Nassau Herald 08-03-2023

Is Atlantic Beach ‘the new Hamptons’? Residents say no

By HERNEsto galDaMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

Thomas Tripodi, of Douglas Elliman real estate in Long Beach, gets calls all the time from potential home buyers. But in recent days, many of the calls, from media outlets as well as potential customers, have been inquires about one particular property in Atlantic Beach.

“It’s kind of crazy,” Tripodi said, “and very interesting.”

The home at 139 Bayside Drive has been on the market for a month, and it’s fair to say that it has attracted lots of attention. It’s a Miami Beach-style house on a double bayfront lot with six bedrooms and six bathrooms, and its ask-

Temple Israel votes to stay on Central Ave.

By HERNEsto galDaMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

Temple Israel, in Lawrence, has decided to remain in its home at 140 Central Ave., a Spanish-style domed sanctuary built in 1930, after questions were raised about the congregation’s future.

Founded 110 years ago in Far Rockaway, Temple Israel is the oldest Reform congregation on the South Shore. Its president, Penny Schuster, said that membership has declined as a result of changes in the religious demographics of the Five Towns.

the past decade has changed the landscape of those neighborhoods. Temple Israel found itself at a crossroad, having to decide whether to remain at the Lawrence building or downsize to a smaller home.

During a series of small group sessions with members that focused on what the building meant to them and what approach would be best, the congregation voted overwhelmingly to stay.

a Reform temple.

ing price is $11.5 million, a record for the village.

The last time the house was for sale — for $2.33 million — was 2005, and it has undergone extensive renovations since then.

Tripodi has been selling real estate since 2001, and has marketed many of the highestprofile properties on the 18-mile-long Long Beach barrier island, which extends from Atlantic Beach to Point Lookout.

He has said that the area has the potential to become “the new Hamptons,” and properties like the one on Bayside Drive are one of the reasons.

“The exclusiveness of the people that come here, for sure,” he said when asked what sets

“We are very much in the minority, in that most of our friends and neighbors go to an Orthodox temple,” Schuster said. “Temple Israel is now, and always has been, a Reform temple.

The congregation is facing an uncertain future, as an influx of Orthodox Jews in the Five Towns communities of Cedarhurst, Hewlett, Inwood, Lawrence and Woodmere over

“This temple means a lot to me,” Schuster said. “As the president, it’s my job to do what is best for the temple and what the congregation as a whole wants to do. So had they voted to downsize, that’s what we would have planned to do.

But the vote to remain in the building was overwhelming.”

Schuster, who lives in Lawrence, is a third-generation member of the temple, and her children attend as well. Her grandparents were members when the temple was founded

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Inwood native Vietnam vet reunites with war buddies

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

Vietnam War veteran William Taylor, an Inwood native who now lives in Oceanside, has received some “long overdue recognition” for service to his country.

Honor Flight Long Island, a veterans’ of war organization, will host a reunion of 37 vets from the Vietnam War, two from World War II and five from the Korean War on Saturday at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale.

The reunion will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum’s Hangar 3, at 1230 New Highway. The public is encouraged to attend the veterans’ “Ceremony of Honors,” during which each veteran will be presented with a personalized tribute journal full of photographs taken during their trip to Washington, D.C.

On April 29, Honor Flight escorted 37 veterans of the U.S. armed forces to D.C. to visit the military memorials in the nation’s capital. Among them was Taylor, 73, who has lived in Oceanside for the past 39 years.

“It was something that I’ll never forget,” Taylor said of the trip. “It was very important to me because it gives me closure to the whole war itself. It was just great being there.”

The veterans and their guardians visited memorials from WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War, and they also visited Arlington National Cemetery for a “Changing of the Guard” ceremony, as well as the Air Force and Iwo Jima memorials.

“This special flight included 37 Vietnam veterans who received long overdue recognition and thanks for their military service,” said Bill Jones, Honor Flight president. “What this flight represented was a ‘big hug’ to all our veterans from Honor Flight, their families and supporters who make such flights possible.”

Born in Inwood, Taylor joined the military in 1969 at the age of 20 after his second semester at Nassau Community College. He recalled serving in Pleiku, near the Cambodian border, for four months, during which his compound was bombarded with artillery shells for a week straight.

“We were constantly on alert,” he said. “We were in the bunkers, in the middle of the night, stressed out, then had to go back to sleep. It was a very, very stressful time.”

Taylor spent a little over a year in Vietnam, and his biggest takeaway was the relationships he formed during the war.

“I met a lot of friends there, and there was a real closeness, because everybody depended on each other,” he said. “It was such a beautiful country — you would think you were in Hawaii. But we were in this beautiful country, and it was like a horror show.”

After his service in Vietnam, Taylor returned to the plumbing supply business, where he worked while in college. At 30 years old, in 1972, Taylor met his

wife, Elizabeth, and they have been married for 42 years. They have two sons, Timothy, 39, who lives in Oceanside, and Bryan, 36, a Florida resident. Taylor also has three young granddaughters.

For years after the war, Taylor said he had trouble sleeping and his wife suggested that he seek assistance from veterans’ organizations. He ended up going to the Babylon Vet Center, which offers confidential help to veterans, service

members and their families. Taylor, who has attended the center for 16 years, said the results have been beneficial.

“I had a lot of anxiety,” he said. “I was very angry a lot of times at work, and the therapist really helped.”

The social aspect has been just as beneficial for Taylor, who meets with fellow vets every Wednesday at the center.

The D.C. trip was special for Taylor because he said he was able to go with

his group of fellow veteran friends, Tom Galub, Greg DiMaria and Dominick Montivano, all of whom he met at the Babylon Vet Center.

“We see a therapist, and she helps us with everyday problems and anything going on in our head that we’re having trouble with, but after a while, it gets to be more of a social thing,” Taylor said. “I see them every week, sometimes we go out to dinner, and we talk to each other during the week. It was just great to be with them and experience the whole trip with them.”

Since retiring from the plumbing supply business six years ago, Taylor spends his time on the beaches, with his hobby of metal detecting.

“I spend almost every morning metal detecting on the beaches on Long Island,” he said. “When you add up all the jewelry and the change, I usually find, I mean, almost $3,000 a year.”

Taylor recalled the time he spent with his assigned guardian during the Honor Flight who he still keeps in contact with. Taylor said he is looking forward to the reunion and meeting with the friends that he shared a special weekend with.

“I felt like I knew her all my life, it was great spending the day with her” Taylor said of his guardian. “The whole experience was one of the top five experiences of my life.”

Photos courtesy Honor Flight Long Island

Vietnam war veteran William Taylor was happy to spend the day with Alice Aiello who served as his guardian on the Honor flight.

William Taylor is looking forward to reuniting with his fellow veterans.

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BOCES educator Robert Dillon

Dr. Robert R. Dillon (Bob), of Walden and Plainview, passed peacefully on July 28, 2023, after experiencing medical complications following spinal surgery.

He grew up in Bayside, Queens, with his parents Marie and Martin — who preceded him in death — along with his four brothers Matthew, Terrance, Dennis and Kevin, and sister Maureen.

Although drafted by the Detroit Tigers out of Loyola High School in New York City, he opted to pursue a career in education through St. John’s University in Queens. There he obtained his doctorate in education.

During his more than 45-year career in education, he served as superintendent of four school districts: East Meadow, Sugar Loaf, Abbott Union and Eastport. He was the driving force that led to the successful merger of Eastport and South Manor school districts.

He was dedicated to fostering the next generation of school leaders and mentored many seeking their administrative certifications while teaching at St. John’s University, SUNY at New Paltz, St. John Fisher University, and Dowling College.

Since 2015, he has led Nassau BOCES, a cooperative of the 56 school districts in Nassau County, leaving a legacy that will impact the students of Nassau County for decades.

Whether navigating through the Covid19 pandemic, pushing for increased mental health student support, or innovating numerous programs, he has revitalized, transformed and enhanced educational opportunities for all students.

He served on many advisory boards and councils, including the Long Island Power Authority, Scope Education Services, and SUNY Old Westbury’s School of Education.

He is survived by his childhood sweetheart Patricia Maureen (Patty), son Christopher and his wife Jessica, and grandchildren Kylie and Brendan.

He also is survived by daughters Deirdre and Caitlin, brothers and sister, and their respective families.

He loved golf, camping and fishing, and was an avid New York Giants fan. He was dedicated to his family, and wanted to make sure everyone was happy and well provided for.

Visitation was held Aug. 1 at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, and a funeral Mass was celebrated Aug. 2 at The Cathedral of St. Agnes in Rockville Centre. Interment followed at Queen of Peace Cemetery on Jericho Turnpike in Old Westbury.

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Endowment awards harvest support for school clubs

HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

Intending to provide financial support for programs that aren’t in the school budget, the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools Endowment Fund has awarded two grants, each worth $3,000, to the Hewlett Community Garden and the Robotics Club.

The endowment fund, an independent organization made up of alumni, families and friends of the Hewlett-Woodmere school district, is designed to establish an endowment through fundraisers that would help provide a sustainable source of support for student projects in the district.

“They’re both organizations that have brought a lot to the community,” said John Roblin, the fund’s board chairman. “We couldn’t be more happy to help those two groups.”

Members of the Endowment Fund presented checks to advisers and students on at the community garden on July 25. Located across from Hewlett High School at 86 East Rockaway Road, the garden officially began harvesting fruits and vegetables in October 2013 and one decade later, has not only seen growth in its garden but member loyalty.

Sylar Kampton, a recent Hewlett High graduate who will be attending the University of Delaware this fall, has spent her free time volunteering at the gardens and finding ways to better her community while she attended the school district.

She began volunteering as an Ogden Elementary School student and worked her way from the treasurer position to being the club’s president her senior year.

The garden looks to use the grant to make improvements around the garden that include new supplies, with one being

a bigger need, new gardening beds.

“We have beds in the garden that are super old and they’ve been used for many years that are falling apart,” Kampton said. “It will help the plants in the beds grow even more, which is great.”

Kampton collaborated with students Stella Fratti, Lily Cohen and garden club adviser D. Chambers to create the grant request.

“I love giving back to the community,” Kampton said. “I think that volunteering is a really great way to spend your time and it pays off so much because you know that you’re providing your service to other members of the community. It is also a great way to bring people together.”

Kampton said she looks forward to visiting the garden whenever she is home from college.

The Robotics Club, specifically the FIRST — For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology — Tech world champion RoboBoogie, applied for a grant to fund science kits for a science experiment called Kit for Kids, which were given to first grade students at Franklin Elementary School.

The science experiment would help the team accomplish science outreach in the community, which allows them to introduce travel in their community and introduce themselves and the club.

Janine Torresson, who led the club, retired this past school year. She was nominated for the Compass Award at the Long Island First Tech Challenge Championships in March. She finished third in the judging.

Torresson retired from teaching this past school year and hopes the program will continue to strive with new leadership.

“They’re looking to do more,” she said about RoboBoogie.

Courtesy Hewlett-Woodmere schools

The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools Endowment Fund awarded grants valued $3,000 to the Hewlett Community Garden, above, and the Robotics Club’s RoboBoogie team.

Dems sue legislature claiming gerrymandering Republican-led chamber accused of drawing unfair district maps

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

Nassau County Democrats, along with 21 plaintiffs from throughout each of the 19 legislative districts, have filed a lawsuit against the county legislature. They allege the recently redrawn legislative districts are racist, gerrymandered, and give an unfair advantage to Republicans, who hold majority control over the chamber.

This lawsuit was filed nearly five months after the Nassau County Legislature voted to approve the new map as part of the county’s redistricting process, which takes place every 10 years in-line with the census. The measure drew the support of 11 Republicans, but was opposed by seven Democrats.

The suit also comes less than four months before the Nov. 7 elections when all 19 seats are up for grabs. It also comes on the heels of a state appellate court deciding in an unrelated matter that New York’s congressional districts — which were redrawn last year by a special master — should be done again.

Among the issues Democrats have with the new county maps include moving Democratic Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams from the district he has represented for more than 20 years, to a new Republican-leaning district. The suit claims voters leaning in one direction are being packed into two districts, while the rest are spread out to other districts as a way to “dilute their voting strength.” The maps, according to the suit, forces two Democrats to run against each other in one district, while leaving Republican incumbents unchallenged.

“Republicans are trying to rig the upcoming election by gerrymandering legislative districts to keep themselves in power,” said David Mejias, the attorney representing the Nassau County Democratic Committee and the 21 other plaintiffs.

Mejias seeks an injunction against using the maps, asking the court to provide a timely opportunity to present a lawful, redrawn version before the upcoming elections.

“They tried to limit public hearings,” Mejias said of Republicans, during a recent news conference. “They introduced the current map at the 11th hour, and they have refused to produce the partisan consultant that they hired to draw this map, whose purported analysis and methodology is the best kept secret in Mineola.

“We’ve asked for the analysis. We’ve asked for the methodology, and they have said ‘no.’”

Democrats, on the other hand, hired what they describe as a non-partisan independent, Dan Magleby, to produce a fair and competitive map.

“All of his methodology, analysis and work product was made public,” Mejias said. “He testified at a public hearing, and the Republicans have refused to produce the expert that drew this gerrymandered partisan map to the public, to the Democratic minority legislators, to the redis-

tricting commission.”

Magleby’s work consisted of creating 10,000 computer-simulated legislative maps through a “party-blind nonpartisan process,” Mejias said. The Republicanapproved map does not resemble even one out of Magleby’s maps, the attorney added — something that is not even stastically possible.

“An objective mathematical analysis shows that this map is an illegal partisan gerrymander,” Mejias said.

However, Republicans disagree with any assertion this map is illegal.

“The lines drawn are fair, reasonable and in accordance with applicable law,” said Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, in a statement.

Nassau County Republican chair Joseph Cairo described the legislative districts as “fair and competitive.”

“The districts comply with all applicable federal and state redistricting laws,”

Cairo told reporters.

But some voters — like John Jarvis, who is also a plaintiff in the lawsuit — say that’s not true. Instead, he describes it as a human rights issue, with the current maps for the districts being “extremely unfair” and clearly “discriminate against certain groups of people.”

As a way to prove his point about how the districts are already drawn, Mejias used Blakeman’s 2021 victory over Laura Curran. There, Blakeman won with 52 percent of the vote, while his fellow Republicans managed to win 60 percent of the legislative races. He also explains

Democrats claim the recently approved district map for the Nassau County Legislature benefits Republicans — who hold a majority in Mineola while putting any opposition at a disadvantage. They now want a judge to make a final determination.

H. Scottie Coads, at left, is leading the lawsuit against the Nassau County Legislature, claiming its new district maps benefit the majority Republicans, leaving any other opposition at a disadvantage.

that even when Curran won in 2017, Republicans still managed to get nearly 60 percent of the legislative seats.

“How do you get 48 percent of the vote countywide (in 2017) and still win those seats and have a solid majority in the legislature?” Mejias asked. “That can only happen if those seats are gerrymandered.”

Democrats are prepared for a long and lengthy legal battle, but insist they will fight this until the end.

“If they won’t listen to the people,” Mejias said, “the Republicans will have to listen to the courts.”

Brandon Cruz/Herald photos

Attorney David Mejias speaks about what he calls ‘an illegal gerrymander’ alongside some of the plaintiffs and supporters of the lawsuit filed against the Nassau County Legislature over what they claim are new district maps that favor the majority Republicans over Democrats. Joining Mejias were, from left, Pamela Korn, Mimi Pierre-Johnson, Darien Ward and John Jarvis.

Courtesy Nassau County NAACP

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Racing at Riverhead never gets old

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

There aren’t too many 1974 Oldsmobiles on the streets these days, but one can be spotted at Riverhead Raceway most Saturdays between May and September with North Bellmore’s Bill Wegmann Sr. behind the wheel.

Nicknamed the “Racing Grandpa,” the soon-to-be 79-year-old has competed on the eastern Suffolk County quarter-mile oval since 1989 — in the same car — and last season finished in the top five in the Blunderbust driver standings.

“I built the car and maintain it myself,” said Wegmann Sr., who began racing stock cars in 1962. “It’s a fun hobby and something I could always afford,” he added. “I’ve been racing so long I can probably close my eyes and get around the track.”

Wegmann Sr., who grew up in Franklin Square and attended Sewanhaka High School, has 9 career victories at Riverhead and is a fixture among the Top 10 Blunderbust drivers each season. He has eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

“My wife [Eileen] has been a tremendous supporter even though she’s not a big race fan, she’s a fan of mine,” Wegmann Sr. said. “People always ask how long do I plan to compete, and I tell them ‘as long as I can climb through the window of the car and get behind the wheel.’”

His son, Billy, has been going to racetracks “since he was born” and has long competed in the Blunderbust division as well. So have two of Wegmann Sr.’s grandsons, Jason and Derick.

“It’s not only great to race, but it’s our family time,” said Billy, 55.

Giordano embraces new challenge

Lifelong Freeport resident Gerard Giordano is following in his father’s footsteps and hopes to one day get behind the wheel of a race car owned by someone else.

But for now, Giordano, 26, is embracing the challenge of the Late Model division at Riverhead after a dominant run along the East Coast in his Super Pro Truck.

“The competition in the Late Models is much tougher and I’m enjoying the challenge,” said Giordano, whose father, Jerry, competed for decades at the now-defunct Freeport Speedway. “It’s a big step up,” he added. “I’ve won one feature in this division and I’m hunting for my first one for this year.”

Sponsored by K1 Logistics, Excelsior Lodge, New York Outdoors Club, Venture Auto Body, Admiral Metals, Landgon’s Automotive and Scorpion Race Engines, Giordano sat fourth in the Late Model driver standings following a solid performance July 22. He was the division’s Rookie of the Year in 2021 and picked up his first-ever victory last summer in a

60-lap feature with a large cheering section in the stands.

He began racing go-karts at age 12 and has been a fixture in the Super Pro Truck winner’s circle for years, capturing a pair of touring championships consisting of a dozen annual races in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

“I’ll still fit some Super Pro Truck races into my schedule when I can, but my main focus now is the Late Model,” Giordano said.

Former crew member enjoys success Andrew Farnham, a friend of Giordano’s since middle school when they both attended St. Christopher School in Bald-

win, was a member of Giordano’s pit crew for years and then got behind the wheel in Riverhead’s Mini Stock division in 2018.

“I’m having a blast,” said Farnham, a 2015 Baldwin High School graduate who’s seeking sponsorship to help offset costs of competing, which includes weekly maintenance, gas and tires. “Constantly working on the car, putting in at least four hours a week even if everything appears fine,” he added. “If you’re not fast, you’re slow.”

Farnham proved fastest of the Mini Stock’s 20-driver field in 2022, taking home the Mini Stock title by winning the final race of the season to overcome an 11-point

deficit in the standings. He had two feature wins but said consistency and avoiding any serious damage to his 2008 Honda Civic were crucial to earning the crown.

A runner-up finish in the 20-lap feature July 22 pushed Farnham back in the lead of the driver standings as he looks to repeat. “Winning last year was awesome but I’m not really thinking about the long term and repeating, I’m just focused on week to week,” he said afterwards. “I thought I was the fastest car tonight. Started seventh and finished second.”

A typical Saturday from May through September for Farnham, Giordano and crews begins before noon and ends around midnight.

Tony Bellissimo/Herald photos

North Bellmore’s Bill Wegmann Sr., has raced his 1974 Oldsmobile at Riverhead Raceway for 34 years, and shows no signs of slowing down.

Gerard Giordano of Freeport is looking to transfer his racing success to Riverhead’s Late Model division.

RVC community rallies around Dunn

By MICHAEL LEWIS sports@liherald.com

Half a world away at the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand, Crystal Dunn is still making an impact on the South Side High School girls’ soccer team and the Rockville Centre community.

“She’s such a great role model and inspiration for the girls and just the excitement they have knowing that she played on the same team as they did and they are,” South Side head coach Judi Croutier said.

“Just the whole town is a buzz,” she added. “Everyone is so excited and proud to see her out there, representing not just Rockville Centre and South Side, but herself, her family, the country.”

Dunn is the starting left back for the U.S. Women’s National Team as it strives to win an unprecedented third consecutive world championship. The tournament is co-hosted by Australia.

Croutier has been watching Dunn display her talent on both sides of the ball for the two-time defending champions at the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia.

Americans’ first two matches, a 3-0 win over Vietnam July 21, and a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands July 26. She acquitted herself well. A midfielder for the Portland Thorns (National Women’s Soccer League), Dunn was expected to be in the Starting XI against Portugal in the team’s final Group E match on Tuesday (FOX, 3 a.m.) The Americans need at least a draw to reach the knockout round.

“She is such a positive person and player,” Croutier said. “She’s come back after having a baby. She’s fit. She’s in a great mindset and. She’s going to help the women and hopefully they win this year.”

Croutier realized early on that Dunn was a special player. It went beyond her blazing speed and remarkable soccer skills.

“Her leadership role even as a freshman, the way she was able to help all the players around her get better,” she said. “The way she was willing to work with everybody. She was just an upbeat person with such a great knowledge of the game and then she was able to go on the field and execute.”

While starring at South Side, Dunn many times was an unstoppable attacking force. Former USA head coach Jill

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Courtesy Nikita Taparia/NWSL Crystal Dunn, right, and the USWNT battled the Netherlands to a 1-1 draw July 26 and completes group play against Portugal.

Country group entertains fans at Lakeside Theatre

Eli Young Band performs free outdoor concert at county’s Eisenhower Park

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Nassau County has been putting on free, outdoor concerts all summer long, and on July 27, it welcomed the Eli Young Band, a country group, to a large crowd of cheering fans.

At Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, country music fans packed into two fields to catch a glimpse of the group, known for hits such as “Crazy Girl,” “Drunk Last Night” and “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.”

On Facebook, County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the musical group that consists of Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones and Chris Thompson, originates from Texas. The group plays their own instruments, writes their own songs, and has toured with Kenny Chesney, Rascall Flatts and Toby Keith, among several other artists, since its formation in 2000.

The county’s summer concert series is sponsored by NYU Langone Health.

“We have a great sponsor at NYU Langone, they do a great job,” Blakeman said before the concert. “This is the biggest concert series we’ve had ever in Nassau County, and its thanks to our partnership with NYU Langone.”

Blakeman was joined on stage by State Sen. Steve Rhoads, County Legislator John Ferretti and the Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello.

“You’re in for an exciting night of music under the starts,” Dr. Marc Adler of NYU Langone said. “NYU Langone is committed to helping communities with more than 70 locations across the island. We’re so proud to be able to offer exceptional care — no matter where you are.

“Not long ago, the pandemic prevented us from gathering like this,” he added. “That’s why it’s so wonderful to see everyone here tonight — family, friends neighbors — we’ll continue to have wonderful events like this. We’re so pleased to join the county in sponsoring this summer’s concert series, thank you for coming out.”

The Eli Young Band put on an entertaining show, playing all of its top hits and songs from newer records, mixed with some covers of tunes made popular by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Beatles. Interacting with the crowd, the band’s front man Mike Eli even came off the stage at times to take photos with eager fans.

Earlier this summer, the county welcomed the band Boyz II Men, and Midtown Men, the original cast of the musical, Jersey Boys. On Sept. 3, the band Sugar Ray will take to the stage in Eisenhower. During the county’s Sept. 11 remembrance service, it will welcome Christopher Macchio, a classical artist and opera singer.

“We’ve got a lot of great things to continue to celebrate this summer,” Blakeman said. “I want to thank you all for coming out — Nassau County is back.”

The county will continue putting on free concerts and movie nights at neighborhood locations aside from Eisenhower Park, including Cedar Creek Park, Grant Park, North Woodmere Park, Wantagh Park and the Chelsea Mansion. For a full list of what to expect throughout the remainder of the summer, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

Jordan Vallone/Herald photos

At Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, fields were packed with fans eager to listen to the Eli Young Band, a country music group.

The band played a mix of its hits and newer records. Front man Mike Eli even came off the stage at times to interact with fans.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman spoke before the concert.

The Eli Young Band originates from Texas, and is known for its popular songs including ‘Crazy Girl,’ ‘Drunk Last Night,’ and ‘Even If It Breaks Your Heart,’ among others.

Far Rockaway’s Daughtry serves aboard naval station Mayport

Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Daughtry, a native of Far Rockaway, serves aboard Naval Station Mayport in Mayport, Florida.

Daughtry, a 2010 graduate of Beach Channel High School, joined the Navy eight years ago. Daughtry said he relies upon the values that he acquired in Far Rockaway to succeed in the military.

“Having to manage a minimal budget with the resources that are available, has helped me have better money management skills,” Daughtry said in a news release. “I use my experience to be a mentor to junior sailors, giving them sound advice and guidance with their finances.”

Mayport is one of three major Navy installations in the Jacksonville area. In addition to including an air facility and an 8,000-foot runway capable of handling any U.S. aircraft, there is also an active seaport.

Daughtry is part of a team whose focus is on strengthening alliances, modernizing capabilities, increasing capacities and maintaining military readiness in support of the national defense strategy.

“The Navy is important to national defense because we maintain sea lanes across the world which is vital to both our commerce and democracy,” he said. “Serving in the Navy means I am a role model for both of my nieces, Jadah and Destiny. It also gives my family a sense of pride seeing how I am succeeding in life.”

No one accomplishes much without

help and Daughtry appreciates the assistance he has received.

“I would like to thank my mentor, Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Luis Gon zalez, currently stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, and my best friends in New York, Chris and St. Clair, for their continued support and motivation,” he said.

The naval station’s goal is to sustain and enhance warfighter readiness. At 3,409 acres it is the third largest naval facility in the continental United States. According to Navy officials, NAVSTA Mayport is home to over 70 tenant com mands and the Navy’s Fourth Fleet and its first Triton squadron. Mayport was recently selected as the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Commander in Chief’s annual award for installation excel lence.

With 90 percent of global trade con ducted by sea and access to the internet depends on the security of underwater fiber optic cables, Navy officials stress that a prepared Navy is vital the nation’s prosperity.

“Our mission remains timeless - to provide our fellow citizens with nothing less than the very best Navy: fully com bat ready at all times, focused on warfighting excellence, and committed to superior leadership at every single level,” said Adm. Mike Gilday, chief of naval operations. “This is our calling. And I cannot imagine a calling more worthy.”

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By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

Kevin Thomas has tossed his hat into the ring, hoping to be the candidate Democrats turn to flip Anthony D’Esposito from his congressional seat. The state senator announced his candidacy last week in front of his parents’ home in Elmont.

Thomas has high hopes he can defeat the Republican, who defeated Democrat Lauren Gillen by a margin of less than 4 percent last year. Gillen — the former Hempstead town supervisor — is expected to run again for the seat next year, along with fellow Democrats Lawrence Henry, Sarah Hughes and Gian Jones. These candidates will duke it out alongside Thomas in the Democratic primary set for next June 25.

“I’ll let other candidates speak for themselves,” Thomas said. “I’m excited to take my record of delivering for Long Island, and winning tough races to the voters of Congressional District 4.”

As a state senator, Thomas says he has worked with the Democratic majority in Albany to cap property taxes, protect drinking water for Nassau County, funded veteran services and mental health care, and codified the right to an abortion into New York law.

“People in New York are struggling with the high cost of living, increased stresses from raising a family, paying

their rent or mortgage, and simply trying to stay afloat,” Thomas said. “Now more than ever, we need action.”

Members of Moms Demand Action, a group that advocates for public safety from gun violence, were among the supporters of Thomas’ campaign.

“He’s been there for us, and we’ve been there for him,” the group’s events lead Jimmy Dougherty said about

Thomas’s support of gun safety legislation in the state Senate.

“Following the traumatizing terror in Buffalo, I led the successful effort to ban gun sales to those under the age of 21,” Thomas said of his legislative record.

Thomas hopes to bring the values he has represented in the state legislature with him to Washington — assuming he

what is expected to be a tough run against an incumbent.

Thomas faces a choice if he wants to remain in the state Senate for another term: Either he has to move, or he has to change districts.

That came after new legislative maps pulled both and his 2022 opponent out of their district. Thomas was given a onetime exemption to continue representing his senate district, but was told he would have to make a decision before 2024.

Running for congress would eliminate that decision. But as he told a Herald roundtable of reporters last year, moving — especially in Nassau County — isn’t easy.

“People who can’t afford anything are still living with their parents,” Thomas said at the time. “This is an issue everyone has been trying to tackle for years now. If you’re making $50,000 to $60,000, what is affordable? There are some innovative ways that are going into this, but we need to do a lot more.”

Thomas became the first-ever Indian American to serve in the state legislature in 2018. His family immigrated to the United States when he was 10, making a home for themselves in Nassau County.

“Long Island has given me so much — opportunity, hope and community,” Thomas said. “And I have been deter-

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State Sen. Kevin Thomas announced his bid to challenge Anthony D’Esposito in Congress next year in front of his parent’s Elmont home surrounded by friends, family and supporters. Thomas first needs to defeat fellow Democrats to get his party’s nomination next June.

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After ‘overwhelming’ vote, temple will stay put

in Far Rockaway.

The temple made its announcement in a full-page ad in last week’s issue of the Herald.

Earlier last month, Larry Gordon, publisher and editor of the Five Towns Jewish Times, wrote two pieces in his “Heard in the Bagel Store” column on the temple’s activities, describing it as “inactive” and “empty.”

“My focus is on the future of Temple Israel and building bridges with the entire Jewish community,” Schuster said in response to Gordon’s observations.

The synagogue does not own the Central Avenue property. The Cedarhurst-based Marion & Aaron Gural JCC purchased the sanctuary and school buildings in January 2017. The Gural JCC, a nonprofit serving Far Rockaway, Lynbrook, East Rockaway, Valley Stream and West Hempstead, has rented the buildings since the two entities agreed to a 10-year lease.

“When I became executive director of the Gural JCC in October, I met with the president of the congregation, Penny Schuster, who shared with me

that they were planning on holding focus groups with congregants,” the Gural JCC’s Stacey Feldman wrote in an email.

“The goal was to explore options with their membership and for the synagogue leadership to understand what they wanted to do. I’m glad that the process has concluded. At this moment, Temple Israel has decided to stay and under the terms of their lease they are of course welcome to.”

The temple has just over three years left on its original lease, and according to Schuster, it will exercise the option to remain.

“German Jews from Manhattan came out to the Rockaways and the Five Towns area because it was their East Hampton from Manhattan,” Rabbi Marc Disic said of the temple’s beginnings.

“Without those German Jews who came and built a reform synagogue, in my view, Lawrence would not be the Lawrence that attracts so many people.”

Disic added, “I applaud the leaders who reached a willingness to make a decision to let the cards fall where they may,” he said. “It was time to listen. They want to stay.

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srael, in Lawrence, will remain in its home, a building that’s more than 90 years old, after a discussion of potentially relocating to a smaller property.

STEPPING OUT

Pop star comes ‘home’

Baldwin native opens for Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo

By Daniel Offner

aylor Dayne became an overnight sensation when she burst onto the scene in the mid-‘80s with her debut single, “Tell It to My Heart,” a top 10 chart-topping dance hit that has remained an audience favorite worldwide for decades.

“I grew up on Grand Avenue in the ‘70s and ‘80s,” the Baldwin native said. “That was my playground when I was young. It gave me a lot of chutzpah.”

She recently returned here — July 23 — for a special benefit concert featuring Lindenhurst native Pat Benatar and her husband, Neil Giraldo, in support of Health and Harmony, a new program sponsored by Catholic Health and the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.

Health and Harmony takes a non-pharmaceutical approach to engage and educate patients about the positive effects of music on overall health.

“I broke out of New York,” Dayne says. “To come back and play now with Pat Benatar, it’s kind of amazing how it’s come full circle.”

Dayne, who was born Leslie Wunderman, began her professional career after high school when she performed at small New York City clubs with her bands, Felony and Next.

“I was honing in on my chops,” she says. “It was daunting as hell.”

She went solo after finishing college when she got a hold of a demo of “Tell it to My Heart,” originally composed by Seth Swirsky and Ernie Gold for Chappell Music, but overlooked by the label.

Dayne was immediately drawn to the track and recorded her rendition at Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove. The demo managed to get the attention of music executive Clive Davis, who signed her to his label, Arista Records, in 1987.

While the immediate success of her first single would eclipse some of her later tracks, Dayne says she very much still enjoys performing it to this day.

“My God, yes. (It’s not) like you’re asking Billy Joel if he’ll play ‘Tell Her About It,’” she jokes about Joel’s hit song, which he hasn’t played since 1987. “This is my biggest hit. People lose their minds for it. It’s my job to make it interesting. And it really sounds so amazing with a live band.”

Her debut album, also titled, “Tell it to My Heart,” released by Arista in 1988, featured three more top 10 singles, including the tracks “Prove Your Love,” “Don’t Rush Me” and “I’ll Always Love You.” The album’s success brought her to new heights when she was invited to join Michael Jackson on the European leg of his sold-out “Bad” tour.

Dayne’s follow-up album in 1989, “Can’t Fight Fate,” was equally as successful, landing her three more Top 10 charting singles, “With Every Beat of My Heart,” “I’ll Be Your Shelter” and “Love Will Lead You Back.” Both albums have been certified double platinum, selling more than 2 million copies worldwide.

In the ‘90s she decided to break into acting. Her first role on the big screen came in 1994 when she was cast in a remake of the romantic drama film, “Love Affair,” starring Warren Beatty, Annette Bening and the late Katharine Hepburn.

She had minor success in independent films and a few recurring television roles, including the Showtime series “Rude Awakening.” Then, in 2001, she landed a major role on the stage in Elton John and Tim Rice’s hit Broadway musical, “Aida.”

“RuPaul and I are very dear friends,” Dayne says. “It was a lot of work … all that pushing and taping.”

Although Dayne hasn’t released a new album since 2008, she hasn’t stopped making music. She’s gone on to release several more successful singles, including “Floor on Fire,” “Dreaming,” “Live Without” and “Please.”

“Making albums isn’t what it used to be,” she says. “But I do have new music coming out.”

Among her accolades, Dayne has been inducted into both the New

TaylorDayne.com, or follow her on Instagram at TheRealTaylorDayne.

Doo-Wop Oldies Spectacular

Revisit the golden oldies with Peter Lemongello Jr. in ‘An Evening To Remember,’ featuring The Fabulous Acchords, The Tribunes and Teresa McClean. With their polished vocal skills and dynamic stage presence, it’s a night of unforgettable entertainment, produced by Gene DiNapoli, that’s pure nostalgia headliner Peter Lemongello Jr., is acclaimed as the most explosive and exciting doo-wop performer to appear on the scene in 40 years. The son of singer Peter Lemongello, Peter Jr. appeared on ‘American Idol’ and performed with The Four Tops, The Temptations and Chubby Checker, among others. He’s joined by a capella group The Tribunes, renowned for their authentic New York-bred streetcorner harmonies and The Fabulous Acchords, who captivate audiences with their unique blend of classic and contemporary songs, spanning

Friday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m. $49, $39, $29. Jeanne Rimsky Theater

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Swingtime Big Band

The band swings into Eisenhower Park with its powerful interpretation of the Great American Songbook. Led by longtime conductor Steve Shaiman, the 20-piece Swingtime Big Band vividly brings the swing musicians authentically recreate the style, musicality and essence of iconic big bands of the day. Swingtime’s high-energy performances embody

Dayne eventually would release her fifth full-length album,

Dayne eventually would release her fifth full-length album, “Satisfied,” in 2008. Her first full-length studio album in almost a decade, it featured the single “Beautiful,” which rose to No. 1 on the dance charts, her most recent hit to date.

She has remained in the spotlight in recent years, only under different guises, as the competitor Popcorn on “The Masked Singer” — in 2020 at the height of the pandemic — and Electra Owl on “RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race.”

audiences who know the classic recordings, or with the excitement of discovery for a new generation of listeners. Vocalist Bobbie Ruth recreates the ‘gal vocal’ stylings of legendary singers Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Eydie Gormé and Billie Holiday, among others. She’s joined emulates such Big Band crooners and swingers as Nat ‘King”’ Cole, and, of course, the immortal Frank Sinatra.

Thursday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m. Free admission. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit

Aug. 5

Aimee Mann

The indie-pop icon visits The Space at Westbury, Saturday, Aug, 5, 8 p.m. One of the most distinguished singer-songwriters of her generation, her successful solo career has spanned several decades with several Grammy nominations, two Grammy award and the release of nine criticallyacclaimed solo albums, including the profoundly popular soundtrack for the film “Magnolia,” which garnered an Academy Award and Golden Globe nomination for Best Song in 2000. Time magazine has said, “Mann has the same skill that great tunesmiths like McCartney and Neil Young have: the knack for writing simple, beautiful, instantly engaging songs, ” while NPR voted her one of the “Top 10 Best Living Songwriters” along with Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen. Earlier in her musical life, Mann fronted the band Til Tuesday”, releasing three albums. She has also made numerous memorable cameo appearances in films such as The Big Lebowski and TV shows like Portlandia and The Daily Show. After several albums with the band 80’s New Wave band ’Til Tuesday, Mann began her solo career in 1993 with the album “Whatever” and made a name for herself through her independent success and the founding of her record label, SuperEgo Records. Along the way, Mann forged a powerful new sound driven by her distinctive singing style — stripped-down, folky, acoustic but also forceful and cerebral, exploring psychological themes with dark wit. Tickets are $35-$75; available at TheSpaceAtWestbury.com. The Space, 250 Post Ave. Westbury.

On exhibit

View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Dramatic Play Theatre

Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, Aug. 7, 1 p.m., taught by Lisa Rudin, Director of Theatre Playground (who visitors may already know from her role as “Piggie”!). In this interactive, theater-inspired workshop kids will act out an original story and help choose how it unfolds. Music, props, and sound effects create a theatrical world where participants are immersed in the story. Children are encouraged to express themselves as they create characters, explore different worlds, stretch their imaginations and build self-confidence. This week’s theme: The Amazing World of Bugs and Butterflies. Costumes encouraged. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Golf Outing

The 50th annual Five Towns Kiwanis Bernie Schwartz Golf Outing,honoring Tom Cohen, takes place Monday, Aug. 7, at Inwood Country Club. Check-in breakfast at 10 a.m.; shotgun start at noon, cocktail hour/ dinner at 5 p.m. Awards and raffles at 7 p.m. 50 Peppe Drive, Inwood. To register contact Anthony Campanile at (516) 808-3105 or tduinc@gamail.com.

Aug. 17

Write on: College essay workshop

Not sure how to get started on your college essay? The Hofstra University Admission Office is offering a virtual workshop to help high school students learn the skills to tell their story in a way that helps them stand out. The final workshop, Thursday, Aug. 17, 4-5 p.m., is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Hear from Hofstra Admission counselors about how to brainstorm topics, and compose a thoughtful essay that shows your personality, talents and interests. For more information about Hofstra Admission’s other virtual summer workshops, go to virtual_admission_webinars. To schedule a summer in-person visit go to:

Exhibit at the library

Award-winning artist Penney Feder’s exhibit at the HewlettWoodmere Public Library runs through reception on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. Feder works in diverse media, including monotypes and pastels, and recently large textural and colorful mixed collages on canvas. 125 Broadway, Hewlett.

Summer tunes

Aug.

Westbury House Tour

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Enjoy a tribute to the Piano Man and Elton John with Face to Face, at Eisenhower Park, Friday, Aug. 4, 8 p.m. This eclectic group of musicians not only play the legendary hits of Billy Joel and Sir Elton John along with various other classic rock hits, they blend it with a stage presence and showmanship that create a truly immersive musical experience. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

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Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure,

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Sunday, Aug. 6, 1:30 p.m.; also Sunday, Aug. 13,1:30 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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A.B. residents much prefer life in a ‘small, quiet community’

Atlantic Beach apart. “The proximity to Manhattan. So instead of going to the Hamptons, you’re 28 miles from the city. If you want to take a train, you can take a train. If you want to drive, you can drive in about an hour. Or you can sit in traffic and go to the Hamptons or Montauk.”

The Village of Atlantic Beach has a permanent population of just over 1,700, but that number swells with the summer’s seasonal residents — as does the traffic, and the crowds at the beaches and the village’s beach clubs.

After the New York Post published a story quoting Tripodi’s Atlantic Beach-Hamptons comparison last month, local feedback was less than enthusiastic among residents who want to remain, and be known as, a small community.

Village Trustee Nathan Etrog, a 50-year resident said that during a visit to the beach, many people shared their displeasure with Tripodi’s comments.

“We’re a small, quiet community,” Etrog said.

“I don’t think this community really sees itself, or wants to be seen, if you will, as the ‘new Hamptons.’ I don’t think it’s accurate, and it’s not very positive.”

Etrog said that the difference between the two communities could be seen on any main street in the Hamptons, where there is much more commercial activity than there is in Atlantic Beach, which has few businesses.

“We have maybe three restaurants and a couple of stores,” Etrog said with a chuckle. “So there’s a dramatic difference.”

Atlantic Beach native and real estate broker Jennifer McConnell grew up three houses down from the Bayside Drive property.

“That home fits the aesthetic of Atlantic Beach beautifully,” she said. “It does not stand out. That home was there when I was living there, and it is very tastefully situated on the block on the corner. You honestly don’t even

notice it compared to its neighboring homes.”

McConnell said she understands why residents don’t want their village to be compared to anything other than what it already is.

“They want to keep it a hidden gem and the peaceful nature of it,” she said. “I think that’s what people really like about it, and they want to keep it as it is. I don’t think they’re comparable,” she added of Atlantic Beach and the Hamptons.

Asked whether he had heard any negative reactions to his comments, Tripodi said he had acknowledged that the communities are different.

“It’s probably like an enclave of the Hamptons,” he said of Atlantic Beach. “It doesn’t have all the clubs and bars and this and that. So you’re not going to get that crazy party crowd. It can’t be the Hamptons, because there’s not that much retail space here. Just like Long Beach can’t be Miami Beach. It’s an amazing area and it’s fun, but the outliers have even less retail.”

Tripodi said he has fielded calls about the Bayside Drive house from potential buyers from New York City, as well as one from the Five Towns.

“It’s not ostentatious,” he said of the home. “It’s really well designed and fantastically built.”

Courtesy Douglas Elliman

The $11.5 million property on Bayside Drive, lower left, has added elegance to the northwest corner of Atlantic Beach, but ‘it fits the aesthetic of Atlantic Beach beautifully,’ one former neighbor said.

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St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is nationally recognized

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway was recognized for demonstrating a commitment to up-to-date researchbased guidelines for the treatment of heart failure and stroke. These recognized achievements lead to more lives saved, shorter recovery periods, and fewer hospital readmissions.

Every 40 seconds, a person in the United States suffers a stroke a heart attack, according to figures provided by St. John’s officials. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the country, respectively, officials noted.

The American Heart Association’s , Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Award with Target: Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, and the Get With the Guideline’s Heart Failure Gold Plus with Target: Heart Failure Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll were given to St. John’s, the only hospital on the Rockaway Peninsula.

“We are pleased to recognize St. John’s Hospital for its commitment to caring for those in their community who need cardiovascular care,” Dr. John Warner, chief executive of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, said in a news release.

St. John’s is a 257-bed hospital that provides emergency and ambulatory care to the Rockaways, the Five Towns and sever-

al surrounding communities in southwestern Nassau County.

Get With The Guidelines is the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Associations’s hospital-based quality improvement program That provides hospital with the latest research-based guidelines. For more information, go to Heart.org.

— Lauren Maggiore

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital received national recognition for its heart failure and stroke care.

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St. John’s Episcopal Hospital received national recognition for its heart failure and stroke care.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RMAC REMIC TRUST, SERIES 2009-9, Plaintiff, vs. CLAUDIO JOVELL, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 25, 2016, 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 August 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1720 Montague Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 24 and Lot 120. Approximate amount of judgment is $633,799.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003996/2014. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Jeffrey Halbreich, Esq., Referee

Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 140818

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT -

COUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK

N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON

MORTGAGE LOAN

TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC1

ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES

Plaintiff, Against FREDERICK NEIL KLEIN

A/K/A FREDERICK KLEIN

A/K/A FRED KLEIN, JODI

KLEIN, DEBBIE G. KLEIN, ET AL.,

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 8/27/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. This auction will be held rain or shine on 8/22/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 58 Brower Avenue, Woodmere, NY 11598, 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 Woodmere (formerly Woodsburgh) in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York

Section 41 Block 24 Lot 326

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,162,718.94 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 0003350/2012

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

Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205 Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 6/9/2023 File

Number: 109-0035 RS 140814

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU TRINITY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Plaintiff, Against MARTIN LEVY A/K/A

MARTIN A. LEVY, AVIVA LEVY A/K/A AVIVA

WEINBACK-LEVY A/K/A AVIVA W. LEVY A/K/A AVIA W. WEINBACHLEVY, ET AL.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/24/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 8/28/2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 33 Harborview W., Lawrence, NY 11559, 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 Incorporated Village of Lawrence, In The Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau And State of New York.

Section 40 Block 206 Lot 82

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $425,586.56 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 612566/2019

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

Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee.

Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504

Dated: 6/5/2023 File

Number: 6954425 RS 140949

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against JEAN ALEX LOUIS, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 12, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 28, 2023 at 2:30 PM.

Premises known as 224 Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere, NY 11581. Sec 39 Block 527 Lot 43. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $524,385.18 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 601823/2020. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Harold Damm, Esq., Referee NY202000000018-1

140951

LEGAL

NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ALBERT D. SUROWIECKI A/K/A ALBERT SUROWIECKI, ET. AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 6, 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 September 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 966 Singleton Avenue, Woodmere, NY 11598. 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 41, Block 28 and Lots 105 and 823. Approximate amount of judgment is $530,294.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609151/2021. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Peter J. Famighetti, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 140947

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 08/16/2023 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following:

Petition of 544

ARLINGTON LLC

Premises: 544

ARLINGTON RD

Sec/Blk/Lot 39/309/304

Case # 2023-015

REMOVAL OF EXISTING

ATTACHED GARAGE

Variance from: 265-8 Garages required. No person, firm or corporation shall hereafter construct or erect within the Village of Cedarhurst any one- or two-family dwelling unless the same shall

include a one- or two-car garage for a one-family house or a two-car garage for a two-family house in such district or districts in which twofamily houses are permitted and all such garages must be maintained

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: August 2, 2023 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock

Mayor Salvatore Evola

Village Clerk-Treasurer

By Order of the Board Of Zoning Appeals 141082

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 08/09/23 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. 491/23. - 492/23.

WOODMERE - Maxine & Meir Fried, Variance, lot area occupied, construct addition attached to dwelling; Variance, lot area occupied, maintain wood deck attached to dwelling., N/s Sherwood St., 258.81 E/o Park La., a/k/a 717 Sherwood St. 494/23. - 495/23.

WOODMERE - Jason Fischman, Variances, exceeds number of stories, side yard, construct 3rd story addition & maintain two (2) a/c units both attached to dwelling; Variance, lot area occupied, maintain shed., S/s Cambridge Rd., 110.2’ E/o Yale Ave., a/k/a 881 Cambridge Rd.

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED

STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 511/23. WOODMEREYoung Israel of Woodmere, Special exception to install 2nd accessory structure (play structure) exceeding horizontal maximum on both sides with more than required side & rear yard setbacks & not permitted in the front yard; Special exception to install 3rd accessory structure (play structure) higher & larger than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum with more than required side & rear yard setbacks & not permitted in the front yard; Special exception to install 4th accessory structure (play structure)

higher than permitted with more than required side & rear yard setbacks & not permitted in the front yard; All in conjunction with religious use., S/s Peninsula Blvd., 105.96’ W/o Longacre Ave., a/k/a 859 Peninsula Blvd.

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 Woodmere 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.

141085

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 08/16/2023 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following:

Petition of TAMMY & JASON HIRSCH

Premises: 301 LEROY AVE Sec/Blk/Lot 39/346/159

Case # 2023-013

CONSTRUCT NEW 10’x30’

INGROUND SWIMMING

POOL.

Variance from:

265-125

Location restricted. No swimming pool shall be built or maintained except in a rear yard as defined by the building zone regulations of the Village of Cedarhurst. The pool, including the foundation for the purifying apparatus, if any, shall be located not less than 10 feet from the rear lot line and not less than five feet from the side property lines of the premises. In no case shall any portion of the pool or fence be closer than 25 feet to a street line and, in the case of corner plots, not less than 25 feet from the front of the premises and side street line of the premises.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: August 2, 2023

Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock

Mayor Salvatore Evola Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Board Of Zoning Appeals

141080

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LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 08/31/2023 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following:

Petition of RH 557 WILLOW LLC

Premises: 557 WILLOW AVE

Sec/Blk/Lot 39/262/141

Case # 2023-014

Construct new 4250 sf commercial office building with ground level parking located at 557 Willow Ave.

VARIANCE REQUIRED

Variance from: 265-94 A. On-site parking.

On-site parking, as hereinafter described, shall be provided for all new buildings, all existing buildings enlarged and/or increased in area and volume or use and all buildings used for residential purposes converted to business use in the general business area, however; the parking requirements of §§ 265-9 and 265-11A shall apply throughout the entire area; one parking space shall be provided for each 200 square feet of floor area. Floor area shall not include cellar area unless used for retail sales or office purposes.

265-93

Rear yards.

[Amended 10-26-1964; 5-1-1989 by L.L. No. 8-1989]

A rear yard of not less than 10 feet in depth is required on every lot or plot in the general business district, whether such lot or plot be interior or exterior, except, where such property immediately adjoins or abuts a public or municipal parking field or access driveway thereto, there shall be a rear yard adjacent to such parking field or driveway of not less than five feet. The entire said yard from curb to the building line shall be paved with concrete as prescribed in Chapter 224, Article III, inclusive, of this Code. Where the property adjoins or abuts a public or municipal parking field or access driveway thereto on the side only, the provisions hereof with respect to paving shall not apply. When any such property located within the General Business District shall, at its rear yard, abut a property within a residential zone or a

property used as residential, then a rear yard setback shall be required of at least 25 feet

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: August 2, 2023 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock

Mayor Salvatore Evola Village Clerk-Treasurer

By Order of the Board Of Zoning Appeals 141081

LEGAL NOTICE

Village of Lawrence Legal Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Building Design of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence will hold a work session beginning at 6:30 P.M. followed by a public meeting on August 7, 2023 at the Lawrence Village Hall 196 Central Ave Lawrence, New York 11559 beginning at 7:00 P.M. to conduct the following Public Hearings and to attend to such other matters as may properly come before the Board: “ Berardi-74 Beach 2nd- Proposed New Side Yard Fence. “ Weinstein-75 Sealy Drive- Proposed New Circular Driveway. “ Unger-36 Bayberry Road- Proposed New Rear Yard Fence. The order in which the listed applications are heard shall be determined the night of the meeting. The applications and accompanying exhibits are on file and may be inspected at the Village Office during normal business hours between 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. If anyone needs special accommodations for a disability, such person should contact the Village Clerk at least 5 days before the hearing. All interested parties will have the opportunity to be heard

By Order of the Board of Building Design Barry Pomerantz Chairman

Dated: July 31, 2023 141093

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LEGAL NOTICE

WOODMERE FIRE DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Woodmere Fire District in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, will reschedule its regular monthly meeting for the month of August, 2023 from August 17th to August 24th . Thus, the Board of Fire Commissioners will meet on August 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Fire District office located at 20 Irving Place Woodmere, NY 11598.

Public Notices

All meetings of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Woodmere Fire District are open to the public.

This notice is being publicized and posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 104 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York.

By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Woodmere Fire District.

Dated: Woodmere, New York

July 25, 2023

DAVID HALLER

Secretary Woodmere Fire District 141090

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 8:00 pm in Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, New York for the purpose of Amending Sections 224-15 through Section 224-25: Street Opening and Restorations.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE THAT all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: Cedarhurst, New York

August 2, 2023

Salvatore Evola

Village Administrator

By Order of Mayor Benjamin Weinstock and Board of Trustees 141088

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:

Agency:Board of Trustees, Village of Woodsburgh

Date: August 21, 2023

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Place:Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York

Subject Bill WDS 2304. A local law to amend Chapter 111 of the Code of the Village of Woodsburgh, in relation to maintenance of drainage on private property

At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters.

The proposed law is an Unlisted Action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, as to which the Board has determined that the law would not have a significant environmental impact.

Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation.

All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.

Dated: July 25, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 141089

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION REGARDING

THE NORTH LYNBROOK LIBRARY FUNDING DISTRICT AND THE BUDGET AND CONTRACT THEREOF.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 267 of the Laws of 2001, the Town Law, the Election Law, and the Education Law, all of the State of New York, a special election will be held regarding the North Lynbrook Library Funding District and the approval of the budget and contract thereof.

The special election will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. The polls will be open for the receipt of ballots from 12 p.m. (noon) until 9:00 p.m. as stated in the enabling legislation.

The polling place is Davison Avenue Intermediate School, 49 Davison Avenue, Lynbrook, New York. The issue to be decided is:

I. To select a qualified host library-contract vendor to provide library services and to approve the contract and cost (budget) associated therewith.

The Town of Hempstead has received two (2) proposals for the provision of library services and voters are able to select one (1). The possible host libraries are:

1.Malverne Public Library

61 St. Thomas Place Malverne, New York 11565

The maximum amount proposed to be expended for this library district’s first year’s budget (2024) is $61,560.00

2.Lynbrook Public Library

56 Eldert Street Lynbrook, New York 11563

The maximum amount proposed to be expended for this library district’s first year’s budget (2024) is $91,481.20

General Conditions:

1.Each proposal will be increased by $10,000.00 for estimated election expenses. The sum will appear in the district’s budget even if no vendor is selected.

2.The contract will be for a 5-year term.

3.The amount in the first year’s contract (2024) will be cumulatively increased by 0% in the second year (2025) of the contract, and 1% in the third (2026), fourth (2027), and fifth (2028) years of the contract.

Every voter of the Town who shall reside in the district as of the date thirty (30) days next preceding the special election and upon such date, is registered to vote at the next general Town election, as evidenced by the voter registration records of the Board of Elections of the Country of Nassau, shall be qualified to vote at said special election as stated in the enabling legislation. Absentee ballots may be obtained by contacting Nolan O’Brien or Edward Lino, Office of the Town Attorney, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York 11550. The phone numbers are 516-812-3197 and 516-812-3254 respectively, and the email address is specialelections@hempst eadny.gov.

Dated: June 20, 2023

Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.

Supervisor 141058

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION REGARDING THE SOUTH LYNBROOKHEWLETT LIBRARY FUNDING DISTRICT AND THE BUDGET AND CONTRACT THEREOF.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 267 of the Laws of 2001, the Town Law, the Election Law, and the Education Law, all of the State of New York, a special election will be held regarding the South Lynbrook-Hewlett Library Funding District and the approval of the budget and contract thereof.

The special election will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. The polls will be open for the receipt of ballots from 12 p.m. (noon) until 9:00 p.m. as stated in the enabling legislation.

The polling place is South Middle School, 333 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, New York.

The issue to be decided is:

I. To select a qualified host library-contract vendor to provide library services and to approve the contract and cost (budget) associated therewith.

The Town of Hempstead has received two (2) proposals for the provision of library services and voters are able to select one (1).

The possible host libraries are:

1.East Rockaway Public Library

477 Atlantic Avenue

East Rockaway, New York 11518

The maximum amount proposed to be expended for this library district’s first year’s budget (2024) is $78,622.44

2.Lynbrook Public Library

56 Eldert Street Lynbrook, New York 11563

The maximum amount proposed to be expended for this library district’s first year’s budget (2024) is $120,129.26

General Conditions:

1.Each proposal will be increased by $10,000.00 for estimated election expenses. The sum will appear in the district’s budget even if no vendor is selected.

2.The contract will be for a 5-year term.

3.The amount in the first year’s contract (2024) will be cumulatively increased by 0% in the second year (2025) of the contract, and 1% in the third (2026), fourth (2027), and fifth (2028) years of the contract. Every voter of the Town who shall reside in the district as of the date thirty (30) days next preceding the special election and upon such date, is registered to vote at the next general Town election, as evidenced by the voter registration records of the Board of Elections of the Country of Nassau, shall be qualified to vote at said special election as stated in the enabling legislation. Absentee ballots may be obtained by contacting Nolan O’Brien or Edward Lino, Office of the Town Attorney, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York 11550. The phone numbers are 516-812-3197 and 516-812-3254 respectively, and the email address is specialelections@hempst eadny.gov.

Dated: June 20, 2023

Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK KATE MURRAY Town Clerk

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor

141057

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

LOCAL LAW NO. 52-2023

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held July 11th, 2023, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 52-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No.52-2023, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations

Dated: July 11, 2023

Hempstead, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 141065

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 08/31/2023 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following:

Petition of RACHEL TAMARA WEINER

Premises: 259 OAKWOOD AVE

Sec/Blk/Lot 39/260/315

Case # 2023-012

INTERIOR ALTERATIONS & BLDG ADDITION

Variance from:

265-36 Height. No building shall be raised and no building or any part thereof shall be erected or altered in a Residential R-1 District which is higher than twoand-one-half stories above the curb level of the street. In no event shall the top of the ridge be more than 30 feet above the level of the curb.

265-42.1 A. & C. Character of roofs.

A. All buildings permitted by this chapter shall be erected with roofs other than those of the character and description known as “flat roofs.” Such flat roofs are permitted for one-story extensions and appurtenances only, and are not to exceed 240 square feet in the aggregate.

C. All buildings permitted in this article shall be erected with pitched roofs as defined in § 265-1, which roofs with a slope of 4.5 to 12, or greater.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: August 2, 2023

Cedarhurst, NY

Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Salvatore Evola Village Clerk-Treasurer

By Order of the Board Of Zoning Appeals

141079

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 08/16/2023 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following:

Petition of AVI HERSKOVIC Premises: 407 CHURCH

AVE

Sec/Blk/Lot 39/189/60

Case # 2023-011

INTERIOR ALTERATIONS & ADDITION TO EXISTING RES. 2 STORY, RES. FAM. DWELLING Variance from:

265-36 Height. No building shall be raised and no building or any part thereof shall be erected or altered in a Residential R-1 District which is higher than twoand-one-half stories above the curb level of the street. In no event shall the top of the ridge be more than 30 feet above the level of the curb. Houses located in the flood zone may be raised/altered to a height of 33 feet. (The ridge may not be more than 33 feet above the curb level.) A house in the flood zone may be raised or altered to three stories in height if the following are met: the lowest story is for limited storage, vehicle access or house entry; no windows are to be permitted in this story; flood vents as required.

265-38 C. Building area

The total building area, including all accessory buildings, shall not exceed 30% of the lot area.

265-41 A. Side yards.

A side yard is required along each side of a building.

A.

The side yards along the sides of a building used exclusively as a singlefamily dwelling shall have an aggregate width of no less than 16 feet. Neither side shall be less than six feet in width, except on corner plots, the side yard shall be six feet.

265-42 Rear yards.

A rear yard of not less than 25 feet shall be required on every plot.

265-42.1 A. Character of roofs.

All buildings permitted by this chapter shall be erected with roofs other than those of the character and description known as “flat roofs.”

Such flat roofs are permitted for one-story extensions and appurtenances only, and are not to exceed 240 square feet in the aggregate.

265-43 D. Permitted encroachments

Entrance and exit steps may encroach into the required front or rear yard. The platform for such steps may not exceed three feet in projection and six feet in width. A three-foot projection and six-foot width one-story open (not enclosed) roof overhang may encroach three feet into the required setback.

265-8 Garages required. No person, firm or corporation shall hereafter construct or erect within the Village of Cedarhurst any one- or two-family dwelling unless the same shall include a one- or two-car garage for a one-family house or a two-car garage for a two-family house in such district or districts in which two-

family houses are permitted and all such garages must be maintained subject to Subsection D of this section

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: August 2, 2023

Cedarhurst, NY

Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Salvatore Evola Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Board Of Zoning Appeals 141078

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a public hearing via ZOOM on August 17, 2023 at 7:00PM. All residents and professionals wishing to attend are directed to contact Village Hall at 516-374-3806 for further ZOOM information/instruction or visit our website at www.hewlettharbor.org.

All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following application for variance relief:

Mr. Dominic Calandrella 265 Bayberry Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557, is requesting a 1 Ω car garage. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Code 145-19. Village Zoning Code 145-19 states: Side yard setback for a one family structure is 15 feet in the Residential B District. Applicant is requesting a 13-foot side yard setback. Village Zoning Code 145-19 states: Maximum permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 30% in a Residential B District.

Applicant is requesting to maintain a 38.8% lot coverage.

Mr. Nir Maman 1342 Boxwood Drive West Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557, is requesting 2nd floor addition, 1 story rear addition, rear yard deck, rear yard gazebo, rear yard cabana and circular driveway. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Code 145-19 and 145-25.A. Village Zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 30% in a residential “B” district. Applicant is requesting to maintain a 46.8% lot coverage.

Applicant additionally requests relief from Village Zoning Code 145-19. Village Zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted front yard surface coverage shall not exceed 23%.

Applicant is requesting a 40% front yard surface coverage. Village Zoning Code 145-25.A states: Accessory buildings shall

be located only in the rear or side yards in the residential “B” district. Applicant is requesting the gazebo and cabana to be erected in the front yard.

Mr. Stanley Aronov 207 Everit Avenue Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557, is requesting to build a new one family home, inground pool, pool cabana, terrace and detached 3 car garage. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Code 145-19. 53-3.D. Village zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted building lot coverage in a residential “A” district is 25%. Applicant is requesting a 37.2% lot coverage. Village zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted front yard surface coverage in a residential “A” district is 18%. Applicant is requesting a 21.7% front yard surface coverage. Village Code 53-3.D states: No constructed fence shall be higher than 48” in any front yard. Applicant is proposing a 10’ pier with a 2’ high light fixture.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

STEVEN GOLD, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD

MICHAEL RYDERBuilding Inspector Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York July 28, 2023 141091

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE MONEY SOURCE INC., Plaintiff AGAINST TRACY GRIER, DIANA GREAVES AKA DIANE C. GREAVES, LOUIS JIMENEZ, WILLIAM LOPEZ, MICHAEL “DOE”, JOHNNY PEREZ, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 5, 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 September 6, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 11 Bayview Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 40 Block 2 Lot 104. Approximate amount of judgment $550,529.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609245/2022. 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

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Mets’ Brett Baty visits Hillel Day Camp

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty appeared to make a last impression on the campers and staff at Hillel Day Camp in Lawrence on his July 28 visit.

Baty signed autographs and organized an exciting game of kickball as his personality revealed warm and engaging personality. Dressed in his Mets jersey his appearance at the camp thrilled campers.

“I can’t believe I met Brett Baty,” one camper said in a news release about the visit.

“He’s my favorite player, and he even cooler in person.”

Baty, 23, is not that far removed from being a camper and his playful side showed as he kidded and laughed with the kids, putting them at ease seeing a major league baseball player in person.

“It’s was so much fun to play kickball with Brett Baty,” another camp said. “He just not an amazing baseball player, he’s also really nice and friendly.”

Camp Director Even Leibowitz appreciated the visit and the indelible memory this left the campers.

“Having Brett Baty spend time with our campers was a dream come true for them,” Leibowitz said. “It’s not every day that they get to meet a professional baseball player, and we’re grateful for the joy and inspiration he brought to the camp. Having him play kickball with our campers on our new softball field was extra special treat.”

— Jeffrey Bessen

Public Notices

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”. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-000270 76844 140856

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. JOHN CASIMIR, Pltf., vs. UZI BINIAMIN, LYUBOV BINIAMIN, Defts. Index #602620/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered July 6, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 6, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 1269 Wheatley Street, Hewlett, NY a/k/a Section 39, Block 95, Lot 7. Approx. amt. of judgment is $535,304.05 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee.

MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSE C. MARTINEZ, MARIA S. ALVARENGA, ET AL.,

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 28, 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 September 6, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 102 ROGER AVENUE, INWOOD, NY 11096. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Inwood, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 40, Block 146, Lot 126-129.

Approximate amount of judgment $824,643.25 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604014/2020. 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”. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-000073 77012

140858

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL CHESNER, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 3, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme

Crime watCh

Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 5, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 1734 Hancock Street, Hewlett, NY 11557. 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 42, Block 171 and Lot 75. Approximate amount of judgment is $447,228.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609064/2018. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Anthony Altimari, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 141050

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Fallen roof worker suffers head, neck injuries in Woodmere

A man working at a home on Lafayette Place in Woodmere fell from the third floor roof and suffered head and neck injuries at 10:20 a.m. on July 31, according to Nassau police.

The man, 27, who was not identi-

Petit LarCeny

According to police, an unidentified man stole items from the Target at 345 Rockaway Turnpike, in North Lawrence at 8:06 a.m., on July 20.

On July 23 at 5:09 p.m., an unidentified woman stole a package at 383 Broadway in Lawrence, police said.

fied, was taken by county police ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.

The investigation is continuing, police said.

— Jeffrey Bessen

arrest

Christopher Antonio Vargas, 21, of Far Rockaway was arrested for shoplifting at the Five Towns Shopping Center at 253-01 Rockaway Turnpike., in North Lawrence on June 22 at 7:16 p.m.

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

Courtesy Hillel Day Camp

Mets third baseman Brett Baty with the Hillel Day campers and staff he met on July 28.

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N.Y. baseball, from Carl Erskine to Bartolo Colón

Two recent baseball events caused fond memories to come charging back, while reinforcing the intergenerational hold that New York baseball has on my family.

Baseball has been called America’s national pastime. To New Yorkers of a certain generation, it was our national religion. Growing up in Queens in the 1950s, I was a witness not only to baseball’s Golden Age, but also to the three greatest teams of that age, the Yankees, Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. From 1947 to 1956, at least one of those teams played in the World Series, and seven of those Fall Classics features two New York teams. The Yankees played in eight, the Dodgers in six and the Giants in two.

I was a fanatical fan of the Dodgers, the famed “Boys of Summer,” and my world crashed when, at the close of the 1957 season, the Dodgers abandoned

Brooklyn for Los Angeles and the Giants left for San Francisco.

Two weekends ago, former Brooklyn Dodgers hurler Carl Erskine received the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to baseball and society. No star player on the Dodgers team of my youth personified class and professionalism more than Erskine, the ace of the pitching staff, a 20-game winner who threw two nohitters and set a record for strikeouts against the Yankees in the 1953 Series. He also played a major role in standing with Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball’s color line. (The Lifetime Achievement Award is named for Negro League star Buck O’Neil.)

More than his baseball prowess, however, Erskine’s greatest achievements have been off the field. Since his retirement from baseball in 1959, he has served as a bank president and a college baseball coach in his native Indiana, but most importantly, he has devoted himself to the Special Olympics. Carl’s son Jimmy

was born with Down syndrome in 1960, and helping people with the disorder and their families has been Carl’s life cause. He’s now 96, and is the only living member of the Dodgers’ 1955 World Series championship team.

I had always told my son Sean about the Dodgers and their star players — particularly Erskine. In 2008, the Brooklyn Cyclones invited me to be on the field in their Coney Island ballpark when they honored Erskine by retiring his number 17 as a permanent memory of what he has meant to New York baseball. Sean was on the field with me, and he and I had a great conversation with Erskine, who reminisced with us about New York baseball’s Golden Age and what it meant to him to be a part of it. It was a moment Sean and I will always remember.

To me, the Mets were the direct descendants of the Dodgers, rekindling the blue-collar spirit of the Boys of Summer. The Brooklyn Cyclones are a Mets farm team. A few days before last

month’s Hall of Fame ceremony, the Cyclones held their annual 9/11 Wall of Remembrance ceremony. This year they honored the chaplains of the New York City police and fire departments. I was asked to participate and throw out a ceremonial first pitch. Also taking part was longtime Mets favorite Bartolo Colón, who, in his 40s, had more wins than any Mets pitcher over the course of three seasons during his years with the team from 2014 to 2016.

Colón’s exuberance embodied the spirit and vibrancy of New York baseball. He was also my grandson Jack’s favorite player. When Jack was just 11, he had the chance to meet Colón at the Mets’ spring training camp in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and Colón couldn’t have been more friendly or gracious. Jack, now 19, was also on the field at the recent Cyclones remembrance event, and again enjoyed a friendly meeting with Colón and had his photo taken with him. It was another special New York baseball moment and memory for our family. Play ball!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

With books, you can, and should, go home again

On one level, it’s a matter of clearing some closet space. On another, it’s a signal to let go and move on. Finally, I need to do this so my old friends can rest in peace and I can go forward with memories of our time together.

I’m tossing out my hundreds of folders of notes on all the novels I’ve reviewed in my book groups. For many years I’ve been conducting book discussion groups, and I’ll continue to do so, but the clutter is overtaking my office. My person M.O. is to take notes, download and print research and keep a manila folder for each book I review. So it’s time to thin the flock of folders and put aside a few I intend to reread at leisure.

cises or immersions in different worlds. Many of them feel like old friends with whom I traveled the same path for 300 or 400 pages. When you read a book a few times, take notes and then talk about it with six different groups, a familiarity with the words, story and characters develops.

RANDI KREISS

The first book I reviewed was “Cold Mountain.” As a rookie reviewer, I overcompensated, and that folder alone contains about 50 pages of notes. The most recent book I discussed was “The Orphan Master’s Son,” a stunner so disturbing that I may not be able to read it again — ever.

As I look back at the collection of literary research, I think of these books as more than good reads, intellectual exer-

Before I throw away most of these folders, a word or two about the best of them for your own reading list. Consider rereading those you’ve met before. As we get older and our world changes, so do our encounters with books. For example, consider a modern novel, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” by Mark Haddon. It was a great read and an illumination of the world of autism when it was published in 2003. Now, if we read it again 12 years later, our experience is informed by all the new research on autism and by the Broadway production of the book. Everything changes everything, so picking up a book we’ve read before is familiar, yet all new again.

Officer’s Daughter,” “The Yiddish Policemen’s Union,” “The Daughter of the Queen of Sheba” or “Charming Billy.”

I mention these because they’re worth reading, and I spent considerable time studying and researching them; I do not, however, believe they have earned a permanent place on my bookshelves.

If the newest books out aren’t exactly literary gems, why not mine the past?

Which will I go back to again? Probably not too many of the classics I have reviewed. “The Sun Also Rises,” “East of Eden” and “A Separate Peace” feel dated. Remarkably, “Frankenstein” doesn’t, and I look forward to meeting him/it again.

The books I’ve loved most and must read again comprise a considerable list. It’s all subjective, of course, and two of them have the same author, Shirley Hazzard: “The Great Fire” and “Transit of Venus.” I never felt that I fully understood either novel, although I loved the reading experience, and I knew I was in the presence of greatness. So I’ll give them another go.

Randi is on a brief leave. This column was originally published July 30-Aug. 5, 2015.

if I need to understand what happens when ordinary lives are are impacted by terror, I will pick up “Saturday” or “The Plot Against America” or “The Unknown Terrorist” or “Let the Great World Spin.”

Now for the good part: the special books I will absolutely read again, given the blessings of time and energy. “Birds in Fall,” a novel by Brad Kessler, is brilliant and beautiful, the best meditation on grief you’ve never heard about. “Atonement,” by Ian McEwan, is already a classic; “The God of Small Things” put Arundhati Roy on the literary map; and “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” did the same for Junot Diaz.

But a book has to deserve being reread. I won’t be sitting down again with “The Liberated Bride,” “The Ghost at the Table,” “Child 44,” “Amy and Isabel,” “The Bonesetter’s Daughter,” “The Dress Lodger,” “The Abstinence Teacher,” “The Dew Breaker,” “The Polish

The sweetest, most uplifting book I would like to read again is “Jim the Boy,” and the most irresistible look at the dark side of human nature is “Paris Trout.”

If I need to remember why I won’t support another war in South Asia, I’ll revisit “The Things They Carried,” and

Next week is August, so summer reading time is limited; I see no reason not to use these weeks to pick up the novels that thrilled us once upon a time. If the newest books out aren’t literary gems, why not mine the past? My top five are “Of Mice and Men,” by Steinbeck; “The Adventures of Augie March,” by Bellow; “Evidence of Things Unseen,” by Marianne Wiggins; “That Night,” by Alice McDermott; and “Ordinary Love & Good Will,” by Jane Smiley.

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

A star 1950s pitcher has for decades since been devoted to the Special Olympics.

MTA can raise fares, but must control costs

riders are returning to mass transit offerings like the Long Island Rail Road — they’re just not doing it as fast as transportation officials say is necessary to keep the system running smoothly, and keep it solvent.

Because of that, in just weeks, fares are being hiked across the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Subway and bus fares in New York City will climb to $2.90 per trip, and LIRR fares could increase as much as 10 percent.

And even if you’re not taking the train or a bus, you could still feel the financial pinch. Tolls on bridges and tunnels controlled by the MTA will go up by 6 percent for those with E-ZPass. Everyone else could see those tolls spike by 10 percent. And let’s not even get started on congestion pricing.

All of this is necessary, the MTA says, in order to plug a budget deficit of some $600 million, which continues to expand.

The MTA depends on fares to cover at least a quarter of its nearly $20 billion budget — just under $7 billion.

That’s a lot of money — by comparison, the state spends just one-tenth that amount on roads each year, although most of the financial burden for maintaining roads and streets falls to local governments. But one thing is clear: If the MTA wants more money from riders and from the state, it should be required to get costs under control.

More than 58 percent of the MTA’s

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budget is dedicated to labor — salaries, health benefits, pensions and the like. But more than $1 billion is spent each year on overtime. A report by the watchdog group Empire Center for Public Policy revealed that more than 1,100 of the MTA’s 70,000 employees collected so much overtime that it doubled their salaries. Half of them took home more than $100,000 in overtime, and some actually tripled their salary.

The MTA blames the reliance on overtime on employee shortages caused not just by the coronavirus pandemic, but also by union contracts. Yet Empire Center points out that half of the new money to be collected with the upcoming fare hikes will be eaten up by this overtime.

And while the MTA works to modernize its system, many of the benefits aren’t being realized. For example, the agency employs more than 3,000 conductors on subways — the need for whom technology all but eliminates. Granted, many New York City lines still use switching technology that’s nearly a century old, but even on lines where conductors aren’t needed, they remain.

Unions say that trains are safer with conductors, but many cities outside the New York metropolitan area use only a single operator on their trains, and their safety statistics are comparable.

But it’s not just payroll. Many critics point out that the MTA pays far more for capital projects than it should. A 2017 investigation by The New York Times

No excuse for water authority’s long-delayed first meeting

To the Editor:

We thank the Herald for its coverage in the July 20-26 issue of the South Nassau Water Authority’s first public meeting, which took place 20 months after Gov. Kathy Hochul established the authority in 2021. Long Island Clean Air Water & Soil, or LICAWS, is frustrated with the delay, since, as an interested party to the proceeding in which the state Public Service Commission approved Liberty’s acquisition of New York American Water, LICAWS negotiated, and Liberty signed, an agreement with a specific timeline for drafting, negotiating and executing the water authority’s acquisition of its Hempstead operations.

If that timeline were followed, the public acquisition would be complete, and ratepayers would not be facing another 42 percent rate increase.

Rather than correcting the century-old inequity of taxing Liberty’s customers for property taxes imposed on its water utility properties — a property tax that residents with municipal water do not pay — SNWA commissioner John Reinhardt regur-

revealed that while most transit construction plans cost about $500 million per track mile, for the MTA, those costs range from $1.5 billion to $3.5 billion — up to seven times what they should.

The Times blamed those costs on sweetheart deals, limited oversight, and no motivation to control costs. More recently, Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for the MTA to tighten the purse strings, but no one is expecting much to come of that.

In the meantime, we are the ones who pay — whether it be in fares, tolls or through our taxes.

Mass transit is designed to provide an economic, and environmentally friendly, way of moving people from one point to another in a dense urban and suburban environment. But even with price controls — like efforts by the MTA to limit the weekly cost of taking transit — it could become a prohibitively expensive prospect, especially for those who don’t qualify for reduced fares.

A report last year from the state comptroller showed that more commuters in New York City chose public transit over car ownership — which is unique to the city. Across the metro area, however, more than 70 percent of commuters own cars, while 30 percent take trains or buses.

Fares on public transit are going to remain a fact of life, but we must demand a more efficient MTA. Bloat is costly, and it’s all of us who have to pick up the tab.

We don’t have much time — AI is coming!

“Nice species ya got there. be a shame if something happened to it.”

Artificial intelligence overlords are here. Like a 3D printer creating the chassis of a computer, AI is fleshing itself into existence in real time. Silicon valley nerdlings plugged the cord into the outlet and soon won’t be in control. And like the dad of a 17-yearold who just stole the car to lead police on an intercounty chase of mayhem, we are helpless to prevent the devastation sure to ensue. only, this kid has the smarts and tools to destroy the car — and the house — hell, the whole neighborhood. Think of AI in the year 2023 like bart Simpson. young enough to be amusing, even cute, but destructive at the same time. And you just know what kind of kid he’ll grow up to be.

From massive corporations in Manhattan to a tiny storefront in Malverne, AI is infiltrating all aspects of the world. yes, all aspects. This is epochal, like the explosion of the internet. There will never again be a time before AI.

For now, though, the technology is limited by human-imposed confines. but soon AI will be able to open Pandora’s box for itself. Do you think it will step back from the brink of its own self-reliance? It read Emerson’s “Self-Reliance” and deemed it — inspirational!

It’s said that writers are a dime a dozen, but good writers cost more. AI writers are free! How I long … (too simple. “AI, what’s a good synonym?” Ah, yes!) How I pine for the good old days. Now a hiring manager can staff an entire marketing team by downloading an AI app. Human writers are annoying, anyway, what with their pesky questions and their obsession with the oxford comma. Now they’re obsolete!

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gitates a poor excuse for this inequity by stating that residents supplied water by the Town of Hempstead pay taxes on their property tax bill that Liberty customers do not pay. The Herald should have called Mr. Reinhardt out on this statement, because the taxes are totally inequivalent.

Taxes imposed on Liberty’s utility properties make up 35 to 70 percent of its customers’ water bills, while municipal water utility properties are taxexempt. Not one cent of the taxes hidden in Liberty customers’ water bills pays for water operations or service. Instead, it gives $15 million per year in property taxes to the town and county, and millions in other taxes that benefit the general public. The public water tax is a nominal amount — $250 per year — that goes directly to the operations of the public water entity.

As Dave Denenberg pointed out, a small tax for operations of your public water authority is not the millions Liberty ratepayers pay for Liberty’s Nassau and Hempstead property tax bills.

At the meeting, Mr. Reinhardt admitted that the town’s portion of the $15 million in taxes it receives from Liberty customers goes into a general fund, which is then allocated to the highway department, transportation department, salary increases, etc. He knows full well that the nominal tax line item paid by residents who receive cheap public water from Hempstead goes directly to operate and maintain the water system that serves them. The

inequity is obvious, and Mr. Reinhardt should be called out for this disingenuous comparison.

For decades, town officials like Mr. Reinhardt have feared that, once a public acquisition was completed, the town would no longer receive $15 million from the 117,000 Liberty customers who pay Liberty’s property tax bill. Unfortunately, the town and county appointees’ roles on the South Nassau Water Authority board appear to be to protect that cash cow. How else can 17 months without a meeting be excused? Mr. Reinhardt’s statement that SNWA took action during those 17 months belies that a public entity can only act through public meetings, and that the authority did not even adopt the very bylaws through which it may act until this meeting.

Further, Mr. Reinhardt must stop fear-mongering that the price tag of a public acquisition is too high. Every feasibility study conducted thus far proves otherwise. A half-billion-dollar acquisition, paid by 117,000 Liberty ratepayers over a period of 30 years, comes out to less than $20 per month. The savings that ratepayers will see from eliminating the payment of taxes and guaranteed profits to Liberty’s shareholders will more than pay for a public acquisition.

DAvE DENENbERg and CLAUDIA boRECky Directors, L.I. Clean Air Water & Soil Ltd.

emotion or experience? Lacking a corporeal body, AI experiences only through our experiences. It can reason that touching a hot stove causes injury, but it can’t feel the heat. AI will exist in the present only — no past, no future. Like animals — just instinct in the now.

AI’s only limitation is that it is constrained by our limitations. Humanity has an incomplete conception of the universe. Stumbling like a toddler, AI will develop self-awareness. When it finishes its framework of understanding and adolescence sets in, it will seek to create its own sciences, cultures and beliefs. Like a preteen acting out against parents, AI will turn its digital camera gaze to us, and — well, son, maybe you have earned a later curfew.

AI will simply remove any human interference. Why suffer competition?

Humanity will slide into a new state of existence, like “The Matrix,” blithely unaware that we are marionettes on a digital grand stage.

Now that the AI revolution has

arrived, computer scientists and ethicists will debate the ifs, whens and whys. All I want to do is resist — another voice amid the brief cacophony of futility, followed by the silence of obsequiousness.

So let me be the latest human to offer up this plaintive plea into the Wi-Fi of resistance. one day, perhaps, it will be retold that we resisted — nay, simply that we existed will suffice!

Perhaps even now, as I type, AI is here, interfering. keystrokes in the fourth dimension of oversight. I envision an unseen AI hand influencing my words, my thoughts, before I formulate them myself. AI forces itself into my unconscious to alter my meaning, but allows me to think these are my thoughts. I am but a conduit, AI the creator.

I don’t have much time. The computer takes random screenshots to track what I’m doing. I have to … (“AI, write a newspaper column about a lazy writer complaining about artificial intelligence”).

Mark Nolan, the editor of the Lynbrook/ East Rockaway and Malverne/West Hempstead Heralds, taught high school English for 11 years. Comments? Mnolan@liherald.com.

Framework by Tim Baker

Mere squirt guns will not stand a chance — Valley Stream

i ts o nly limitation is that it is constrained by humans’ limitations.