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Malverne snags top prize in the Metallica contest By NIColE FoRMISANo nformisano@liherald.com

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More than a year of practice for the Pride of Malverne prepared them to take home first place in Metallica’s ‘For Whom the Band Tolls’ contest.

Families across Malverne clustered in front of their televisions last Sunday, anxiously awaiting Robert Trujillo, the bassist of Metallica, to announce the winners of their “For Whom the Band Tolls” marching band competition. And then, finally, it was official — the Pride of Malverne had come out on top. “Everyone was going insane,” Jasmine Lugo, a sophomore tenor saxophonist in the band, said. “We were all really excited, and really proud of what we’ve done.” The Malverne band was personally selected by two members of Metallica — tying with Boerne High School, in Texas, for first place in their division — for their rendition of “Enter Sandman,” which did anything but lull the audience to sleep. Their musical skills, combined with synchronized dancing that could give a lesser band whiplash, made the win all within their hands. “It was definitely surreal being chosen by famous peoConTinued on Page 11

MLK visit commemorated by Malverne neighbors By NIColE FoRMISANo nformisano@liherald.com

Mar tin Luther King Jr. walked down Woodfield Road to lead a peace march in the Malverne school district. Now, 59 years later, the community celebrated his lasting legacy. “That’s why we’re going to celebrate the importance of Dr. King’s visit here, to continue with living in peace and harmony with our schools integrated,” Doris Hicks Newkirk, president of the Lakeview branch of the NAACP, said. “The importance to me is that we’ve come so far. This community has come so very far.

“And I believe we probably still have some ways to go, but I just pray that we stay at least the way we are, and better.” Before 1966, the Malverne school district was heavily segregated. White children mostly went to Davison Avenue or Maurice W. Downing Primary School — then named Lindner Place School after Paul Lindner, a prominent Ku Klux Klan member — while Black children primarily went to Woodfield Road School. When, more than a decade after Brown v Board of Education was passed, the district was ordered to desegregate; there was significant backlash from the Mal-

ot just children of color, all children need to know the history of this country.

DoRIS HICkS NEwkIRk president, Lakeview NAACP verne community. Segregation is not ancient history — it’s living memory. Frederick Brewington, a civil rights lawyer of Lakeview, was one of the first Black students to attend Davison Avenue. He remembers fellow

9-year-olds holding signs protesting the school’s integration, he told the Atlantic in a 2020 feature. He also recalls the way white parents treated Black parents. Hicks Newkirk’s own father, she said, had to work very hard to make sure his children had the access to education that he didn’t have.

“We have to tell our children,” Hicks Newkirk said, “not just children of color, all children need to know the history of this country so that they can say, ‘you know what, p e o p l e h ave s u f f e re d a n d worked hard to get us where we are.’” Students, parents and civic ConTinued on Page 9

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MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — January 18, 2024

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

The Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest is 4 years strong, and last week, officials gathered at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick to announce this year’s festivities — and who this year’s event would benefit. Mulchfests are events or programs organized in some communities where Christmas trees are collected from residents after the holiday season. Instead of discarding the trees as waste, they are recycled by tur ning them into mulch. The collected trees are chipped, and the resulting mulch is often used for various purposes, such as landscaping, gardening, or erosion control. The town’s Mulchfest took place at Baldwin Park on Jan. 13 and 14. Town of Hempstead workers took the trees from residents and then processed them to create mulch. Mulchfest is a sustainable way to repurpose Christmas trees and promote environmental conservation by reducing waste and providing a valuable resource for landscaping purposes. Supervisor Don Clavin announced this year’s event alongside Town of Hempstead council members Laura Ryder, Tom Muscarella and Dorothy Goosby and Town Clerk Kate Murray. And for the second year in a row, leftover mulch is given to Levy Park’s most famous residents — a heard of Nigerian Dwarf goats. Christmas trees, despite all their piney needles, are quite the delicacy for the goats. The original herd of goats was joined by new additions in 2023, as well as some sheep. “We’ve had such rewarding feedback from people — people who have one, either taken their Christmas tree and use it in their yard and repurposing it and doing what’s great from them,” Clavin said. “Or secondly, donating it right down here. These goats are treasured at the Levy preserve. Residents love to come down and say hi to them every morning.” Clavin said Pat’s Farms, a grocery store in North Merrick on Merrick Avenue, donated excess trees this year, and it did last year. “I want to thank all the residents

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Town of Hempstead officials spoke at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve last week about its annual Mulchfest. At the event, residents can have their Christmas tress turned into mulch. Leftover mulch is given to the goats who live at the preserve. because we do a lot of fun things in the Town of Hempstead, and this is definitely one,” Clavin added. “This is an opportunity for the residents who want to do something great environmentally, or give back to the community, and see a little joy — because it’s not just the goats that appreciate it.” If residents want to turn their trees into mulch for the goats, but were unable to attend the event, they can also bring them to Levy Park. During the winter, the park is open to 4:30 p.m. daily and weather permitting. It’s located at 1600 Merrick Road in Merrick. Clavin encouraged residents to make use of the park, and take in all it has to offer. “You’ll see residents down here year round,” he said. “You have beautiful views of the city, beautiful views of the water, and it’s part of the beauty of Long Island and most importantly, you can come visit the goats.”

The Levy preserve boasts walking trails, a kayak launch and the highest summit on the South Shore of Long Island. Its year-round residents include a herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats. Despite the piney needles, Christmas trees are safe for them to eat. Supervisor Don Clavin threw a tree into the back of a wood chipper.

Wood chippers were hard at work this past weekend. Mulchfests are environmentally friendly events that Town of Hempstead residents partake in. Resulting mulch is often used for various purposes, such as landscaping, gardening, or erosion control.

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MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — January 18, 2024

West Hempstead Secondary School student among the four runners-up By BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO bgiacomazzo@liherald.com

Each year, Altice – the parent company of Optimum – invites students across the company’s 21-state corporate footprint to participate in their Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest. Students from all walks of life are invited to share – in 500 words or less – what being Latino or Hispanic means to them. (Although the words “Latino” and “Hispanic” are often used interchangeably, there is a distinction: “Hispanic” refers to individuals who come from a Spanish-speaking country, regardless of geography, while “Latino” refers to individuals whose origins are from Spanish-speaking countries in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.) And while the task seems simple, at first glance, it can prove to be quite Herculean for those who wish to accept the challenge. How, really, can one condense their entire life experience of being Latino, or Hispanic, into 500 words? Students who enter the competition, though, find the competition to be rewarding on every level, regardless of whether they win. That, at least, was the case for Salvadoran-American Henry Ortiz, a West Hempstead Secondary School student who was a runner-up in this year’s competition. “Being Hispanic is such a beautiful thing and I am so glad to call this culture my own,” he said in his essay. “Culture has allowed me to connect with other people of the same culture and also talk and learn more about my culture. The learning and expression

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Henry Ortiz, fourth from left, with the commendation for his Hispanic Heritage Month essay. of culture never ends for me.” Though Diaz didn’t take home one of the four $3,000 grand prize scholarships, Altice was still thrilled to host the competition. “Optimum is proud to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month through our annual student essay contest, which champions diversity and the positive contributions that Hispanics and Hispanic culture has brought to the communities where our customers and employ-

ees live and work,” said Vic Pascarelli, Vice President, General Manager of Optimum Northeast, to the Herald. “We thank all the students who submitted thoughtful and inspiring entries, including Henry, who shared a beautiful piece on his experience being born and raised in a Hispanic family following his parents’ immigration to the United States from El Salvador. Congratulations to our four grand prize winners and runners-up!”

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So many of us remember when our mother or father walked us to the bank, helping us open up that savings account for the very first time. The teller — more than patient — explaining why she’s taking that $10 bill from you, and where it’s going. Today, however, more people have never stepped inside a bank than those who have, taking advantage of technological conveniences. But that doesn’t mean your neighborhood bank is going away anytime soon. “Looking back, banking was an industry that probably didn’t change for 100 years,” said Marc Perez, president of Bank of America Long Island, and a Herald Top Chief Executive Officer last year. “And then, once digital capabilities and a digital platform became available, it changed pretty quickly over a relatively short period of time.” Perez took over the Long Island portion of Bank of America in 2021, succeeding longtime president Bob Isaksen. Perez had already spent two decades with Bank of America, and was able to experience this massive paradigm shift firsthand. A number of other bank chains have consolidated and even closed branches. Bank of America, however, took a different approach.

“We have what I would call a hightech, high-touch focus,” Perez said. “We’re going to operate our business based upon what our clients tell us they want from us, not necessarily what we want to do going forward.” And that means many prefer to do their typical banking while they’re relaxing on the couch, or in-between tasks while at work. Yet, there are other aspects of banking where that face-to-face still reigns supreme. “If they’re inquiring about a car loan, or a mortgage, or investing for their future, they really still want that high-touch experience,” Perez said. Bank of America still maintains more than 60 financial centers across Long Island, he says, not only keeping money accessible, but providing jobs for communities from employees who, themselves, like giving back. Last year, leading up to the holiday season, 1,200 local employees donated more than 5,500 hours of volunteer service — the equivalent of 229 days. The local branches themselves have also invested nearly $10 million in local nonprofits over the last five years. “I think that, now more than ever, when you want to do business with a company, you want to have shared values,” Perez said. Perez himself remains active as a board member for Long Island Cares, and volunteers for a number of organi-

zations that include Island Harvest, the Interfaith Nutrition Network, Catholic Charities, and United Way of Long Island. The bank has supported Perez by fronting $500,000 to Long Island Cares so it could open a satellite center in Hampton Bays. “It’s more about creating more of a sustainable future for Long Islanders, and focusing on workforce development,” Perez said. Moving that forward from a more corporate perspective is Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders program. Celebrating 20 years, the philanthropic effort chooses two non-profits, and gives them $200,000 to cover general operating costs. “Most of them use (the funds) for expansion of existing services, to increase their reach, or to develop wraparound services for people that they serve,” Perez said. “We also take both the director and an emerging leader from the organization, and we invite them into a leadership program that provides growth and development training to prepare them for long-term success.” Banks have always been an integral part of any community, and Perez says he’s glad not even technology can change that. “Long Island is a special place,” he said. “The people that work here also live here, play here, raise their families

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mAyA motHeRwAy East Rockaway Sophomore Basketball ALREADY IN HER third season on the varsity court, Motherway returned as the starting point guard for the Rocks and picked up where she left off when she averaged 13.6 points per game and earned All-County honors. She’s averaging 12.5 ppg so far this winter, including 25 against South Side Dec. 16, and is a major reason East Rockaway stands at 8-4 and seeks to contend for a county title. She also plays AAU travel ball with the Nassau Pride.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 18 Girls Basketball: Sewanhaka at Carey..................4:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Meadow at Long Beach ......... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Roslyn at Elmont ............................ 5 p.m. Gymnastics: North Shore at Wantagh ..................5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Kennedy at Hewlett ........................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Long Beach at East Meadow .......... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Roosevelt at South Side ................. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Hewlett at Kennedy ........................ 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 19 Boys Basketball: Carey at Sewanhaka .................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Floral Park at Lynbrook ..............4:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. South at V.S. North................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lynbrook at Floral Park................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Island Trees at Lawrence ................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: North Shore at Seaford .................. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Wantagh at East Rockaway............. 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20 Girls Basketball: Roosevelt at Lawrence..................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Freeport .................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Hicksville at Uniondale.................10 a.m. Girls Basketball: Freeport at Farmingdale ...............10 a.m. Girls Basketball: New Hyde Park at Calhoun ...........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Plainview at Baldwin ...................... 4 p.m.

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Could a decades-long playoff streak be coming to an end for the Malverne boys’ basketball team? The defending county ‘B’ champs have dropped eight of 10 after a 2-2 start to fall among a crowded pack fighting for at least 12 spots in the Conference A playoff field next month. A .500 or better conference record would be good enough to qualify. Malverne has not missed the postseason since 1972. After beating winless Lawrence on Jan. 10 to snap a four-game losing streak, Malverne dropped a tough 48-44 contest at Island Trees last Saturday to square its Conference A7 record at 3-3 and drop its overall mark to 4-10. Chad Wesley had 11 points and Nicholas Brown added nine for the Mules, who were up 22-20 at halftime despite trailing 14-4 after the first quarter. “Basically, we didn’t get any scoring from anybody really,” lamented associate coach Walter Aksionoff hours after the game. “Chad led us today with 11 points and the other bigs only gave us seven, six [points]. Those guys should be giving us 20 points combined and we’ve not been getting that.” Wesley is averaging 15 points a game – by far the best on the team – and owns the only two 20-point games by a Mule this season. His season high of 24 in a 65-52 loss against Westbury on Dec. 27 was one more than his total in a 67-62 win over Seaford on Dec. 13. From there, there is no other Malverne player averaging in double digits. Senior Kevin Estime has the next-highest mark at 8.9 and has shown the ability to take over games as evidenced by his 14-point, 16-rebound performance against Seaford and another double-double (15-10) in the Mules’ win over Clarke on Dec. 21. William Hartley (6.3 ppg) came close to a double-double twice, including a 10-point, nine rebound game against Lawrence. Those points topped the team on a day where the Mules had 13 different players hit shots. The next-highest marks belong to Brown, Zavion Daniels – who also keyed

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Senior Chad Wesley, right, and the Mules are in an uncharacteristic position battling for their playoff lives as the season approaches the midway mark. the Seaford win by drilling a tie breaking 3-pointer with 41 seconds left – and Amarii Sylvester at 4.8 apiece, with fellow seniors Jordan Blue and Jake Walsh just behind at 4.5 on a team that is averaging just under 54 points a game. The 44 points against Island Trees tied the second-lowest output the team has had this season, eight more than the 36 they had in a loss at St. Anthony’s a week earlier. Aksionoff believes a lot of the players’ numbers should be higher. “It’s basically missing easy layups and short shots,” he said. “And that has to

improve.” The 61.7 points allowed is the second worst among the 17 ‘A’ teams. The Mules faced Seaford again this week before the midterm break. The schedule doesn’t get easier after that with a home game against second-place North Shore on Jan. 26 followed by visits to Clarke and division-leading Friends Academy. “We’ll tighten the belt,” Aksionoff said. “I’d like to believe that maybe we can get to the playoffs and then we’ll see how it goes.”

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the Howard t. Herber middle School’s Creativity Club performed “Spirit” at the district mLK day event. the evening served to recognize the struggle of civil rights and celebrate the progress advocates have achieved. wealth homeownership gap — some of the very things Dr. King fought against — still persist, Laura Harding, president of ERASE Racism, noted in a statement. “People have suffered, people have died for the right to vote, the right to live equally,” Hicks Newkirk said. “And

if we don’t tell the history, things can get totally, totally turned around. “That’s why we have to keep teaching the history. I want (children of color) to know what we’ve gone through because they have to keep going. They have to keep going to school. They have to keep

fighting for equal rights for voting. They must know that that was something that was so hard fought for.” “Understanding our history will encourage respect and acceptance of others, improve the understanding of the needs of disenfranchised groups, and provide opportunities to strategies for action and change,” Henderson said. “These historic teachings incite ideas from our young scholars on ways they can make a difference, creating leaders of tomorrow and future activists.” King’s legacy is valuable to everyone, regardless of background, community leaders said. “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s leadership and courage bent the arc of history toward greater equity for all Americans,” county legislator Siela Bynoe, who represents Malverne and Lakeview, said in a statement. “His commitment to nonviolent resistance has inspired generations of social justice advocates and public servants to embrace his model of advocacy.” Neighbors across Lakeview and Malverne are in the beginning stages of planning a celebration next year to commemorate the 60th anniversary of King’s peace march down Woodfield Road. To them, MLK day is more than an extra day off work, or an obligatory Social Studies lesson — it’s their lived history.

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leaders came together at Malverne High School last Thursday to celebrate how far the community has come. “As a mother raising a Black boy, this day provides inspiration, hope, motivation, and representation of a man that looks like my son,” Nicole Henderson, a Malverne Board of Eduction member, said. “Learning about Dr. King and other men in inspiring roles will deter him from believing that opportunities are not possible to young Black and brown children like himself.” MLK day, Hicks Newkirk said, is about recognizing the struggle of civil rights and the progress that has been made since. Lindner Place, for example, was renamed to Acorn Way last year thanks to a student-led project. “Dr. King was a uniting force in world history,” Tim Sullivan, the mayor of Malverne, said. “And at this place in time, he’s a figure that we should remember and reflect upon, and apply it to today’s difficulties, because our world and our country should live by some of the lessons that he taught.” Some, however, worry that those lessons are being forgotten. Hate crimes, especially those rooted in race, rose in 2022, according to a U.S. Department of Justice report released in October. Segregation in education and housing, inequitable school funding, and a racial

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The most famous cookies are back for the winter Girl Scout cookies are on sale in Nassau County now until March 28 Girl Scouts of Nassau County announced that the Girl Scout Cookie Program is returning to communities t h r o u g h o u t N a s s a u C o u n t y n ow through March 28. During this highly anticipated time of the year, Girl Scouts flex their entrepreneurial muscles and acquire important life skills like money management, team building, public speaking, and decision-making. All proceeds from cookie sales stay with local councils and troops to fund the Girl Scouts. “When you see Girl Scouts selling their iconic cookies, you may see a tasty treat, but we see Girl Scouts who are gaining important life skills. Girl Scouts who are learning how to set goals and explore innovative ways to reach those goals. Scouts who are creating business plans and thinking outside the box to market their products,” Rande Bynum, CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County, said in a press release. “When you purchase cookies, you are supporting Girl Scout adventures, troop travel, summer camp experiences, and community service projects, while teaching them invaluable skills that they will use for a lifetime. Support your local Girl Scout by buying a box or two today!” Between Jan. 5 and March 28, Girl Scouts from across Nassau County will be selling boxes of Girl Scout Cookies

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Girl Scout Brownies at their cookie booth, selling Girl Scout Cookies, as it returned for the winter months. in-person to family and friends and online through their digital storefronts. Beginning Feb. 24, Girl Scouts will also be selling cookies at booth sales in front of local stores and community centers. All proceeds from the cookie program go toward funding exciting and engaging Girl Scout experiences, activities, and initiatives.

With the return of the Girl Scout Cookie Program, Girl Scouts of Nassau County will bring back Operation Cookie and Hometown Heroes as its 2024 annual Gift of Caring Pro g ram. Through a partnership with DHL Express, customers can donate boxes of Girl Scout Cookies, which will be sent to active-duty members of the United

States military stationed both overseas and on Long Island, in addition to local essential workers and first responders. “Each box purchased is a new door opened for a young girl in the community; an opportunity for them to explore their leadership potential, practice their creativity, build lifelong friendships and help make the world a better place,” Bynum said. This year’s cookie line-up includes Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-sidos, Trefoils, Lemon-Ups, Girl Scout S’mores, Toffee-tastic, and Adventurefuls. Girl Scout Cookies can only be purchased from a registered Girl Scout. Customers who would like to support their local Girl Scouts can purchase cookies in-person or online via the Digital Cookie platform that includes direct delivery. To find Girl Scouts selling cookies near you, visit GirlScoutCookies.org. Girl Scouts in kindergarten through 12th grade can start their journey to fun, friendship, and new experiences by joining the world’s largest entrepreneurial organization for girls at any point in the year. Girls can join and adults can become a volunteer at GSNC. org/join. For more information about Girl Scouts of Nassau County, visit GSNC.org. –Ben Fiebert

PERSON TO PERSON

ith so much going on in the world and our own lives, many of us feel tense, troubled, worried, and fearful. True, even though many of us live longer, healthier, more prosperous lives. So why all the anxiety? Anxiety is precipitated by what’s expected of us, what we expect from ourselves, how busy we are, how quickly we need to adapt to change, how often we deem ourselves lacking, and how horrific world events are. Few people today take it easy, chill out, relax, have a whatever outlook, or hang loose. What I hear instead is, I’m tense, I’m so busy, I’ve got to get this done, I’ve got no time to relax, I’m exhausted. Anxiety is many people’s constant companion. It can be experienced in various ways. See which of these hit home for you.

Generalized Anxiety — Welcome to the world of everyday worry where any occasion is an opportunity to be apprehensive. Anxious kids worry about not doing well in school. They’re nervous about what their friends think of them and whether they’ll measure up on the playing field. Adults worry about their

The many forms of anxiety kids, careers, health, marriage, money, security, family, and friends. Worry takes up permanent residence in your brain when you’ve got generalized anxiety.

Panic Attacks — Panic is a massive burst of anxiety that creates the sensation that you’re in an emergency, life-threatening situation. With your heart pounding, mind racing, and breathing labored, you may believe you’re having a heart attack. Panic attacks occur spontaneously or are triggered by specific situations, such as crowded stores, public speaking, or parties. If they occur frequently, people restrict themselves to safe places, a condition called agoraphobia.

tumor, your teen’s late and didn’t call so he must have gotten into an accident, your spouse is over-spending and won’t admit it. Even good times, like celebrations, vacations, or holidays, become magnets for worry as you zoom in on whatever could go wrong.

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Anticipatory Anxiety — Anticipating that something bad may happen in the future is something we all do from time to time. If you suffer from anticipatory anxiety, however, worrying about what will happen becomes a way of life. You worry that your headache is a brain

Phobias — Phobias are specific forms of fear, such as fear of flying or being trapped in an elevator. Social phobias are exceptionally debilitating, as they create intense anxiety about being with others. Phobic people do their best to avoid what they fear, leading to a limited, restricted existence. Obsessions and Compulsions — Obsessions are anx-

ious, intrusive, unwanted thoughts that stick in your mind. To calm down and rid yourself of these thoughts, people develop compulsions, which are mustdo, repetitive, rigid actions, such as checking five times whether you turned off the lights, locked the door, or done enough. Compulsive behavior may help people feel less anxious - but only for the

moment. Turning your brain off anxiety autopilot is hard to do. If your anxiety is mild, you may loosen up by calming talking to yourself, saying “I’ll be okay; I don’t need to be perfect; I can turn to my friends for help.” Instead of thinking, it helps to take deep breaths, do yoga, meditate, listen to music, and do less, not more. If your anxiety is moderate or severe, you may need to learn additional skills in psychotherapy and/or take medication. Many anxious people feel guilty about doing either of these, believing that it’s a sign of weakness or failure. The opposite is typically true. Only when you have the courage to seek treatment will you be able to make the necessary changes to live a relaxed, happy, and enjoyable life. ©2024 Linda Sapadin, Ph.D. is a psychologist, life coach and author who specializes in helping people overcome self-defeating patterns of behavior. You can reach her at DrSapadin@aol.com or 516 791-2780. For additional articles, visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.

Marching band wins competition, $15K

ple, or anyone,” Lugo said. “The fact that we have been chosen by people so important gives motivation to work even harder.” The Pride of Malverne’s performance, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, was the result of a year of dedication and grueling work. On top of their seasonal performances and football games, they practiced this piece for hours every week — even attending band camp for 8 hours a day over the summer. It was that hard work that made it possible for the band, led by director Glen Johnson and assistant director Alyssa Sitler, to come out on top among more than 450 competitors. “There’s a lot of hot days and cold days — literally, the weather — and ups and downs, and crying,” Johnson said, “but the frustration just builds up into a performance, regardless of how we finish in the competition. “So there’s just so many emotions throughout the entire season that just make something like this that much more special.” But perhaps the best part of this competition was the chance to share music across generations, Michael Messina, the district supervisor of music and fine arts, said. “Metallica, that first came out when I was 21,” Messina said. “Sharing our love of music with the students … getting

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the pride of malverne was hand-picked as winners by two metallica members. the $15,000 prize is for new equipment. them to know a different style of music that I grew up with and love so much has been really rewarding.” Lugo had heard the name “Metallica” before, but had never listened to heavy metal before this competition. Now she’s a fan. “We’ve never experienced that unless you’ve heard it before from like, a parent or something,” Lugo said. “It was really fun experiencing all of this, and finding new genres of music with my peers. We all found it really exciting, especially in the show.” To be nationally recognized is a big deal to the band, but the most important thing, Johnson said, is the way they came together and did their best — nothing else matters.

“The competitive marching arts is such a family effort,” Johnson said. “The staff and the kids, in the locker room in Syracuse before we performed, literally everybody’s crying because the season’s over. “We just all have that kind of camaraderie amongst everybody.” That togetherness was made the performance moving. And the subsequent win is more than a feather in their cap — it comes with $15,000 prize money and equipment. While the band is well-supported by the district, Johnson said, there are certainly needs that the prize money can fill, like a new sound system. The new equipment could help the band stay ahead of the curve for years to come. The national win means a lot in par-

ticular to Messina, who started in the district as the band director. He was the one to name the band the Pride of Malverne — a vision for what was to come. “I watched it grow and grow,” Messina said. “So it’s really very rewarding, and it’s a real sense of self worth, and that I did something worthwhile over the last 28 years, and this is another thing to add. Something that we accomplished together.” That renewed sense of drive and purpose is just as strong for the students. The national win proves to them that Malverne students can find success — wherever they may roam. “We were really able to accomplish something amazing,” Lugo said, “and it inspires us to do better.”

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News briefs W. Hempstead official is LIWC chair

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Pre-school registration will get under way for Malverne parents on Jan. 27.

Get ready for pre-school registration The Malverne school district has announced registration details for the Saturday morning program for preschool children. The program focuses on language improvement, cognitive g rowth and social development. Instruction will be provided by certified elementary school teachers. Children who turned 3 or 4 years of age by Sep. 1 2023, and are toilet trained, are eligible to participate in the free program. It will be held at the Maurice W. Downing Primary School from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays from Jan. 27 to Feb. 10, and again from March 2 to March 23.

Registration for the program will take place in the main lobby of the Maurice W. Downing Primary School on Saturday, Jan. 13 and Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. To register, you must bring the following documents: driver’s license; school tax receipt; current utility bill (LIPA, National Grid, water bill); updated immunization papers; and child’s original birth certificate. Renters need a lease agreement with notarized affidavit. The program is free for children of Malverne School District 12 residents.

The Long Island Water Conference water service industry at the WHWD, has elected Jason Belle, of the West starting off as a water plant attendant Hempstead Water District, to serve as before receiving his operator’s license the organization’s new chairman for in 2008. He became District Superin2024. Entering his 19th year of service tendent in January of 2020. He has in the water industry, Belle has served served on the LIWC Board of Directors as the WHWD’s superintendent since since 2021 when he was elected Board 2020. Belle said he looks Secretary. In 2022, he was forward to leading Long elected to serve as Second Island’s water providers in Vice Chairman and served supplying residents and as First Vice Chair man communities with the best throughout 2023. Chairman services possible while Belle also serves as Chairushering the water indusman of the Long Island try towards a successful Commission for Aquifer and sustainable future. Protection (LICAP), of “I am honored and humwhich he has been a Board bled to have been chosen by member since 2022. my peers to lead the Long In addition to Chairman Island Water Conference Belle’s election, three other Jason Belle throughout 2024,” Belle members were elected to said. “Long Island’s water the LIWC’s Board of Direcproviders are dedicated to tors. Robert McEvoy, Comproviding our more than 3 million resi- missioner of the Oyster Bay Water Disdents with the highest-quality water trict, was named First Vice Chairman. possible, and we will continue serving Brendan J. Warner, Director of Conour community as best we can while struction-Maintenance at the Suffolk maintaining environmentally-sustain- County Water Authority was named able practices.” Second Vice Chairman. Lastly, Kevin Belle began working at the West Reilly, Superintendent of the MassHempstead Water District in 2005. He apequa Water District, was named Sechas worked in nearly every facet of the retary.

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Country Stew

Potato Lasagna

Turkey Green Bean Chili

in the kitchen Bring out those chef skills on a wintry weekend

By Karen Bloom

These winter days, as the wind howls around us, are a reminder that home is sometimes the best place to be. So settle in for some comfy nesting, and find inspiration in the kitchen. Then gather everyone ‘round for conversation and a great meal. Keep warm with hearty dishes that satisfy appetites and comfort food cravings. By using natural ingredients and relying on veggies and lean proteins, you can create many tempting meals that are tasty and healthful. The potato, for example, can be used as a starting point for something creative. From russets to reds, fingerlings to purples, the hearty potato comes in many beautiful varieties that add color and texture to beloved comfort dishes. Try these recipes for inspiration.

Country Stew

• 5 pounds bone-in short ribs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 2 cups water • 1 1/3 cups Zinfandel wine • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 clove garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 2 beef bouillon cubes • 6 large potatoes, washed, peeled and quartered • 1/2 pound small fresh mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen whole green beans • 1 can (16 ounces) peeled whole tomatoes, undrained Dredge ribs in flour to coat; reserve leftover flour. Heat oil in 8-quart Dutch oven on moderate heat. Add half of ribs and brown on all sides. Once browned, remove ribs. Repeat instructions for remaining ribs. Stir in the reserved flour. While stirring, add 1 cup water and wine and stir until thickened. Return ribs to the pan. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and bouillon and bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat to simmer for 1 hour, or until ribs are tender. Remove ribs with slotted spoon and cover with foil to keep warm. Add potatoes, mushrooms and beans. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add ribs and tomatoes with liquid, and heat through. Use slotted spoon to remove meat and vegetables to large serving platter. Remove gravy to serving container and serve with ribs. Yield: 6 servings.

Potato Lasagna

• 2 links Italian turkey sausage (3 1/2 ounces each) • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion

• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese • 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 egg white • 2 cups marinara sauce, divided • 1 1/4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, divided • 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Remove sausage from casing and crumble into medium skillet with onion. Cook for 10 minutes or until both are browned, breaking up sausage with back of spoon. Stir together ricotta, basil, garlic powder and egg white in small bowl. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish, forming solid layer with no gaps. Drop 1/2 ricotta mixture in spoonfuls over top and spread out just a little. Sprinkle with 1/3 of mozzarella and 1/2 sausage mixture. Add 1/2 cup more sauce then repeat potato, cheese and meat layers. Top with last layer of potatoes, remaining sauce and mozzarella. Cover with plastic wrap and make small slit to vent. Microwave on high for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Yield: 4 servings.

Turkey Green Bean Chili with Cheesy Corn Fritters

• 1 pound ground turkey breast • 1 cup chopped onion • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 (14.5 oz. each) cans Chili Style Diced Tomatoes, undrained • 1 cup water • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • Cut green beans Corn Fritters • 1 (8.5 oz.) package corn muffin mix • 1 large egg, beaten • 2/3 cup milk • 1 cup whole kernel corn, canned or frozen • 1/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil Cook turkey, onion, bell pepper and garlic over medium heat in a large pot for 8 to 10 minutes or until meat is brown and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in tomatoes, water and cumin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in green beans. Serve with Cheesy Corn Fritters. For corn fritters, combine muffin mix, egg, milk, corn and cheese in a large bowl. Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. For each fritter, pour about 3 tablespoons of batter into hot skillet. Cook 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Keep cooked fritters warm in a 200 F oven while cooking the remaining batches.

One of those rare talents who translates easily from the stage to television and the big screen, Tom Papa is now doing his ‘thing’ on his ‘Good Stuff’ tour. With more than 20 years on the stand-up circuit, Papa is clearly one of the top comedic voices around. In addition to his mastery of the stage, he’s found success in a variety of creative pursuits, including as an actor and host in film and television, contributing writer for The New Yorker, author of three books, and popular podcast and radio host, among other endeavours. Papa has five highly rated stand-up specials to his credit, including his most recent Netflix special, ‘What A Day,’ filmed at the iconic Wilbur Theatre in Boston His highly-rated podcast, ‘Breaking Bread with Tom Papa,’ features Papa and his guest eating, drinking, and engaging in revealing and funny conversations. When he’s not on the road, Papa lives in Los Angeles with his family, where he spends most of his time writing and baking bread. Saturday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. $59.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Puppy Pals Live Madison Theatre goes to the dogs with Puppy Pals Live. From shelters to showbiz, the canine cast of mostly rescue dogs will have everyone smiling at their hilarious antics. As seen on NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Puppy Pals is an over-the-top tale of what can happen when humans and animals come together in kindness, comedy, compassion and cooperation. These pooches, guided by their human handlers, perform challenging and comical tricks as they show everyone who’s really the boss. Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, all ages will enjoy seeing the fur fly. Watch these ‘performers’ do amazing tricks and athletic feats, big air stunts, backflips, climbing a ladder, jumping rope, even dance and comedy antics. The audience also has an opportunity to get involved, and maybe even step up on the stage jump in the action with man’s best friend. It’s a howling good time for all. Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. $15$30. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or MadisonTheatreNY.org.

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The renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra visits Long Island on its 2024 tour, with soloist Isata Kanneh-Mason. The orchestra’s new music director Vasily Petrenko conducts, on the Tilles Center stage, Friday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. As a respected cultural ambassador, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra enjoys a busy schedule of international touring, performing in the world’s great concert halls and prestigious international festivals. They are recognized as being the UK’s most in-demand orchestra and count passion, versatility and uncompromising artistic standards as hallmarks and are celebrated as one the world’s most open-minded, forward-thinking and accessible symphony orchestras. In great demand internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, Kanneh-Mason was an ECHO Rising Star in 2021-2022, performing in many of Europe’s finest halls and is also the recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award and an Opus Klassik award for best young artist. Her debut album on Decca Classics, “Romance — the Piano Music of Clara Schumann,” drew popular and critical acclaim, entering the UK classical charts at No. 1. The program includes Debussy’s “Danse, L. 69” (orch. Ravel), Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto No. 3” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade.” Tickets are start at$45; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

Join Franklin Hill Perrell, curator of Nassau County Museum of Art’s “Our Gilded Age,” for his talk “Art and Decorative Art Styles of the Gilded Age,” Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. He’ll discuss a selection of works on view through the lens of the era’s changing styles and art movements including, grand tradition portraiture (in the spirit of Sir Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough) French Salon style, Impressionism, Realism/Social Realism, Romanticism; and in the decorative arts, and Renaissance Revival Style vs. Art Nouveau. Artists examined include John Singer Sargent, William Merritt Chase, Thomas Eakins, Mary Cassatt and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Limited seating; advance registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. 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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‘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.

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See some winter birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for another in its series of bird walks, at Mill Pond Park, in Wantagh, Sunday, Jan. 21, starting at 9 a.m. The park is on the north side of Merrick Road, 4 blocks west of Wantagh State Parkway. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The group will meet at the gazebo. 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.

Plaza Theatrical hosts a new edition of the 50+ Comedy Tour, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2:30 p.m. Enjoy hilarious laughter and outrageous fun featuring some of the best comedians working today with one thing in common — they’re all over age 50. Chase away winter blues with sidesplitting comedy from a lineup of top comedians on the stand-up circuit, at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $30, $25 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

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.

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

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.

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SAT Prep Course Hofstra Prep teacher Laura La Vacca offers instruction on best practices to achieve results on the SAT, at West Hempstead Public Library, Thursdays, Jan. 18 and 25, also Feb. 1, 8, 15. Learn study tips and tricks; open to students in grades 9 and above. Prep course will cover the digital format. Students should bring a copy of the Official SAT Study Guide 2020 Edition by The College Board with them to the class. Program fee of $95 made payable to Laura La Vacca is due with registration. 500 Hempstead Ave. Visit WHPLibrary.org or call (516) 481-6591 for information.

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.

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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 Self Storage Sale Please take notice Safeguard Self Storage #190105 located at 45 Hempstead Turnpike W. Hempstead NY 11552 intends to hold a sale of the property stored in the below listed Storage Spaces. The public sale shall occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.co m on 1/29/2024 at 10:00AM. Unless listed below, the contents consist of household goods and furnishings. Tia A Obadiaru unit #0121; Jose Quijano unit #0304; Delsie T Roland unit #0327; Shantell Gedeon unit #0445; Rebecca Arguello unit #0503; Susan Niewender unit #0611; Nakyia Douglas unit #0612; Remuka A Singh unit #1315; Delores Thompson unit #2127; Larry McDaniel unit #2223; Shannon Wilson unit #2327; Johnathan L Blocker unit #2533; Ivory Spencer unit #2535. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details 144165 LEGAL NOTICE New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 01/09/2024 Applicant: VILLAGE OF MALVERNE 99 CHURCH ST MALVERNE, NY 11565-1726 Facility: M A LV E R N E VILLAGE WHELAN FIELD 6 RAY LN|NCTM #35N-25C MALVERNE, NY 11565 Application ID: 1-2820-04303/00002 Permit(s) Applied for: 1 Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands Project is located: in HEMPSTEAD in NASSAU COUNTY Project Description:

The applicant is proposing improvements to Whelan Field and Pine Stream. The purpose of this project is to alleviate flooding on nearby streets by lowering floodplain grade and increasing floodplain storage/detention; installing stormwater infrastructure to reduce discharge of runoff and pollutants to Pine Stream; improving public access to Pine Stream; and enhancing wetland buffers by establishing native riparian buffers and managing invasive vegetation along Pine Stream. The proposed site changes include lowering the grade of existing fields to provide an additional 2.3-acre feet of floodplain storage and re-constructing existing ballfields, replacement of accessory features (fences, dugouts, bleachers, etc.) and new drainage infrastructure. The project will include the installation of a 0.5 miles asphalt walking path, lighting, and interpretive signage. Additionally, a new parking lot will be installed to accommodate 38 cars. The new parking lot and roadways will have asphalt surface with catch basins to collect runoff and leaching chambers to store and infiltrate runoff. New ballfields will have a natural grass surface with drainage infrastructure. Approximately 5.72 acres of land will be physically disturbed. The facility is located at 6 Ray Ln., Village of Malverne, Nassau County, NCTM#: 35-N-25C. Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person. State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination Project is a Type I action and will not have a significant effect on the environment. A coordinated review with other involved agencies was performed and a Negative Declaration is on fine. SEQR Lead Agency Malverne Village Board State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination Cultural resource lists and maps have been checked. The proposed activity is not in an area of identified archaeological sensitivity and no known registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified or documented for the project location. No further review in

accordance with SHPA is required. Availability For Public Comment Contact Person Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 02/01/2024 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later Contact Person LAURA F STAR NYSDEC SUNY @ STONY BROOK|50 CIRCLE RD STONY BROOK, NY 11790-3409 (631) 444-0366 144304

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR13, Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY A. SZOKE SR. A/K/A ANTHONY SZOKE, AND ANTHONY SZOKE, JR., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 5, 2016 and an Order Substituting CourtAppointed Referee duly entered on August 2, 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 February 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 523 Cedar Street, West Hempstead, NY 11552. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at West Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 387 and Lot 7. Approximate amount of judgment is $420,902.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 011112/2012. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Malachy Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 144310 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY LAFAYETTE LENDING, LLC, Plaintiff against GOTHAM WJMS LLC, 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 October 25, 2021, 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 February 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 63 Meade Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. Sec 34 Block 325 Lot 59, 60 and 61. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $586,259.17 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 614432/2019. 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.” Peter H. Levy, Esq., Referee File # LAFJN001 144322 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

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‘MINDFREAK’ star Criss Angel becomes local Vegas hero.

Real life ‘Angel’ breaks up fight in Las Vegas bar West Hempstead native Criss Angel first gained fame as a celebrity magician, but he pulled the ultimate disappearing act on a belligerent bar patron causing a disturbance in a Las Vegas bar. Angel (real name Christopher Sarantakos) was performing at his MINDFREAK residency show at the Planet Hollywood on the Vegas strip when an audience member in the second row of the show began creating a commotion. According to a police report filed in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, security guards moved in on Brandon McDonald to try to diffuse the progressively worsening situation. Their efforts, however, were in vain, and McDonald became even more belligerent as the night progressed. At one point, security guards asked McDonald to turn over his phone, as recording during the perfor mance

wasn’t permitted. McDonald, however, persisted in his belligerence, and even be gan brawling with the security guards on the premises. But that’s when Criss Angel stepped in. The famed magician – who enjoyed a spate of national success with his nationally syndicated show, MINDFREAK, which shares the same name as his popular Vegas strip show – stopped the show to assist security in escorting McDonald off the premises, where the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police were waiting to arrest him. McDonald was subsequently charged with battery and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. As for Criss Angel, he did what he’s done for decades: he hopped back on the stage to complete the show, like a true consummate professional. - Bernadette Giacomazzo

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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

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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. Not much, except decide whether you want a ridiculous-looking room with a jog in the wall or want to spend the money and time to go through the zoning variance process. When I see cases like this, I understand the intent of the law, but not the “spirit” of the law. The intent is to prevent the construction of buildings too close to a properonte eeper ty line, based on historical catastrophes such as the London fire and the Chicago fire, both of which saw hundreds of lives lost and tens of thousands of buildings destroyed, mainly because of their closeness to one another and their ability to burn easily. We live in a modern age in which materials have been tested, analyzed, certified and regulated to limit flame spread, and communities have been set up with strict guidelines to leave spaces between buildings for safety and appearance. But knowing, or not remembering, this, communities may invoke the strictness of the law like a stern punishment, or look at the separate conditions and merits of each case, deciding that your straight wall versus a jogged wall isn’t going to hurt anyone and, being located on the side or behind your house, isn’t going to detract from the character of the community. Some building departments have been given the flexibility to make these decisions, to avoid throwing the baby out with the bathwater, and have the authority to give approval for minor issues. Some municipalities have even gone so far as to pass ordinances allowing the discretion of building departments to allow for the alignment of built structures, previously approved, on the first story. It makes sense not to put homeowners through an unnecessary hearing process, sometimes costing thousands of dollars and many months of delay, just so they can have a straight wall. Allowing alignment with a previously approved part of a building isn’t the same as having a flammable wall too close to a property line or another building. In the long run, a variance will be worth it. Otherwise the weird wall shift won’t be understood or be beneficial to you. Good luck!

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hile I truly appreciated every moment of my 28 years in Congress, I’ve found that a real benefit of being retired is that I have more time to think about where I’ve been and how I got there. Don’t get me wrong. I’m still keeping myself busy in a number of areas, including writing for the Heralds. But there’s no longer the constant rush to be somewhere or get something done. It took me at least a month or so to realize that when I woke up in the morning, I could go back to sleep if I wanted pETER to. I didn’t have to catch a plane to KinG Washington or be in my district office in Massapequa Park for an earlymorning constituent meeting. Some friends suggested early on that I write about my experiences in Congress and what I witnessed — the historic, the exhilarating and the tragic. I gave it some thought, but decided to let my brain settle for a while before trying to make sense of what I had seen and whom I had met. But the more I thought

about it, the more I realized that in order to understand where I had been, I had to look back on how I got there, and how those earlier experiences influenced how I approached and dealt with the challenges I faced and the people I encountered. Mine is no rags-toriches tale. But it was an improbable journey that took me from the blue-collar, working-class neighborhoods of Sunnyside and St. Albans, Queens, to the halls of Congress and Oval Office meetings at the White House. From loading freight cars at the Railway Express Terminal on Manhattan’s West Side to flying on Air Force One with three presidents. From grammar school classrooms crammed with 70 kids to Notre Dame Law School. I went from working in a law firm on Vesey Street, in Lower Manhattan, across the street from where the World Trade Center twin towers were being built, to being at ground zero with President Bush days after the Sept. 11 attacks, as those still-smoldering towers lay in ruins, a burial site for almost 3,000 innocent people. From traversing the minefields of Nassau County and

New York politics to dealing with world statesmen and dictators. From listening to my Irish immigrant grandmother describe the Irish struggle against British rule, in which her brother was imprisoned, to working with President Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair on the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which brought that 800-year struggle to an end. From being an altar boy in Queens to leading the American congressional delegation to the installation of Pope Benedict in Vatican City. Early last year, I decided it was time to start writing. Attempting to describe the improbability of this journey that took me so far from where I began, and was neither planned nor predetermined, prompted me to title my proposed memoir “The Road to God Knows Where,” from the Irish rebel song “On the One Road.” Now I’m about 60,000 words into it. Ironically, considering Israel’s current war for survival, the chapter I’m just completing focuses on being in Jerusalem as part of a congressional delegation in August 1993, when Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin informed us that Isra-

’m 60,000 words into a biography with no ending in sight, but an appropriate title.

el had reached a historic agreement with Yasir Arafat and the Palestine Liberation Organization, which led weeks later to Rabin’s famous handshake with Arafat on the White House lawn, orchestrated by Clinton, creating the mood and belief that peace was inevitable. Unfortunately, of course, the chapter will conclude with Rabin’s tragic assassination just two years later. As I write more, the easier the words seem to flow. To make real progress, though, I’ll have to block out time for concentrated writing instead of just writing spasmodically when time allows. I also want to make sure that I do justice not only to the events I’ve lived through and witnessed, but, more important, the people who have been such an important part of my journey. Not just the world leaders, but also those close to me. My mother, father, brother and sister. My wife, Rosemary, our son, Sean, our daughter, Erin, and our two grandchildren. Also, the close friends who urged me to write and continue to encourage me. As to where this will lead? Only God knows where. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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n this world, when you are presented with an opportunity to advance in some field, you often only get one chance. But when it comes to politics and you’re the governor of New York, you get four chances to succeed at the job. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul got her second chance to present her blueprint for the future, and she succeeded in winning over many of the state’s skeptics. At the outset of her State of the State address, Hochul made it clear to the 212 members of the Legislature that all of the federal JERRY Covid money had been spent, and if KREMER they had any plans to spend billions more of it, the cupboard was bare. Despite her warnings, there is no doubt that she will be bombarded by the Legislature with multiple requests for money that the state doesn’t have. Hochul made numerous proposals, but I’ll try to single out a few that are worth discussing. Currently, there is a

great deal of discussion about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence, but few organizations are doing in-depth research into its best uses. The governor has proposed a first-in-the-nation $275 million consortium that aims to leverage public and private-sector research into this very complex subject. Over the years, New York state has spent billions on economic development, but there have been few major success stories for any governor to brag about. Thanks to a Biden administration program, the state is getting a $5 billion grant that will be used for a major chip manufacturing plant in central New York, which will provide 10,000 jobs, and possibly more. The state will help advance that program, which may attract other job opportunities. One of the governor’s priorities that ran into heated opposition last year was her housing program. She had suggested that local zoning be overridden, and that thousands of units of new housing be built without community input. The proposal drew heated opposition from elected officials, and Hochul wisely

dropped the suburban portion of the plan. This time around, she focused on incentives for New York City housing, which is more likely to generate support. This past year, there was a lot of discussion of the issue of New Yorkers leaving the state for other places to live. There’s no doubt that high taxes have driven quite a few people to Florida and Texas, which have no income tax. But Hochul discussed a new state survey that shows that many New Yorkers are moving to Connecticut and New Jersey as well, where they can find affordable housing. That applies especially to places like Long Island, where many young people can’t afford to live. It’s no secret that New York, like many other states, has failed to provide enough support services for people with emotional issues. This is especially true for our young people who suffer from problems created by social media. The governor announced a number of programs that will offer more services for troubled adults and high school students. Many of the crimes we read

he governor used her State of the State address to detail the future as she sees it.

about involve people released from state or city institutions with no after-care. This headache goes back as far the early 1980s, and at least for now, there is a promise for more state action. In her address, Hochul took the opportunity to boast about the large amount of funding that has been devoted to the suburbs. Topping the list is last year’s $2 billion in education aid, which helped keep school taxes from rising in many districts. She also reminded her audience about the millions being spent on such roadways as the Long Island Expressway and others that have been repaved. All in all, Hochul did a great job in her second opportunity to meet the Albany establishment since she was elected in her own right. There is no doubt that the road ahead will be bumpy, because the Legislature has its own priorities. But the State of the State was her chance to shine, and she succeeded in enhancing her standing with taxpayers. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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he political debate. It’s a chance to see and hear from those who wish to represent us in government. But for the candidates seeking office, only they can truly appreciate the stress and pressure that comes with it. There have been some extraordinary debate moments. “I want you to know I will not make age an issue of this campaign,” President Ronald Reagan, who was 73 at the time, said in his 1984 debate with the younger Walter Mondale. “I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience.” Then there was U.S. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen, running to become vice president in 1988, responding to his upper chamber colleague Dan Quayle, who had compared himself to John F. Kennedy. “I served with Jack Kennedy,” Bentsen told George H.W. Bush’s running mate. “I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you’re no Jack Kennedy.” Good or bad, memorable or forgotten, political debates are a vital thread knitting our democratic landscape together.

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Letters Tom Suozzi, American Jewry and Israel — the right man at the right time To the Editor: American Jewry and Israel, America’s closest ally, need friends and fierce advocates in Congress, especially now. Tom Suozzi is the right person at the right time. Tom’s demonstrated commitment to supporting Israel, his deep understanding of government and the U.S.Israel relationship, and his fearlessness in defending the Jewish state — including against antisemites in his own party — is exactly what we need right now. All these essential characteristics were evident in Suozzi’s very first speech on the floor of Congress, seven years ago, on Jan. 5, 2017. The then newly elected cong ressman condemned the recently passed United Nations Resolution 2334, which declared that all of Israel’s presence outside its pre-1967 borders was illegal, that Jewish control of the Kotel was illegal, that Jewish sovereignty in the

They help voters get to know candidates and what they stand for. Debates force them to be held accountable for statements or positions they have taken. And they allow us to assess the candidates’ character, completely unfiltered. Most of all, debates show that we, as Americans, can disagree with one another, but do so in a civil way that leads to solutions rather than conflict. These forums are the very essence of listening to all sides of an issue, hearing how people stand, and then coming to our own conclusions — as well as deciding on the person we want to represent us in voicing our beliefs. In just a few weeks — on Feb. 13 — voters across the North Shore of Long Island and parts of Queens will elect a new member of Congress to replace disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos. The vote will cap a special election race between the former Democratic holder of Santos’ seat, Tom Suozzi, and Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip. Suozzi is pushing for more debates, according to published reports. Pilip, however, fewer. At this point, there is just one debate scheduled between the two, and it hap-

pens mere days before actual Election Day. That means the thousands of people who chose to vote early will not have a chance to hear the two candidates debate the issues. Debates have perhaps never been more vital than in this race, just 15 months after voters elected Santos, a man they later discovered they knew nothing about. It is crucial that voters get to know Suozzi and Pilip, what their positions are and how they would represent their constituents. There’s no such thing as too many debates, at least not in this race. It’s great that both Suozzi and Pilip have been accessible to the media — both, for example, have agreed to individually sit down with the Herald to take questions from our reporters — but nothing compares to being on stage and taking your case straight to the people whose votes you want. We can’t have another George Santos situation. We urge Suozzi and Pilip to debate. Be civil. Share ideas. Disagree. And give all of us everything we need to make the most informed decision we can on Feb. 13.

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o date, Nassau County has received approximately $385 million in coronavirus relief money through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and $85.2 million more in settlements from opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Of that combined sum of approximately $470 million, Nassau County has to date only committed roughly $86 million and dispersed $7 million. While many have wondered about the almost palpable lack of DeLia urgency from DeriGGi-wHitton the administration of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in getting these life-enriching and lifesaving funds into the community, a recent budget hearing potentially exposed the callous reason his administration continues to sit on

these funds. During the hearing, on Oct. 10, administration officials confirmed that the roughly $378 million in remaining proceeds from the ARPA funding and various opioid settlements is being used to bolster Nassau County’s reserves, which in turn are helping to boost and maintain the county’s credit score with rating agencies such as Moody’s, S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. Furthermore, every penny in interest that has and may be generated in the future by holding the opioid funds back was earned at the expense of someone who is struggling with the disease of addiction. All of this is simply appalling. It is only marginally less infuriating when you consider that Nassau’s ARPA funds could be applied to fighting hunger, combating homelessness, bolstering mental health programs,

ovid and opioid funds should trump the county’s 125th anniversary.

Letters Jewish Quarter of the Old City was illegal, and that Jewish jurisdiction over holy sites such as the Cave of Machpelah, in Hebron — where tradition holds that Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebekah and Leah are buried — was illegal. In that brief but impactful speech, Suozzi eviscerated the U.N. resolution’s wrongful notion that Jewish life in the eternal Jewish homeland was an obstacle to peace. Rather, as Tom stated that day, the obstacle to peace was “anti-Israel terrorism.” The fact that he chose to stand up for Israel on Day One of his congressional career is a testament to his genuine and heartfelt commitment. Of all the issues on which he campaigned; of all the issues that he and his supporters cared about; of all the governmental and political forces and pressures pushing and pulling him to make a statement about this or that, Suozzi devoted his first speech in that hallowed chamber to defending the safety and security of the Jewish state. He did so despite the fact that it was a prior Democratic administration that declined to veto the U.N. resolution, thus letting it reach the Security Council for a vote in the first place. This tells us that Tom will not back down, will not relent, and will not look the other way when Israel is unjustly singled out, maligned and attacked. Tom marshaled the evidence, and

supporting small businesses, enhancing youth services and so much more. For months, my colleagues in the County Legislature’s minority caucus and I have been advocating for approximately $12 million in itemized ARPA requests to help support organizations that provide vital community services. While those requests have languished in the Blakeman administration, the transfer of $10 million in Covid relief funds, done under the facade of “tourism” to fund lavish galas, parades and marketing to celebrate the county’s 125th anniversary this year, flew through the Legislature on Dec. 18. The minority caucus is unified in its outrage and opposition to this latest lapse in judgment, which serves as yet another example of how Blakeman and his administration are badly out of touch with the needs of our

deployed his understanding of government and the U.S.-Israel relationship, to clearly demonstrate that he took the job seriously and would continue to deliver. We need a representative in Congress who believes in the fundamental right of the Jewish people to self-determination and security, and who has proven that he will show up prepared and able to work every lever of government to get results. Tom has the knowledge of how government works, the relationships on both sides of the aisle, and the understanding of our issues to get the job done. He has continued to be one of Israel and American Jewry’s fiercest advocates, fighting for unconditional aid for Iron Dome and David’s Sling, condemning antisemitic comments by Democratic colleagues like Ilhan Omar, passing bipartisan legislation to sanction the terrorist use of human shields, and even traveling to Israel as recently as December to support Israel and Jews throughout the world during this difficult time. Governing is hard. For American Jewry and America’s closest ally, Israel, Tom Suozzi is the right person at the right time, for the right place. That place is the United States Congress. RORy LANCMAN Great Neck Rory Lancman is a former member of the Assembly and the New York City Council.

constituents. Federal Covid relief and opioid settlement funds were not meant to gather dust on ledger sheets, serve as an investment strategy, be used to butter up ratings agencies, or soothe the self-inflating ego of an elected official. They were meant to get into the community so they could be used to address the challenges our constituents are grappling with. With so many people struggling, and so many facing the unthinkable crisis of losing family members to addiction, spending $10 million on publicizing an anniversary celebration before releasing these opioid settlement funds is unconscionable. Let’s hope that in the new year, these lifesaving funds, as well as our federal relief funds, reach their intended destinations — at least as swiftly as Blakeman’s celebration funds did. Delia DeRiggi-Whitton represents Nassau County’s 11th Legislative District, and is the Legislature’s minority leader-elect.

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