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Can Hempstead condemn Capri Motor Inn? the town wants to condemn the motel — but doing so will require not only a determinaThe Town of Hempstead is tion of public use for the proptaking steps to take over the erty, according to state and fedCapri Motor Inn in West Hemp- eral laws, but also fair compenstead through eminent domain sation for Capri owners. The absence of the motel — — but would such which police had to an acquisition be visit 156 times le gal? That’s the between January question debated and August last by town officials, year — is inherentthe motel owners, ly public use, and neighbors at a argued John Ellspublic hearing last wo r t h , a s e n i o r week in front of associate for the special hearing environmental o f f i c e r A n t h o ny planning firm proMarano. viding counsel to “What we have town officials. heard tonight, and “The permanent i n yo u r n o t i c e, discontinuation of respectfully, is com- ChRISTIAN the motel use, p l e t e l y i l l e g a l , ” BRowNE through the town’s Christian Browne, lawyer, for the acquisition via re presenting the Capri Motor Inn eminent domain, Capri owners, L&S owners will provide a sigRealty, said. “And nificant and lasting (it’s) the complete opposite of what the eminent c o m m u n i t y c h a r a c t e r domain proceeding law exists upgrade,” he said. Although “public use” is to do.” The motel, on Hempstead most commonly used in referTurnpike, has been at the cen- ence to infrastructure like ter of multiple legal battles parks, highways or recreation with the town since officials centers, there is legal precedent shuttered it last August, declar- for the term to be applied more ing it a public nuisance. Now Continued on page 9
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Malverne Mel says spring is in the air Civic leaders from across the county gathered to witness Malverne Mel’s announcement. Mel is one of the nation’s few weatherpredicting groundhogs. Malverne Mel let Mayor Tim Sullivan in on his longawaited prediction — an early spring! For more photos, see page 10.
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Red Cross on the scene in W. Hempstead By BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO bgiacomazzo@liherald.com
The Red Cross has responded to another emergency in West Hempstead, marking it the second time in just as many weeks that the agency has been dispatched to aid residents. A carbon monoxide leak in West Hempstead late last month left one individual temporarily without a home, prompting the agency to step in. That same day, the agency was also dispatched to a home on East Main Street in Riverhead after a fire left six people without a roof over their heads. In each instance, the Red Cross Long Island Disaster Action Team provided emergency assistance, including financial assistance, to meet the families’ immediate needs. The Red Cross also typically provides information packets regarding recovery resources and guidance, cleanup kits, comfort kits with personal care items, snacks, waters, and other items as needed. “Disasters can happen at any time, and whether we are talking about a fire or a leaky boiler — it is always difficult for people to be displaced from their homes,” said Jose Dominguez, the chief executive officer of the Long Island Chapter of the Red Cross, in a statement furnished exclusively to the Herald. “I want to thank our Red Cross Disaster Action Team responders, Karen Pace and Peter Rosenthal, who were able to support this resident during their time of need. We rely on the power of volunteers to help our neighbors on Long Island and they do an incredible job responding to disasters big and small 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. I encourage anybody who is interested in joining us to go to redcross.org/gnyvolunteer to see what opportunities fit their skills and experience.” Red Cross caseworkers will continue to work with
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The Red Cross was once again dispatched to West Hempstead. families to connect them with additional resources for long-term recovery needs. Any persons impacted by these disasters who need recovery assistance and have not already connected with Red Cross services should contact 1-877-733-2767. Additionally, because volunteers carry out 90 percent of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross, the
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An intimate, celebratory dinner at Uva Rossa marked a new year for the Malverne Chamber of Commerce. And the board is ringing in 2024 with a new co-president: Elizabeth Krull. “Here in Malverne the objective is to shop local, to stay local, and to keep businesses thriving in our own hometown,” she said. “It is such a tight knit community. So to be able to go into the butcher, or the floral shop, or to go to the chiropractor, or go to dinner, and suppor t business owners who are supporting our community is critical.” She is joining co-president Maria Casini after serving as vice president. Their goal, they ELIzABETH KRuLL said, is to continco-president, ue building on Chamber of Commerce the chamber’s foundation and making it bigger every year. “Together with our dedicated board, I am committed to fostering growth, supporting local businesses, and creating a vibrant community where businesses and residents thrive,” Krull said in a statement. “We look forward to working collaboratively to showcase Malverne as a fantastic place to live, work, and shop.” Krull has lived in Malverne for 15 years with her husband and her four children. She and her husband got involved with the chamber around seven years ago. She has a particular fondness for the annual chamber events like the Fall Festival, which her children love, and the Puppy Trot on Thanksgiving mornings. “I just love getting up in the morning with my kids,” Krull said. “We put on silly hats. We head to the gazebo and we walk the dog.” “I love them all,” she added of the events, “but that would be my favorite.” Mayor Tim Sullivan swore in co-presidents Casini and Krull, as well as the trustees and board of directors. The board, Krull said, is an integral part of the chamber — they bring forward new ideas, and “always bring a new and exciting spin” to existing events. It also gives Krull room to focus on her personal goal of helping connect small business owners to grant money. “I think for me from a co-presidency standpoint,” Krull said, “Supporting the events and participating in the events is important, but I’d really like to figure out how we can add more value to businesses from a grants perspective.” “How can you tap into these funds and bring them back to our business owners?” she added. “Make them aware of what’s available to them, and get some much needed money into their doors,
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Chamber of Commerce board members enjoyed a convivial installation dinner at Uva Rossa. The installation dinner, where the Board of Directors and the Trustees are sworn in, marks a new year for the Chamber.
Chamber of Commerce leadership Board of Directors Jack Sorrentino, chairman Maria Casini, co-president Elizabeth Krull, co-president Evelyn Heredia, vice president Maria Casvikes, treasurer Benny Montalbano, social media lead
Trustees Henry Stampfel Leon Sanchez Rachel Tobias whether it’s for beautification, improvements in technology, helping them with social media.” Though its leadership has gotten some new additions this year, Malverne neighbors can feel confident knowing that the Chamber of Commerce is focused, as always, on its main purpose: fostering a relationship between the village, its neighbors, and its businesses. “We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Mayor Sullivan and the Nassau Council for Chambers of Commerce,” Casini said in a statement, “To ensure Malverne maintains a thriving business community that gives back to the Village through events, scholarships and more.”
Mayor Tim Sullivan swore in not only co-presidents Maria Casini and Elizabeth Krull, but also the rest of the board of directors, as well as the trustees Henry Stampfel, Leon Sanchez and Rachel Tobias. Malverne is a tight-knit community, Krull said — and its Chamber of Commerce is no exception. Board members enjoyed food and drinks from Uva Rossa, a small Malverneowned business which is also a Chamber member.
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The New York State Department of Agriculture has confir med that some towns in Nassau – including Malverne and West Hempstead – and Suffolk will no longer be under threat of quarantine over the Asian longhorned beetle, an invasive species that threaten a variety of hardwood trees. The beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) was first discovered in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1996, but has since become a plague Courtesy US Department of Agriculture on Long Island due to the The invasive species are no longer an issue in area’s flourishing greenery. Malverne and West Hempstead. Known to cause more damage than Dutch elm disease, chestOyster Bay remain under quarantine. nut blight and gypsy moths “New York is closer than ever to combined, sightings of the cute blue critter went viral on various social being ALB-free,” added Kathryn Bronmedia platfor ms over the summer, sky, the USDA APHIS National Policy despite the damage it caused to count- Manager for the ALB Eradication Program, in a statement. “It’s a credit to the less birch, elm, and maple trees. “The Department, along with its work done together with our New York partners at USDA APHIS, has been partners to eliminate the beetle. We look working diligently to eradicate ALB for forward to the day when we can say that decades,” state agricultural commis- our work fighting ALB is done here.” Since the Asian longhorn beetle was sioner Richard Ball said in a statement. “Today’s announcement that we lifted first detected in Brooklyn, teams of the quarantine in another 10 square crews have been surveying for infestamile area on Long Island is good news tions. Trees found to be infested are for the horticultural industry and other removed and destroyed, while healthy industries that depend on the movement trees are sometimes treated to prevent of hardwood trees and materials, as well infestations from expanding. These as for our forestry, timber, and maple efforts are bolstered by outreach camindustries, which are at greatest risk paigns and regulatory compliance. The from ALB. We have more work to do and public and any entities working on or will continue to survey until we are able moving any trees or tree parts must be trained on ALB and must enter into a to deregulate all Long Island.” Lifting the quarantine in the desig- compliance agreement which requires nated area, which also includes portions them to meet specific standards for hanof the Townships of Babylon, Hunting- dling and disposal of regulated articles ton, and Oyster Bay on Long Island, will that will prevent ALB from spreading by ease regulatory burdens on nursery human assistance. These diligent efforts have paid off dealers and growers and other businesses, including landscaping companies, with the release of previously quarantransfer stations, and general contrac- tined areas within four different countors as well as private citizens. The ties and an area in the town of Islip in remaining 42.9 square miles in the New York. These areas have been Townships of Babylon, Huntington, and declared eradicated.
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PERSON TO PERSON o you often make excuses for what you did or didn’t do? If so, stop! While excuses may protect your ego, they come at the cost of acknowledging your difficulties and encouraging denial. Excuses make your perspective so foggy that you cannot see the road ahead. Hence, you don’t admit what you need to admit. And you won’t change what you’re unaware of. Though it might be painful to rid yourself of your excuses, in the long run you’ll be better off as you’ll finally do what it takes to get you where you want to be! Ted was a middle-level manager who believed he was on the fast track to success. He had a responsible job as a supervisor at a design firm. Though he had plenty of work to complete, his mind kept drifting to distractions. He even invited interruptions, such as phone calls, visitors, or sudden errands, preferring the novelty of the unexpected to the tedium of completing the task at hand. Initially, those who worked for him thought he
was a conscientious, caring man as he often said, “No matter how busy I am, I’m always available if you want to talk or need a helping hand.” They didn’t realize that these offers of help were pleas for distraction from his own work. When Ted was reprimanded for being late in handing in his paperwork, he excused himself by saying, “How could they expect be to do all that in such a short time?” After the reprimand, he said to himself, “Boy, I need to get busy on this,” but somehow, he rarely did. When he was finally let go from his job, he explained his termination as, “IT was a terrible time in the economy, so they had to let me go.” For Ted, the vague “IT” was blamed for his job loss, and he never acknowledged his own contribution. Another excuse to protect his ego. Another lost opportunity to get real with himself about his strengths and weaknesses.
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vAsIlIs tRIANtAfyllou North Shore Senior Basketball JANUARY 29, 2024 is a night Triantafyllou will never forget. He etched himself into the Nassau County and North Shore boys’ basketball record book by scoring his 1,000th career points in a victory over Lawrence. He reached the plateau in thrilling fashion with a last-second three pointer, giving him 40 points for the game. “Big V” as he’s called, ranks among the county’s scoring leaders at 22 ppg and has the Vikings in line for a high playoff seed.
GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Feb. 8 Girls Basketball: Wantagh at Lynbrook .................5:15 p.m. Boys Basketball: Island Trees at Malverne................. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: West Hemp. at East Rockaway ....... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Friends Academy at Lawrence ........ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: East Rockaway at West Hemp......... 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 9 Girls Basketball: Westbury at Uniondale ................... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: V.S. Central at Long Beach.............. 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Manhasset at Hewlett................5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Syosset at Oceanside .................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Hicksville at Freeport...................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: South Side at Kennedy .................. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Baldwin at Plainview ...................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainview at Baldwin ....................... 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 10 Boys Basketball: Calhoun at Elmont .......................10 a.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. North at Carey ......................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Long Beach at V.S. Central ...........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: G.N. South at East Meadow .........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Garden City at Sewanhaka ..........12 p.m. Girls Basketball: MacArthur at Mepham .................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Elmont at Calhoun.......................... 2 p.m. Girls Basketball: Kennedy at South Side..............3:30 p.m.
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The Malverne boys’ bowling team made history this winter. The Mules won their fifth straight conference title last month and became the first boys’ bowling team in school history to qualify for the county tournament as it will battle Seaford, Wheatley and Clarke for the small schools championship at Garden City Lanes this Saturday. Malverne compiled a 129-3 mark this season after going 110-22 a year ago. In high school bowling, instead of won-loss records, three points are awarded to the winner for each individual game and whichever team has the highest pin count during that day’s three-game set earns another two. But the top four small schools qualify for the postseason tourney based on team average instead of record, and the vast improvement of some of the Mules this season finally put them in the field ahead of Island Trees, which always seemed to get by Malverne in recent years. “[It was more] consistency,” Bacardi said. “Last year, we had one bowler that was around that 160 [average] mark and then the supporting cast was like 120 averages. We just didn’t have the talent to get that average to a high enough spot.” The battle between the Mules and Island Trees again came to the final games, and Malverne came up clutch when it mattered most with a seasonhigh team series of 2,240 in the finale against Hempstead on Jan. 17 to clinch the berth. Senior Cameron Lewis led with a 618 series, followed by senior Javier Fuentes (553) and juniors Gavin Huertas (535) and Gennaro Izzo (534). That gave Malverne a 672.6 final team average, while Island Trees finished at 669.8. The Mules’ best game of the season was 816, which also came against Hempstead on Dec. 19. Fuentes shot a seasonhigh 247 in that game. Huertas, who clung to a roster spot last season, paced the team with a 176
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Junior Gavin Huertas improved by leaps and bounds to lead the Mules to a historic appearance in the Nassau County tournament by averaging 176. average on the season. Rookie Izzo was second at 165, three better than Fuentes, and Lewis (160) and junior John Karam (155) rounded out the top five. Those numbers even surprised coach Andrew Biscardi. “Yeah, definitely a surprise,” he said. “Two of my players started bowling last year. They went from a 110 last year average to a 160 this year. And they’re my lacrosse guys, so they’re really not bowlers, but they just wanted to be around the team and ended up catching on to it.” One of them is Lewis, who Biscardi
described as one of the most consistent performers on the team. Lewis recorded the highest score of any Mule at 248 and the best individual series with 618. The other, Huertas, was constantly practicing last offseason and his hard work paid off and greatly benefited the team. Karam had a hot start to the season and his numbers each game were almost always good enough to give the Mules the deciding points. Junior Jalen MilesBethea was another solid contributor to the team and Biscardi believes he can make an impact again next season.
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Long Island needs more volunteer firefighters By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com
Long Island is in dire need of volunteer firefighters. Here in Nassau County, for example, just 6,000 men and women serve local departments — not enough to serve a county of nearly 1.5 million residents. “It’s a crisis,” said Michael Uttaro, Nassau County’s fire marshal. The county saw a large boost in volunteer firefighters just after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, reaching more than 10,000 strong at its peak. But that enthusiasm has since dwindled, Uttaro said, and protecting communities depends on those willing to step up and defend it. “We had a little bit of a spike where people wanted to help their communities,” he said. “They were inspired and had feelings of patriotism. That has waned off. And it’s waned off significantly.” But not all is lost. Edward Tase Jr., president of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, believes it is up to local fire departments — and ultimately the state — to help fix this issue and raise volunteer numbers. In fact, the state firefighters association is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to properly invest in recruitment efforts. Otherwise, the volunteer-based system that has always fueled Long Island may
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Donald Corkery, president of the New York State Association of Fire Districts, shares a study from the state firefighters association at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Uniondale, which found nearly half of New York residents are interested in becoming volunteer firefighters. eventually collapse, forcing both Nassau and Suffolk counties to move toward professional firefighters, like those in neighboring New York City. And that could get expensive. The 80,000 volunteers who staff fire departments throughout the state save taxpayers $4.7 billion each year, according to a state firefighters association study. There are 179 fire departments on Long Island — more than 70 of them found in Nassau — with all but two being volunteer. “We’re fighting with the government right now,” Tase said. “When you join as
a volunteer firefighter, you get a $200 credit on your state income tax. I’m pushing to get it to $800, and pushing for the state to understand the value that we provide.” But volunteering comes with other perks and benefits beyond the income tax credit: breaks on property taxes, grants and scholarships for free or reduced college tuition, and even retirement benefits and service pensions. “We need to do better and connect more with the communities we serve,” Uttaro said, adding that by having better
community connections, the county can not only grow its active volunteer roster, but also increase the fire department’s diversity. Although Nassau’s population is becoming more diverse, those demographics aren’t always translating over into the community fire departments. “We’re missing those folks,” Uttaro said, “and the opportunity to get them to join and let them know about the community they just moved into, and how they can help.” Another state study found that nearly half of New York residents are interested in volunteering at their local fire department — something Uttaro says he wants to capitalize on. More than “66 percent of the people surveyed said they would stop down at their local firehouse to get more information on volunteering,” the fire marshal said, “so now it is our job to roll out the welcome mat.” Regina Cabrera found her way to volunteering for her local fire department in Patchogue. And despite what some might believe about doing this kind of work, there is still plenty of opportunity to still have a life outside of the fire station. “I have a social life,” she said. “I go to church. I have a 9-to-5. I do a lot. But why not push yourself to do something? You don’t know what you’re capable of until you try.”
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No public proposition plan yet for Capri broadly, according to Allan Hyman, special counsel to the town board. In a similar case between a real estate company and the Town of Brookhaven, he said, the court ruled “the term ‘public use’ is broadly defined to encompass any use, which contributes to the health, safety, general welfare, convenience or prosperity of the community.” Under this definition, getting rid of Capri is public use enough, the town counsel argued, because it would eliminate the recurring problems officials and neighbors have complained about there. But there is just as much legal precedent for the opposite, Browne said. In another New York eminent domain case, the court ruled that because the town had no specific plans for the property, the “public use” of an eminent domain takeover remained unproven. “The existence of public use must be determined at the time of the taking,” Browne said. “Since the requirement of a public use would otherwise be rendered meaningless by bringing speculative future public benefits which might never be realized within its scope. “In simple terms, the government cannot take your land and then decide later what to do with it.” Ellsworth acknowledged Hempstead officials have yet to determine how the property could be used. “Once a future use has been decided upon, the need for
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many neighbors support closing the Capri motor inn in West Hempstead, although the motel owners’ attorney claims the town of Hempstead is not following the law when it comes to shuttering it, and condemning it through eminent domain. further review will be evaluated.” If town officials had followed procedure and named a public use in its notice — like creating a parking lot or recreation center — Browne said, they’d be within their rights to pursue eminent domain. But as things stand, he added, the town’s actions are unlawful. “You cannot proceed without identifying a public purpose,” Browne said. “And a public purpose is not taking private property away from a disfavored owner
and later on giving it to somebody else that you think is better, or later on identifying what might be a public purpose down the road. “You have to tell us that now, so the courts and the owner can evaluate whether, in fact, what you’re doing is lawful and proper.” The motel’s label as a public nuisance — which, Browne added, the Capri owners are contesting in federal and state court — supports Hempstead condemn-
ing the property, Ellsworth said. But even that determination, Browne argued, was not legal. The town shuttered the Capri Motor Inn — which it had struggled with for a number of years — and declared it a nuisance under the building department last fall. But there were no grounds to close the motel that day, Browne said, because the town failed to follow the procedure outlined in its dangerous buildings code. In order to label the inn a “dangerous building,” he said, the town court needed to hold a hearing allowing officials to bring evidence of structural dangers and code deficiencies before a ruling is made. Such a proceeding never happened. “The motel was closed without any process,” Browne said. “It is not true to say that this motel was closed because of a dangerous building. That was something that was said after the fact.” The alleged deficiencies in the town’s process did not sway public opinion, which seems to still be overwhelmingly in support of permanently closing the Capri Motor Inn. A petition to keep the motel closed permanently — created by the West Hempstead Community Support Association in August — currently has nearly 880 signatures. The hearing will continue through March 1, with the town accepting public comments through its lawyer, John Maccarone, at johnmacc@hempsteadny.gov.
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Malverne Mel predicted an early spring.
Local celebrity predicts an early spring By BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO bgiacomazzo@liherald.com
Malverne residents turn up every Groundhog Day to see what local critter celebrity, Malver ne Mel, has to say about the weather in the coming months. And this Groundhog Day was no different. Mel offered the same predictions as his fellow groundhog compatriots – Holtsville Hal, Staten Island Chuck, and Punxsutawny Phil – when his failure to see his shadow suggested an early spring would be upon Long Island in 2024. This year’s prediction marked the first time in three years that the Long Island groundhogs agreed with one another about the future forecasts. Shortly before 7:30 in the morning on Friday (February 2), Malverne Village Mayor Tim Sullivan read Mel’s prediction – though, in typical Sullivan fashion, his narrative was decidedly direct. “When looking for his shadow, he ran out of his house, he could not see it,” he said. Meanwhile, over in Suffolk County, the predictions were a lot more poetic. “At sunrise, the sky was filled with more than one cloud, and so I hope your cheers will be quite loud — I did not see my shadow in the early mor ning hours,” said Dan Losquadro, the Town of Brookhaven highway superintendent. “And so, the wait will not be long until we see the flowers, sun, and warm
Winter will no longer be an issue for Malverne residents. temperatures the next few weeks will bring. I hope everyone enjoys this year’s spring.” In 2010, residents were questioning whether Malverne Mel would indeed make his permanent home in the town. Suggestions made by the groundhog’s caretaker, Andre Ricaud, and several Malverne residents to house Mel and
“Malverne Mel” poses with a young fan.
other farm animals at Grossmann’s Farm were turned down by the Nassau Land Trust, the nonprofit group that operates the county-owned farm. “At this point in the development of the programs for the farm, it’s premature for us to commit to the scale of what was proposed,” said the trust’s founder and chairman, Lloyd Zucker-
berg, at the time. “We have other things that we feel are more important to the core operations of the farm that we need to get in order before we can entertain the idea of a petting zoo.” Malverne Mel, however, seems to have settled in nicely the town – and now that spring is near, residents seem to love him even more.
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NYU Langone designed its new ambulatory care facility with a goal in mind: Creating a one-stop destination for patients’’ medical needs. The hospital — at 1111 Franklin Ave., in Garden City — offers more than 30 specialties under one roof, intended to make the days of running between appointments and specialists a thing of the past. “So, it’s no longer having the patient go to multiple places — the places come to them,” said Martin Chavez, chief of maternal-fetal medicine, at the Garden City center. “And it’s not so bad of a place to be when you need services.” The new hospital encompasses an entire half-mile block — which some neighbors may remember as the old Bloomingdale’s store — making it the largest ambulatory care center on Long Island. The $170 million facility is the latest development in Nassau County’s goal of becoming a premier site for health care, said County Executive Bruce Blakeman. “The county is investing a significant amount of money in marketing Nassau County as a destination site for medical tourism,” he said. “I believe this is very, very important for our economy. It is a jewel in our whole economic development of the region. “That’s what’s so great, is to have a
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Fostering a collaborative environment was one of the most important design priorities, senior director Jean Marie Addeo said. The 300 doctors and 600 nurses and support staff work together to make patients feel comfortable. facility like this. So that people in this community who have a medical condition can get the high-quality, first-class treatment — I would say world-class treatment — here that you don’t find in many places across the world.” The ambulatory care center expects 35,000 patient visits every month, NYU Langone officials say they want to deliver hospital care without an atmosphere of coldness or sterility. The center features floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light, colorful couches and coffee tables, and an outdoor garden.
“It makes a huge difference — you can see it in our patients,” Chavez said. “You can see it when our patients are able to come in and be in a comfortable environment as they wait. “Whether it’s an exam room, an ultrasound room, a consultation room, it doesn’t matter. They feel at ease. They feel safe. They feel like it’s the level of care they deserve and expect.” Experiencing illness or chronic health issues is stressful enough. The ambulatory care center is designed to remove the added challenge of juggling different spe-
cialists. Someone who is visiting a pulmonologist and discovers heart issues, for example, can now just head down the hallway to the cardiology department, rather than be caught in a cycle of referrals. “It’s not only a wonderful environment for our patients, it’s a wonderful environment to be a clinician for patients as well,” Chavez said. “Now all I have to do is walk down the hall and I can get a consultation, or talk with a colleague about a complex patient.” Balancing 25 consolidated practices and 32 specialties was no small feat, facility senior director JeanMarie Addeo said. She and other NYU Langone administrators had to figure out which departments should be separated, which should be neighbors, and which needed the most space. The resulting flow has created a very collaborative environment. The 600 nurses and support staff even have something of a running competition, Addeo said: Memorize each of the 300 doctors’ names, specialties and floors so they can match any patient to any doctor. Although the care center’s resources play a significant role in its success with patients, she added, the staffers are the real key to quality health care. “I’m incredibly proud of this beautiful, wonderful facility,” Blakeman said. “But more importantly, the people that work here that provide health care to our whole population.”
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Murray Pasternack, an alum of Farmingdale State College Class of 1960, has donated to his alma mater numerous times. His $1.4 million gift to the college helped develop the ‘Murray Pasternack ’60 Lab for Radio Frequency and Technology’ last spring.
750K to Farmingdale State College from alum By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com
Farmingdale State College alum, a former resident of Franklin Square, ,never could have imagined he would be in a position to donate millions back to his alma mater graduating with an associate of applied science in electrical technology degree in 1960, Pasternack has donated more than $2.5 million to the college. He recently donated $750,000 to the college’s School of Business to build the ‘Murray Pasternack ’60 Finance and Trading Room.’ The gift will help advance student’s financial education — something that Pasternack believes is crucial. During his time at the college between 1958 and 1960, Pasternack says he got a good education. “The thing I was lacking was good personal financial experience,” he said. “We graduated from school without having the knowledge of how to balance a check book or how to buy a stock or bond.” When the opportunity came up to thank the school for his education there, Pasternack felt it was imperative to help other students gain knowledge about finance for personal and professional growth. When he visited the school in 2022, Pasternack saw a piece of equipment that had been at the college when he attended it. He made a comment about the piece of equipment to a professor who said they lacked the funds to improve the lab, and that they would love to do something to improve it. Pasternack asked how much they needed, and made a $1.4 million donation to help improve the program with the ‘Murray Pasternack ’60 Lab for Radio Frequency and Technology.’
Former Franklin Square resident Murray Pasternack, a graduate of Farmingdale State College Class of 1960, recently donated $750,000 to the college for the ‘Murray Pasternack ’60 Finance and Trading Room.’ His life partner, Judy Berkowitz “Like every great engineer and philanthropist, Murray identifies opportunities to ‘fix things’ or make them better and sees giving as a tool to propel the College forward,” Vice President of Development and Alumni Engagement at Farmingdale State College said in a statement. Pasternack grew up in Manhattan and moved to Franklin Square when he was 14 years old. He attended high school in the Sewanhaka school district, and graduated from H. Frank Carey High School. His mother was a stay-at-home mom, and his father was a union plumber in New York City. In 1957 when the Soviet Union sent the
first artificial satellite Sputnik-1 into space, Pasternack’s guidance counselor encouraged him to pursue a career in engineering. He applied to Farmingdale State College, where he received a twoyear education. To pay for his education, Pasternack worked nights and weekends. “That’s a horrible way to go through school,” he said. “So, what I’m doing is I’m giving money to qualified students so they don’t have to do that —so they can be students full-time.” Pasternack has given two $500,000 gifts to support the Murray Pasternack Endowed Scholarship in Engineering as part of the college’s Honors Program. It helps 20 students annually, providing
“funds for research opportunities, intercollegiate academic competitions, attendance at professional conferences and travel expenses to participate in competitive and prestigious inter nships,” according to the college. Of all the donations that Pasternack has made, he feels the scholarships are the most valuable. “I’ve talked to a couple of (the students), and they greatly appreciate what I’ve done,” Pasternack said. “And that puts a smile on my face.” Throughout his life, Paster nack worked several jobs and pursued education in various areas. He started out as a technician working for Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, worked several other jobs throughout Long Island and had spent ten years working as an engineer and studying economics and applied physics at Hofstra University. In January 1972, he founded Pasternack Enterprises with $600 in California. The company supplies radio frequency and microwave components globally. Twenty years after its founding, he sold the company for $89 million. Pasternack initially started the company to put himself through law school. He attended night classes at American College of Law between 1972 and 1976, where he earned a bachelor’s of science degree in 1974 and a juris doctor degree in 1976. From there, he became an attorney and worked in both the law and electronics business for years before he retired from both. He then started Capital Bank which he directed from 2008 through 2017. While life took many turns for Pasternack, he believes that if people learn from their mistakes early on, they will be successful. “You make choices at intersections about which way you’re going to go, and I was fortunate that I made the right choices,” Pasternack said.
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Lucky Day Stir Fry
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By Karen Bloom Super Sunday weekend is upon us. And with it, the start of the Year of the Dragon, which arrives Feb. 10. Before everyone’s attention turns to the Big Game, why not partake of some more New Year’s revelry with an Asian twist? So take out the broom and sweep away the winter doldrums with a Lunar New Year gathering. The dragon is the sixth year of the Chinese zodiac, which consists of 12 years (and 12 different animals) total. A majestic and lucky creature in Chinese folklore, the dragon symbolizes bravery, creativity and innovation. According to the Chinese horoscope, 2024 is a year full of potential and opportunities for personal growth, professional success and social impact. The dragon is also associated with one of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal or water. Each element gives the dragon a different personality and destiny. Actually the Year of the Wood Dragon, 2024 is also known as Yang Wood on Dragon, or Jia Chen. The fixed element of the dragon (chen) is Earth (Wu), which represents stability, honesty and loyalty. The variable element of the dragon in 2024 is yang wood, or jia, further representing growth, creativity and flexibility. The wood dragon, according to the lore, is the most creative and visionary of the dragons. They are optimistic, ambitious and adventurous — ready to explore new ideas and challenge themselves. They are also generous, compassionate, and loyal to their friends. Therefore, the Year of the Dragon in 2024 is expected to be a time of visionary leaders, innovators and problem solvers. It’s also predicted to be a great year to start new projects, explore new opportunities, and create value for yourself and others. Lunar New Year is all about spectacle, from those ubiquitous fireworks and dancing dragons, to an assortment of delectable food. That’s why it’s a holiday anyone can enjoy — and a great time to host a party. From the décor and color scheme, to the food, Lunar New Year is rich in beautiful symbols. If you’ve got a round table, this is the time to use it, because it is a sign of wholeness. Decorate it with red and gold accents to represent good luck and prosperity. During Lunar New Year, the color red is everywhere. People wear red, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children “hong bao” (or “lucky money”) in red envelopes. That’s because red symbolizes happiness, abundance and good fortune. It also symbolizes fire, which according to legend, can drive away bad luck. There are all sorts of symbolic foods, each associated with specific blessings or good luck. Noodles — in dishes such as Snake Alley Noodles — stand for longevity. Pork symbolizes wealth. A whole chicken? Completeness and prosperity. Supplement the meal with other symbolic foods, such as pot stickers or spring rolls (said to bring prosperity because they resemble gold ingots); a bowl of tangerines or oranges
(their Chinese names sound like the words for “luck” and “wealth”); fortune cookies to go with dessert — you can even insert your own customized fortunes for the year ahead. For the ultimate in a customized fortune, make homemade fortune cookies and write creative fortunes to delight and amuse your guests. And at the stroke of midnight, open your doors and windows to release the stresses of the old year.
Lucky Day Stir Fry
• 1/3 cup stir-fry Sauce • 1 large clove garlic, pressed • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 medium onion, sliced • 1/2 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips • 10 to 12 ears canned whole baby corn, rinsed (optional) Combine stir-fry sauce and garlic. Cut asparagus crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Heat oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat. Add asparagus and onion; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add snow peas; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add red bell pepper; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add corn; stir-fry 1 minute. Pour in stir-fry sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until vegetables are coated with sauce. Serve immediately.
Classic Fried Rice
• 6 strips bacon, cut 1/2-inch pieces • 1 egg, beaten • 8 green onions and tops, sliced • 4 cups cold, cooked rice • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Move bacon to the side of the pan; add egg and scramble. Move egg over and add green onions to the skillet; saute for about a minute. Stir in the rice, add garlic and soy sauce. Toss until mixture is well blended and heated through.
Snake Alley Noodles
• 3/4 pound uncooked spaghetti • 1/4 cup soy sauce • 2 tablespoons dry sherry • 4 teaspoons cornstarch • 1 pound ground pork • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper • 3/4 cup chopped green onions and tops • 1/2 pound cooked baby shrimp, rinsed and drained Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt; drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and 1 cup water. Stir-fry pork with ginger, garlic and red pepper in hot wok or large skillet over medium heat, until pork is cooked. Add green onions; stir-fry 1 minute. Add soy sauce mixture; cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens slightly. Stir in shrimp and heat through. Pour over noodles and toss to combine. Enjoy!
Relive those great R&B tunes of days gone by as some top R&B groups take the stage at Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center for an evening of classic sounds. Blue Magic, Black Ivory and The Legendary Blue Notes featuring Sugar Bear sing their greatest hits. The evening is hosted by ‘Big Murph’ of Classic Soul 107.5 FM’s ‘Murph in the Morning and Instant Classic Radio Show.’ Sing along to such favorites as ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now,’ ‘I Miss You,’ ‘Don’t Turn Around’ and ‘Sideshow.’ The iconic Philly soul group Blue Magic — known for dreamy ballads and choreographed stage moves — peaked in 1974 with the Top 10 pop hit ‘Sideshow.’ Romantic, sensual, soothing and captivating are the words that describe Blue Magic’s musical talents. They reached Gold status with ‘Sideshow,’ their first million-selling hit single. Besides their exquisite vocal harmonies. they’re also known for their masterful storytelling choreography. Friday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. Adelphi. edu/pac, or (516) 877-4000.
‘Easy come, easy go’ Queen-mania rocks on. Almost Queen is back with their homage to the beloved band. They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, they transport you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. The band — featuring Joseph Russo as Freddie Mercury, Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon, and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor — consistently delivers a dynamic live performance showcasing signature four-part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. Their authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience. Saturday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
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Friends of the Brothers visits the Landmark stage with their dynamic tribute to the Allman Brothers, Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Their powerful celebration of the Allman Brothers, featuring musician closely associated with the original band, continues the brotherhood with passion, committed to the ideals of every night being special and unique. Guitarist/singer Junior Mack has fronted Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band for 12 years and starred in the acclaimed Broadway show “Lackawanna Blues.” Guitarist Andy Aledort played with Dickey Betts for 12 years, has recorded with Double Trouble and Band of Gypsys and toured with Experience Hendrix. Singer/guitarist Alan Paul is the author of “One Way Out,” the definitive, best-selling Allman Brothers Band biography based on 25 years of reporting on and interviewing the band. Their first-hand experience with the Allman Brothers Band and their deep knowledge of the repertoire and the music’s roots and heritage allows them to play with an unrivaled depth. They perform songs from every stage of the Allman Brothers Band’s career, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players, including drummers Dave Diamond (Zen Tricksters, Bob Weir, Robert Randolph) and Lee Finkelstein (Tower of Power, Blues Brothers), bassist Craig Privett (Half Step) and keyboardist Mike Katzman (Leslie Mendelsohn, The Electrix). Hear songs from every stage of the Allman Brothers’ career, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players. $33, $28. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
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.
Art talk Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Our Gilded Age.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the in-depth program and also participate in a guided exhibition tour following the lecture. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Bridge Club Learn or play the classic card game Bridge at the Malverne Public Library, 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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‘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.
‘Love Letters’ Plaza Theatricals continues its season with “Love Letters,” Sunday, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. Starring Kim and Chris Dufrenoy, this and imaginative theatre piece is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence began with birthday party thankyou notes. Following the performance, the Dufrenoys share some favorite Broadway love songs! See it at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.
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Love yourself on Valentine’s Day, with a breast screening at Mercy Hospital, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1-4 p.m. Self-care is the most important gift you can give yourself on Valentine’s Day. Must be age 40 and over to book an appointment. 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit chsli.org/mercy-hospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.
Lunar New Year celebration Welcome the Year of the Dragon at Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Feb. 10, 12-2 p.m. Stop by to learn all about this special year, believed to bring an abundance of opportunities, wealth and luck for everyone. Make a dragon craft to take home. For ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
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Cinderella, a zany Godmother, a trip to the royal ball, and a glass slipper continues to delight audiences everywhere. The most classic of all fairy tales springs to life in this Sunrise Theatre Company’s production of the classic tale, Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 11, noon. Follow along in this fast-paced musical production as the ragged Cinderella meets up with the handsome prince looking for a bride. All tickets $15. Visit the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.
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Driver Education class The Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Class sign-up is in progress at Malverne Public Library. The class meets Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join instructor,Jerry Greenhaus for this informative and interesting program for all ages. The goal is to refresh your driving knowledge and offer safe driving tips. You may also be eligible to reduce points on your driving record after completing this course, and you can receive a minimum 10% reduction on your auto liability/collision insurance premiums for three years. Pay by separate check or money order, including couples at registration. $35. Bring your up-to-date New York State Driver’s License to the class. Sign up early to obtain. your spot. The parking lot fills quickly; park on surrounding streets in legal spots only. 61 St. Thomas Place. Visit MalverneLibrary.org for more information.
Cell Phones for Soldiers Got an old phone you can’t get a credit on? Looking to do something good with it? State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is running the Cell Phones for Soldiers program at Malverne Public Library. Old phones are traded in for calling cards for American troops stationed abroad. Bring your old phone to the library and make a soldier smile today! 61 St. Thomas Place. Visit MalverneLibrary.org or call (516) 599-0750 for more information.
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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Malverne H.S. on the AP Honor Roll Malverne High School was recognized with two prestigious awards by the College Board’s Advanced Placement program. The school was named to the 2023 AP School Honor Roll, earning a silver distinction. The AP Honor Roll recognizes high schools that have made enrolling in college-level courses a natural part of their culture. Only 9 percent of eligible schools across the globe received this recognition. For a school to be recognized, they must have a minimum of 40 percent of the graduating class enrolled in an AP course, with no less than a quarter of those students scoring a 3 or higher on the exam. More than 60 percent of the Malverne students in the Class of 2023 completed at least one AP course, with nearly 40 percent of those students scoring a 3 or higher on an exam. These percentages are more than 10 percent higher than both the New York and global averages. Malverne High School was also the recipient of the AP Access Award. This award is given to schools if their percentage of AP test takers from minority or low-income backgrounds mirrors the school’s overall student demographics. “This is an award that Malverne is very proud of,” said Kesha Bascombe, Malverne High School principal. “Our diversity is our strength, and this recognition is a testament to the inclusive spirit that defines Malverne High School.”
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Malverne High School has earned a silver distinction of the 2023 AP School Honor Roll from the College Board for its high-achieving student body.
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Notice is hereby given that I shall, commencing on February 20, 2024, sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on real estate herein-after described, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party-ininterest in such real estate shall pay to the County Treasurer by February 15, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges, against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 per cent per six month’s period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 20, 2024 lien sale, Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February, 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. The liens are for arrears of School District taxes for the year 2022 - 2023 and/or County, Town, and Special District taxes for the year 2023. The following is a partial listing of the real estate located in school district number(s) 27, 12 in the Town of Hempstead only, upon which tax liens are to be sold, with a brief description of the same by reference to the County Land and Tax Map, the name of the owner or occupant as the same appears on the 2022/2023 tentative assessment roll, and the total amount of such unpaid taxes. ImpoRTanT THE NAMES OF OWNERS SHOWN ON THIS LIST MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS OWNING THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. SUCH NAMES HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE 2022/2023 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND MAY DIFFER FROM THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IT MAY ALSO BE THAT SUCH OWNERS ARE NOMINAL ONLY AND ANOTHER PERSON IS ACTUALLY THE BENEFICIAL OWNER. Town of HempsTead scHool:12 malveRne Ufsd Name Parcel Group Lot AMERICAN TOWER 1010012457 37 E 0457C1000010000 HAMER CHRISTOPHER 35 N 11040 MAGAN JUAN A & MAGAN EVA F 35 N 11200 SIEGEL JOHN A JR & D 35086 00010 CBA COMMODITIES INC 35098 02750 275-277 RETAINED REALTY INC 35243 00140 14-16 RUSS ETHELEEN C 35246 07940 794-796,875 GIARDINA PHILIP & BARBARA 35252 01570 157-158 JOHNSON CESAR A & ANDREA M 35253 04180 KRUMAN PROPERTIES INCORPORATED 35257 01230 LENGEMANN GARY & ANGELA 35261 00460 46-48 SIEGEL JOHN & DEBORAH 35279 00010 ML REALTY 356 HEMPSTEAD LLC 35280 00660 66-68 & 83-85 324-328 HEMPSTEAD AVENUEREALTY 35281 01520 ETHEART LUC & MARGALIE 35284 01810 DRABIK CAROLINE R & WHITE FREDE 35287 01320 DAMIS SHELA 352880202330
Amount 5,668.79 13,827.63 16,237.75 3,169.97 15,141.10 9,864.14 5,138.83 11,763.86 1,258.92 1,336.23 12,004.48 1,250.29 5,140.81 684.12 960.68 982.89 17,401.60
COVINGTON JOVERS & DURANT MARY 35329 06340 634-640 DANCY JARVIS L & ANNA M 35366 04320 432-434 SMITH MAE 35411 01060 106,206,704,705 FALCETTA PATRICIA 35414 02440 ERVIN EBONY P 35415 07720 772-773 JOHNSON LE K&C JOHNSON,C 35417 02100 210,212 PALM AVENUE HIALEAH TRUST 35454 01100 DESILVA FENTON & HILDA 35456 05420 542-544 SEJOUR GESNER 35456 05820 582-584 BREWINGTON MABEL 35457 00040 4-6 JABEZ HOME EQUITIES INC 35458 07340 734-738 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 35459 06670 667-670 STEWART LEONARD & VALERIE 35459 07100 REID DAVID & RUTH 35463 00600 BROWN OWEN & ICILDA 35465 04280 589 CHAMPLAIN LLC 35465 04310 TRANCHINA MILDRED 35480 12770 GODWIN EDMUND & IDA 35514 00040 WILLIAMS ROBERT 35515 00010 GIBBS BERYL 35515 00100 MYERS ARTHUR & MAMIE 35538 00160 WADE JOHN & ROBERTA 35538 00170 JACKSON TROY & MARIA 35597 00040 CARBONE RUSSELL 35597 00540 EVANS TRUST 35597 00790 JENKINS VJMC 35597 00830 FELTON CLUMATINE 35597 01080 U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 35598 00220 BAILEY DESMOND & KATHLEEN 35599 00070 VILLAMAN FELIX 35599 00110 TS BY W INC 35600 00280 JAMES SOLOMON 35600 00690 MCKINNEY JESSE & EVELYN 35604 00370 ILONZE PHILOMINA 35650 00270 ADJEL SARA DANSO 35652 00110 OSCAR BEATRICE & FERRY 35653 00110 GREENBLATT JACK & RUTH 37210 00440 44-45-46 CHAND KRYSTIN & KEITH M 37211 03580 358-360 SCARFONE JOHN & JANET 37214 00110 11-14 OTTO TRUST 37214 03170 317 ALGER JAMES & IRENE 37215 00290 29-32 FIORINO FRANK & LAURA 37215 01080 COHEN Y GROSSMAN & S 37226 01000 TAORMINA CIRO & TAORMINA CARMEL 37226 06090 JAVIER IRREVOCABLE TRUST 37229 03150 LAKEVIEW REALTY CORP. 38 G 09960 996-997 LAKEVIEW REALTY CORP. 38 G 10070 RANDALL DERRENCE 38 K 01050 105-106 HABIBULLAH ARFANULLAH & LAYLA 38 K 06830 MATTHEWS JOSEPH 38 K 07020 HEYWARD JASON O & VENESIA 38 K 07710 CLARE ETAL DAPHNE 38 K 07760
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10,402.52 9,430.91 4,177.02 14,247.47 2,943.33 7,058.16 14,978.60 23,088.40 13,786.96 2,142.83 96,628.49 5,287.51 2,561.96 13,922.58 13,705.70 969.76 11,627.38 15,709.75 2,614.58 4,182.84 4,587.87 6,245.89 15,872.23 2,280.86 7,588.31 6,153.41 3,686.37 2,818.39 5,557.81 14,613.10 9,116.49 9,809.79 6,883.64 23,995.70 6,778.15 9,197.52 1,080.65 12,124.71 15,340.75 7,010.87 6,246.80 4,875.63 2,404.86 10,400.14 18,597.20 640.21 5,517.31 13,596.21 2,417.30 17,740.61 20,137.06
JOHNSON ALONZO 38 K 07840 LOUBRIEL PHYLLIS 38005 02430 GRASS STEPHAN I & MARGARET LIFE 38005 03470 347-348,473-474 FRASER BEVERLY J 38007 00080 8-10 BRIARWOOD RD LLC 38011 00140 KERNS JOAN TRUST 38013 00110 11-13 GORMAN JOHN K 38018 00200 20-21 KALYAN PERMESHWAR 38020 04310 431-434 MAJOR LAURENCE JR & MAJOR JENNI 38027 00130 13-14 WALSH EDWARD & MARIE 38027 00560 56-58 SCHUMACHER KATHLEEN M & CARDEN 38030 03080 308-310 STRIANESE ANTHONY 38037 01020 STRIANESE ANTHONY 38037 02020 BUTLER THOMAS J & PATRICIA 38043 01860 186-187 KUDLAC C M & M 38058 00110 11-12 BELTRANI HELEN TRUST 38060 00300 30-31 IZZO T KRAL & GENNARO 38062 00310 31-33 BAUTISTA OSCAR O 38062 01430 HUTTER TRUST 38065 00320 JAMES GARFIELD & WANGIA GREGORY 38085 01060 106-107 ROSINO JR ALBERT & SUSAN 38085 01160 116,117 MCKEEVER JERALD & MICHELLE 38087 01070 107-108 MASONE THOMAS & FRANK 38096 01200 WILSON-BAYLOR JUANITA 38098 01170 HOUGH KEMP & IDA 38099 00040 4-6 KERNOCHAN AVENUE PROPERTIES LLC 38102 00680 421 HOLLY HOLDINGS LLC 38104 01450 145-146 BROWN JOYCE A 38105 00960 GASTON YOLANDE 38105 01530 1194 WOODFIELD ROAD REALTY LLC 38107 03140 314-315 CROCKETT LESTER & EVELYN 38109 04140 501 LAFAYETTE AVE LLC 38110 04800 480-483 JONES LEE ARTHUR TRUST 38110 04930 493-494 SIMMONS JOHNNIE & DAISY 38110 04990 499-500 GREGG WEEDYNDE 7 & SIMERVILLE M 38111 05780 FENTRESS L E JAMES D 38113 09390 939-941 BNL REALTY LLC 38113 09460 946-947 SINGH DEOKIE & RUPA 38116 07680 BOREMSKI RICHARD 38120 02210 150 LAKEVIEW AVENUE LLC 38121 05220 522-525 MATTHEW & HEATHER LLC 38122 00150 15-16 MATTHEW & HEATHER LLC 38122 00380 MATTHEW & HEATHER LLC 38122 00390 MATTHEW & HEATHER LLC 38122 00400 MATTHEW & HEATHER LLC 38122 00410 20 LANGDON RC LLC 38126 00230 23-24,121 JACKSON JOHN & REBECCA 38131 00210 21,61 JACKSON FELICIA MOSELEY 38131 00440 44-46 MC CAIN ROBERT & LILLIAN 38132 00230 23-25 SHERPA CHONGBA LAMA 38132 01180 MAYWEATHERS FLORA D LIFE ESTATE 38134 00190 19-23 SLAVSKA PETER S 38137 01050
3,114.30 14,125.46 11,553.61 1,112.07 7,762.37 972.82 1,346.16 7,556.17 5,066.08 11,042.66 12,329.51 5,455.60 3,594.51 8,193.86 6,837.20 9,137.70 866.45 660.13 12,772.87 6,549.42 14,576.29 10,682.01 1,615.75 13,353.94 8,875.26 11,961.37 16,928.23 965.56 4,665.76 8,136.98 15,750.35 22,452.22 2,908.66 12,863.02 4,922.54 5,223.13 29,438.59 11,303.13 5,157.67 12,613.87 5,027.80 3,164.62 2,950.19 3,955.48 5,243.57 16,928.23 10,150.33 10,979.21 18,581.47 7,278.84 6,459.56 1,532.35
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Town of HempsTead scHool:27 wesT HempsTead Ufsd Name Parcel Group Lot LEEB ETAL CHAD 33536 00500 50,51 LILAVOIS CLAUDE & GLADYS 33540 00050 5-6 DE MARTINO FREDERICK & JOYCE 33549 00650 65-66,267 MANLEY ETAL GRACE 33574 00010 1-2 WIBREW LUANNE 33576 00430 43-44 FESTA ROBERT J 33577 00550 55-56 LUKOSE MURIYATTIL & MARY 33579 06090 TDOC GROUP I INC 33614 00100 ARAGON ZACARIAS 34304 00080 8-10 PULICE MARGARET TRUST 34306 01320 AGARWAL ARUN K & RANJANA TRUSTS 35 Q0104160 SOMWARU-LIRIANO SEELOCHINI 35 Q0201010 SPADAFINA JOSEPH & BARBARA 35067 00200 LJM GARDENS LLC 35079 05700 SICIGNANO VINCENZO & GIUSEPPINA 35268 00460 FRANKEL ELAINE 35271 03540 SHUKIREH YOUSEF & LAMIA 35323 00460 46-47 GRANTNER GRACE 35333 01300 BOUER SAUL & RITA 35343 01490 GARGANO IMMACOLATA (TRUST) 35352 00520 52-54 IMMACOLATA GARGANO TRUST 35352 01920 BEYNON ROBERT & MARY ROSE 35361 00730 215 HEMPSTEAD REALTY CORP 35362 02480 248-252 GARGANO IMMACOLATA LIFE ESTATE 35362 02800 VILLA ARIANA INC 35365 00040 4,103 & 203 DUCLES JOSEPH & MARIE 35367 00620 62-64 THIRD STAR LLC 35372 00080 8-9,128 GOLDMAN YOSEF E & CHAYA E 35385 03230 DI COLA GERARD & MARY ANN 35387 00190 ROMAN GALO R & GERMANA J 35389 00180 BRANDLER BRIAN & JORDONNA 35392 02570 542 LINDEN ST GROUP CORP 35393 00390 DELIGUORI AMELIA 35393 01320 PRADO MIRTHA LIFE ESTATE 35396 00190 19,119 MICELI PETER T & GISELA E 35398 00070 7 & 25 OSWALD ROBERT & PHYLLIS 35401 02370 SYED GOLAM A 35401 02540 SHAKOWITSKY ARI 35401 02890 BEYER EDWARD & MURIEL 35403 00370 37-38 DIGIOVANNA LEONARD & DENISE A 35403 03130 NELSON EDWARD C 35405 02180 JULES NATACHA W & SAINT FORT MA 35405 02550 KUNDU MADAN MOHON & 137180227 35405 02730 MORGENSTERN MICHAEL & STEPHANI 35407 00370 37-38 MIRZA MASOOD 35408 01380 637 WOODFIELD ROAD LLC 35408 01520 SAMINA RAGHID DEFINED BENEFIT P 35408 01590
Amount 2,461.74 13,784.48 2,240.54 7,638.29 2,276.03 2,623.63 2,794.84 2,946.04 5,913.44 2,889.42 1,813.77 2,745.73 22,167.37 66,516.97 7,234.63 20,546.58 14,168.44 5,783.25 17,992.58 3,772.72 9,654.88 16,014.76 37,368.24 5,220.45 84,217.01 14,821.89 7,876.97 3,287.68 676.13 10,035.72 19,897.06 13,731.13 6,869.42 18,481.95 2,451.72 15,271.83 12,307.16 18,022.21 16,513.27 3,575.33 19,176.57 2,751.11 2,524.85 8,184.36 9,330.10 30,982.76 2,868.45
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SAMINA RAGHID DEFINED BENEFIT P 35408 01600 HICKEY JOHN K & WESTERVELT MARY 35409 06010 YOUNG CHRISTOPHER & RAMIS ANNA 35418 02500 MOLLOY WILLIAM & ANNE P 35418 03110 311-312 BRULAND JAMIE L 35421 01860 186-187 GUNN MATTHEW J 35423 04380 438-439,562 DEMASCO REALTY HOLDINGS LLC 35424 00260 DIAMOND DEVELOPMENT OF NY LLC 35424 05150 ORTIZ JOSE & ROSA 35425 03320 OHARA LE E OHARA,M DEE & M 35429 04190 SALONGA FERNANDO & ELAINE 35434 00360 SINGH AMANDEEP & PUSHPINDER 35434 00430 FICKBOHM R E 35435 00710 SALDARRIAGA NATALIA 35435 01760 GRIFFIN CRAIG 35447 01680 168-170 MASIH EMANUEL & RAJNI 354750200590 1104 HEMPSTEAD AVE LLC 35480 12730 CRIOLLO JOSE J & DENISE M 354800300950 SIDOR ANTOINETTE & 35483 06530 334 MOSEL CORP 35483 06570 CAMERON KEESHA & JOHNSON SHELDO 35504 00660 STEMP NAOMI TRUST 35505 01020 HOGARTY PATRICK F & W 35505 02570 PANASYUK OLEG 35505 02580 764 HEMPSTEAD REALTY LLC 35509 00590 ALI SHAUKAT & OSMAN MUHAMMASALI 35517 00050 COLEY CAROLYN D 35538 00710 MILLS AUDREY J & DEIDRE 35540 00060 COX P COOKE & JOSHUA 35540 00140 TALLARICO ANDREW 35601 00330 SOUND EQUITIES LLC & JJ2015 LLC 35606 0003A 3A,3B WAGNER PHILLIP M 35606 0007A 7A-7B 421 HOLLY HOLDINGS LLC 35606 00210 STEIN JONATHAN & LORAINE 35617 00100 MYRNA PROPERTY CORP 35645 00140 FOGG CECIL & JUANITA 35648 00020
4,690.45 11,134.47 12,819.76 3,015.09 6,688.92 10,996.85 23,123.94 8,519.48 9,481.11 305.38 5,983.51 3,072.52 4,186.80 13,613.20 2,077.73 2,440.08 2,525.78 15,360.70 19,010.85 20,544.82 11,596.05 20,353.77 3,132.14 8,313.82 971.79 14,431.17 10,959.68 4,430.37 21,409.46 2,861.03 19,616.02 2,064.44 15,323.53 20,955.92 6,279.65 13,724.73
seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.
The rate of interest and penalty which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount from which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.
However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA), 12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.
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Furthermore, as to the bidding,
• The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. • The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. •The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. •If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made, in connection with, said bid shall be forfeited.
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This list includes only tax liens on real estate located in Town of Hempstead. Such other tax liens on real estate are advertised as follows:
TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldier’s and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts.
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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, 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 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CMG MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, Against JANICE COGHLAN, AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM S. GROOMS A/K/A WILLIAM GROOMS, ET AL Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/12/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 2/27/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 17 Hopatcong Avenue, 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 in The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 35 Block 462 Lot 508 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $274,404.81 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 17-001008 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. Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 12/6/2023 File Number: 16-303695 CA 144453 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU ONEWEST BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, Against LISA BELL MATTHEWS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/14/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on 2/26/2024 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 841 Woodfield Road, 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, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau, City And State Of New York. Section 35 Block 604 Lot 67 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $669,160.70 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 004789/2011 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. Malachy P Lyons, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 11/21/23 File Number: 272-3363 SH 144455 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE4 Plaintiff, Against MARIA E. PENA A/K/A MARIA PENA, GEORGE CAVALLERO A/K/A GEORGE R. CAVALLERO, ET AL Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/27/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 2/26/2024
at 2:00PM, premises known as 44 Archer Road, 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 in the Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 34 Block 316 Lot 180 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $904,804.04 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 15-005130 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. Joseph Terino, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 12/19/2023 File Number: 14-301433 CA 144451 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC F/K/A REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff AGAINST HOWARD HARRIS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, WHO WAS THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF ARTHUR H. MYERS, KAREN TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, RODERICK TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, ERVINA TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, MAMIETT TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, REGINALD TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, CHRISTOPHER TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, EBONIK TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, TATIANA KINARD AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF
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MAMIE LEE MYERS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, WHO WAS THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF ARTHUR H. MYERS, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 8, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 27, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 243 COVENTRY ROAD SOUTH, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lakeview, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 538, Lot 16. Approximate amount of judgment $339,000.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609858/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-002206 78858 144376 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
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 2/21/2024 at 10:00AM. Unless listed below, the contents consist of household goods and furnishings. Orlanda Watts unit #0130; Harel Gray unit #0336; Stephen Campagna unit #1341; Edzer Angerville unit #2103; Danielle Watson unit #2114; Ryan Wilson unit #2116; Sharon M Tuckman unit #2129; Yvette Starks unit #2325;
Anthony C Newsome unit #2408. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details. 144428
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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 2/14/2024 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 97/24. - 98/24. WEST HEMPSTEAD - J & S Car Wash Inc. (49 Hempstead Tpke. Corp.), Renewal of grants: maintain one doublefaced, illuminated, detached ground sign; overall size 112 sq. ft. (56 sq. ft. per face); setback 1’ from side property line & 10’ from Hempstead Tpke.; Maintain second double-faced, illuminated, detached ground sign not permitted); overall size 112 sq. ft. (56 sq. ft. per face); setback 1’ from side property line & 10’ from Hempstead Ave., S/s Hempstead Tpke., 331.88’ W/o Front St. running thru to Hempstead Ave., a/k/a 49 Hempstead Tpke. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 124/24. WEST HEMPSTEAD - The Indian Knanaya Catholic Community of Greater N.Y., Inc., Special exception for permission to park in Res. “B” district & to park in front yard setback with insufficient maneuvering aisle in conjunction with religious use (proposed parking lot)., N/s Locust St., 489.03’ W/o Chestnut St., a/k/a 275 Locust St. S.E.Q.R. determination not made. 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. 144772
LEGAL NOTICE Malverne Union Free School District Malverne, New York Legal Notice UNIVERSAL PRE-K SERVICES Notice is hereby given that separate bids, submitted in sealed envelopes for UNIVERSAL PRE-K SERVICES will be received on: Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565 Malverne Administration Building Sealed bids are to be addressed to the attention of Christopher Caputo, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Malverne Union Free School District, 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, New York 11565. All bids must be submitted to the Assistant Superintendent, on or before the date and time of opening in sealed envelopes, bearing on the outside the name and address of the bidder and the title of the bid in the lower left-hand corner. Contact Donna Fecht at dfecht@malverneschools. org for the RFP. The Board of Education reserves the right to award all or a part of this bid or to reject all bids or to make awards which are in the best interest of the school district. Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024 By Order of the Board of Education Malverne Union Free School District 144786 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees will meet in Work Session at Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church St., Malverne, NY 11565 for the purpose of department budget presentations at 6:00 p.m. on February 22, 2024, March 6, 2024 and March 13, 2024. Inc. Village of Malverne Jill Valli, Village Clerk Dated: February 5, 2024 144826 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, 7:15 PM prevailing time at the Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church Street, Malverne, NY for the purpose of discussion and adoption of Local Law #1 of 2024, a Local
Law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law 3c. All interested people will be heard at the above-mentioned place and time. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Inc. Village of Malverne Jill Valli, Village Clerk Dated: February 5, 2024 144825
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LEGAL NOTICE 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, February 22, 2024, at 7:30 pm to hear the following cases: Justin Calabrese 90 Utterby Rd.: Residential “B” District Building Permit Application #2023-0798 Proposes to demolish existing roof / ceiling structure and second floor walls off cape style building to construct new 1564 sq. ft. second story addition over existing first floor; first floor interior alterations; all to existing single-family dwelling. Christopher Meskill 362 Rolling St.: Residential “B” District Building Permit Application #2023-0736 Proposes to construct a new 665 sq. ft. second story addition over existing first floor areas, front portico and 59 sq. ft. rear porch, second floor interior alterations; all to existing singlefamily dwelling. Sheila Smith 95 Broadway: Residential “D” District Permit Application #2022-0391 Proposes to reconstruct rear sunroom; maintain and legalize conversion of rear wood deck to conditioned living space. 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 Jill Valli, Village Clerk January 29, 2024 144755 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
News briefs Las Vegas Sands once again one of world’s most admired companies Las Vegas Sands — the company looking to invest $4 billion into the Nassau Hub site in Uniondale — is one of just two hotel and gaming companies named as one of Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies. This is the 10th year the Sands has been included on the list. “Sands being included on Fortune’s list is an endorsement of our performance in delivering economic, social, and environmental value to our communities, team members and customers,” said Patrick Dumont, president and chief operating officer of Sands, in a release. “Entering 2024 with this recognition demonstrates our ability to successfully navigate change and evolution, while remaining focused on the positive impact we strive to deliver.” After exiting its Las Vegas operations in 2022, Sands has focused on reinvestment in Asia, and the development of new businesses and geographies. The company reaffirmed its commitment to Macao last year with Sands China’s pledge to invest $3.75 billion in capital and operating projects through 2032 to support Macao’s stature as a global tourism destination. Sands also is focused on continuing to propel Singapore’s growth in international tourism with a $1.75 billion reinvest-
ment program currently underway at Marina Bay Sands. Much closer to home, Sands looks to earn one of New York’s downstate casino licenses with a massive redevelopment of the 80-acre property where the Nassau Coliseum currently sits. It plans to build outdoor community spaces, high-end hotels, and what Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman describes as a “world-class live performance venue honoring the legacy of live music” at the Coliseum. The project also is expected to include celebrity chef restaurants, convention space and ballrooms, a day spa, a swimming pool, and a health club, along with a casino. It is expected to create 12,000 construction jobs, and ultimately employ 5,000 people. As of 2022, Sands has invested $56 million in workforce development initiatives globally, while reducing its carbon emissions by 50 percent — partially affected by lower attendance at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. The Fortune designation joins other recent recognition from Newsweek as one of its most responsible companies, as well as Dow Jones’ sustainability world and North America indices.
Manslaughter plea for L.B. man Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced that a Long Beach man pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges for a March 2022 motorcycle crash that killed a pedestrian in Rockville Centre. Christopher Flores, 29, pleaded guilty before Judge Caryn Fink to second-degree manslaughter, first-degree vehicular manslaughter, second-degree assault, driving while ability impaired by the combined
influence of alcohol and drugs and driving while intoxicated. Flores is expected to be sentenced to five to 12 years in prison when he is next in court on April 17. “Christopher Flores was more than two times the legal limit for alcohol and high on marijuana when he slammed into Scott Brower as he crossed Merrick Road,” said Donnelly. He was arrested by members of the Nassau County P.D. on March 20.
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2006, GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE8, V. MARITA ARRINGTON, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 20, 2023, and entered in the Office
of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2006, GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE8 is the Plaintiff and MARITA ARRINGTON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on
March 12, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 49 CAROL ST, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552: Section 35, Block 538, Lot 30 & 45: 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 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 002877/2013. George Esernio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane &
Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 144722
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Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. H i s t o r i c a l l y, r e p o r t e r s w h o h ave launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com LOGISTICS ANALYST: ALPI USA Inc. seeks a Logistics Analyst in Valley Stream, Nassau County, New York. Bachelor's degree in International Business or Operations and Supply Chain Management required. Knowledge and Proficiency in Cargo Wise, Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Trade Map, SAP Business and Management software. Qualified applicants may submit resume directly to Michael Laurence Carkin, Chief Operating Officer, via email to michael.carkin@alpiusa.com MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $16 per hour to $20 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com
MULTI MEDIA ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT Inside Sales Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $33,280 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286
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Q. Why do bricks fall off a wall? I live in a brick house, and was concerned when I saw in the news recently that a whole side of condos in Suffolk County just collapsed on cars. The report said it was under investigation, but we rarely hear the answer to what they found. What could cause that, and is there anything I can do with my brick house?
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A. The expression that something or someone is “built like a brick house” obviously didn’t apply in this case. You never think of brick as a weak or precarious material applied to buildings, but because brick is not structural, but rather cosmetic, attached to the rest of the face of a building with thin strips of metal from behind, if not done onte eeper correctly, the result can be just like what you saw in that news story. Unfortunately, there’s little you can do about your wall’s hidden conditions unless you open them. Sadly, there are many workers who have never had formal training in the proper application of construction materials. I noted over the years, as a volunteer mentor in several high schools, that school curriculums reduced or eliminated classes in industrial arts, automotive repair and construction technology and replaced them with computer technology and preparation for a college education. I realize this is a general statement that educators could debate and grade me on, but the simple fact is that because little or no training qualifications are required to get a contractor’s license and no formal construction education is required, poor workmanship and bad decisions, with no basis in engineering or science, are a daily occurrence, especially in residential construction. Not that everyone does a poor job, but quality control is based on pride and vigilance, not on uniformity, like you find with other skilled professions, where oversight and responsibility is strict and rampant, as in the medical field. Anybody can argue anything, but public safety should be everyone’s job, and that wall was either missing the wall ties, they were spaced too far apart, they weren’t the right kind, the wall had no spacing behind to allow trapped water to flow out, or the backup material wasn’t correctly waterproofed and thus deteriorated. It’s important that even a brick wall is handled correctly from start to finish. We hear people protesting daily for freedom from regulation, but isn’t it your right not to be subjected to a brick wall collapse that was avoidable? I speak with building and homeowners daily, and find that most, if not all, have a reasonable expectation that the work they’re paying for will be, as they often say, “perfect” or something close. When that level of expectation isn’t met, the customer is generally upset. Since the industry places responsibility on the wrong people, such as inspectors, engineers and architects instead of the last person to touch the construction, the problem is perpetual. Good luck!
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HEWLETT 1267 Peninsula Blvd, BA, 5 BR, 2 Bath Exp Cape in SD#14 (Hewlett Woodmere)Living Room, FDR & Updtd Gran/Wood EIK w/ Vaulted Ceiling. 2 Main Flr BRs & Updtd Bth. Upper Level 3 BRs & Updtd Bth. 1.5 Car Det Gar Plus 4/5 Car Drivewy. Priv Yd w/ Deck. HW Flrs, Gas Ht. Near Shops, LIRR, Trans & Houses of Worship .............................................................................$599,000 1534 Broadway #213, BA, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Move Right Into This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Spacious Corner Unit. Updtd Gran/ Wood Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Gar Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living. Convenient to Shops, LIRR & Houses of Worship ...............................$649,000 1390 Broadway #117, BA, NEW TO MARKET! Move Right Into This Beautiful JR 4 Coop Apt in Luxurious Hewlett Townhouse. Huge LR & DR, Ren Kit w/ Wood Cab/Quartz Counters/ Stainless St Appl. Encl Terrace Overlooking Garden can Be Rm. Spac BR w/ En Suite Bath. W/D in Apt. 24 Hr Drmn, Elevator, Valet Pkg, Priv Storage. Redone IG Comm Pool. Gar Pkg. Near Shops, LIRR & Houses of Worship ............................................................$359,000
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orget scary movies or the end of the world — what scares almost all of us the most, by far, is getting a voicemail from a family member, telling you to call back right away because “it’s important.” My 90-year-old father did that last week, a message I got on my phone as I was walking from what had been an enlightening and productive meeting with a school superintendent. The last several months had been MICHAEL filled with diffiHINMAN cult calls like this. My mother’s cancer. My stepmother’s passing. Learning that a former colleague is gravely ill. I couldn’t begin to imagine what this call might be about. Not wanting to stress as I dialed my dad’s number, I calmed myself by joking under my breath that my parents probably went
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out and got married. “Dad, it’s Mike. What’s wrong?” “Nothing’s wrong. But I wanted to let you know your mother and I got married.” This wasn’t my imagination. This was actually coming from the other end of the line. “Wait, what? When?” “What time is it now?” My dad paused for a moment. “Oh, about an hour ago.” Since my stepmother died, my parents had reconnected. My dad moved from Florida back to where I grew up in Pennsylvania late last year to be closer to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And my mom happened to already be there, with room in her house for him to live. Although they divorced in 1998, my parents remained friends. They didn’t have to co-parent or anything — all their kids were grown. But even in the worst of times, if two people truly love
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each other, can anything really keep them apart? That’s a mystery of love — one of many. And it was no coincidence, I’m sure, that all of this took place on the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. Not much is known about Valentine, except that he lived and died during the third century, ministering to persecuted Christians in the Roman Empire — if you can believe what Wikipedia shares. But so much of Valentine’s story is obscured by legend, and it’s really not clear what led our culture to revere him. More than 200 years after his death, Pope Gelasius I established a Feast of St. Valentine to take place on Feb. 14, to honor his martyrdom. Centuries later, Geoffrey Chaucer — the English poet who brought us “The Canterbury Tales” — wrote about Valentine in his poem “Parlement of Foules,” linking
ecades after calling it quits, my parents decided to remarry.
him to romance and lovers for what is believed to be the first time. Love happens to be the language many of us — if not all of us — relate to the most. The power of love can build new worlds or destroy them — and do just about everything in between. The famed radio psychiatrist Dr. David Viscott once said, “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” And 20th-century philosopher Rabindranath Tagore described love as “an endless mystery, for it has nothing else to explain it.” My parents woke up one morning last week and decided between breakfast and buying some groceries that they would give marriage another go, decades after they called it quits. Love is indeed an endless mystery. But as long as it continues to bring people together — like it did my mother and father once again — keeping it a mystery is worth the price. Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? mhinman@liherald.com.
We must prioritize school foundation aid
he proposed reduction in foundation aid to numerous school districts across the state in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget is profoundly disappointing, and should concern every parent, teacher and child who values the future of our state. While the overall budget is fiscally conservative, what is most troubling is that Hochul has clearly stated that the self-created migrant crisis — which is a direct result of our open-border policies and New pATRICIA York’s sanctuary CANzoNERI-FITzpATRICk status — deserves more tax dollars than our children. The governor has allocated $2.4 billion to continue funding illegal migrants in addition to the $1.9 billion that was in last year’s budget, all of which does nothing to fix the root of the problem. School districts in my Senate District 9 are facing a potential reduction of $11 million in foundation aid, which has been sprung on every district with no warning or time to plan. This alarming yet pervasive trend of misplaced priorities and backward policymaking
has persisted in New York state for quite some time: Under one-party rule, criminals are excused for their criminality and victims are ignored; lawabiding citizens pay their taxes dutifully, only to be hit with more taxes, fees and tolls; and now, in line with this disturbing way of thinking, Hochul is seeking to take taxpayer money — our money — away from our kids. These children are legal residents of this nation whose parents contribute to our state’s economic health. To bypass their needs in favor of providing money and resources to combat an illegalmigrant crisis that has no end in sight is simply outrageous. The 9th District is home to hardworking taxpayers who are now facing some of the most significant cuts in Nassau County. The Long Beach School District, where three in 10 students live below the poverty line, would lose $4.3 million for its operating expenses under Hochul’s proposal. To make up for this loss, the district will have to do more than just lay off teachers and cut after-school programs: It may have to close one of its grammar schools. The Lawrence school district faces the most significant cut, a nearly 40 percent reduction in foundation aid
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funding. In Nassau or elsewhere in the state, the success of local school districts is often the first bellwether of the success of a community and its desirability for prospective homeowners. Stripping funding from our schools will remove vital resources, and ultimately the school districts will have to increase taxes if they want to maintain the level of services they offer, which will in turn lower property values. This seems to be in stark contrast to the governor’s goal of building more housing on Long Island — no one will want to move into a neighborhood if the schools are underfunded and their enrollment is declining. I’m not certain that Hochul understands that these cuts will ultimately contribute to the population loss in our state. These reductions will have dire consequences for students, educators and taxpayers, necessitating layoffs of teachers and support staff, which will compromise the quality of education. Increased class sizes will diminish the quality of instruction and reduce individual attention for students. Cuts, or the elimination of academic programs and extracurricular activities, will
ov. Hochul is seeking to take taxpayer money — our money — away from our kids.
deprive them of well-rounded educational opportunities and necessary enrichment experiences. Here at home, even school districts that won’t see cuts are standing in solidarity with their fellow districts and their superintendents. I hosted a news conference last Thursday with the intent of putting pressure on the governor to reverse these devastating cuts, and more than 40 superintendents, Board of Education members, parents and students from districts all over Nassau County gathered to voice their opposition. It’s time to re-evaluate our state’s budget priorities, because the allocation of significant funds to address the migrant crisis while local schools face funding reductions highlights backward priorities and policy failures. Inadequate investment in education will have devastating long-term consequences for economic competitiveness and social well-being. The cuts Hochul is planning will widen achievement gaps, disproportionately affecting lowincome students and burdening families with additional financial responsibilities. I will continue to advocate for a budget that restores education funding for New York’s future prosperity and to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th Senate District.
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How are you doing, Long Island?
t was a simple question: “How is everybody doing?” For any of us on social media, this is a question we see a lot. But in this particular case, it wasn’t just anyone asking. It was Elmo. You know, the famous childlike Muppet who has been a “Sesame Street” staple since 1985, and who created a mad rush in the late 1990s for toys that encouraged kids to tickle him. Like many of the characters we grew up with on the children’s education series, Elmo has his own account on platforms like Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter. He follows just a dozen people — other characters like Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Oscar the grouch — but Elmo is followed by more than a half-million people. Many of his posts are birthday wishes to his Sesame Street neighbors like Bert’s best friend, Ernie, or sharing how much he enjoys his life in his fictional neighborhood. But Elmo also cares about those who take the time to read his occasional posts. So it was no surprise when he let everyone know “Elmo is just checking in!” And more than 200 million people saw it, with a large number of celebrities, other kid-themed characters, and even President Biden chiming in. But it was the everyday people — like us — whom Elmo noticed first. “Elmo, I’m depressed and broke,” one follower replied. “My dog passed away three weeks ago,” another follower shared. “Me and my fiancée are still grieving. Prayers would be appreciated.” “I really, really try to be happy and
Need help? There are always resources available to you, 24/7 — many of which will allow you to maintain your anonymity and not cost you anything. ■ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 ■ Long Island Crisis Center: (516) 679-1111, or dial 988 ■ Nassau County Behavioral Health Awareness Campaign: (516) 227-8255 ■ New York State Office of Mental Health: (877) 846-7369, or text 467369 ■ Crisis Text Line: from a mobile phone, text the word “HOME” to 741741 strong at work,” someone else said. “But sometimes it’s just too much, Elmo. I’m struggling.” After years of a crushing pandemic, ever-increasing polarization in politics, and wars raging overseas, we as a society have had better days when it comes to mental health. A gallup poll surveying more than 5,000 people in all 50 states revealed that depression is on the rise, especially in women and young adults. Women may have been hit extra hard, gallup research director Dan Witters told ABC News at the time, because many were forced to leave work and return home when their children were forced to attend school remotely. Also, many
women were on the front lines of the pandemic in our health care facilities, seeing firsthand the horrors Covid-19 brought. Combating these feelings isn’t easy, but it is possible. The Long Island Crisis Center, for example, tackles this through its “Better Can Happen” campaign. The organization describes it as a grass-roots movement that “works to spread hope and highlight simple ways” for people to help make Long Island a better, friendlier place to live and work. It does this through five primary tenets: Know better, feel better, say it better, do better and give better. That means knowing the signs of depression or even suicidal thoughts — which you can learn more about at LongIslandCrisisCenter. org/bettercanhappen. Seeking help when you need it through resources like simply dialing 988. Finding ways to talk about mental health without attaching a stigma to it. And, of course, donating time and money to keep these services going, whether it’s with the crisis center or a number of other fantastic organizations in our community. More often than not, it starts with a simple question we don’t ask each other enough: How are you doing? “Wow! Elmo is glad he asked,” the Muppet said on X several thousand replies later. “Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing. Elmo will check in again soon, friends! Elmo loves you.” Just when we think we’re too old to learn something from a show that defined our childhoods, Elmo shows we have so much to learn. And we can begin by simply asking, “How are you doing, Long Island?”
Letters Suozzi is the right choice To the Editor: I endorse Tom Suozzi. As a congressman, mayor and Nassau County executive, he has represented a proud tradition of service. He championed better health care, gun safety laws, a reduction in the cost of prescription drugs, fair tax policy, and protection of our natural resources, such as the Long Island Sound. However, the challenges the voters in the special election on Feb. 13 now face include national controversies. We are challenged by a Republican-majority Congress that doesn’t take action on immigration policies, and which holds hostage aid to our allies. We are challenged by referendums on a woman’s right to choose and a worker’s right to strike. These national and local issues can be solved by representatives like Tom Suozzi, who have a calm voice and an open mind, and will most certainly steer us to solutions. JANET RIgER Great Neck
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ullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying. Advocacy, and the building of a viable movement to reach your goals, is a worthy endeavor for change agents to combat inequities. demonizing patriCk your presumed foes is not. There piZZo are practical alternatives to find justice and advocate for policy changes — traditional avenues to influence power are the correct routes. Voting, and supporting others who share your views, are the first steps to lasting change. Engaging in a debate over facts isn’t bullying, for those on either side. Accusing someone of bullying you to end the discussion is an admission that your own argument is weak. Name-calling
diminishes the veracity of any term correctly applied. Bullying is the unfair and unreasonable application of power to the detriment of the marginalized — the group without power — but that’s a shifting and subjective standard. Bullying accusations, in practice, can be used as a tool of the privileged unethical to obtain an advantage. The misapplication of the term bullying has reached epidemic proportions in our society. This has stifled public debate, to the detriment of our First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Failure to cite facts diverts from an authentic debate. Tactically misleading accusations of bullying from the privileged, who did not help the marginalized for decades, hurt all who have been truly adversely affected. Having objective standards, equally applied, is not bullying; objective standards are a component of equity. Failing to meet the clearly defined standards, and then blaming people working within the system of bullying you, is in fact slander. When false accusations are misapplied, that constitutes bullying of the manager or supervising public servant. Legitimate claims within organizations should be filed by those aggrieved and
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fully supported by senior management, but false claims hurt us all. When a rule is legally enacted by a governmental entity, you have not been bullied; you are in fact a member of a functioning democracy. When correctly applied practices are ignored for the benefit of one person or organization, that is improper, and a form of bullying against those not so empowered. Therefore, if you, and those who agree with your position, had the unobstructed right to participate in the process, you were not bullied. You can only legitimately claim that an injustice was done if your ability to vote, or to take part in the process, was obstructed in some way by competing interests. Citizens have the right to be heard and respected. We cannot, and should not, take away anyone’s right to speak. That can sometimes be painful, but that is the price of a free society. What we can, and should, do is not empower those who use their speech and political might to adversely impact ethical citizens. While we have no right to stop their speech, we do have the choice of not tacitly supporting their malice through our silence. Recalcitrant people do not need to
he misuse of the term has reached epidemic proportions in our society.
Letters The blame lies with the Palestinians To the Editor: For many years, the Palestinian Arabs have played the victim card, and now they have the new audience they crave because their old friends have gotten the message. Their new audiences is the Americans, who are gullible, ready to listen and repeat their lies and distortions. They don’t want you to know they’re pariahs in much of the world, and especially among other Arabs. They accuse Israel of being like the Nazis, but it was the Palestinian Arabs who were Hitler’s allies. They won’t tell you that Kuwait, who had given them sanctuary, banished 250,000 of them after the Kuwaitis discovered that the Palestinian Arabs’ sympathies were with Saddam Hussein. The Jordanians, whose country was carved from the “Palestine Mandate,” controlled the West Bank for years. They didn’t create a Palestinian state then because they knew what terrible neighbors they would be. After its 1967 victory, Israel pleaded with Egypt to take back control of Gaza. No way! was the very fast response. Lebanon will not permit Palestinian Arabs to leave the 12 functioning refugee camps on its land. It will not let them assimilate into its culture, fearing how disruptive they are.
remain our friends or have unfiltered access to our personal space. Quietly accepting the unacceptable creates the perception that you are sympatico with their beliefs. They have a right to speak, but we all have the responsibility to stand for equity. Leaders who accept malice against the ethical for political expediency may forfeit their moral authority. The remedy for not prevailing in an argument, for initially not succeeding in an endeavor or for losing an election, is not to rail against anyone who does not agree with you. Present a better argument based on facts, focus on improving based on the objective criteria, and vote after objectively reviewing the positions presented. People on the opposite side of these actions need to focus on the humanity behind these situations and do better as well. Respect free speech, including speech with which you disagree. debate with facts, but do not attack the right of others to hold their opinions. Attacking free speech is the most prevalent form of intimidation that exists today — and yes, that is bullying. Dr. Patrick Pizzo is the assistant superintendent for business and finance in the East Meadow school district, the president of Equity 4 LI Youth and the Education Committee chair for the Hempstead branch of the NAACP.
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The Palestinian Arabs have started war after war, lost them all and are still crying “Foul!” They charge Israel with apartheid in the West Bank, but conveniently disregard the fact that their prospective charter calls for an Arab country where no Jews would be allowed. On Oct. 7 they beheaded children, raped women, killed participants at an outdoor concert, slayed 1,200 innocents and took more that 200 hostages. But they say they themselves are the victims — of genocide, no less. They make no connection between the attack on innocent Israelis and the fact that Israel has a right to defend and protect itself. We know they are manipulative and delusional, using the U.N. as their GoFundMe, but it has gotten out of hand. They Palestinian Arabs don’t want a state. That takes effort, labor, brains, determination, guts and responsibility. Israel and the U.N. built most of the housing in Gaza, and the U.N. provides food, fuel and other necessities, while the Palestinian Arabs contribute nothing. They claim no knowledge of the hundreds of miles of sophisticated tunnels beneath their streets, homes, hospitals, mosques and schools. They were shocked! Until they knew it was time for them to call for a ceasefire. Their former allies know the deadly games they play. How long will it take the Americans to wise up? The clock is ticking. RHOdA ALBEN-ARONSON Bronx
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