitors and occasional guests, will enter through the side or garage door. And keep in mind that if you use wood, the fasteners should be hidden, and not top-face-nailed or screwed. With over 200 types of fasteners for this specific purpose, don’t let anybody tell you this can’t be done. Good luck!

© 2023 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

FREEPORT HERALD — December 28, 2023

Homes

HERALD

We’re replacing the front steps

23

H3 12/28

HERALD

Market Place • •

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

** GUTTER CLEANING ** Gutter Cleaning Starting At $75!

If Your Plumbing STINKS

CALL FOR YOUR

Call The WENKS!

OWA_GotClutter_BW_Bold Sunday, August 02, 2020 11:31:01 AM

516-889-3200

Oil to Gas Conversions • Hot Water Heaters Boilers • Radiant Heat • Whole House Water Filters

All Plumbing & Heating Work • Lic. /Ins.

WENK

25 OFF Any Service Call For New Customers Exp.

1239965

PIPING & HEATING CORP. $

ANNUAL TUNE UP

Your Safety Is Our Top Priority Now Offering Seasonal Tune Ups Starting At $199 with FREE Chimney Inspection. Beato Fuel Serving Nassau And Suffolk Counties For Over 115 Years

FREE ESTIMATES • 24/7 Emergency Service Available wenkpipingandheating.com

Offers Valid Offers ValidThrough Through12/23/23 1/31/24

1239975

Licensed/ Insured Nassau: H11200190000 Suffolk: 54895-H

www.powerwashingguttercleaning.com

516-223-2951

1237304

Family Owned and Operated Since 1979 CALL BROWER & SONS 516-889-7926 or 631-624-7979

1235618

1238488

Gutters Repaired and Gutter Guards Installed

www.beatofuel.com

JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... (516) 379-2727 JOBS, MERCHANDISE, PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICE REAL ESTATE & MORE... 10% JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, $69 $49 $99 REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, It’s in the Carpentry & Painting Specialist REAL ESTATE & MORE... Herald Classifieds... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, To Advertise Call 516-569-4000 REAL ESTATE press 5 & MORE... To Place Your Card in the JOBS, MERCHANDISE, Here’s My Card Directory REAL ESTATE & MORE... Just call 516-569-4000 JOBS, MERCHANDISE, press 5, then 2 REAL ESTATE & MORE... HEATING OIL HOME • COMMERCIAL

RELIABLE • 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 65 YEARS

CALL FOR MORE INFO No service in Long Beach

OFF

1237824

CALL NOW FOR LOWEST PRICE

FOR NEW CUSTOMERS

855-244-6880 • 516-830-0166 alwaysaffchimney@aol.com Fully Licensed And Insured

1239401

Always Affordable Chimney Inc.

www.alwaysaffordablechimney.com

WE GET YOUR SEWER AND DRAINS FLOWING AGAIN

1238982

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

24

new

Sewer Drains Hi-Tech Jetting customers only

www.unclogitnow.com

JVR Plumbing & Heating - Nassau Master Plumber lic # 2520 Suffolk # 2111 /Ins

CALL NOW 888-777-9709

Residential and Commercial - All Phases

“Anthony & J Home Improvement, Inc.” Also specializes in ★ Kitchens ★ Bathrooms ★ Finished Basements ★ Flooring ★ Repairs ★ Woodwork/mouldings ★ Siding ★ Gutters

516-678-6641– Licensed & Insured

Free estImAtes...call Anthony romeo 1240058

Stuff

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements SAVE ON YOUR TRAVEL PLANS! Up to 75% More than 500 AIRLINES and 300,000 HOTELS across the world. Let us do the research for you for FREE! Call: 877 988 7277

MERCHANDISE MART Antiques/Collectibles We Buy Antiques, Fine Art, Coins & Jewelry Same Day Service, Free In-Home Evaluations, 45 Year Family Business. Licensed and Bonded, Immediate Cash Paid. SYL-LEE ANTIQUES www.syl-leeantiques.com 516-671-6464

• To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 • To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 Wanted To Buy FREON WANTED: Certified buyer looking to buy R11, R12, R22 & more! Call Clarissa at 312-535-8384.

FINDS UNDER $100 Finds Under $100 CHRISTMAS ITEMS: VASES, vintage statues, ornaments, great condition. under $10.00 (516)579-9089 HARD RESIN WINE Racks,black,brand new holds 6 bottles 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 $8.00/pair (516)579-9089

SERVICES Cleaning Services M A R I N A ' S C L E A N I N G S E RV I C E S : Cleaning Homes, Apartments, Condos, Offices. Experienced. FREE Estimates. 10% Off With This Ad. Serving Long Island. 516-670-7764

Electricians

NEED A CAR? Find it in the HERALD Classifieds.

E-Z ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC. All Types Residential/Commercial Wiring, Generators, Telephone/Data, Home Entertainment, Service Upgrades, Pools, Spas. Services/Repairs. Violations Removed. Free Estimates Low Rates. 516-785-0646 Lic/Ins.

HErald

Crossword Puzzle

Handyman

HANDYMAN Repairs and Installations for the Household. Careful and Reliable and Vaccinated. Licensed and Insured. 30-Year Nassau County Resident. Friendly Frank Phone/Text 516-238-2112 E-mail-Frankcav@optonline.net

Home Improvement

Deals on Wheels

AGING ROOF? NEW HOMEOWNER? STORM DAMAGE? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1-888-920-9937 BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 866-393-3636 CARPENTRY & PAINTING: Residential/ Commercial. All Phases. Licensed/ Insured. FREE ESTIMATES! Anthony & J Home Improvements 516-678-6641

Plumbing PLUMBER! PLUMBER! PLUMBER! FREE ESTIMATES! Heating, Repairs, Installations. $25 OFF New Customers. 24 Hour Emergency Response. 516-599-1011

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Health & Fitness ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover Oxygen Therapy That Moves with You with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE information kit. Call 888-514-3044 HEARING AIDS!! HIGH-QUALITY rechargeable, powerful Audien hearing aids priced 90% less than competitors. Tiny and NEARLY INVISIBLE! 45-day money back guarantee! 855-598-5898 VIAGRA AND CIALIS USERS! 50 Pills SPECIAL $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. CALL NOW! 855-413-9574

AUTOMOBILE & MARINE Autos Wanted ***AAA*** AUTO BUYERS $Highest$ Ca$h Paid$. All Years/ Conditions! WE VISIT YOU! Or Donate, Tax Deduct + Ca$h. DMV ID#1303199. Call LUKE 516-VAN-CARS. 516-297-2277

Junk Cars Wanted

HIGHEST CA$H PAID All Cars Bought 24/7 FREE Pickup

Serving Nassau County 41 Years No Title, No Keys=No Problem ID Required. CALL US LAST!

Call us at 516-766-0000

Check out our Service Directory for all your repair, decorating, party planning, cleaning or moving needs, and much more!

Want to sell your car, motorcycle or boat? Have we got a deal for you! You can advertise your vehicle in the

Classifieds All for an amazing price! Your add will run until you sell your vehicle. Just call one of our expert classified account executives today and you will be on your way to making a great deal on your set of wheels!

516-569-4000 press 5, then 2

&/877(5 GULYLQJ \RX J\

CRAZY?

6HOO \RXU PHUFKDQGLVH LQ QR WLPH OO K GL L L (PDLO \RXU $G WR WKH +HUDOG DQG 3ULPH7LPH &ODVVLÀ HG 'HSDUWPHQW DW VDOHV#OLKHUDOG FRP WR UXQ D )5(( )LQGV 8QGHU WR UXQ D )5(( )LQGV 8QGHU

Answers to todAy’s puzzle

FREEPORT HERALD — December 28, 2023

HERALD

25

H4 12/28

vice president of sales, at (516) 569-4000, ext. 250.

For Subscriptions, call Dianne Ramdass,

The box at the far left side of the page is called the masthead. It contains the newspaper’s flag, or nameplate. The masthead offers important information about the paper, including the names of the staff members who are responsible for producing it each week. Publisher Stuart Richner guides the business and news operations of the 23 newspapers in the Herald Community Newspapers group. This includes the Nassau Herald, which serves the Five Towns, as well as Heralds for Baldwin, Bellmore, East Meadow, Franklin Square/Elmont, Freeport, Glen Cove, Long Beach, Lynbrook/East Rockaway, MalverneWest Hempstead, Merrick, Oceanside-Island Park, Oyster Bay, Rockville Centre, Sea CliffGlen Head, Valley Stream, Wantagh and Seaford. Each paper’s editor is responsible for the assignment, selection and placement of stories, most of which the editors and reporters write. The executive editor, Michael Hinman, oversees news operations for all the papers in the group, with the help of Jeffrey Bessen, the deputy editor. The production department is responsible for the papers’ general design. The advertising and art departments produce the large, oftenillustrated display advertisements that appear throughout the papers. The classified department produces the smaller advertisements at the back of the papers. The masthead also lists each paper’s age, the names of its founders, its address, email, and telephone and fax numbers, and provides notice that all contents of the paper are copyrighted.

circulation manager, at ext. 231.

Editorial page 30 HERALD HERALD

Rockville Office centRe 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 Established 1990 Phone: (516) 569-4000 Incorporating The News & Owl of Fax: (516) 569-4942 Rockville Centre Web: www.liherald.com 1928-2001 E-mail: rvceditor@liherald.com Daniel Offner Copyright © 2023 Senior Editor Richner Communications, Inc. Kevin McCleneGHan Multi Media Marketing Consultant

OffiCe HERALD 2 Endo Boulevard

COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Garden City, NY 11530 Cliff Richner Phone: (516) 569-4000 Publisher, Fax: 1982-2018 (516) 569-4942 Web: www.liherald.com Robert Richner E-mail: Edithrvceditor@liherald.com Richner

Editorials offer the opinions of the Herald. Editors write them, but they do not necessarily reflect the views of those writers. Rather, they are the institutional voice of the news organization. That is why they are unsigned. Herald editorial department heads meet regularly to plan the editorials. Independent reporting by our staff often helps inform our editorials. We might also speak with experts and advocates to gain their perspective before sitting down to write an editorial. We are proud to say that we have won many state awards for our editorial writing over the years. But, in the end, it's sharing opinions that best reflect the views of you — our reader — that is most important to us.

BELLMorE

HERALD

STUART RicHNeR Publisher COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ■ Cliff Richner Publisher, 1982-2018 JiM ROTcHe

JiM HARMON JiM rOTCHe General Manager Copy Editor KAReN BlOOM ■ MiCHael HinManEditor Features/Special Sections Executive Editor TONy BelliSSiMO Jeffrey BeSSen Sports Editor Deputy Editor TiM BAKeR JiM HarMOn Photo Editor Copy Editor ■ BlOOM Karen

Features/Special Sections Editor RHONdA GlicKMAN Vice President - Sales TOny BelliSSiMO Sports Editor AMy AMATO BaKerof Executive TiM Director Photo Editor Corporate Relations and Events ■ lORi BeRGeR rHOnDa GliCKMan Sales Director Vice President - Sales elleN ReyNOldS aMy aMaTO Classified / Inside ExecutiveSales DirectorDirector of Corporate■ Relations and Events lOri BerGer JeffRey NeGRiN Sales Director Creative Director ellen reynOlDS cRAiG/ WHiTe Classified Inside Sales Director Art Director ■ cRAiGJeffrey cARdONe neGrin Creative Director Production Coordinator

CraiG ■ WHiTe Art Director diANNe RAMdASS CraiG CarDOne Circulation Director Production Coordinator ■ ■

Dianne raMDaSS HeRAld cOMMUNiTy NeWSPAPeRS Circulation Director Baldwin Herald ■ Bellmore Herald East Meadow Herald HeralD COMMUniTy neWSPaPerS Baldwin Herald Franklin Square/Elmont Herald Bellmore Herald Freeport Herald East Meadow Herald Glen Cove Herald Franklin Square/Elmont Herald Hempstead Beacon Freeport Herald Long Beach Herald Glen Cove Herald Hempstead Beacon Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald Long Beach HeraldHerald Malverne/West Hempstead Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald Merrick Herald Malverne/West Hempstead Herald Nassau Herald Merrick Herald NassauPark Herald Oceanside/Island Herald Oceanside/Island Park Herald Oyster Bay Herald OysterJournal Bay Herald Rockaway Rockaway Journal Rockville Centre Herald Rockville Centre Herald Sea Cliff/Glen HeadHead Herald Sea Cliff/Glen Herald Seaford Herald Seaford Herald South Shore Record South Shore Record Uniondale Herald Beacon UniondaleValley Herald Beacon Stream Herald Valley Stream Herald Wantagh Herald Wantagh Herald MeMBer: MeMBeR:

Editorial cartoon

Editorial cartoons are almost as old as newspapers themselves. They date back to 18th century England, and are a staple of the modern American opinion section. Yet, opinions here do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Herald or its staff. Dale Neseman, a syndicated cartoonist from the Buffalo area, creates a majority of the editorial cartoons seen in these pages.

Copyright © 2023 Publishers, 1964-1987 Richner Communications, Inc. ■

Richner GeneralRobert Manager Edith Richner ■ 1964-1987 Publishers, MicHAel HiNMAN ■ Executive Editor STUarT riCHner JeffRey BeSSeN Publisher Deputy Editor ■

Editorial comment

BALDWIN

Americas Newspapers

Americas LocalNewspapers Media Association Local Media New YorkAssociation Press Association Centre Association Chamber of Commerce New Rockville York Press Published Published by by richner Communications, inc. Richner communications, inc. 2 Endo Blvd. Garden 11530 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City,City, NYNY11530 LIHerald.com (516) (516) 569-4000 569-4000

EAst MEADoW

HERALD HERALD HERALD Editor

Ben FieBert

Editor

Jordan Vallone

For your information . . .

For Advertising, call Rhonda Glickman,

The masthead

November 9, 2023 — ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

26

Editor

Jordan Vallone

HeraLd editoriaL Small businesses need us, and we need them

o

ur world is seemingly dominated by the twists and turns of the nation’s largest corporations, where billions of dollars are constantly at play, and millions of jobs on the table. Because of that, it’s easy to overlook the businesses that aren’t trading on the New York Stock Exchange, or that may not have a lot to spend on marketing and branding — where the owner knows every employee, and every employee knows her. These are our small businesses — our mom-and-pop businesses. And while they might not be the Apples or the Disneys of the world, they remain vital to our communities, and our very lives. There are 90,000 businesses on Long Island, according to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and a vast majority of them employ fewer than 50 people. Many might not be household names beyond their immediate neighborhoods, but where they are known, they are important. Yet with each passing year, our society pulls further away from the small businesses that we so cherish and pushes further into the realm of the megacorporations. Not that there isn’t a place for the conglomerates — it’s just best that they don’t devour too much of our economic base. Small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. economic activity, according

ates new economies where once there was nothing.” And that should be the definitive conclusion to this discussion, but sadly, it’s not. While it’s nearly impossible to find anyone who would consciously choose a large company over a hometown business, it still happens all the time. Many times, it’s because we simply don’t think about the impact of ordering something from Amazon, or ordering a pizza from a chain rather than a local pizzeria. More often than not, it comes down to cost — more often than not, it’s cheaper to head to Home Depot than to a local hardware store. Or to the 7-Eleven instead of the family-owned bodega on the corner. There is a place for the Home Depots and the 7-Elevens in our communities — but just not at the cost of local business. And it’s important to keep that in mind when we choose where we spend our money. One of the biggest spending periods of the year is coming up after Thanksgiving, and there will be so many businesses chasing after us, hoping to receive the dollars we’re looking to spend. But let’s make every effort we can to keep those dollar right here in our communities. “Shop Local” isn’t just a slogan — it’s key to keeping our communities thriving. And it ensures that our small businesses will never be overlooked.

Letters Does Congressman D’Esposito want to solve the border crisis? To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s partisan column last week, “The Biden border crisis comes home to New York,” blaming President Biden, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams for the influx of migrants at our border, exemplifies the dysfunction of the House of Representatives. It’s up to Congress to work across the aisle and introduce laws that have a chance of passing. But the Republicans don’t really want sensible immigration laws, because they want to scare people into voting for them. Any fool can see that D’Esposito is intentionally introducing legislation that he knows will never be enacted just so he can say, “See, the Republicans are trying to keep you safe, while the Democrats want an open border.” Keep an eye out for a tax-paid mailer that will mention yet another bill that will never become law. D’Esposito conveniently failed to mention that he refused to support Biden’s comprehensive aid plan, which would not only give $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, but also direct $14 billion to boost the number of border agents, increase staffing for

FrANkLIN squArE/ELMoNt

HERALD Senior Reporter

to a report from the federal Small Business Administration just ahead of the coronavirus pandemic, and their share of the nation’s gross domestic progress is slowly, but surely, shrinking. Between 1998 and 2014, the small business share of GDP dropped from 48 percent to 43.5. Small business GDP itself is growing — but just under 1.5 percent a year, as compared to the 2.5 percent of larger businesses. A lot of that shifting began after the 2008 recession, and continued as big-box stores grew dramatically, as did online retailers like Amazon. That’s a primary reason why organizations like the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce — which represents more than 50 chambers of commerce in the county, and more than 10,000 businesses — are so keen to promote “Shop Local.” Small businesses need us, and we need them. Small businesses provide more jobs and more opportunities to people in their communities, corporate recruiter Martin Rowinski wrote in Forbes magazine last year. “Successful small businesses put money back into their local community through paychecks and taxes, which can support the creation of new small businesses, and improve local public services,” Rowinski wrote. “No matter how small it starts — one, two, five, 10 employees — within that town, the city or the county, your small business cre-

nicole Wagner

FrEEport

gLEN covE

processing asylum cases and install new machines at the border that detect fentanyl. D’Esposito also failed to mention that 93 percent of fentanyl coming over our border is smuggled by U.S. citizens coming through legal entries. So if D’Esposito wants to find real solutions to the fentanyl LoNg BEAch

HERALD HERALD

HERALD

moHammad raFiQ

Brendan carpenter

Reporter

Senior Editor

laura lane

Editor

epidemic, why wouldn’t he vote to pass Biden’s aid package, which would do just that? D’Esposito’s solution to New York City’s rising costs of sheltering migrants is to defund the effort. Please tell me how that makes sense. One of the major reasons why

LyNBrook/EAst rockAWAy

HERALD Reporter

nicole Formisano

MALvErNE/WEst hEMpstEAD

HERALD Reporter

nicole Formisano

Opinion columns We publish three columns every week. Columns represent the views of the writers themselves, not of the Herald. Each writer works independently and chooses his or her own subjects. Among our regular contributors are former congressman Peter King, Herald Community Newspapers’ executive editor Michael Hinman, and the Nassau Herald’s former executive editor, Randi Kreiss. We also feature columns by prominent political figures, including former Assemblyman Jerry Kremer, who is now a consultant. And we regularly invite guest columnists to offer their views.

Opinion pages 29

opINIoNS

R

ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD — November 9, 2023 ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD — July 20, 2023

At this dinner, true patriotism was on vivid display

All these good, hardworking people Tom and Tim Haskell were heroic totaling more than $235,000 have been ecently I attended the annual gathered to show their unfailing dedicaFDNY members, as was their brother, Patriot Award Dinner hosted by given to 112 Seaford High seniors who Ken, who survived that day, and has dedireflect the values of the graduates who the Seaford High School 9/11 tion and commitment to their community cated so much to the Memorial Committee and country more than two decades after died on 9/11. Honorary Patriot Awards Memorial Committee. This as its president. With Ken at the table were America’s darkest hour exemplify patrioevent, and other 9/11 programs in Seaford, have been presented to 59 people who selfhis mother, Maureen; his wife, Genene; lessly service the Seaford community. tism at its best. are administered by the Memorial Comtheir sons Kenny and Ryan; District students make mittee, which was created in the afterAs I left that night, I thought about how Ken’s sister, Dawn; and field trips to the 9/11 Memomath of the Sept. 11 attacks, with the comwonderful it would be if the spirit of selfTom’s widow, Barbara. rial at ground zero. mitment to “always remember.” less dedication and commitment that has endured clone the voiceNo of family a family member so This year’s dinner and protections herewas will be nothing t is a commonly held frustration of or the tech sector — one contains the Communities these Seaford residents stillthat demonstrate more than the Haskells. they can fake a hostage situation and held at Crest Hollow Counacrossthat Long Island short of catastrophic. could once again predominate ourwe must Long Island residents our govcutting-edge new companiesin that Somehow theirthe spirit in Woodbury . As heed this warnextort a ransom. Consider cyberbully divided were devastated by try Club If the sense ofwe unity Nassau County must ernments seem to always be behind attractcountry to our.region so that canand — therewhy was I’m a large 9/11. to None, howevrespect had in the days, who uses AIremains to cloneas thestrong imageasofever an indiing. That’s seeking to propose the curve, as opposed ahead of it. always, securethat ourAmericans tax base and stop Long as doesscenarios the spiritthat of the turnout, more than 300 peoer, has more weeks andexodus monthsofafter the attacks vidual and create never new legislation called the Artificial IntelIsland’s talented youngcould profesQuite regularly we hear the been phrase otheregregiously 9/11 families. The mood in the room consistent or wide- ple. existed. Or, most , take those somehow ligence Privacy Act. Researchers are sionals. be re-established. If we could uttered that government “must become Seeing so many neigh-AI to workIn a mix ofthe energy and of in its dedi- was together where we agree, bad actors who exploit exploring viability fact, weon asissues a county would be wise proactive rather thanranging reactive.” bors, friends and other explic- try respect. There was the enercation to preservfind common ground where we discreate and distribute making it a misdemeanor totowelcome pioneering tech companies As a lawmaker, I often hear this comfamiliar faces, I was gyoffense of people who have been the memory and do soinrespectfully it sexual images ofpleased women agree to clone someone’s specializing AI to solve, always some of the plaint when someoneing is describing a and reassured working two decades to and legacy of municthat remembering we areproblems. Americans. and children.by the numvoice orfor image using artifiworld’s mostthat pressing If there dilapidated pETER ber ofData young people whothe ensure that the memories day and its victims The terrorists attacked usfor on preven9/11 corroborates cial intelligence without are health care who firms using AI ipal building, a were there weren’t yet and legacy of that day are than Seaford. could destroyofusdisease, or break spirit. cause for who concern here. their consent. The bill I prodeteriorating tive not detection orour environmenKING born on Sept. 11,According 2001. I alsotogave special preserved, along withour respect In November Instead we emerged united.stormWe owe the aU.S. pose would affirm resi- for those sports field or a tal firms using AI more to enhance hello to my sister, Barbara, aof Seaford High diedright and their family members, who 2002, a commemoit detection to our nation, and all whoconservawere Department Homeland dents’ to privacy from poorly maintained who systems or those to bolster graduate who put so much were at the intelligence dinner, as they have been at so rative was thatwe dayshould , not to absolutely divide against Security , AIeffort toolsinto withmakmali- murdered artificial tools, road.plaza The major tion efforts, be ing the dinner acious success. commemorations over the years. constructed at the entrance to Seaford here many ourselves, but rather to do all we can to to intent have created and allocate new resources consequences aggressively courting those companies The student scholarship winners were thoseCounty sitting at my table were High School, dedicated to— the alumni who recapture the here. unity we had then, and 100,000 computer-generated toAmong the Nassau Police almost always set up shop very impressive,fake as were Honorary Steve Camppersonand members of lost their lives: New Yorkextra City Fire Depart- Monsignor forget that weunacceptable are still the greatest nudethe images of women neverHowever, Department to train construction it is that our Patriot Award recipients. Longtime Seathe family. Camp, ment Battalion Chief Tom Haskell, FDNY nation on earth. As the hundreds Seawithout their consent or nelHaskell and collaborate withnow the pastor costs for taxpayers government currently lacks anof adequate ford High officials Tom Condon and Ray offederal St. Patrick’s Parish in Huntington, was Firefighter Tim Haskell, — New York City ford residents proudly at the concluJosHUa knowledge. More troubling officials to enforce add to the understanding of AIsang and the tools that strong leadership priest at St. William the Abbot in Seaford Buckley, who played Police Officer John Perryaffordability , Robert Sliwak sion the Patriot Award Dinner, let usfrom all yet, an AI tool kit was utiright. crisis a that areofneeded to best protect residents LaFaZan roles into forming thetext Memorial Committee in September 2001. He officiated at funerand Michael Wittenstein.we are facing. proclaim, “God Bless America!”Prilized generate depicting the sexual proudly As new AI technology continues to its abuses. The Artificial Intelligence and have continued their efforts to this for victims of grow the attacks, and with his Each year on Sept. 11, more 1,000 exploitation of children. proliferate and in sophistication Butthan where reac- als vacy Act I am seeking to propose would day, spoke movingly , andfor then led everyone Peter and concern thatcan did compreso much people attend a memorialtive at the plaza — is compassion King isthe a former congressman, and It is long past time our government even beyond what humans government represent first step of many in thea anget emotional and spirited rendition of tohend, help not only laws the victims’ families, but last year, undaunted by a driving rain. former of thetoward House Committee on serious about protecting the privaneither nor lawmakers’ under- into becoming very dangerous relates to the right chair direction, a balance between America.” Seafordof community as well. have kept “God Since 2002, developments Patriot Award in scholarships Security. cy ofBless its citizenry . In my estimation, there Homeland standing this new landscape remarkable the world of the innovation and privacy. is no longer time left to wait. up — and we’re already beginning to see artificial intelligence. Experts are warnLet me be clear: This proposal is not ing that the consequences of government the consequences. Joshua Lafazan represents Nassau Counbirthed of hostility toward AI as a whole, Take the scammer who uses AI to falling too far behind in terms of rules ty’s 18th Legislative District.

opinions

31

Nassau must take a proactive approach to regulating AI

W

i

e need to rekindle the sense of unity we had in the days after 9/11. hat’s why I’m seeking to propose the Artificial Intelligence Privacy Act.

t

“W

Special features The op-ed, or opposite the editorial, page features a weekly Framework photo, which is chosen by our photo editor, Tim Baker. The Framework offers a creative, at times humorous outlet for our photography staff. In this spot, we also publish photos sent to us by readers featuring them on vacation, reading the Herald at various international landmarks. We call it Herald Around the World. At times, a correction might appear on the op-ed page. We strive each week for the highest standards of accuracy and accountability. When we make mistakes in our reporting, we believe we must own up to them and correct the record.

Chimps face N.Y. court test of ‘personhood’ Letters

Framework courtesy Nancy Carr

rarely accelerated new discoveries or the hen you meet chimps, U.S. Some 850 live in laboratories. About Randi is on a brief leave. advancement of human health.” you meet individual 250 chimps are in accredited zoos, 600 in enough support inprivate return.hands, The funding forThe report added, “The majority of our restaurantspersonalities. closed or cut hours is When a sanctuaries, and 250 in This column was originally York’s Alzheimer’s because they arebaby unable tolooks find at staff. We NIH-owned chimpanzees should be desigchimp suchNew as carnivals and low-endDisease zoos. Communipublished June 11-17, 2015. ty Assistance AlzCAP, areit’s at just record unemployment. Although nated for retirement and transferred to Chimpanzees areProgram, one of theor four great which you, likelow a human baby. We have a support groups, Biden brought inflation down lower than the federal sanctuary system.” apes,offers alongcare with consultations, gorillas, bonobos and responsibility to them.” educational programs any other prices at cussion at a dinner table this week, the We are the only develorangutans. But chimps are and other services, –Jane industrialized Goodall, animalnation, right activist has stagnant for years, while the numthe grocery stores will still be high as long reaction of my friends — all kind, welloped country in the world closer tobeen humans in their of they caregivers who asChimpanzee our farmersstories are unable find shots, workers. DNAber that continues to use chimthan are to any of need these services inviteto cheap informed people — was complete lack of panzees in invasive experigrow, especially since 2020. But of course, D’Esposito to mentheirhas apecontinued brethren. to They jokes and fails memoconcern for or interest in chimpanzees, ments. A number of counI have seen the have care-giving struggle firsttion that Hochul passed that will know how to use tools, ries of aJ. bill Fredd abused or otherwise. They trotted out the tries, including Australia, opposable and can My grandma has hand thumbs for five years. Muggs (a regular allow migrants to work in New York after old argument about it being OK to experithe European Union, Japan learn sign language. “The Today ment on animals so people can live better Alzheimer’s, andThey my mother is her caregiv30 days instead of a on 180-day wait. Her proand New Zealand, have passer. theMy “mirror” rec-balance caring for my Show”), butemployers, the lives. They said they just couldn’t care mothertest, must gram matches migrants with banned the use of all great ognizing themselves in doing the same for my true story these This about what happens to chimpanzees. They grandmother while filling 1,300 jobs on Long Islandofalone. apes in experiments. reflective glass, and they areshe does this while primates in mod-giving asked where I would draw the line. OK to autistic brother. And will get migrants out of shelters, What got me thinking self-aware; ern times both famiexperiment on dogs? Rats? Fruit flies? trying express to deal grief, with the other demands of them the ability to provide foristheir about the shameful legacy depression joy;not andalone play — there are many shamefulReal and solutions tragI do draw a line. No experimentation on her life.and She’s lies while they seek asylum. of abuse of chimpanzees jokesofonthese one another. ic. The continuing any higher-functioning animal that is sen“sandwich caregivers” with simito real problems. was the news in April of a decades, aniabuse of tient, but self-aware and capable of emotlarfor stories. It these is imperative that New York What D’Esposito should be chimpandoing is initi- Yet RANDI lawsuit filed by the Nonhumalssupport have been usednot foronly because it will mitizees in research, ing feelings and socialization. I can be OK them, ating a similar program on the federal KREISS man Rights Project seeking research in thefinancial, U.S., by the and Newthat. YorkBut no, with experimenting on mice and rats and gate their emotional and physical level. Other countries doajust status for two chimpanzees, National Institutes of Health anditby medistate fruit flies and other lower life forms. struggles, but also because will be less“personhood” of because then he won’t be lawsuit able toarguscare his Hercules and Leo, now being held at Stony cal schools and pharmaceutical ing the “personWe don’t have the moral right to experia financial burden for the compastate than nursvoters into thinking that criminal migrants Brook University. nies.ing This research hood” of chimps, demand focused ment on chimpanzees. The systematic torhome care. rests on the presumpare traveling 2,000 milesour from the border to tion that as higher we havewith the Alzheim-If the apes are freed, they will go to attention action. ture of chimps, once considered Taking carebeings, of someone Merrickand just so they can steal deodorant Chimp Haven, a sanctuary for retired and righter’s to subject other living creatures One to Chimpanzees share 95 to 98 percent of “research” and now discredited by the is extremely expensive. study from CVS. rehabilitated chimpanzees in Florida. painfound and suffering improve owncaregivers our DNA. They are native to Africa and NIH as inhumane and ineffectual, must that 47 to percent of our family CLAUDIA BORECkY According to a spokesman, NhRP is not health andcut longevity . their food, transportation they are endangered, with only 180,000 to stop. Please join me in supporting Jane have back on President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club seeking personhood for apes so they can The irony that in 2011, 300,000 remaining. Fifty years ago, there Goodall’s work to save and rehabilitate andawful health careisexpenses to the pay for a loved Merrick roam the streets. It is seeking only one National of Sciences concluded, were probably a million chimpanzees chimpanzees. Go to janegoodall.org, one’sAcademy care. Also, many caregivers struggle specific right: the right to one’s bodily “Most current biomedical research useas of depresroaming Africa. Deforestation, poaching where you can learn, donate or volunteer. with mental health issues, such freedom, the freedom not to be taken and chimpanzees is not necessary .” In addiand some people’s taste for bush meat sion, and often don’t have the financial kept involuntarily for any purpose. tion,resources a 2013 NIHtoreport confirmed, have depleted the population. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be take care of their own physical When I brought this subject up for dis“Research Nearly 2,000 chimpanzees live in the reached at randik3@aol.com. health.involving chimpanzees has New York can do better in supporting people who take on this vital role. Please To the Editor: join me in calling on our state senators and November is National Family Caregivers Assembly members to increase funding for Month. In New York, 546,000 family caregiv- AlzCAP. ers are providing care worth over $19 bilHELENA MILLER lion to their loved ones with dementia. Visiting Hallgrimskirkja, its country’s largest church — Reykjavik, Iceland Though these caregivers create significant Volunteer Advocate, Alzheimer’s Association Oyster Bay savings for the state, they are not getting

Letters to the editor

T

he U.S. continues to use chimpanzees in invasive experiments.

We welcome your letters to the editor, and publish most that we receive. We believe these letters are critically important, because they reflect the shared voices of the communities that we cover. Letters should be 250 to 300 words in length. Each letter must include an address and phone number. Our editors call all letter writers to confirm the authenticity of letters before publication. We edit letters for length, grammar, spelling and foul language. We do not censor viewpoints. If we believe a letter requires major revisions, we will send it back to the writer and ask that he or she change it so that meaning and intent are not lost. Readers can send letters to the editors of their hometown newspapers, or to execeditor@liherald.com. They can be sent by email (preferred), fax or mail. All contact information is listed on the masthead and on our website, LIHerald.com.

Caregivers need more support from Albany

merrick

Nassau

HERALD HERALD Editor

JOrdan VallOne

Deputy Editor

Jeffrey Bessen

OceaNside/islaNd Park

HERALD Senior Reporter

Kepherd daniel

Oyster Bay

rOckville ceNtre

sea cliff/gleN head

HERALD HERALD HERALD Senior Editor

laura lane

Senior Editor

daniel Offner

Senior Editor

laura lane

seafOrd

HERALD Senior Reporter

Charles shaw

uNiONdale

HERALD HERALD HERALD Editor

BeacON

reine Bethany

valley stream Editor

Juan lassO

WaNtagh

Senior Reporter

Charles shaw

27

FREEPORT HERALD — December 28, 2023

What are the editorial pages all about? Who writes editorials? How do letters and guest columns get published? This week’s pages offer some answers to our readers. We thank The Riverdale Press and The Seattle Times for the idea.

HOST

MICHAEL HINMAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

Present ORTHOPEDIC INNOVATION:

PANELIST

DR. GILES SCUDERI VICE PRESIDENT OF THE ORTHOPEDIC SERVICE LINE AT NORTHWELL HEALTH SPECIALIZES IN PRIMARY AND REVISION TOTAL KNEE

PANELIST

DR. JAMES GERMANO CHAIR OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AT NORTHWELL HEALTH LIJ VALLEY STREAM HOSPITAL SPECIALIZES IN HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT AND REVISION HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT

Northwell Health LIJ Valley Stream is the first hospital in the U.S. to receive all five orthopedic specialty certifications available from the Joint Commission. Please join LIJVS orthopedic leadership to learn about their surgical experience and answer any questions the audience may have. THURSDAY JANUARY 18, 2024 FROM 6 PM-7 PM

PANELIST

DR. ALFRED FAUST CHIEF OF SPINE SURGERY AT NORTHWELL HEALTH LIJ VALLEY STREAM HOSPITAL SPECIALIZES IN ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGERY AND CERVICAL DISC ARTHROPLASTY

SCAN TO REGISTER

REGISTER FOR FREE AT LIHERALD.COM/ORTHOPEDIC

1240994

December 28, 2023 — FREEPORT HERALD

28