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Voting year for local elections shifts to 2026 Assemblyman Ed Ra, who represents West Hempstead, said. “And I think it’s directly Gov. Kathy Hochul recently pushed from downstate here, signed le gislation aligning because let’s face it, the Demomany odd-year local elections cratic side has struggled — with statewide and legislative especially in Nassau and Sufelections that are held in even- folk — the last few local elections. So they’re trying to numbered years. change the rules to Hochul said she give themselves a believed the bill better opportunity.” would expand Assemblyman access to voting, Brian Curran, who and make it easier represents Malfor New Yorkers to ve r n e a n d Ly n vote in local elecb ro o k , a l s o d i s tions that directly agreed with the legimpact their lives islation. and the communi“Federal and ties they live in. s t at e i s s u e s a re The change will going to definitely begin in 2026. Elecove r s h a d ow a ny tions for county ED RA l o c a l , t ow n a n d executive, county Assemblyman county issue, which le gislatures and is just as importown board seats will be held at the same time as tant, if not more important, the voting for state and federal than some of the federal and state issues,” Curran said. “I offices. The bill has been met with mean, how is Supervisor Don opposition from Long Island Clavin supposed to get any type Republicans, who say the shift of recognition on an issue will take the focus away from when he’s going up against a local candidates and drown out presidential election day, a Trump-Biden election? It’s local issues. “It’s really about nationaliz- almost impossible.” According to the state, holding our local elections and drowning out local concerns,” Continued on page 7

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Neighbors came together to celebrate the holiday season West Hempstead residents Jillian Lacombe, Phil Lacombe, and Damian Lacombe, 3, stop by to check out the Winter Wonderland in Franklin Square the weekend before Christmas. The local Elks Lodge, which supports veterans from Malverne, Lakeview, West Hempstead and beyond, came together to personally deliver holiday gift bags to veterans at St. Albans VA center. More photos, Page 10. Courtesy New York State Elks Lodge No. 1

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Students and staff members at Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead collected gifts for a group of seniors at the Hempstead Park Nursing Home on Dec. 15.

Jim Rattovelli of West Hempstead, middle, participated in the town’s Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) program with Clerk Kate Murray, left, and Council Laura Ryder, right.

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Cornwell Avenue School, in West Hempstead, continued its holiday tradition of supporting senior citizens at the Hempstead Park Nursing Home. The students adopted a group of seniors at the nursing home and col-

lected gifts for each of them. Representatives from the nursing home visited Cornwell on Dec. 15 to pick up the gifts. Students and staff worked very hard on collecting gifts for the seniors through this annual event.

Jim Rattovelli of West Hempstead lent a hand to the Town of Hempstead’s Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) program. This program allows residents to dispose of harmful pollutants – such as

antifreeze, drain cleaners and pesticides – in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. He got assistance from Town of Hempstead Clerk Kate Murray and Council Laura Ryder on Nov. 18, at Baldwin Park.

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Karenlynn Stracher calls for a care center in Town of Hempstead By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

Karenlynn Stracher first helped an injured gull when she was 17. Now, nearly 40 years later, her home doubles as an animal rehabilitation center. Stracher, 56, of Merrick, rehabilitates sick and injured wild animals across Nassau County. She is a one-woman show, caring for a couple of hundred winged and four-legged patients every year. Now she is pleading with the Town of Hempstead to open a facility where animals can get the attention and help they need, as she faces challenges including an outbreak of a fatal disorder in raccoons in Baldwin and other local communities. “Volunteers for Wildlife, who was the only wildlife rehabilitation center in Nassau County, left Nassau County last year,” Stracher said. “So whatever rehabbers are left in Nassau County, which are a few of us, work out of our houses.” Her daily routine involves caring for a variety of animals in need of rehabilitation. In the morning she feeds as many as 100 animals, which include birds, raccoons, and squirrels that she houses in cages. She feeds them by bottle or syringe. She keeps water bottles and dishKaRENlyNN es of food full. All the cages are cleaned every day. STRachER “After that, I go into food Animal rehabilitator prep,” Stracher said. “So I mix formulas for different species, I chop vegetables, and then, by that time, it’s usually time for afternoon feedings.” At the end of the day, she does the laundry, washing the blankets, towel and rags she uses to keep the animals warm and clean. She must feed baby animals every two to three hours around the clock, so, she said, she is up all night long. Any free time she has usually involves taking calls from animal control officers, or police, letting her know about animals that needs help, or residents asking for assistance. Due to her workload, she has asked the Hempstead Town Board if the town could open a rehab facility for her to use, but after repeated requests, town officials said they don’t have any space to give her. Stracher said that her next step will be to ask the county for a rehab center. She hopes to incorporate what she is calling Long Island Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc. into a nonprofit in order to increase the chances of finding a facility more suited to her work than its current headquarters, her daughter’s bedroom. Other volunteers lend a hand, but Stracher said her family doesn’t want people coming and going into and out of their home all day long. “It’s a very difficult situation,” she said. “But if I say no, a lot of times these animals would die, and I feel terrible about that.” She is currently dealing with one of the worst outbreaks in memory of canine distemper in raccoons. Distemper, the second leading cause of death among raccoons after human activities like hunting and trapping, is a virus that infects the animals’ respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, spinal cord and brain, and is always fatal. A different strain of the disease, feline distemper, can also infect raccoons as it spreads rapidly among feral cats, killing large numbers of them. To prevent

hatever rehabbers are left in Nassau County, which are a few of us, work out of our houses.

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Karenlynn Stracher rehabilitates hundreds of animals every year, such as this opossum, in her home. that, Stracher advises that people who feed feral cats do so only during daylight hours, and sanitize their feeding bowls at night. “Right now, Freeport and Baldwin are the worst in terms of distemper cases,” she said. “And Merrick and Oceanside are close seconds.” Stracher posted a TikTok video of her testing a raccoon for distemper in Baldwin early last week, which garnered tens of thousands of likes. She captured the animal with a net, gently put it in a cage, and then, using a test similar to a rapid Covid-19 test, determined that the raccoon was indeed positive for distemper. The only option for raccoons that contract the disease is to take them to local veterinarians to be euthanized; otherwise they are left to suffer. That’s one of the reasons why Stracher would like to have a centralized location where anyone can take wildlife to be rehabilitated. Because there currently is none, she said, people often give up on helping sick and injured wild animals. “You have no idea how many people call me and say ‘I’ve had this animal since yesterday, and I couldn’t get help,’ or ‘You’re my 20th phone call and nobody is returning my calls,’” she said. “I just want one centralized location where anybody in the Town of Hempstead or Nassau County can call and know it will be answered.”

Among the animals Karenlynn Stracher cares for are squirrels, which she feeds with syringes.

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ENL students from West Hempstead Secondary School led Cornwell Avenue in a holiday-themed reading session and an engineering activity.

Students serve as teachers at Cornwell Ave. The English as a New Language Ambassadors at Cornwell Avenue School recently hosted a group of West Hempstead Secondary School ENL students to engage in a reading activity, and then an engineering design project. Students listened to “The Gingerbread Man,” nar-

rated by Bruce Bailey Johnson. They also had to problem-solve a way for the gingerbread man to cross the river by building different things. Students built jet skis, bridges, speedboats and helicopters using Legos. The Secondary School students were the group leaders helping their younger peers sketch their design, and

then facilitating the building of the Legos. Cornwell Avenue ENL teachers Christine Walsh, Gina Rafferty and Koula Bachas, and Secondary School ENL teachers Madeline Valencia, Lili-Ferguson-Barakat and Lisa McCarthy worked with students on this special collaboration.

Young English as a New Language learners from Cornwell Avenue enjoyed learning from the older West Hempstead Secondary School students as they sketched Lego designs as a problemsolving exercise.

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BRIANNA AMENTA Oceanside Senior Basketball DESPITE LOSING ALMOST an entire season of her high school basketball career due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Amenta is approaching the 1,000-point plateau. A two-time All-County selection looking to lead the Sailors back to the playoffs, Amenta’s 20-point performance in a setback at Freeport Dec. 21 brought her to 875 career points. She averaged 15.7 points over Oceanside’s first nine games to rank among Nassau’s top 10 scoring leaders.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 4 Boys/Girls Bowling: Lawrence at Hewlett .................. 4 p.m. Boys Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook ...................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Floral Park at V.S. North .................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Hempstead at Oceanside .............. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S South at Wantagh..................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lawrence at Clarke......................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Friends Academy at Malverne ........ 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 5 Boys Basketball: Massapequa at Uniondale............. 5 p.m. Wrestling: Baldwin at Long Beach........................6:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Farmingdale at Baldwin ................. 7 p.m. Wrestling: Seaford at Clarke...................................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 6 Boys Basketball: Carey at Elmont ...........................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Mepham at East Meadow ............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: South Side at Manhasset ............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. North at West Hemp...............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Bethpage at Kennedy...................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Glen Cove at Hewlett....................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Herricks at V.S. Central..................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach ............12 p.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. North at Sewanhaka .............12 p.m. Girls Basketball: East Meadow at Mepham ............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Seaford at East Rockaway ......12:15 p.m. Girls Basketball: Elmont at Carey ......................12:45 p.m.

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West Hempstead’s boys’ basketball team is off to a very strong 6-2 start, sitting at 3-1 in conference play after their 72-46 win over Evergreen Charter on Dec. 22. Isaiah Blunt had a team-high 22 points, followed by Chris Young with 15 and Evan Wilson with 14. The offense has been the strong point so far this season for the Rams, with the team averaging 66.8 points per game. The most points the team has scored so far was 76 in a victory over Herricks. Leading the charge on offense is Anthony Graffeo-Jackson and Isaiah Blunt who are both averaging 14.4 points per game. “[Graffeo-Jackson and Blunt] have been great for us and it’s really nice that we have a lot of guys capable of scoring,” Rams head coach Eric Rubin said. “In fact, a sophomore off the bench, Jonathan Houston scored 20 at Locust Valley and played terrific. Our offense is there and I think it can only get better. When you have players coming off the bench and scoring 20 points or more, it’s definitely a comfort.” On the defensive end, Gavin Lee and Joey Thomas have been leading the charge while taking charges. They have been incredibly efficient in forcing opponent’s into mistakes which leads to foul trouble for some of their best players. A prime example of this was when Evan Wilson took a charge against Wheatley that sent one of its best to the bench for a majority of the game because of foul trouble. “[Lee] and [Thomas] have definitely been our best defensive players so far this season,” Rubin said. “They’re drawing a ton of offensive fouls and that lifts our defense as a whole, but it’s a part of our game that we would like to improve upon.” West Hempstead has had some big victories and close losses, which is very promising for the season going forward. A key moment in a close game was when Isaiah Blunt went six for six from the free throw line in the fourth quarter to close out a 32-point game and a narrow three-point victory over Hewlett. “Of course we want to take it one game at a time, but hopefully we can make a run the playoffs,” Rubin said. “That’s the long term goal, but in the short ter m we have to improve on defense and and show steady improvement. We want to peak in February, not to peak in December.” A key matchup the Rams are looking forward to is their rematch against Locust Valley on Jan. 26. West Hempstead lost the first matchup 68-61 and hope that with more experience and comfortability with the defensive system they can

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Isaiah Blunt poured in a team-high 22 points Dec. 22 as the Rams pulled away for a convincing victory over Evergreen Charter. avenge their lone conference loss. “[The Locust Valley game] will be a really good measuring stick to see where we are at and how we’ve improved in the last month,” Rubin said.

West Hempstead travels to Cold Spring Harbor Jan. 4 to resume its conference schedule. The Rams are back home Saturday to face Valley Stream North in non-league action.

Bill aims to up voter turnout, save money ing elections in odd-numbered years increases the cost of participating in the voting process, particularly for voters who may have a difficult time arranging for time off from work and traveling to their polling sites. “Democracy works best when all eligible voters can participate, and this new law advances New York State toward that goal,” read a statement from Albany. “Other states and jurisdictions around the country have made similar common-sense adjustments to their election calendars and have subsequently seen significant increases in voter participation in local elections.’ The bill also aims to increase voter turnout, which is historically much lower in local election years. Millions more New Yorkers took part in elections in 2020, with voter turnout at roughly 64 percent. In 2021, just 25 percent of eligible voters turned out to take part in local elections around the state. “Every eligible New Yorker deserves the right to participate in the democratic process without unnecessary barriers,” Hochul said. “By signing this legislation, we are taking a significant step towards expanding access to the ballot box and promoting a more inclusive democracy. This is a meaningful first step and I would support a constitutional amendment to align all election years, to save taxpayer dollars and

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notoriously low turnout for local elections. “There is a historical finding that there is a thing called ballot dropoff — that the larger the ballot is and the more numerous candidates there are, there are more people that do not finish the ballot,” Curran said. “You also have to factor in the historical fact of ballot dropoff. “I think all of this is just the Democrats trying to put a very heavy hand on election outcomes in every way that they can,” he added, “and this is just another step in doing it.” Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, a Democrat who represents the 22nd District, which stretches from Valley Stream to Floral Park, said that as representatives of diverse communities, the legislative caucus dedicated to ensuring that every New Yorker has the opportunity to exercise their right to vote and participate in democracy. “By streamlining the election process and aligning it with a period of heightened civic activity, New York state aims to strengthen voter engagement and empower disadvantaged communities to select accountable representation at the local level,” Solages said in the state’s release. “There is no doubt that this legislation is a positive win for the people.”

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The lingering remnants from Tropical Storm Ophelia — which dumped intense rainfall on Nassau County late last September — left a number of businesses and homeowners to pick up the pieces. Dozens of Long Island homes were drenched, basements and personal property swallowed up. Businesses like Valbrook Diner in Valley Stream lumbered back to life in the ensuing clean-up after losing thousands in food, lost work for employees, and a damaged roof. But some measure of financial relief, announced last month, is now available. The federal government is offering up to $500,000 in low-interest home repair loans through the Small Business Administration. Businesses could be eligible for much more to replace lost inventory and equipment. The final deadline to apply is Feb. 2, at SBA.gov website. Gov. Kathy Hochul described the federal relief program as one that is aimed at “helping to alleviate the impacts of the flooding to all areas of our state disaffected by extreme weather events.” When faced with the dilemma of how to pay for costly repairs and reconstruction after a disaster, federal loans provide a financial buffer otherwise made unavailable by standard loan and credit

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Nassau County households and business owners who took damage from last year’s September flood have until Feb. 2 to apply for low-interest federal relief loans. programs. The problem of hefty interest rates sometimes incurred when financing repairs with conventional credit cards, for example, can be largely avoided through SBA loans, argued SBA spokeswoman Sharon Gadbois. That, she adds, is the biggest boon for homeowners and businesses.

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Elks Lodge gives holiday gifts to veterans The New York State Elks Lodge No. 1, servicing Malverne, Lakeview and West Hempstead, delivered a gift bag for each and every veteran at St. Albans Veterans’ Affairs center. The local lodge was joined by lodges No. 878 and 2107. These veterans groups joined under South District Chairman John Nuzzi, and other members like Lois Anderson, Ron Hansen, Richard Muniak, Kathy Lang and Robert Giglio to make personal presentations to the people who gave the greatest gift of all — service and sacrifice.

From left, former Elks Lodge District Deputy John Nuzzi, Our Lady of Peace volunteers Mae Anne Barrella, Clara Larkin and Florence O’Connor, donation recipient George O. Dowd and former Elks Lodge District Deputy Mark Stuparich worked together to support the Our Lady of Peace food pantry.

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Lodge members fill laundry baskets of food this winter New York Elks Lodge No. 1 provided hunger relief for 20 families in the Lynbrook, Malverne and surrounding areas area for the holiday season. The families, associated with Our Lady of Peace Food Bank, came to the lodge Dec. 20 and received giant laundry baskets filled with food including ham, bacon, butter, chocolate, pancake mix and many other items to make for a wonderful Christmas weekend. Lodge members generously donated group toys, which were also given to each family who came to collect their bounty!

This donation was made possible through the lodge receiving a Spotlight Grant from the Elks National Foundation. Elks Lodges throughout the country can qualify for these grants, which are designed to help Elks give back to their communities. This grant is $2,000. The lodge personally paid for the water bottles that were included with the care packages. The laundry baskets were donated by for mer District Deputy John Nuzzi and his wife Pat. More than 60 games were donated by Lodge members.

Valley Stream and Malverne families stop by Resucing Families founders Gina Centuaro and Vincent Centauro house last weekend to walk through the lights and take a picture with Santa.

Neighbors walked through a winter wonderland Driving around to see Christmas lights during the holiday season is a tradition for many families — pointing out the houses with creative decorations, funny blow ups, dazzling lights and favorite holiday characters can be a blast. Gina Centauro and Vincent Centauro, founders of Franklin Square-based nonprofit Rescuing Families that helps renovate homes for those in need, decided this year that they would host a Winter Wonderland walkthrough of their own at home. The idea came to the Centauros after they hosted a Halloween-themed walkthrough in October, which helped the organization to raise more than $400 for a charitable cause. For anyone looking to get into the

holiday spirit late in the month, the Centauros will have their Winter Wonderland open at their Franklin Square home located on 1010 Lewiston St. from 5 to 8 p.m. next weekend, Dec. 22 and Dec. 23. Wreaths and poinsettias will be available for purchase, and hot chocolate and cookies will be provided for free to anyone who stops by. People will be able to meet Santa’s holiday friends such as the gingerbread man, a reindeer, a snowman, a candy cane, a Christmas tree and more when they stop by. Walking through the lights will be free to anyone who passes through, but Rescuing Families will accept donations from anyone willing to contribute to the nonprofit’s cause. — Nicole Wagner

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Pro women’s hockey coming to UBS Arena By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

It’s a new era of ice hockey, and it’s coming to UBS Arena. The Professional Women’s Hockey League makes its debut this month, kicking off 72 games played across eight different venues between the league’s “original six” franchise teams — Boston, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ottawa and Toronto. And one of those venues happen to be the same place where fans also can find the New York Islanders in Belmont. “We are extremely pleased to be welcoming the PWHL to UBS Arena during their inaugural season,” Kim Stone, the president of UBS Arena, said in a release. “I’m proud that women’s hockey is getting a beautiful new building to call its home for a number of games during this historical moment in women’s sports history.” The New York roster boasts 26 of the top women hockey players from around the world. Chief among them is Alex Carpenter, a 29-year-old forward from North Reading, Massachusetts, who is arguably one of the most skilled in the game today. She won two Olympic silver medals for her performance with Team USA, and is a six-time International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s world champion. Abby Roque played for Team USA

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The UBS Arena at Belmont Park will serve as the home turf for the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s New York team for at least four games during its inaugural season. alongside Carpenter, and will now join her on the roster in New York. The 26-year-old hockey star from Michigan made history as the first indigenous hockey player to compete in the Olympics, and led the University of Michigan to a national championship in 2019. She also finished the 2020 season as one of the Top 10 scorers in the NCAA. Micah Zandee-Hart will lead the

backcheck as one of the top tier defensive players in the league. The 26-yearold Canadian was formerly a co-captain of the Cornell University hockey team, making her the second sophomore in the program’s history to wear the “C.” She was also the first player in her province to take home the gold medal for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

“Having the privilege to showcase our skills in front of dedicated fans, in a top-tier arena, represents an opportunity that impeccably aligns with the professional standards upheld by the PWHL,” Pascal Daoust, general manager of the PWHL New York franchise, said. “It promises to be a premier sports experience not only for our athletes, but also for our fans, allowing them to gather in g reater numbers and take immense pride in standing united behind our team.” Four of the PWHL New York team’s 12 regular season home games will take place at UBS Arena, and at least five of the remaining home games are scheduled to take place at the Total Mortgage Arena in Connecticut. The schedule was constructed to ensure all six teams will play head-tohead a minimum of four times throughout the regular season, including twice at home and twice on the road. It also includes a pause in February for the PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto during the NHL AllStar event, and a break in April for the IIHF Women’s World Championship. Playoffs begin the week of May 6. Single-game tickets range between $17 and $47, and are available through Ticketmaster.com. Season ticket membership and half-season plans are also available online via NewYork.ThePWHL.com.

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Mickey is joined by his many friends on a heroic journey.

Fearless feats on ice

HEROISM UNFOLDS IN AN EPIC ADVENTURE By Karen Bloom Move on from the holiday season with some Disney ﬂair. The latest Disney on Ice extravaganza arrives at UBS Arena in Elmont to the continued delight of families who can’t ever get enough of their favorite Disney moments. Audiences can relive some of the iconic characters and stories — classic and new — when “Find Your Hero” brings a lineup of some of Disney’s iconic personalities here for four days, opening Jan. 4. This production showcases inspiring favorites from the Disney canon and their beloved tales, including those spunky royal sisters, Anna and Elsa, from the beloved mega-hit “Frozen.” Joining this spirited pair are the hilarious snowman Olaf, the forever enchanting Belle, passionate Ariel, spirited Rapunzel and the charming bandit Flynn, plucky Mirabel, the aspiring young musician Miguel, and the daring, fearless wayfarer Moana. Their courage and spunky grit to live their best lives are set forth in lively — albeit condensed — re-tellings of “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty & the Beast,” “Tangled,” “Frozen,” “Moana” and “Encanto.” ` These unforgettable characters and their adventures are brought to life on ice in a captivating show that transports the audience to world where imaginations soar and in true Disney spirit “anything can happen if you just believe.” Guided by Mickey and Minnie, with their crew, of course these stories are told through artful skating with dynamic sets and costumes, set to the soundtrack Disneyphiles know and love. In keeping with longstanding Disney tradition, it’s a fast-paced spectacle, with rapidly changing segments. This medley of tales shares what it means to “ﬁnd the hero in all of us,” in keeping with Mouse House lore, as we all are urged to follow our dreams. That’s certainly the case for Tess Terpos, who’s delighted to step into the spotlight with the rest of the Disney skaters as part of the ensemble cast. It’s a magical moment — each and every time. “Skating with Disney On Ice is a dream come true for me,” she says. “It’s so special and the connection with our audiences is amazing.” Ice skating has pretty much always been part of Terpos’ world. Since she was 6, in fact, growing up in Maryland. After years of steadfast devotion to her craft — countless hours of practice, grueling competitions and skating in various ice shows — the now 26-year-old Terpos realized her dream when she caught her break in 2021 with Feld Entertainment, producers of Disney On Ice. Fast forward to 2024 and Terpos is an established ensemble member with the tour. “Disney on Ice is always special, and our audiences see that ‘magic’ come to life in truly personal way.” In fact, ‘special’ is a word that keeps coming up as Terpos describes her life on the Disney circuit. “I have found a home here,” the Towson University

grad says. “It’s a great place to be, surrounded all these special talented skaters and creative people who are as passionate as me.” • Thursday through Sunday. Of course, Disney was a Jan. 4-7; times vary part of her world growing up, • Tickets start at $25; available so being with the tour now is at Ticketmaster.com or a natural extension of Terpos DisneyOnIce.com • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead fondness for the stories and Turnpike, Elmont characters. “I loved ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Jasmine, all the princesses. I’d watch them over and over,” she adds. The timeless appeal of the Disney legacy lends itself to an entertaining, inspiring production. The uplifting nature of these stories end strongly with an inspiring message about finding your inner hero and finding your dreams. “We all have inner heroes in ourselves,” Terpos says. “The Disney magic is all around us.” As with her fellow cast members, Terpos’ skating skills enhance the high level of athleticism that is the hallmark of these spectacles. Solos and fast-paced ensemble skating with high-flying jumps add to the appeal of the stories the audience knows so well. “There are so many iconic moments,” she enthuses, especially “The Little Mermaid” segment, which is among her favorites. It’s very colorful with fun music and favorite characters. “Actually it seems every character is a ‘favorite’ character. “And don’t forget, we ‘don’t talk about Bruno,’” Terpos reminds us. The high-energy production brings these characters to life through the energetic skills of the skaters. “We have a very talented cast,” Terpos says. “You’ll see pairs, singles, freestyle and tricks.” As always, there’s plenty of singing, with the audiences up on their feet throughout the show. And, naturally, Belles, Cinderellas, Jasmines, Elsas, and now Mirabels, among many others are scattered throughout the arena. “I even saw a Sebastian in the audience the other day,” Terpos adds. “It’s so much fun to see.” And, of course, as anyone who knows Disney on Ice, the show is enthusiastically welcomed at every stop on the tour. It’s big. It’s magical. It’s Disney. But it’s also something much more powerful than that. Because when Terpos and her castmates take center stage at UBS Arena shortly — you can bet your ice skates on it — there will be more than one wide-eyed 6-year-old in the audience who will discover, for the first time in her heart, that dreams really do come true.

Shake off those winter doldrums with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. It may seem like we’ve got way too long to wait ‘til those beach days return, but Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue with theirr ‘Ultimate Beach Party Tribute’ to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. The Long Island-based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/ backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione — have been celebrating the beach country sounds for some 12 years, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast coast. Friday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Dancing with the Stars

Following last year’s fan-frenzy that led to a spectacular run of sold-out shows, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is back on tour this to heat up this winter with a dazzling, sexy, high energy, new live production. See the ballroom brought to life in this new edition featuring everyone’s favorite ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros. Special guests join the DWTS cast this year to add to the fun. They’ll perform glittering new numbers as well as some of the unbelievable showstoppers featured in Season 32. The high-energy show puts the dancers in the spotlight, showcase their dynamic moves as seen during the series, along with some lively new twists. The tour delivers an unforgettable night of electrifying dance performances from worldrenowned dancers who topped the leaderboard. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. $50-$100. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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The multi-faceted Pete Correale brings his “Authentic” tour to the Paramount stage, Saturday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. You may know him from his numerous late night TV shows such as “The Tonight Show,” Letterman and Conan, his three television comedy specials, or as co-host of “The Pete and Sebastian Show,” a podcast with comedian and longtime friend Sebastian Maniscalco. One of the most wildly popular comedy podcasts on air today, it’s almost 10-years-old running with an ever growing fanbase and has featured guests the likes of Bill Burr, Jay Mohr, Bobby Lee, Yannis Pappas, and Billy Gardell. Correale’s tours also continue to grow exponentially as more and more people discover him and immediately fall in love with his accessible and extremely relatable point of view. Aside from his podcast, Pete has been a staff writer on several TV shows, most recently “Kevin Can Wait” and Netflix’s “The Crew.” His love for entertainment started when he went off to college. During his senior year, Correale took an acting class and knew immediately what he wanted to do — be in show business. This burning desire has evolved to what we know it as today: a reflective comedic take on his life and the experiences he’s been through. With a conversational delivery and his trademark disarming regular guy attitude, Pete makes you feel like you’re listening to the funniest guy at a party as opposed to just another comedian on a stage. $49.50, $39.50, $34.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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Bird walk

The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Hempstead Lake State Park, Sunday, Jan. 7, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The group will meet The group will meet in parking lot #3, off Exit 18 of the Southern State Parkway. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain or snow. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon. org.

Monday Matinee Movie Malverne Library is more than books! Bring a companion to the weekly movie showing, Mondays. 61 St. Thomas Place in Malverne. Visit MalverneLibrary.org or call (516) 599-0750 for more information.

Bridge Club Learn or play the classic card game Bridge at the Malverne Public Library, Malverne every Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. All skill levels are welcome to attend. 61 St. Thomas Place.

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

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Jan. ‘Parallel Perspectives’ View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.

Let’s Skate Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular “Snowflake Sock Skating rink returns, now through Jan. 7. Slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into winter dramatic play in Snowflake Village. Become a baker in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman and serve up some hot cocoa, take a turn in the rink “ticket booth” and “warm up” around a rink side “fire pit.” Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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The Malverne Board of Education meets, Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center at Malverne High School. 80 Ocean Ave.

Lakeview Civic Association Meeting The monthly Lakeview Civic Association meeting takes place Thursday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m., in the community room of Harold Walker Memorial Park. 1085 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre.

Capri Motor Inn Town Hearing The Town of Hempstead is pursuing eminent domain over the Capri Motor Inn in West Hempstead, which they’ve shuttered as a public nuisance. A town meeting to hear public comment is scheduled, Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m., in the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion at Hempstead Town Hall. 1 Washington St., Hempstead.

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

Family theater “Frozen Jr.” brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage, presented by Sunrise Theatre Company, Sunday, Jan. 7, noon. The show features all of the memorable songs from Disney’s beloved animated film with all the wonderful characters, loaded with magic, adventure, humor and love. All tickets $15. See it on the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, visit SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.

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

Barks and Brews Visit Broadway Tavern for “Barks and Brews,” Sundays, noon to 2 p.m. Enjoy food, drinks and adorable pups. Everyone is encouraged to bring their dogs to the event, which has an open yard, water and treats waiting for their furry friends. 8 Broadway, in Malverne.

The Knittin’ Gang Are you a lean, mean knitting — or crocheting — machine? Then you’ll enjoy The Knittin’ Gang at Lakeview Public Library, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Whether you’re a complete novice or a fabric arts veteran, you’ll be welcomed. 120 Woodfield Road in Rockville Centre. Visit LakeviewLibrary.org for more.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ARCHITECTURAL & SITE PLAN REVIEW BOARD HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL & SITE PLAN REVIEW of the Inc. Village of Malverne will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at the Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York 11565 on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 7:30 pm to hear the following cases: Patrick & Christine Daly 73 N. Cambridge St.: Residential “B” District Building Permit Application #2023-0799 Proposes to demolish existing roof / ceiling structure and second floor walls off cape style building and demolish existing rear 8 ft. x 9 ft. one story room to Construct new rear 15 ft. x 20 ft. footprint two story addition over crawl space and construct new 745 sq. ft. second floor addition over existing first floor, first floor interior alterations. All to existing single family dwelling. Sody Singh 76 Tilrose Ave.: Residential “A” District Building Permit Application #2023-0422 Proposes to construct 7.9 ft. x 25.9 ft. one story front addition over crawl space and 5.0 ft. x 21.4 ft. front porch; Remove existing and provide new roof / ceiling structure over portion of existing building; interior structural alterations on first floor including kitchen expansion, living room expansion with sloped ceiling, new fenestration and removal of existing fenestration, abandon existing fireplace. All to existing single family one-story dwelling. All interested parties should appear at the above time and place. The Architectural & Site Plan Review Board Meeting will be immediately followed by a work session of the Board of Trustees. BY ORDER OF THE MALVERNE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF MALVERNE Averil Smith, Village Clerk December 26, 2023 144099

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230,

Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 1/10/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 10/24. WEST HEMPSTEAD - David B. & Ariella Kesselman, Variances, lot area occupied, front yard average setback, construct addition, 2-story addition & open porch all attached to dwelling., S/s Madison Ave., 180’ W/o Roosevelt Blvd., a/k/a 487 Madison Ave. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in West Hempstead within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 144089

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. GESNER SEJOUR, et al, Defts. Index #608202/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Jan. 24, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 35, Block 456, Lots 582-584. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale. MARY ELLEN DIVONE, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100974 144083

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. SHEIKH S. HOSSAIN A/K/A SHEIKH HOSSAIN A/K/A SHEIKH N. HOSSAIN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 13, 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 771 Maple Place, West Hempstead, NY 11552. 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 35, Block 269 and Lot 47. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,113,780.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610562/2020. 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. Heather D. Crosley, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 193351-1 143852

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS THE TRUSTEE FOR THE BROUGHAM FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against MAX NOEL, 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 February 6, 2014, 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 23, 2024 at 2:00

PM. Premises known as 88 Wolf Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565. Sec 35 Block 233 Lot 91. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Malverne, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $757,222.29 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 006044/2008. 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.” Gerald Wright, Esq., Referee File # NY-52600060-16 143856

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLEY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF EBO TRUST, Plaintiff against DUDLEY F. STEPHENS, 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 September 13, 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 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 81 Alden Court, Malverne, NY 11565-2104. Sec 38 Block 20 Lot 120. 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 Malverne, County of Nassau and

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Eighth-graders from Howard T. Herber Middle School met therapy pets during their visit to the town animal shelter, where they learned about pet ownership and services that the organization provides for the community.

Students get acquainted with therapy pets Eighth grade students from Howard T. Herber Middle School, in Malverne, visited the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter to learn more about the services that the organization provides to the community. In addition to caring for and handing adoptions for homeless animals, the shelter offers other unique programs for residents of all ages. The Humane Education Program promotes responsible pet ownership by teaching students about proper animal care. The shelter

also manages a Pet Therapy program that brings trained therapy dogs to nursing homes and other health-related facilities. After meeting the staff and pets, the students in the Community Service Club were inspired to kick off a supply drive to support the shelter. They are collecting blankets, towels, dog and cat toys, collars and leashes, newspapers and baby food that will be donated to the shelter to benefit their adoption program.

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State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $657,208.62 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 001836/2017. 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.” Ronald James Ferraro, Esq., Referee File # XFSLN011 143858 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

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff, Against PAYTON PRITCHARD A/K/A PAYTON N. PRITCHARD AS ADMINISTRATRIX HEIR AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA J. PRITCHARD, DECEASED, JOSEPH PRITCHARD AS HEIR AT LAW NEXT OF KIN AND DISTRIBUTEE

OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA PRITCHARD A/K/A SANDRA J. PRITCHARD, DECEASED, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/18/2022, 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, N.Y. 11501 on 1/26/2024 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 807 Iris Place, West Hempstead, New York 11552, 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 Lakeview In The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau, State Of New York. Section 35 Block 606 Lot 15 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $371,052.71 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 005785/2015

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. Jerry Merola, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 11/6/23 File Number: 16-302311 SH 144019 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Trout Town Auto LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 12/07/23. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 440 Maxwell Street West Hempstead, NY 11552 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 144033

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A. I was once called on to do the home of a dean of an architecture school. I told him I was flattered, and asked why, considering the fact that I wasn’t a graduate of his school, he chose me. He told me that he had started out with one of his former graduates and was completely dissatisfied with the results. The former student, he said, did onte eeper eventually become an architect, but lacked basic skills like engineering, math and the sensitivity to bring the dean’s ideas to fruition. Then I asked why the dean wasn’t designing his own home, especially being the figurehead of an architecture school, and supposedly well versed enough to have such a prestigious job. He told me he barely passed the licensing exams after his third try, and was actually a graduate in architectural history, even though he managed to get through an architecture school. That really made me wonder, since I had worked with over 40 of his students at my firm over the years, but none who lasted, most going on to pursue related work, like construction management or as draftspersons in other firms. In other words, there are areas of the field that do not include being the “conductor of the orchestra” but consider that not everyone in the field eventually becomes an architect, but instead many play supporting rather than lead roles at a firm. Also consider that most leave school with little understanding that, like most fields, architecture is a business. The art part is one facet that makes the presentation aspect seem romantic, and is probably most represented in films and TV shows, but really constitutes about 2 percent of the big picture. I chuckle when I see a TV show on which there are lots of models and pretty renderings of buildings, because the nuts and bolts are what makes the engine run, and the government reviews and approvals, at some point, dominates the process until we get to the act of making a building real, in the construction phase. Math, at every part of the process, is important, whether it’s the engineering, the assembly of parts, the communication with all the members of the team or getting the building approved for construction. If your son would be satisfied being a team member and not a team leader, then he should pursue this career. Otherwise, good luck!

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ith the old year having ended and the New Year just beginning, I’m once again going through my routine of looking back on the previous year’s memories and trying to anticipate what the next one might hold. On balance, 2023 was a good year for me. There were some twists and turns and bumps in the road, but overall I can’t complain. For starters, in the very first week of the year, I crossed paths with Stuart Richner, the publisher of the Heralds, who offered me the opportunity pETER to write a column for the papers. I KinG was smart enough to accept, and it’s been a challenging and rewarding experience for me ever since. A few months later, with no warning signs or symptoms and during a routine procedure, my gastroenterologist, Dr. Michael Barth, detected a tumor in my

stomach, which turned out to be malignant. A few weeks after that, Dr. Matthew Weiss, a skilled surgeon at Long Island Jewish Hospital, removed the tumor, and there was no follow-up radiation or chemotherapy required. I was out of the hospital in days, and back at full speed in a few weeks. Then, in June and September, I made two very positive visits to Capitol Hill, where I had the privilege of serving for 28 years. In June, the House Intelligence Committee asked me, along with several former members, including Frank LoBiondo, of New Jersey, and Jane Harman, of California, to testify about pressing terror threats, and then, in September, more than 40 of my former staff members held a reception for my wife, Rosemary, and I on the Speaker’s Balcony. Both events brought back very positive memories. During that time, but especially in September and October, I worked close-

ly with Nassau County Republican Party Chairman Joe Cairo and county Republicans to bring about the overwhelming victories we saw on Election Day. They resulted in part because of the series of misjudgments and poor policy decisions by Democratic leaders in New York and Washington — the most prominent being the inability to deal with outof-control illegal migration, which made its way to the western edge of Nassau County. Entering 2024, I hope for continued good health for Rosemary and our family and friends — and a return to good health for our state and nation. The presidential race will be like no other, with the nation so divided and the problems so severe, with wars in Ukraine and Israel becoming more deadly by the day and threats from Iran and China showing no signs of lessening. For progress to be made on any of these fronts in this new year, I strongly believe that the American people must

ith the nation so divided, the presidential race will be like no other.

find a way to put aside blind partisanship and forge a united front on issues on which there can be agreement and honest debate when consensus can’t be reached. The most obvious need for concerted action is border security. New York City cannot continue to absorb 4,000 illegal migrants each week without bursting. Similarly, the rise in antisemitism is truly frightening. Our political, religious and education leaders must speak with one voice in proclaiming that “Never Again” means Never Again! Similarly, respect for law enforcement must be restored if we are to be safe in our homes and neighborhoods. While victories cannot be guaranteed on all, or even most, fronts in 2024, real progress can be made if we remember that America is still the world’s greatest nation and we live up to our standards as Americans. If we do, this will indeed be a year we will all be proud to remember. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Two legislators who are making a difference

he year just finished wasn’t a good one for politicians, or politics in general. We have two wars, an inept majority in the House of Representatives, an up-anddown economy and the prospect of having two candidates for president who are both highly unpopular. But rather than begin the new year on a down note, I would like to focus on two elected officials who have gained my greatest respect. Most voters don’t talk about state legislators over dinner. Legislators don’t get JERRY much publicity, KREMER but quite a few of them work diligently throughout the year and deserve a pat on the back. Being a former state assemblyman, I can recognize the qualities make a good legislator. Which is why I want to single out Democratic Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Republican Assemblyman Ed Ra. I had the good fortune recently to have lunch with Solages — who prefers

the nickname Mickey — and walked away impressed with her work and her dedication to lots of good causes. She is serving her fifth term representing a very diverse community stretching from Valley Stream to Bellerose. She is the first person of Haitian descent to be elected to the State Legislature, and her hard work on behalf of minorities has vaulted her into the position of chair of the state Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus. Being the chair of this caucus isn’t an easy job. It is a very powerful group in Albany, and it only chooses true leaders to make it an effective force in a sometimes very divided legislative body. Solages keeps the group focused, and is very articulate on caucus issues. She holds the title of Assembly deputy majority leader, and in that role she is responsible for rounding up votes during floor debates. I was very impressed with her dedication to finding affordable housing opportunities on Long Island. It’s no secret that our young people are leaving the Island, because it costs too much to live here, and they don’t want to live at

home with their parents. In the Assembly, Solages is a major voice speaking out about improving access to quality child care. Working mothers need a strong advocate to help get state funds, and she is at the forefront of that effort. Having been the chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, I have strong feelings about the role of the committee and its effectiveness. Assemblyman Ra holds the title of ranking member on Ways and Means, which makes him his party’s voice during deliberations on key bills. Over the course of the year, Ways and Means members have the chance to vote on as many as 5,000 bills, so being a committee member is a big deal. Ra has proven to be an informed voice on a variety of issues, and he has become the suburban voice for his fellow Republican Assembly members. One of his major interests has been education initiatives. He has fought for a more stringent teacher evaluation system, and has become a vocal supporter of special education programs of the kind offered by the Henry Viscardi

ighlighting the hard work of Michaelle Solages and Ed Ra.

School in Albertson. Ra has gotten more state funding for these efforts by getting the state to institute a fairer reimbursement system. One of the assignments that he has handled with class is the job of assistant minority leader. The position requires him to be familiar with almost every bill slated for debate, and to make strong arguments pro or con. There’s no way that a floor leader can wing it when the arguments start flying. Ra has shown an encyclopedic knowledge of multiple issues. It’s nice to have a chance to highlight the hard work of two very effective Long Island legislators. There are many others, but Mickey Solages and Ed Ra stand out in many ways. I wish I could also applaud our members of Congress, but they’re under constant pressure from the crazy Freedom Caucus to impeach President Biden. The current House has passed the fewest bills in memory, and Long Island needs a little more attention. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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ongratulations — you’ve made it to another new year. When we make resolutions we know we can’t keep, and spend the next six months scribbling out “2023” and replacing it with “2024.” Bill Vaughan, a longtime syndicated columnist for the Kansas City Star in the 1960s and ’70s, said it best: “An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.” But as a reader of community news — which you are, of course, since you’re reading these words — you’re more likely to be an optimist than a pessimist. So it’s not about saying goodbye to what was, but instead, looking forward to what happens next. That’s what your neighborhood newspaper is all about, and why you continue to look forward to it every week. But it’s more than just the local news. It’s your town square. It’s a place for you to share your stories. Cheer your achievements. And even express concerns, typically coupled with solutions to make life better. Your local newspaper is where you learn about those running for office who want to represent you in government. Where you learn about meetings happening in your neighborhood that you should be a part of. And where you learn how to be a part of the decision-making process.

And, of course, your local newspaper is about supporting local businesses, because they are the backbone of anything we build. They are a source of jobs, tax revenue, and everything we need to maintain happy homes, schools and workplaces. The pages of the Herald are where we got to meet Rabbi Aaron Marsh, the new leader of East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center. It’s where we learned about Alex Kremins of Long Beach, who literally gave the gift of life, by way of a bone marrow transplant, to a teenager in Washington state who has leukemia. We celebrated 127 years of Jewish War Veterans, the nation’s longest-operating veterans organization, through its Rockville Centre-based chapter, and learned that it’s a group that only wants to grow. And we said goodbye to Helen Dolan, the “quiet philanthropist” and the former owner of the Oyster Bay Guardian, which is now the Oyster Bay Herald. In the pages of your local newspaper, you read local coverage of national and international events that you couldn’t find anywhere else. We’ve heard so much about the tragic terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 6, but it was the Herald that detailed the long, empty table of plates and silverware set up by Young Israel of Woodmere to honor and remember the hostages taken by Hamas. And then there was George Santos, the disgraced former congressman, who

Letters Schumer loves visiting every county. How about the U.S.-Mexico border? To the Editor: In 2023, just like he has over the past 24 years, Sen. Chuck Schumer has taken pride in visiting all 62 counties in New York state. He just visited Hudson, in Columbia County, to complete his tour. These annual visits provide him with a better understanding of the needs for residents of each county. But when was the last time he visited our country’s southern border? He could view firsthand our ongoing invasion of illegal immigrants. When will he visit the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, or Floyd Bennett Field in his home borough of Kings County, which are now migrant shelters? The number of illegal migrants will likely exceed 2 million for the third year in a row in 2024. Schumer could also learn from border agents about their fight to stem the smuggling of fentanyl, which is killing over 100,000 Americans every year. When will Schumer travel to El Paso, Texas, and observe this crisis firsthand? Perhaps that would convince him to stop holding up funding for the completion

sat down with Herald reporters not once, but twice — the second time just days before he was indicted by a federal grand jury. There is no news like hyperlocal, community news — and nothing can impact your life more than learning about what’s happening in your own backyard. It’s why local newspapers are vital, and why we hope you never want to live, work or go to school anywhere there isn’t one. As we dive into the new year, we want to take a moment to consult with our most important source: you. How are we doing? What do you enjoy about our coverage? What could you do without? What are we missing? What would you like to find in these pages in 2024 and beyond? Our executive editor, Michael Hinman, wants to talk with you. He grew up in a small town — much like the amazing communities here on Long Island — and wants to make sure you’re getting everything you expect from your local paper. Take a moment, share your thoughts with him at execeditor@liherald.com, and he will respond directly. And remember, we all love our communities and the people in them. That makes us optimists, not pessimists. We don’t need to tiptoe into 2024, but we can march in proudly. Because, as country music star Brad Paisley sings, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.”

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any of us have seen the congressional sound bites. MAGA superstar Elise Stefanik, of New York’s 21st District, made mincemeat out of Ivy League college Presidents Claudine Gay of Harvard, Liz Magill of the University of Pennsylvania, and Sally Kornbluth of MIT. While each denounced antisemitism during over three hours of testimony, when asked directly if hypothetical threats of genocide violated university codes of conduct, all three prevaricated, trying to explain that aLan j. it depended on “context.” singer Following the hearing, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, who chairs the House Education Committee, announced a congressional investigation into the three schools to examine their disciplinary policies and learning environments. A letter signed by 74 members of Congress demanded that the governing boards at Harvard, Penn and MIT remove the presidents. Magill was the first to fall, resigning as university president on Dec. 9. Scott L. Bok, the chair of Penn’s board of trustees, also resigned. The three presidents prepared for the hearing with a law firm, WilmerHale,

that specializes in testimony before Congress. That was clearly a mistake. While preparing for congressional testimony must include legal knowledge, it also requires political savvy and common sense, what my Eastern European Jewish grandparents call tseykhl, or street smarts, something lacking in the three presidents. All three have since apologized for their poor performance at the hearing, but face demands from alumni and donors that they resign or be fired. Magill, a lawyer, tried to explain to the committee that Penn’s code of conduct ensures “the right to freedom of thought and expression.” What she should have stressed was that the code also insists that students “exhibit responsible behavior regardless of time or place. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action by the University.” Responsible behavior includes respecting the health and safety of others. This precludes acts or threats of physical violence against another person (including sexual violence) and disorderly conduct. So, yes, advocating genocide against a group of people, Jews or anyone else, is a threat of physical violence, and violates the code of conduct. According to the Harvard Student Handbook, “speech not specifically directed against individuals in a harass-

estifying before Congress requires what my grandparents called tseykhl.

Letters of a border wall to protect our sovereignty as a nation. LARRY PENNER Great Neck

Lower the revenue projections for congestion pricing To the Editor: I recommend that congestion pricing legislation be amended to remove the projection of $1 billion in toll revenue. There should not be any minimum mandatory revenue amount, which would allow a much more affordable toll, instead of $15. London collects much less revenue with its Congestion Charge, and requiring $1 billion in yearly revenue is arbitrary and regressive. SANJEEV RAMCHANDRA Phoenix

We must take care of adolescents who become pregnant To the Editor: I ask you to support the adolescents in

ing way may be protected by traditional safeguards of free speech, even though the comments may cause considerable discomfort or concern to others in the community,” a point Gray unsuccessfully tried to make at the hearing. Harvard “places special emphasis … upon certain values which are essential to its nature as an academic community. Among these are freedom of speech and academic freedom.” The handbook also makes clear that community members have a right to expect “freedom from personal force and violence,” which I assume means death threats. “Interference with any of these freedoms must be regarded as a serious violation of the personal rights upon which the community is based … It is implicit in the language of the Statement on Rights and Responsibilities that intense personal harassment of such a character as to amount to grave disrespect for the dignity of others be regarded as an unacceptable violation of the personal rights on which the University is based.” The MIT code of conduct states that the university “is committed to providing a living, working and learning environment that is free from harassment. Harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct of a verbal, nonverbal or physical nature that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a work or academic

our communities. Nearly 350,000 American teenagers under age 18 become pregnant each year, and about 31 percent of those pregnancies end up being aborted. The after-effect of these procedures is a significant amount of psychological damage among the patients. These adolescents are left having to deal with not only society’s public shame, but also emotional distress and minimal support. Many of them struggle with PTSD, heightened anxiety and depression. As a community, we have to bring comfort and support to these adolescents in need, and make help more accessible and accepted. If the community doesn’t play its part in fixing such an issue, that leads to lasting emotional consequences. Consequences like self-harm or even suicide. But it’s not too late to do something about it. Allow us to bring awareness to these struggles. Allow for resources to be easier to obtain for these kids. Or simply just show the community’s support through fundraisers, and raise money to help families struggling with this issue.

Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University.

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SARA FUENTES Freeport Sara Fuentes is a senior at Freeport High School.

environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile or abusive and that adversely affects an individual’s educational, work, or living environment.” I suspect this also includes, or should include, death threats and calls for genocide. During the congressional questioning, Stefanik demanded to know whether Harvard had rescinded the admission of students who chanted, “From the river to the sea!” a slogan identified with calls for a Palestinian state that would include territory that is now Israel. Stefanik was clearly unaware that extremist Israeli settlers in the West Bank have made a similar demand for the removal of Palestinians. Criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas has been heated on many American campuses, and in response, the House of Representatives passed a resolution equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, a Democrat from New York City and the longest-serving Jewish member of the House, refused to vote for it. According to Nadler, “Under this resolution, those who love Israel deeply but criticize some of its policy approaches could be considered anti-Zionist. That could make every Democratic Jewish member of this body, because they all criticized the recent Israeli judicial reform package, de facto antisemites.”

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