Freeport Herald 12-29-2022

Dedicated to the school district

By Mohamed Farghaly

Service, character, and leadership are the driving force behind Freeport Superintendent of Schools Kishore Kuncham's motivation to continually improve the community.

In recognition of Kuncham’s dedication to making Freeport Public Schools the best district it can possibly be while simultaneously serving the community, the Herald is proud to name him its Person of the Year.

Kuncham has worked in the district for nearly 30 years, and became the first Indian-American school superintendent in the history of New York state. In addition to his long tenure in the district, he is also involved in a several organizations and critical efforts to develop a better community.

Kuncham's journey began in 1989, when he came to Bellmore with his wife after leaving his home country of India to seek higher education in the form of a master’s in business administration. He had been successful in the service industry in India, but upon moving to a new country, he discovered many of his previous successes meant little in this new environment.

“It wasn't easy,” Kuncham said. “We're talking 33-plus years ago. At that time there weren’t a lot of people coming here from other countries. Everything was about local experience and local education. I was in an executive position for several years already in India, and none of them mattered much during that time. So the journey was a bit hard in that sense.”

Kuncham became a banker, but after three years at Dowling College in Oakdale, where he obtained an MBA, he became interested in the field of public education through his involvement in the Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services program. Nassau BOCES is a regional educational service agency that provides support and resources to school districts in Nassau County.

Kuncham completed his second master's in educational management in 1994, went on to earn a doctorate in education from Seton Hall University in New Jersey. He became the Freeport district's superintendent in 2005.

He had arrived in the district at a pivotal time. It was operating with a budget

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PERSON OF THE YEAR

worked to revamp the pre-kindergarten program, and launched a number of educational support services and programs for students before and after school and during the summer.

He helped the district obtain millions of dollars in grants that funded enrichment services and programs for the students. Over the past 14 years, the graduation rate in the district has increased from 60 percent to over 90 percent.

Numerous schools in the district benefited from his leadership in the areas of academics, the arts, athletics, and social and emotional development. Kuncham pushed wellness initiatives in the classrooms, as well as annual community peace efforts such as a peace march, a peace walk, and a peace concert.

“I don't know how he does it, but he goes to all the concerts, to all the special events that we have in the different buildings and all the games,” said Paula Lein, principal at the Archer Street School. “He is an outstanding leader. During the pandemic, he did an incredible job leading the district.”

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deficit, school ratings were dropping, residents' faith in the district was low, and graduation rates were poor.

“I had always been heavily involved in the education side, so we can better know who we are and what we can do to best serve the community,” he said.

Kuncham helped turn the district into a shining example of what a modern educational system should look like. He

Kuncham determined at the height of the pandemic how to serve nearly 7,000 children and nearly 1,000 staff members while simultaneously addressing their social and emotional needs.

The district was well prepared for remote education. Kuncham also established a mobile drive-through at the schools so families could pick up hot breakfasts and lunches for their children throughout the year.

As students gradually returned to classrooms, the schools instituted strict measures for cleaning, social distancing and mask-wearing. Mobile clinics and vans visited Freeport High School on many occasions, in collaboration with Northwell Health and Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital.

“We all came together, with the help of every staff member and with the help of

Freeport Public Schools Superintendent Kishore Kuncham is the Herald’s Person of the Year.

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Presentations at the high school raised mental health awareness during Annual Human Rights Day.

The Nassau County Detectives' Association donated winter coats to the De La Salle School.

Freeport streets were flooded, submerged and property was damaged across the village.

The journey is always ongoing . . . and trying to bring the best for our children.

Kishore Kuncham Superintendent, Freeport Public Schools

'We were really able to make the magic happen' Schools Superintendent Kishore Kuncham wins

praise for his leadership

our children, who have been nothing short of extraordinary in those circumstances,” Kuncham said. “Along with the support of the families, we were really able to make the magic happen.”

Kuncham founded the Freeport Education Foundation in 2013 to provide students with innovative programs and one-of-a-kind learning experiences, giving them the chance to make the most of their education. Through programs that bring together students, instructors and families, the foundation focuses on developing partnerships between the school and the community. It also raises $30,000 to $50,000 annually for student scholarships and grants for innovative educational initiatives.

Kuncham is also committed to reducing hunger and food waste on Long Island through his leadership with Island Harvest. The organization collects excess food from grocery stores, restaurants, farms and other food industry partners, and distributes it to hunger-relief agencies and food banks around Long Island, supporting nearly 150,000 children and families each year.

Food insecurity here has been something dear to me for over 25 years.

Kishore Kuncham Superintendent, Freeport Public Schools

“Food insecurity here on Long Island and Freeport has been something dear to me for over 25 years,” Kuncham said.

“My goal really is to have Island Harvest go out of business. I think if and when we go out of business, that means that we have ended the hunger problem.”

Outside school, Kuncham serves on the board of directors of the United Way of Long Island and Island Harvest. With the help of

United Way of Long Island, he implemented new after-school and community programs such as the annual backpack project, in which roughly 500 backpacks are given to local families.

Despite all of his accomplishments in strengthening the public education system and the community of Freeport, Kuncham feels there is still more to be done, and is already planning ahead.

“I would say that there's always more work to be done,” he said. “The journey is always ongoing, and it's all about continuous improvement, continuous excellence, and trying to bring the best for our children.”

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Kishore Kuncham, in dark glasses, at the 2022 Stuff-A-Bus program with United Way of Long Island at the Leo F. Giblyn School.

Winter storm brings flood to Freeport

Flooded streets and damaged property across the village

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

Flooding was severe across the Freeport area and the Nassau County South Shore the morning of Dec. 23 as a result of a winter storm that delivered excessive rain and wind that combined with the tides off the shore to overwhelm many neighborhoods beginning at 7:48 a.m. that day.

The national weather forecast alerted regional officials to the impending severe winds and high tide, and officials warned residents the night before of the incoming weather to spread the word.

“We got a lot more water than we could have anticipated,” Founder of Sparkle on Stage, Robyn Workman said. “My neighbors all got water in their homes. It’s very reminiscent of Irene and Sandy unfortunately.”

This flooding incident comes only two weeks after Freeport village officials and environmental experts met at city hall on Dec. 7 to discuss the vulnerability of Long Island’s south shore to large storms, floods, and coastal surges, as well as ways to enhance coastal resiliency for natural disaster defense.

“It’s been 10 years since superstorm Sandy and still, we have no surge barrier gates that could have prevented this,” Mayor Robert Kennedy said.

Freeport police and fire department officials spent the day supporting individuals who had their vehicles stranded in the water and were unable to move or get out.

“My family and I are relatively new here to Freeport, been living here for about three years and I’d never knew I’d experience a flood so soon,” resident Nicolas Sully said.

Residents whose vehicles were affected by flood salt water were able to go to Bayview Hose 3 Freeport Fire Department at 373 S Bayview Ave for a free undercarriage wash in order to avert additional damage.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a press conference on Dec. 23 to address the impact of the winter storm on communities along the South Shore that morning.

“We now have the flooding under control,” Blakeman said. “Our DPW is out, they are cleaning drains, they’ve pumped out water and our DPW will start preparing for the second storm that will be arriving this afternoon.”

Mayor Kennedy encourages residents who are not on the list to sign up for emergency phone notifications from the Village of Freeport as soon as possible by visiting the Village’s website at www. Freeportny.gov.

You can also submit an email to drowan@freeportny.gov with your name, address, and phone numbers you want contacted in times of an emergency.

Courtesy Randy Milteer/Freeport Public Relations

IN A CONFERENCE at Village Hall on Dec. 7, Freeport officials and environmental specialists discussed the likelihood of South Shore communities being devastated by the next natural disaster, and what actions can be taken to prevent that.

With reporting by Mallory Wilson.

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FREEPORT RESIDENT VISHUN Rambhajue had to park his car on his lawn due to excessive amount of water in his driveway and the streets.

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I t’s very reminiscent of Irene and Sandy unfortunately.

ROBYN WORKMAN Founder, Sparkle on Stage

FLOODING BECAME SEVERE in the Freeport area, with many residents finding their vehicles and property submerged the morning of Dec. 23

DURING A VISIT to the De La Salle School, students received winter coats from the Nassau County Detectives’ Association.

DE LA SALLE students lined up to greet and thank the Nassau County Detectives’ Association for the donation of winter coats.

The De La Salle School welcomed members of the Nassau County Detectives’ Association on Dec. 8th in which they came bearing gifts. The association provided each of the 63 students at the school with a warm winter coat just in time for the seasonal changes.

The President of the Nassau County Detectives’ Association, Detective Jeffrey S. Gross, led a group of six association members who addressed students’ questions about the detectives’ responsibilities within the community.

“We could not be more thankful to

Detective Gross and his Association members for their generosity during this Season of Giving,” Executive Director, Bill Gault said. “Our gentleman will be warm during the cold days ahead and they will think warmly of the detectives each time they wear their coats. ”

More information about The De La Salle School may be found on their website at delasalleschool.org or by calling 516-379-8660.

–Mohamed Farghaly

Photos courtesy The De La Salle School

Elks

returns. John Nuzzi Sr.,

Space adventure to the moon. Secondgraders from the Bayview Avenue School recently took part in an interactive program from the Vanderbilt Museum. Students learned about many aspects of space, the moon and earth.

up this year’s

A heroic and happy life.

Bernie Rader and his wife, June, shared the story of his capture during World War II at the North Shore Historical Museum.

Hoop Shoot

second from right, headed

lodge-level Hoop Shoot, supported by Freeport Mayor Robert T. Kennedy, fourth from right, Legis. Debra Mulé, fifth from right, and members of New York Elks Lodge #1.

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Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club keeps giving. Ken Dookram, Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club treasurer, left, President Marc Rigueur, Vice-President Comfort Itoka distributed sanitary face masks and hand sanitizers to PAL members.

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Blakeman holds space heater safety demo. County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Fire Academy officers demonstrated how quickly a fire can ignite from a space heater.

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Freeport welcomes back 99 Cents & Up. Mayor Robert Kennedy, left, Ben Jackson, Legis. Debra Mulé, and Legis. Steve Rhoads attended the grand opening ceremony for the return of the discount store.

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Electeds rejoice in ADU victory over Hochul. Officials gather outside of a home in East Meadow to celebrate Gov. Kathy Hochul taking the single-family zoning proposal — which would have potentially allowed owners of single-family homes to rent out spare rooms and basements — out of the state budget.

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This is a tough storm. Photographer Melissa Scopelitis captured the snow-laden boats in the lot across from her Wharfside on Miller Avenue during the storm.

An interview with Legislator Debra Mulé. Mulé and Freeport Chamber of Commerce President Ben Jackson congratulated the Albert Khan family upon the reopening of their store, 99 Cent Empire, nine months after a car crashed into it in March 2021.

Blakeman signs antisemitism Task Force bill. County Legislators AND Jewish community leaders watched County Executive Bruce Blakeman sign an amended resolution for the Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism. To Blakeman’s right was Legislator Arnold Drucker, and to his left, Legislator Mazi Pilip.

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Lunch with Community Affairs Officers. Officer Donnetta Cumberbatch and Detective Shawn Randall received citations of appreciation from the Freeport Chamber of Commerce.

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students complete Peer Mediation training. The Hon. Joy Watson was presented with a thank-you poster from Freeport’s Peer Mediation team.

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A logical leap from caring to more caring. Mercy First youth Benefit from dog therapy at the Syosset campus where fostered youth occupy residency at the nonprofit organization.

Maker Space inspires students’ creativity.

At the Maker Space Morning Program at Bayview Avenue School students created designs, structures with Magna-Tiles.

Potholes are a constant occupation for Freeport’s Department of Public Works throughout the year, but especially in the spring, when fluctuations of warm and cold temperatures force the road surface to expand and contract more rapidly than in other seasons.

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Atkinson’s kindness club spreads peace. Students from the Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School’s Kindness Club completed their first school wide project.

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Freeport police get 11 high tech new cars. Outside the Freeport Police Department officials announced the purchase of 11 new vehicles for the department. State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, left, Village Trustee Jorge Martinez and Mayor Robert Kennedy,

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Joshua Levitt led his class in a lively discussion of the historical meaning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, offering some perspective on global relations between World Wars I and II.

Exuberant Earth Day at Brookside Preserve. Then Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, white shirt, and a group of volunteers, cleared a huge heap of trash from the Brookside Preserve on Earth Day, April 23.

Future Problem Solvers are winners. The Future Problem Solvers Team with Caroline G. Atkinson School Principal Dan Reardon, far right, and team adviser Mary-Kate Robinson, far left.

A Freeport education pioneer. Woodward Children’s Center board members and leaders celebrated Gertrude Berman, founder.

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Food for a Freeport holiday. Freeport Mom Christine Spencer and her little daughter Bella Shim received an Easter basket with a new pink friend for Bella.

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An education pioneer. The WoodWard Children’s Center Theatre Group sang Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up,” and dedicated it to school founder, Gertrude Berman.

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Freeport battling through adversity. Freeport Senior Erick Aguilera, left, is a catcher and middle infielder who also shines in the classroom as an honor student.

On Thursday nights, it’s all about the cars. Jerry Brown, who runs the Every Thursday Night car meet, with his 1948 Chevy, whose pinstriping was done by Gary "the local brush" Kupfer.

Stanton’s World of Legos inspires many. Stanton Deans displayed a table of Lego creations for the customers at his May 14 Sip and Build, at Bethlehem of Judea Church.

Jazzopedia delights, relaxes, informs.

Jazzopedia fans clapped along during a concert at the Freeport Memorial Library on the first day of May.

Community members meet officers at Open House. Two mounted officers from the Nassau County Police Department greeted visitors at the Freeport Police Open House.

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Celebrating National Hispanic Honor Society members. New and current members of the Freeport High School National Hispanic Honor Society were recognized for their academic achievements.

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West Hempstead edges Freeport. Freeport’s Linda Blanco Monterrosa split West Hempstead’s defense during the Red Devils’ hard-fought 6-0 defeat.

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Blue skies, fun rides, songs and waffles. State Sen. Kevin Thomas cut the ribbon for the official opening of the Nautical Mile Festival. Thomas won re-election in November and gained another two-year term.

A day of remembrance. Spectators at the Memorial Day Parade lined Merrick Road and filled the lawn of the memorial library.

March sends peace message. Participants in the 13th Annual Freedom Cares Peace March streamed through an arc of yellow balloons as they started on their walk.

Freeportreads hosts Family Literacy Night. The Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School Principal Dan Reardon, center, and Assistant Principals Randy Arnold, left, and Michael Fee, were proud to host the #freeportreads Family Literacy Night once again.

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Freeport’s bravest defeat two blazes in two days. Freeport volunteer firefighters slogged through deep puddles created after they doused a large rubbish fire.

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Superintendent Kuncham flies with the Blue Angels. Freeport Superintendent Kishore Kuncham, left, Executive Officer Jamael Johnson and U.S. Navy Blue Angels Pilot Griffin Stangel.

Freeport continues winning streak. There was plenty of celebrating on the court for the Red Devils, who went on to capture the Conference AA/ B3 title.

Ferguson joins Jets ‘Ring of Honor’. D’Brickashaw Ferguson helped Freeport to its first-ever Long Island football championship in 2000 and never missed a game in a 10-year NFL career with the New York Jets.

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Back-to-back wins for Freeport. Freeport’s D’Angelo Gordon, left, had a grip on Baldwin’s Shane Mauldin during a 12-0 Red Devils’ victory Oct. 20.

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Freeport nets breakthrough title. Coached by Ousmane Diouf, right, Freeport took home a share of the Conference IV boys’ tennis championship.

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Freeport back on volleyball scene. Ethan Cairo, one of three senior captains, is a major reason why the Red Devils made noise on the varsity court.

Hark! Hark! The dogs hardly bark. Dog fanciers and local officials surrounded Mayor Robert Kennedy as he cut the ribbon to officially open the new dog runs in Freeport Village’s Cow Meadow Park.

Renovations

and new equipment for PAL boxing gym. Coach Sal Giovanniello, his co-instuctors, and students are under the auspices of the Police Athletic League.

Peaceful music on the Nautical Mile. Paul Ramsey, left, and Chuk Fowler drew their audiences into a cloud of welcoming sounds at the Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center, where they perform every Wednesday night.

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Cleveland Avenue battle isn’t over. School Board members joined local parents and organization leaders on July 1 to oppose the replacement of the athletic field on Cleveland Avenue with an Amazon warehouse.

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De La Salle graduates salute their school. De La Salle students capped their 2021–2022 school year with a field day.

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50th annual Freeport Canoe Race on Aug. 7.

Mayor Robert Kennedy and County Legislator Steve Rhoads won a team gold medal in last year’s Freeport Canoe Race.

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Around the world with Freeport Summer Arts. “Around the world in 15 Days” served as the performance’s theme this year.

Dunn returns to face the Mets. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Justin Dunn, who grew up in Freeport, returned to the mound after a year's absence.

Gas station fuels local organizations. A penny per gallon of gas pumped at the gas station GivNGo is donated to nearby nonprofit organizations.

13th annual Burgers & Backpacks event. Youth mentors, law enforcement, community members, and Deputy Supervisor Dororthy Goosby were in attendance at the Backpacks and Burgers event.

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Coral House hosts annual charity gala. Kids Need More President Melissa Firmes presented Mitchell Kraeling and the Kraeling family a disco owl as a token of support.

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National Night Out returns to Freeport. Firefighter Will Villalobos manned the grill at the annual event that aims to strengthen ties among youth, parents, the government, and law enforcement organizations to fight crime and violence.

Aviators take on the Misfits. Ray Werner, of Jeremy’s Misfits, took a turn at bat during the annual game of wheelchair softball game at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow.

Timothy Russer, village native and chief master sgt., retires. Russer represented the Air Force in Congress as an enlisted legislative fellow. After 24 years he retired from the Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force.

Freeport program gains traction. Junior Alisson Caceres, on varsity since her freshman year, leads the Freeport offense on heels of an 11-point sophomore campaign.

Promoting

mental health awareness. Brooklyn Novelist Ruth Fleury, left, with Innovative Daycare Corp. founder Janna Rodriguez.

Hispanic Heritage at library. State Sen. Kevin Thomas attended the ceremony to express his admiration for the multicultural community of Freeport.

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Superintendent’s Conference Day Returns. Freeport Public Schools physical education teacher and coach, Harry Mohrman, was recognized for 57 years of service to the district as he retired before the start of the new school year.

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On the ‘Bus load of

Freeport High School Homecoming 2022. Freeport High School cheerleaders kept spirits high during Homecoming.

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New Visions holds first annual 'Fun Run.' PTA Principal Jessica Romero and Assistant Principal Christopher Lomot at the fundraising event.

Rotarians offer the ‘Gift of Life.’ The first recipient of Gift of Life, Grace Agwaru, right, with the most recent one, Thalissa Raymond, at the FreeportMerrick Rotary Club meeting. Gift of Life helps fund open-heart surgery for underserved children.

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Village steeple illuminated. Freeport Village Hall was illuminated in pink to honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 2022.

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Books Tour.’ Author Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr brought their four kids and their dog, Dumbles, to the Book Fairies of Freeport book bank to give away reading materials and raising awareness of the nation’s “book desert” crisis.

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Freeport eatery wins statewide recognition.

Kenneth Ware and Michael Toney were honored by the Business Council of New York State with its first-ever Minority & Women’s Business Award for the work they do at Backyard Barbeque on Woodcleft Avenue. The duo took over the restaurant from Ware’s father-in-law, who founded the restaurant in 2018.

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Freeport Police Department hosts open house. Visitors received information from Freeport police officers, who also permitted some of the children to snap pictures of themselves riding the department motorcycles.

Community band begins second century. They finally got back together with a new batch of rehearsals at Baldwin’s First Presbyterian Church last summer.

American Legion honors veterans. Several Veterans from the William Clinton Story American Legion Post 342 were personally recognized and awarded citations for their wartime service.

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Baldwin tops Freeport in playoffs. Nazair Jean-Lubin had a 24-yard touchdown grab against Baldwin.

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Fall Festival returns with a new tradition. Hundreds of residents attended the annual Freeport Fall Festival to engage in various autumn and Halloween-themed activities.

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Angela’s Warriors battles breast cancer.

Patricia Spampanato, of Freeport, founded Angela’s Warriors to raise money for the American Cancer Society in honor of her friend Angela Isernia. In October the group raised over $4,000 for breast cancer awareness efforts.

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Champions Martial Arts learns to give back. The group organized a food drive to collect goods for the community for the holidays.

Vets in need ‘Stand Down.’ This year's winter Veterans ‘Stand Down’ at the Freeport Armory, organized by Mayor Robert Kennedy and Nassau County Veterans Services Director Ralph Esposito, provided local veterans with food, clothes and basic necessities.

Celebrating the holidays in the village. Several dozen boats lit up the Nautical Mile and spread holiday cheer taking part in the boat show.

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It’s Career Day at Bayview Avenue. Gregory Sheperd of the New York City Fire Department spoke with first grade students in Jayme Jacobsen’s class about the training and skills required to become a firefighter.

Freeport showcases young entrepreneurs at Rec Center expo. Young business people at the Freeport Recreation Center, where they exhibited and sold goods under their own brands

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Journey Youth Group’s holiday food drive. The Journey Youth Group of the First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside gathered to collect food for the hungry in Baldwin and Freeport at their food drive.

Archer Street Chorus’s holiday cheer

The grade four chorus from Freeport Public Schools’ Archer Street Elementary School visited the Freeport Recreation Center on Dec. 12 to share some holiday happiness with the rest of the community.

The choir students performed “The Big Chill,” a mini-musical, for the preschool students and older citizens at the center that morning.

Students named All-State musicians

Students from Freeport High School were chosen to compete in the New York State School Music Association All-State Festival in Rochester on Dec. 21

Select Chorale Director Monique Retzlaff and Wind Ensemble Director Michael LaSorsa chose the students for this coveted accolade after a rigorous audition process.

The district congratulates William Himmelberg and Victor Villatoro of the Select Chorale, as well as Marlon Teruel Flores of the Wind Ensemble.

–Mohamed Farghaly

FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL All-State student-musicians from left Victor Villatoro, William Himmelberg and Marlon Teruel Flores.

–Mohamed Farghaly

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chorus visited the

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A look back at 2022

RichnerLIVE Events, Expos & Programs

By Alexa Anderwkavich

Oh what a year 2022 has been! RichnerLIVE has been honored to CONNECT, COLLABORATE and, of course, CELEBRATE hundreds of incredible people and businesses on Long Island — from healthcare heroes, top lawyers, premier business women and family businesses to the highly anticipated senior expos and the Long Island Choice Awards.

It’s RichnerLIVE’s mission to produce top-level business and community events celebrating members of the vibrant and diverse communities in which we live. Our events highlight Long Island’s industry professionals, economic opportunities, community leaders, and local unsung heroes. This year we accomplished that through our Premier Business Women of Long Island Gala, Excellence in Healthcare Awards, the First Annual Herald Long Island Choice Awards, Top Lawyers of Long Island Awards, Family Business Awards, Tory BurchxRichnerLIVE Women’s Night Out Networking Event, Senior Health & Beyond Expo series and webinars that helped the community stay engaged, informed and connected.

“Although it was a challenge to go back to live events, we are so glad that we did,” Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations at RichnerLIVE, said. “We made a conscious decision not to do virtual awards events during the height of the pandemic, because one of the greatest values in earning recognition at our ceremonies is to be able to network face-to-face and really celebrate together in person. I’m thrilled that we will be growing and expanding the RichnerLIVE division by adding new and exciting programs. I feel blessed to have a great team that brings years of experience, integrity and can effectively deliver results and produce a gala worthwhile for Long Island.”

Community is at the core of our events and thanks to our your engagement, the launch of the Herald Long Island Choice Awards presented by PSEG Long Island in 2021— the official community choice awards of Long Island — has been a resounding success. This contest highlights Long Island’s top businesses, people and places in a myriad of categories. We’re getting ready to release the 2022 Top 3 finalists next week leading up to the Oscar-style awards gala where the winner is announced live on April 18, 2023!

As part of all of the gala festivities, RichnerLIVE donates a portion of ticket sales proceeds to a local charity. We are grateful to be able to support organizations such as The Moxxie Mentoring Foundation, FealGood Foundation, Nassau County Bar

Association’s We Care Fund, the Family & Children’s Association (FCA) and the EAC Network, to name a few, in their missions. To find out how you can donate to these deserving organizations visit www. richnerlive.com/community.

RichnerLIVE’s success is largely due to the support of our partners and sponsors. A special thank you to PSEG Long Island, FirstNet built with AT&T, Grassi Accountants and Advisors, UnitedHealthcare, Vishnick, McGovern & Milizio, Investors Bank, Mount Sinai South Nassau, and many more.

So without further ado, let’s commemorate the year together and all of our collective accomplishments — we will see you next year and hope you join us for one of the many events to come. For more information visit richnerlive.com

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- Keynote speaker Stew Leonard Jr. at the Family Business Awards.

2 - Custom crystal awards from the Excellence in Healthcare.

3- Sara Director from Barasch McGarry celebrates as she walks up to receive her award at Top Lawyers.

4 - An acrobat dancer performing at Herald Long Island Choice Awards presented by PSEG Long Island.

5 - Dr. Kimon Bekelis, neurosurgeon receives Excellence in Healthcare award

6 - Moxxie Mentoring Foundation was the beneficiary of the Premier Business Women event.

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- Honoree Retha Fernandez at the Premier Business Women Event.

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- Honorees Luciane Serifovic and Amy Flores enjoy a Champagne toast. 9 - Anthony Postiglione and Evelisis S. Valentin from FirstNet built with AT&T.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Stephen Dedomenico; William Dedomenico; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 25, 2015 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, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 4 August Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Old Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 19 Block D Lot 112. Approximate amount of judgment $928,735.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 12-007547. 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.”

Jane Shrenkel, 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: October 28, 2022 135933

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HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered Noteholders of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Chamaine Collazo; et al., 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, 2023 at 2:30PM, 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 7, 2022 135931

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 17, 2022 135929

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The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-26, Plaintiff AGAINST Karen Vazquez a/k/a Karen V. Vazquez; Beulah Buchanon a/k/a Beulah M. Buchanon; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 22, 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 19, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 1050 Hastings Street, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 54 Block 374 Lots 1235, 1236, and 1237. Approximate amount of judgment $631,324.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 005729/2016. 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.” Shelly Eaton, Esq., Referee

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF TREVOR JONES A/K/A TREVOR LIONEL NOEL JONES, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Default Judgment, Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, Amendment of Caption and Reformation of Legal Description in Mortgage duly entered on October 18, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 17, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 150 Grand 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 229 and Lots 305 and 307. Approximate amount of judgment is $487,612.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 605936/2019. 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.

Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 135963

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Other Relief duly entered on March 31, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 2962 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 429 and Lots 4382 and 4383.

Approximate amount of judgment is $666,352.13 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602658/2020. 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.

Oscar Prieto, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No. 200067-1 135961

the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 604578/2018. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, Suite 205, 10 Midland Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/24/2022 File Number: 18-300574 PCO 135947

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST

Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Long Beach Avenue, distant 1440.00 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Long Beach Avenue with the Southerly side of Suffolk Street; being a plot 100.00 feet by 50.00 feet by 100.00 feet by 50.00 feet.

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

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

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”. Malachy Lyons Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 21-001473 73837 135860

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR SC PARK LANE II TRUST 2019-1, Plaintiff, vs. 2962 GRAND DRIVE CORP., ET AL., Defendant(s).

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC Plaintiff, Against TONI SANDERS, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 02/11/2020, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 1/19/2023 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 36 Underhill Avenue, Roosevelt, New York 11575, And Described As Follows; ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Roosevelt, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 55 Block 319 Lot 1103 & 1104. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $401,511.70 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of

Scott Craig a/k/a Scott O. Craig; Reginale Craig; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 19, 2019 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, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 212 Green Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 55 Block M Lot 302. Approximate amount of judgment $627,893.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008944/2016. 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.” George Esernio, 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 3, 2022 135927

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., Plaintiff -againstANGELA CORNELL, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated December 6, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County

Section: 62 Block: 186 Lot: 502 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 929 S LONG BEACH AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY Approximate amount of lien $803,351.11 plus interest & costs.

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 10359/2013.

MALACHY LYONS, JR., ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030

File# 5025.1267 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 135846

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff -against- LESTER L. GREENIDGE AKA LESTER GREENIDGE, NYASHA HINDSGREENIDGE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated February 27, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side

Said premises known as 40 LONG BEACH AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY Approximate amount of lien $652,033.23 plus interest & costs.

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 009202/2015.

JOSEPH TERINO, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 4722.1068 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 135844

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU EVERBANK, Plaintiff

AGAINST TIMOTHY KEY, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 5, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 86 Decatur Street, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Roosevelt, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55 Block 297 Lots 347 and 348. Approximate amount of judgment $265,312.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008113/2012. 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

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, V. ANTHONY CUCCERALDO AS ADMINISTRATOR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF ELINA G. TAMAYO, ET AL.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 24, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC is the Plaintiff and ANTHONY CUCCERALDO AS ADMINISTRATOR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF ELINA G. TAMAYO, 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 18, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 4 NASSAU AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 62, Block 157, Lot 0553:

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, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 009511/2013. Alexander Sklavos, 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 ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 135910 To

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY

HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-2, Plaintiff, AGAINST JEAN MARCELLUS, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 23, 2022.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 34 Mansfield Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 55, Block 559 and Lot 41.

Approximate amount of judgment $405,499.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #003273/2015.

Peter A. Bee, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 135887

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LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 14227, Pltf. vs. ROSE100 GROUP CORP,, Defts, Index #610091/21.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated March 14, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 24, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 100 Rose Avenue, Roosevelt, NY a/k/a Section 55, Block 486, Lot 14. Approx. amt. of judgment is $315,146.90 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are

other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction. SCOTT GUARDINO, Referee. DEUTSCH & SCHNEIDER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf. 79-37 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, NY. File No. LF-280#99956 136243

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Corey Brewer as heir at law and next of kin to Rozetta Brewer; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 6, 2019 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 24, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 272 North Columbus Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section: 55 Block: 357 Lot(s): 1089 & 1090. Approximate amount of judgment $214,957.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 002855/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. 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.”

Peter Bee, 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: December 8, 2022 136241

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 10, 2018 I, the undersigned

Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 26, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1030 Cedarhurst Street, North Woodmere, NY 11581. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 39 Block 544 Lot 145.

Approximate amount of judgment $555,071.20 plus interest and costs.

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: November 21, 2022 136239

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR LBCABANA SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ANDREA GORDON A/K/A A. GORDON, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 11, 2018 and an Ex Parte Order Amending Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 22, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 40 Elm Place, 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 62, Block 126 and Lots 5-6. Approximate amount of judgment is $995,333.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index

#003057/2013. 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.

Kevin Ryan Glynn, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 222760-1 136245

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COUNTY OF NASSAU TRUMAN CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC, Plaintiff, v.

SHERRIL BAEZ A/K/A SHERRIL S. BAEZ, ET AL, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

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In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on October 21, 2022, I, Scott H. Siller, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on January 26, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:

808 South Ocean Avenue Freeport, NY 11520 SBL No: 62-180-429

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 614142/2019 in the amount of $769,435.71 plus interest and costs.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. 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.

Richard S. Mullen

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 136251

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY 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 24, 2023 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 ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 136249

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, RESIDENTAL 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, 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, 2023 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 Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 222 and Lot 540 & 541. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed

Judgment Index # 7613/16. 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 Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, & Peddy, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff 136247

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-IM1, Plaintiff AGAINST Domenick Bonanno a/k/a Domenick Bonano; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 1, 2007 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 26, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 126 Westside Ave, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, Village of Freeport, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 62 Block: 139 Lot: 26. Approximate amount of judgment $522,492.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008618/2006. 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.”

Scott Siller, 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 29, 2022 136237

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE MONEY SOURCE INC., Plaintiff AGAINST LUIS A. ROMERO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 18, 2022, 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, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 205 Lincoln Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 55, BLOCK 474, LOT 304, 305, 306.

Approximate amount of judgment $316,059.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607150/2019. 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”. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-002950 74030 136024

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU PATCH OF LAND LENDING LLC # 201500001, Plaintiffagainst- COLUMBUS N. 259 CORP., et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 21, 2022 and entered on October 24, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 20, 2023

at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Bedford Avenue with the Westerly side of North Columbus Avenue; being a plot 60 feet by 100 feet by 60 feet by 100 feet.

Section: 55 Block: 361 Lot: 1108, 1109-1110.

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 259 N. COLUMBUS AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY Approximate amount of lien $390,163.48 plus interest & costs.

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

Index Number 614801/2020.

ADRIENNE HAUSCH, ESQ., Referee

WALDMAN, KALAHAR & ASSOCIATES, PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 315 MADISON AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10017

{* FREEPORT LEADER*} 135998

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP, Plaintiff -against- SHANAI L. JACKSON A/K/A SHANAI JACKSON, RICHARD T. JACKSON A/K/A RICHARD JACKSON, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated January 22, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue, distant 246.00 feet Northerly from a point formed by the intersection of the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue and the Northerly side of Debevoise Avenue when measured along the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue; being a plot 44.00 feet by 89.56 feet by 44.04 feet by 87.78 feet. Section: 55 Block: 423 Lot: 4

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 150 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY Approximate amount of lien $318,860.51 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

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If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Index Number 0012297/2014.

MARIA SIDERIS, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 8150.22

{* FREEPORT LEADER*} 135996

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTINE ARIS, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 12, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, on the North Side steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on January 26, 2023 at 3:00 P.M., premises known as 66 MARTHA STREET, FREEPORT, NEW YORK 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: 62, Block: 095, Lot: 132, 133, 134. Approximate amount of judgment is $303,577.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612262/2019.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

JOHN G. KENNEDY, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 136235

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST MARIA MUSTAFA AKA MARIA E. MUSTAFA A/K/A MARIA BENITEZ, MARTIRES BENITEZ A/K/A MARITES J. BENITEZ A/K/A MORTIRES BENITEZ, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 6, 2016.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 150 West Fulton Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575-2027.

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

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 55, Block 414 and Lot 52.

Approximate amount of judgment $267,475.76 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #009181/2013.

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 136233

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-17T1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-17T1, Plaintiff, AGAINST FRANK CAMMARATA, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on May 25, 2018.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 3394 Bertha Drive, Baldwin, NY 11510. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin Harbor, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 54, Block 551 and Lot 55.

Approximate amount of judgment $1,041,428.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #008646/2015.

Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 136231

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO.: 611195/2020

DATE FILED: 10/13/2020

SUMMONS

L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Plaintiff, -againstCORA LEE HIGGS, CLAUDINA BILBO, ALBERTO HIGGS, VICTSENINA HIGGSJACKSON, BERNADETTE LAWSON, LELAND HIGGS and OCRUN HIGGS, if they be living, if they be dead, their 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 CORA LEE HIGGS, CLAUDINA BILBO, ALBERTO HIGGS, VICTSENINA HIGGSJACKSON, BERNADETTE LAWSON, LELAND HIGGS and OCRUN HIGGS, 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, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TO THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK; REYNOLDS ALUMNUM CREDIT CORP.; 341 EAST LLC; BO CHANG; ROBERT FISENE, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12”, the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within

twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon.

David P. Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered Nov. 30, 2022 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office.

THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a tax lien and to recover the amount of the tax lien and all of the interest, penalties, additions and expenses there on to premises known as Section 55, Block 370, Lot 230.

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property.

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 tax lien holder 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 tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action.

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

Dated: October 12, 2020 LEVY & LEVY Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 487-6655

BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. #99962 135829

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Annual Human Rights Day at Freeport school

The Freeport High School Human Relations Club held their annual Human Rights Day seminar on Dec. 9. Consolee Nishimwe, a 1994 Rwandan Genocide survivor, returned to the district for the second time and spoke to the students about the enormous difficulty and cruelty she endured at the hands of her abusers.

“It is truly an honor to have Ms. Consolee Nishimwe visit us once again and speak to you today,” said Freeport High School Principal Ms. Gisselle CampbellHam. “She truly epitomizes what I believe is resiliency, positivity and love.”

Nishimwe is a motivational speaker, author, and survivor of Rwanda’s 1994 genocide against Tutsis. She is a devoted genocide speaker, defender of women’s rights, and champion for other genocide survivors. Nishimwe spoke to the students about her traumatic experience and how she persevered.

“I see life in a very positive way,” NishimweI said at the end of her presentation. “I wake up every day being grateful, thinking I am here for a reason and can help others by telling my story. For me, every day is a gift and I live my life with this mentality.”

Following Nishimwe’s lecture, Freeport High School students attended

breakout sessions in the Long Island Crisis Center’s Digital Learning Center. The students took part in a variety of activities centered on mental health and wellness.

The Freeport High School Human Relations Club investigates many themes of justice and human rights in order to foster the idea that Freeport High School students can make a difference in the world. Students engage in charity fundraising and community involvement on a local and global scale.

–Mohamed Farghaly

Photos courtesy Freeport Public Schools

AS PART OF Freeport High School’s Human Right Day symposium, students participated in various breakout sessions including mental health and wellness activities hosted by the Long Island Crisis Center.

CONSOLEE NISHIMWE, 1994 Rwandan Genocide survivor, spoke to Freeport High School students during the school’s annual Human Rights Day symposium.

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A. You would think the answer is an easy one, that it would be either yes or no. Unfortunately, the answer is that the decision in these matters is discretionary, left to the plans examiner, who either strictly interprets the code and the federal and state laws based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (which was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990), or determines that the physical upgrade of the restroom isn’t necessary. The law states that businesses with 15 or more employees must comply, but is overridden by the fact that establishments cannot discriminate against people with disabilities, patrons or employees.

I once had a meeting at which the attorney for my client was challenging my advice to our mutual client that an upgrade — a renovation — would be necessary. The attorney appropriately pointed out exactly the same argument that you’re making, that nobody else has had to upgrade, and therefore you shouldn’t have to, either. My guess is that your neighbors may have been in that location for many years, and as long as nobody brings their location up to an official, we leave well enough alone, or that the official interpreted that the upgrade wouldn’t be necessary. I’m willing to bet that your neighbors, for the most part, moved in without anyone filing anything formally, with plans and permits, so the proprietors think they have no issue to deal with. You, on the other hand, operating honestly and legitimately, probably feel that even though you can’t discriminate against a person with a disability, you’re being unfairly discriminated against.

Although I agree that you are being unfairly judged differently than your neighbors, your architect and any licensed professional, including the attorney, swore to uphold the laws of the state they practice in. If officials choose not to investigate every location, that is the governing bodies’ choice. Your architect is only trying to do what is right under the law.

Coincidentally, that very morning, when the attorney was making the case that others were not in compliance, there was an incident in lower Manhattan in which an attorney had his heels slashed by a homeless man on a subway platform, and was instantly debilitated. I pointed out to the attorney that that poor guy was now disabled, and that we humans are all vulnerable, by age or accident, and need to be considered. He answered, “You should have been an attorney.”

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Remembering for those who no longer can

Where were you when Kennedy was shot?”

Many of us remember asking that, or being asked. That question has since been supplanted by ones like “Where were you when the Challenger exploded?” or “Where were you on Sept. 11?”

But those singular tragedies were hardly the first to dominate our everyday lives on such a massive scale. That is a tragedy remembered for decades with its own question: “Where were you when Pearl Harbor was bombed?”

Yet there are very few people left who can answer that. Not surprising, since the stunning attack that officially brought the United States into World War II happened over 80 years ago. Without those living witnesses, however, we risk the possibility that the attack, the war itself, and atrocities like the Holocaust will become mere footnotes in history.

And that’s simply not acceptable.

This was the time of what NBC anchor Tom Brokaw coined the Greatest Generation. People who lived through the suffering of the Great Depression, only to find themselves fighting for something greater: freedom. Not for Americans, but for people on a global scale. We fought to destroy fascism as well as its key components, totalitarianism and authoritarianism, as well as hate.

Not that we were perfect in doing so —

far from it. But if anything good came from that period, it was the fact that our global society at least took some significant steps forward.

Conflict has been a part of human history, but never on the scale we saw in World War II. Never in the numbers of people lost. The outright attempted genocide of an entire religious ethnicity. We have to take time to remember because, as Winston Churchill said, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”

Part of that education comes from exploring what happened at Pearl Harbor — a place thousands of miles away, practically across an ocean, on a group of islands that, at the time, were merely an American territory. The attack killed 2,403 U.S. personnel and destroyed or damaged 19 ships — nearly half of them battleships.

By the time World War II ended in 1945, American deaths would reach nearly 420,000, while globally, 15 million soldiers and 45 million civilians would lose their lives.

The pain from that war — and World War I, “the Great War,” before it — was felt for generations, to the point where governments worked as hard as they could not to let any other conflict balloon to such a global scale. But memories fade, hastened by the loss of those who experienced that suffering firsthand.

Now we live in a time when fears of a

worldwide conflict are stronger than they have been in decades. It’s not just political polarization, but also what has become a broader tolerance of intolerance and outright hate — something that can never be allowed to normalize, whether it’s antisemitism, racism, sexism or homophobia. Attacking where someone is from, how they worship — or if they worship — or even how they identify gender-wise.

History is fading, and with it its lessons. And we can’t let that happen.

That’s why Dec. 7 is so important. Or Jan. 27 — International Holocaust Remembrance Day — as well as spring’s Yom Hashoah. Because you can’t even begin to talk about loss during this period without talking about the 6 million Jews who were killed — a third of Jews worldwide. Or the 2 million ethnic Poles.

Or 500,000 Roma. Or thousands more who were gay, or who were political or religious prisoners.

The late Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor himself, once said, “To forget a Holocaust is to kill twice.” And that can be applied to any tragedy we try to forget.

Next week, we have a chance to remember on the 81st anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. There might be few left to ask where they were when this tragedy took place, but remembering means we’re learning. And learning gives us a fighting chance to never repeat those horrors again.

LETTERS

O’Connell sure didn’t pull any punches

To the Editor:

Don’t you love freedom of the press? That basic right enables people like John O’Connell, former executive editor of the Heralds, to blatantly cast aspersions on public figures without including specific evidence to support his claims.

In his op-ed last week, “I’ll take the GOP agenda — without Trump — any day,” O’Connell refers to Hillary Clinton as a “backstabbing, secretive, supercilious, lying, characterless cypher.” While I don’t love Hillary, I question what purpose such unsupported name-calling achieves, except perhaps to justify why O’Connell opted to vote for Trump, despite his “unappealing, obnoxious,” “insufferable” and “bullying” behavior.

O’Connell goes on to blast our sitting president, vice president, transportation secretary and governor,

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‘Energy efficient’ may become a contradiction in terms

Hearings are getting under way on a proposal to socialize energy on Long Island. It would make the Long Island Power Authority the region’s sole entity responsible for keeping our lights on. Its structure would replicate virtually every government agency, bureau or department that you have cursed as inept, incompetent or indifferent.

why capitalism is always better, and why it provides for more-efficient creation and distribution of goods and services than any government-controlled or socialized economy.

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What is instructive about this forced march to complete government control is that these hearings were mandated by law to be held by the end of September, but are just beginning now. The government commission couldn’t even get its act together to hold them on time. Good thing it isn’t responsible for directing our electrical future.

Oh, wait. It is.

Hanley has identified the ideological underpinnings of this power grab. It has little to do with the efficiency, innovation and accountability demanded of PSEG Long Island under a strict don’t-screw-up contract with LIPA. Rather, it is about a progressive agenda of growing government whenever it can, assuming authority over infrastructure that it has no competence running and operating costs it has no interest in cutting.

agement structure would balloon with executives making six-figure salaries. There would be no financial incentives for any of them to work smarter, better, more efficiently.

The hearings, by a special commission, are the result of legislation signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. It directs the review of a plan to convert the existing public-private partnership that manages our electrical grid to one that would, in essence, make the governor ultimately responsible for its operation and maintenance.

RONALD J. ROSENBERG

To set the stage for these hearings, you need to understand that LIPA currently owns most of the Long Island electrical grid, including the bulk of our power plants. It has an incentive contract with PSEG Long Island, which actually runs the system. If PSEG does well and hits certain performance criteria, it is financially compensated. If it fails, it will take a financial bath. This is the essence of

James Hanley, a fellow with the Empire Center for Public Policy, is a seasoned observer of Albany’s political stinkpot. “It’s hard to predict what will come of this proposal,” Hanley has written. “Public power (left wing) advocates clearly want to eliminate any role for a private utility in operating LIPA’s grid. They don’t have any evidence that LIPA could improve upon PSEG’s management; they seem to think the word `public’ is a magical incantation that will make everything better.”

In truth, it makes everything worse. An example? Which delivery service is more reliable, the government controlled U.S. mail, or the privately owned Federal Express? The answer is obvious.

among others, again without a logical explanation. He cites the GOP agenda, familiar to most of us. However, he does not mention the many Americans who suffer from a housing shortage, food insecurity, climate change, or a lack of adequate gun control. He also exhibits no concern for the recent increase in racist, antisemitic and homophobic violence against fellow human beings.

Will these people merely be casualties of war as the GOP tries to stifle the voices of its opposition? Surely a nation as great as ours must be able to find a way to achieve compromise so that the needs and safety of so many of its citizens are not ignored.

PAM SINGER Malverne

24-30 column that he doesn’t like Donald Trump, but that the former president accomplished “great things.”

What in the world would those “great things” be?

His disrespect for the country’s courts and its diplomatic and intelligence services? His refusal to accept the results of an election? Deepening political divisions and encouraging racial bigotry?

O’Connell’s column derides potential Democratic candidates for president and vice president, but omits any mention of the many GOP members of Congress who have gone along with Trump’s lies about a rigged election. Nor is there any mention of Trump’s attempt to defy the will of American voters by backing a coup.

What makes this power play particularly toxic is that LIPA had been tasked with running the grid before. It failed, miserably, when Superstorm Sandy came ashore a decade ago.

As a result, then Gov. Andrew Cuomo required LIPA to engage private industry in running the grid, and to use financial incentives and penalties that are employed in the real world. Having had such a raving success with cashless bail, today’s progressive powerbrokers seem quite content to ignore those lessons, and now seek the keys to the power grid.

How would that work? For starters, the people currently working for PSEG would probably be asked to transfer their skills and expertise to LIPA, a government entity. As LIPA employees, they would be given salaries, benefits and pensions that you and I would pay for. The LIPA man-

Compare that with a recent J.D. Power survey that found dissatisfaction with PSEG Long Island among businesses on the Island. That could mean a financial hit for the utility management company, because its compensation is directly tied to customer opinions of its performance. Were LIPA in charge, and faced with such a report, its response would undoubtedly be “Feh,” for there would be no accountability under a socialized structure. That would be good news for those who feast on political patronage, because one suspects someone’s brother-in-law would be in charge of consumer complaints.

We can assume that it will be Hochul’s decision as to whether Long Island’s power goes progressive. She needs to, but probably doesn’t, appreciate, or care, that if that’s the future of LIPA, her office number will be on speed dial for 2.7 million Long Islanders the next time a hurricane takes down the grid. And if last month’s elections proved anything, it’s that those LIPA customers vote.

Ronald J. Rosenberg has been an attorney for 42 years, concentrating in commercial litigation and transactions, and real estate, municipal, zoning and land use law. He founded the Garden City law firm Rosenberg Calica & Birney in 1999.

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Trump’s

‘great’ accomplishments?

To the Editor:

John O’Connell asserted in his Nov.

O’Connell even claims there is a “GOP agenda.” And what would that be? More stunts such as votes to end Obamacare?

LARRY McCOY Rockville Centre

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