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O’Hagan is O’Side Citizen of the Year

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

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The Island Park Fire Department has a long, storied history of helping many in the community.

Recognizing a century of service

Island Park Fire Department celebrates 100 years

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

When Ed Madden joined the Island Park Fire Department as a high school student in 1976, he recalled, there was an explosion of sewage storage tanks across Pearsalls Hassock that killed a teenager.

More than a million gallons of sludge flowed onto dozens of beaches in this heavily populated area, shutting down 63 beaches, including those in Long Beach, Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Lido, and Point Lookout.

Madden, 65, who eventually went on to serve as fire department chief, said the tragedy is one of the most memorable events in the history of the department, which is commemorating its 100th-year anniversary in 2024.

Madden recently shared some of the history and changes as the fire department prepares to celebrate the century mark.

Madden also recalled the department responding to high-speed car accidents on Austin Boulevard, which at the time served as a wake-up call for teenagers or those in their early 20s.

“We were a pretty tight group of younger guys at the time,” Madden said. “We were all EMTs and we learned from the more senior members, often who were around for a while, and we all got along well.”

Like many fire department members, Madden is a long-time resident of Island Park, having lived there since 1961. Over the years, he served in different roles in the department, first as a firefighter, and then ConTInueD on Page 10

Brianna O’Hagan, the general manager of EGP Oceanside, is not just dedicated to running a successful gastropub. She’s also a passionate advocate of community service, and was recently awarded the Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Citizen of the Year Award.

O’Hagan, 31, has deep roots in the area — she was born and raised in East Rockaway — and her community involvement began organically, driven by a desire to make local connections.

Her father, Tim O’Hagan, owner of EGP, was a basketball coach at Molloy College, now Molloy University, which Brianna attended and where she played soccer. Her goal at the time was to be a teacher. After earning her teaching degree — but having misgivings about the state’s Common Core curriculum — she took her father’s advice and tried the restaurant business, which she came to think of as another form of teaching.

“It’s a little bit higher than that — maybe more like a principal,” O’Hagan said. “You’re teaching people how to serve; you’re teaching people how to

treat other people. You’re running a business at the same time, and you’re dealing with a lot of people. I took a lot from my college education that I never would have thought would have translated to the restaurant, but it did, and I learned a lot along the way.”

The oldest of four siblings, O’Hagan has long had a passion for giving back, which she credits to her dad. At Molloy, he teamed up with the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to improving the lives of children with brain tumors and their f amilies, which matched children in need of love, support and friendship with college and high school sports team.

“I remember the little girl became a part of our family,” O’Hagan recalled. “Everyone wanted to be involved with it, and seeing … what my dad had done as a coach, and just as a person, always trying to give back to people, I wanted to model that and carry that on as well. I would say I took that from him.”

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Loans offer financial lifeline after flooding

By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com

The lingering remnants from Tropical Storm Ophelia — which dumped intense rainfall on Nassau County late last September — left a number of businesses and homeowners to pick up the pieces.

Dozens of Long Island homes were drenched, basements and personal property swallowed up. Businesses like Valbrook Diner in Valley Stream lumbered back to life in the ensuing clean-up after losing thousands in food, lost work for employees, and a damaged roof.

But some measure of financial relief, announced last month, is now available.

The federal government is offering up to $500,000 in low-interest home repair loans through the Small Business Administration. Businesses could be eligible for much more to replace lost inventory and equipment.

The final deadline to apply is Feb. 2, at SBA.gov website.

Gov. Kathy Hochul described the federal relief program as one that is aimed at “helping to alleviate the impacts of the flooding to all areas of our state disaffected by extreme weather events.”

When faced with the dilemma of how to pay for costly repairs and reconstruction after a disaster, federal loans provide a financial buffer otherwise made unavailable by standard loan and credit

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Nassau County households and business owners who took damage from last year’s September flood have until Feb. 2 to apply for low-interest federal relief loans. programs.

The problem of hefty interest rates sometimes incurred when financing repairs with conventional credit cards, for example, can be largely avoided through SBA loans, argued SBA spokeswoman Sharon Gadbois. That, she adds, is the biggest boon for homeowners and businesses.

“The interest rate for homeowners and renters can be as low 2.5 percent compared with say, 20 percent on a credit card,” Gadbois said. “That’s a big difference. That’s thousands of dollars you would avoid having to pay up.”

The SBA also can offer an interestfree repayment window at the start of the loan — usually for 12 months — and

generally, borrowers have up to 30 years to pay it off.

“When people go through some kind of catastrophic event such as flooding or a tornado that disrupts their home or lifestyle at home, it’s almost like there’s a little mini tornado going on in their mind,” Gadbois said. “And, so, everything stops. The spending stops. They have to redistribute or reassess what’s going on.”

Often that “reassessing” comes in the form of tightening their spending bills, laying off staff, or rolling back their business expenses, she said. The SBA loans are intended to reduce or reverse this financial downturn by stabilizing people’s expectations of their financial future, and thus keep their budgets in order and their businesses afloat.

But other forces at play may make these loans more appealing over others.

Those already weighed down with repaying multiple credit cards or credit card loans may be less willing to take on more debt, no matter how generous the terms of repayment.

But Gadbois says it’s better to apply and have the option than to be shut out entirely.

“If you’re approved for the loan, you have up to 60 days to decide whether you want to take it or not,” she said. “Applying before the deadline is important because it preserves your options for you and your family.”

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O’Side student leads elder scam workshop kdaniel@liherald.com

Oceanside Library and O’Side High School sophomore Max Greenberg are doing their part to keep seniors safe from elder fraud. Greenberg shed light on the pervasive issue of elder fraud and scams in an informative presentation on Dec. 26 at the library. The session was aimed at educating the community and delving into various scams, red flags, and effective prevention strategies.

Greenberg highlighted the prevalent phishing scams, where scammers pretend to be organizations, creating a sense of urgency to extract personal information, and walked through the intricacies of phishing scams, where scammers use urgency and the new emerging trend—AI-generated voices.

Greenberg explained how scammers could use AI to replicate familiar voices, recounting a personal story of a scam call targeting his grandfather, where scammers pretended to be Greenberg’s sister.

Analyzing the red flags—unknown numbers, unclear voices, and urgent demands—Greenberg stressed the crucial question that could thwart scams: “What’s the password?”

Greenberg introduced a unique approach to real-world safety—implementing a “safe word” within families, detailing how a secret, uncommon code word could serve as a verification tool,

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Oceanside High sophomore Max Greenberg offered his expertise on how to avoid email and phone scams. especially in situations involving trusted individuals like friends or family members.

“Had my grandfather stopped and asked, ‘What’s the password?’ to the person pretending to be my sister, that would have completely saved him from

(losing) thousands and thousands of dollars,” said Greenberg.

The presentation outlined green flags for secure online browsing, emphasizing the importance of looking for secure URLs, avoiding spelling errors, and being cautious of suspicious websites.

Addressing password security, Greenberg recommended using complex and unique passwords across platforms, urging the audience to avoid common phrases. Two-factor authentication and scrutinizing websites for security features were additional safeguards discussed.

The Q&A session allowed attendee Joyce Goldsmith to share her experience of receiving a scam letter in the mail after she bought her new car. The letter, seemingly from Honda—urged immediate action regarding a matured lease agreement. Despite the letter’s official appearance, Goldsmith detected a red flag and initiated a careful investigation.

“I typed the provided phone number into my browser, and it turned out to be flagged as a scam,” she said. “It looked so real and the only way I could figure it out was through that phone number.”

The incident underscored the need for a discerning eye even when confronted with seemingly official documents. Greenberg acknowledged the evolving tactics of scammers and encouraged attendees to stay vigilant and reiterated the importance of checking accounts regularly for fraudulent activity and urged the community to be cautious of any unexpected calls, emails, or messages.

“If anyone can remember just one simple thing from any of the solutions I’ve given, this can prevent a lot of harm to families,” Greenberg said.

For O’Hagan, giving back is all she’s known COntinued frOM paGe 1

were donated. A decade ago, O’Hagan, who still lives in East Rockaway, started organizing toy drives with sports teams when she was a softball coach at East Rockaway High, after she graduated in 2010.

To promote sportsmanship, she teamed up with the girls’ varsity basketball team to collaborate with visiting teams before games to donate toys to NYU Langone Cancer Center for Kids. She brought the drive to Rockville Center as well, and discovered that more and more people wanted to be involved with it.

O’Hagan’s toy drive began modestly: She collected toys at her house.

Over the years, the effort has grown substantially, involving local sports teams and businesses as well as residents. O’Hagan and her crew sort and distribute gifts to 25 local families during the holiday season. Adopt a Family volunteers work from local children’s wish lists. The rest of the toys are donated to the Center for Kids.

As the oldest in her family, she wanted to serve as an inspiration. “I

was trying to show my siblings that there was more to the holidays than just receiving gifts, and show how fortunate our family was to be able to receive gifts for the holidays,” she said. “I was trying to think of a way that I could show them how to give back, and one way was collecting toys and then donating them to a local hospital.”

The annual Fall Fest, initiated by EGP Oceanside, stands out as a testament to her commitment. Each year, the day benefits a local family facing challenges. The Fest started as a way to bring people together, and gradually evolved into a platform for giving back.

“It wasn’t supposed to be a fundraiser,” O’Hagan said. “It was supposed to be a regular community event, and at the last minute we started the pumpkin patch, where we just charge $5 a person to take their pumpkin and decorate it, and we can take that money and donate it back to someone in the community. We got a $500 response, and we donated it to a local kid who had cancer, and from that point on we thought we could

make it into a really big event.”

O’Hagan recounted how the Fall Fest has created bonds with families that she has helped. Liam Driscoll, 9, son of Oceanside Community Warrior Brian Driscoll, faced medical challenges when he was 2, and had the Fall Fest dedicated to him, and his father and O’Hagan formed a friendship. The Fall Festival honorees have included Danielle and Sean Murray, who were both diagnosed with cancer, and just recently, the family of Ava Salonia, after Ava died of leukemia.

“These are people that you’ve created relationships with,” O’Hagan said. “Danielle and Sean Murray, I talk to, and this past year was for Ava. I was very close to Ava, and I’m very close to her mom.”

D e s p i t e h e r b u s y s c h e d u l e, O’Hagan remains dedicated to her community. She said that while the honor of Citizen of the Year is appreciated, her primary focus remains on doing what she believes is the right thing for the community.

“Although it’s nice,” she said, “I didn’t ever do anything that I do for any sort of accolade.”

Courtesy Brianna O’Hagan

Brianna O’Hagan has been named the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Citizen of the Year.

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

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Oceanside wrestling is loaded — a Conference 1B powerhouse ready to roll.

Last season, Oceanside boasted four wrestlers who made All-County – the most since 1989. Three of them are back in blue and white: Jake Strianese, Jared Marine and freshman Chase Morris.

“It’s always good when you have three all-county wrestlers coming back,’’ Oceanside second-year coach Brian Schoenfelder said. “It’s always a good formula for success the next year. The graduates, we have great kids plugging their holes right away.’’

As sweet as 2022-23 became, Oceanside looks even mightier on the mats. “The difference between this year and years past is we have talent up and down the lineup and kids can step in,’’ said Schoenfelder, a longtime Oceanside assistant before being promoted before last season. “We’re starting to become a deeper team. We used to just have a couple of individuals here and there. We don’t have many holes.’’

Oceanside went 4-1 in the conference and 12-8 overall in dual meets. “ As long as we’re maximizing our effort every day, we’ll be the best,’’ Schoenfelder said.

“Our conference has a lot talent in it so I’m not going to take it for granted.’’

Strianese and Marine, both juniors, are the Sailors’ two top wrestlers of equal distinction.

At 116, Strianese has posted a 59-15 career record and went 7-1 at the Long Beach tournament as champion. Last season, Strianese fell one point shy of qualifying for the state tournament.

“He’s a great wrestler,’’ Schoenfelder said. “He’s probably one of the most complete wrestlers we have. He’s great on the bottom and has a lot of top pressure. He’s more eclectic this year than last year. Last year he was a leg rider. He’s not doing that anymore and he’s more dynamic and has varied his offense.’’

In the heavier class of 170 pounds, Marine, too, won the Long Beach tournament with an undefeated 8-0 record. He’s logged a 65-17 career clip.

“He’s a lot more controlling on the top position,’’ Schoenfelder said. “A lot more dominant and being locked in on positioning. He hasn’t been taken down.’’

The most intriguing wrestler may be Ben Rivezzo, who increased from 189 pounds up to the 215-pound weight class.

It was good timing as Oceanside lost its superstar at 215, Andrew Cagno, who became the first state tournament quali-

fier at Oceanside since 2000. But Rivezzo stepped right into that spot as the seniors has a 42-22 record.

“He grew into a massive giant,’’ Schoenfelder said. “He’s a lineman on the football team. He put on a solid 20 pounds in the offseason. He’s probably one of the largest kids at that weight class.’’

And Rivezzo is small compared to Oceanside’s starter at 285 pounds, senior Brett Moshkovich. His record is just 21-19 but there’s been significant improvement for a guy who tips the scales at 283. The class contains wrestlers from 216 pounds to 285.

“He’s at the higher end of that weight class,’’ Schoenfelder said. “He’s gotten better the last couple of years utilizing his size and maintaining his balance as a weapon. Someone that big, it takes a while to learn to use your weight as leverage on the mats.’’

There’s a lot of glory ahead for Morris at 124 pounds as he made All-County as an eighth-grader. He’s 35-7 and off to a fast start in 2023-24.

Other key underclassmen include sophomore Michael Scotto and freshman Kieran Harrington. As seniors, Esah Abdulkareem and Danny Gilmore give Oceanside depth. “I want the whole team to be All-County,” Schoenfelder said.

Boys/Girls Bowling: Lawrence at Hewlett .................. 4 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook ...................... 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Floral Park at V.S. North .................. 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Hempstead at Oceanside .............. 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball: V.S South at Wantagh..................... 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Lawrence at Clarke......................... 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Friends Academy at Malverne ........ 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 5 Boys Basketball: Massapequa at Uniondale............. 5 p.m.

Wrestling: Baldwin at Long Beach........................6:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Farmingdale at Baldwin ................. 7 p.m.

Wrestling: Seaford at Clarke...................................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 6 Boys Basketball: Carey at Elmont ...........................10 a.m.

Boys Basketball: Mepham at East Meadow ............12 p.m.

Boys Basketball: South Side at Manhasset ............12 p.m.

Boys Basketball: V.S. North at West Hemp...............12 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Bethpage at Kennedy...................12 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Glen Cove at Hewlett....................12 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Herricks at V.S. Central..................12 p.m.

Girls Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach ............12 p.m.

Girls Basketball: G.N. North at Sewanhaka .............12 p.m.

Girls Basketball: East Meadow at Mepham ............12 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Seaford at East Rockaway ......12:15 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Elmont at Carey ......................12:45 p.m.

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Esah Abdulkareem, top, is part of a deep and talented Sailors’ lineup capable of doing plenty of damage on the county stage.

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Central to this recognition is the program’s commitment to the Ehlers-Danlos Society’s C.A.R.E. model—Care, Access, Research, and Education. This holistic approach ensures that every facet of patient well-being is considered, from diagnosis to treatment and ongoing support.

The Ehlers-Danlos Society’s thorough review affirms Mount Sinai South Nassau’s dedication to excellence. Dr. Ilene S. Ruhoy, the program’s Medical Director, rightly notes that this prestigious desig-

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nation validates the program’s commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based treatments.

“This prestigious designation validates that the quality of our program is founded on a top-notch multidisciplinary team of physicians who provide expert patientcentered care and evidence-based treatments,” said Ruhoy.

Chiari malformation type 1 (CMI) is a condition occurring at birth in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal.

It occurs when part of the skull is mis-

shapen or smaller than usual, pressing on the brain and forcing it downward. EDS can exacerbate the condition by causing instability in the skull and neck region.

For those grappling with CMI, Mount Sinai’s Chiari EDS Program stands as a sanctuary. Particularly noteworthy is the program’s focus on the hypermobile subtype, a testament to its dedication to tailoring care to the unique needs of each patient.

The statistics speak volumes—1,500 surgeries for Chiari malformation, 1,000 craniocervical fusions, and 1,000 surgeries for tethered cord. Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Chiari EDS Program doesn’t just treat; it transforms lives, embodying the Ehlers-Danlos Society’s mission to increase clinical service availability, shorten diagnostic journeys, and standardize communication and care.

As Mount Sinai continues to lead the charge in reshaping the landscape of EDS care, it is not merely a medical institution but a haven for those in search of hope, healing, and a brighter future. The world is taking notice, and the recognition as an Ehlers-Danlos Society Center of Excellence is a testament to the unwavering commitment of Mount Sinai South Nassau in championing the well-being of individuals living with EDS, Chiari, and hypermobility spectrum disorders which are connective tissue disorders that cause joint hypermobility, instability, injury, and pain.

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In a global stride towards groundbreaking medical care, Mount Sinai South Nassau has emerged as a beacon of excellence, securing its place among the elite 18 institutions worldwide designated as the inaugural cohort of Ehlers-Danlos Society Centers and Networks of Excellence.

Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are rare, hereditary conditions that pose unique challenges, affecting joints, skin, and connective tissues by weakening tissues and playing tricks on tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, and even organs.

For the first time, Mount Sinai South Nassau has been recognized for its remarkable Chiari EDS Program, offering hope and cutting-edge solutions to those grappling with these complex disorders.

Mount Sinai’s Chiari EDS Program offers—a multidisciplinary approach led

by Dr. Paolo Bolognese, the program’s Surgical Director. The program has transcended borders, drawing patients from across the United States who seek relief from symptoms that often go undiagnosed or mistreated elsewhere. Bolognese’s leadership has transformed the program into an internationally recognized service, setting a new standard for care in the realm of EDS. “Our Chiari EDS Program uses a multidisciplinary team approach, with experts in neurosurgery, neurology, plastic surgery, orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, GI medicine, and cardiology,” said Bolognese.

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It’s a new era of ice hockey, and it’s coming to UBS Arena.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League makes its debut this month, kicking off 72 games played across eight different venues between the league’s “original six” franchise teams — Boston, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ottawa and Toronto.

And one of those venues happen to be the same place where fans also can find the New York Islanders in Belmont.

“We are extremely pleased to be welcoming the PWHL to UBS Arena during their inaugural season,” Kim Stone, the president of UBS Arena, said in a release. “I’m proud that women’s hockey is getting a beautiful new building to call its home for a number of games during this historical moment in women’s sports history.”

The New York roster boasts 26 of the top women hockey players from around the world. Chief among them is Alex Carpenter, a 29-year-old forward from North Reading, Massachusetts, who is arguably one of the most skilled in the game today. She won two Olympic silver medals for her performance with Team USA, and is a six-time International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s world champion.

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

She also finished the 2020 season as one of the Top 10 scorers in the NCAA. Micah Zandee-Hart will lead the

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

“Having the privilege to showcase our skills in front of dedicated fans, in a top-tier arena, represents an opportunity that impeccably aligns with the professional standards upheld by the PWHL,” Pascal Daoust, general manager of the PWHL New York franchise, said. “It promises to be a premier sports experience not only for our athletes, but also for our fans, allowing them to gather in g reater numbers and take immense pride in standing united behind our team.”

Four of the PWHL New York team’s 12 regular season home games will take place at UBS Arena, and at least five of the remaining home games are scheduled to take place at the Total Mortgage Arena in Connecticut.

The schedule was constructed to ensure all six teams will play head-tohead a minimum of four times throughout the regular season, including twice at home and twice on the road. It also includes a pause in February for the PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto during the NHL AllStar event, and a break in April for the IIHF Women’s World Championship.

Playoffs begin the week of May 6.

Single-game tickets range between $17 and $47, and are available through Ticketmaster.com. Season ticket membership and half-season plans are also available online via NewYork.ThePWHL.com.

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lieutenant, captain, third assistant chief, and ultimately chief from 2010 to 2011.

Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, who served as third assistant chief under Madden in 2010, shed light on the profound impact the Island Park Fire Department has had on his life, spanning from an 18-year-old recruit to chief.

D’Esposito served as the 75th chief of the department from 2013 to 2015 and offered a unique perspective on the integral role the firehouse plays in the tightknit Island Park community.

“Taking the oath as chief of the Island Park Fire Department was a day that I’ll never forget,” he said. “It’s a day that I’m proud of because you truly ear ned that rank and you ear n the respect of not only your colleagues in Island Park, but throughout Long Island and Nassau County.”

The department’s legacy was built by leaders like the late Doc McGann, who served in the department for more than 70 years as a firefighter, chief and commissioner. Phylis Berotti was the first woman to join the Island Park Fire Department in 1978, and she’s still a member today.

Like many volunteer fire departments, Island Park has faced constant challenges of recruitment and retention. The department has implemented such programs as the Length of Service

Award Program, which helps recruit, retain, and reward volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel. The program provides financial benefits to volunteers based on years of service after they’ve reached retirement age. In addition, the department has created a juniors program to encourage younger members to volunteer.

Nearly 70 percent of the fire departments across the country and nearly all on Long Island are volunteer-based, strengthening the sense of community within departments like Island Park. Eric Gorton, 33, is the first assistant chief of the department and was born and raised in Island Park joining the department in January 2009 when he turned 18. His grandfather, uncle, and father were all members of the department and he spoke to the sense of community the department shares with the community.

“One other memorable, During Covid, kids weren’t able to have birthday parties, so the mom’s community Facebook posted kids’ birthdays, and we would do a drive-by past the house,” said Gordon.

D’Esposito emphasized the department’s important role during Hurricane Sandy and highlighted the rich traditions embedded in a century of service.

“Coming from such a small community, the firehouse plays an essential role,” he said. “Following Hurricane

members of the island park fire department in 1938.

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island park fire department training at the nassau County fire Service academy.

Sandy when the firehouse served as a multi-purpose institution for government, public safety, a shelter, and a place for people to find food. It was some of our worst times, but a perfect example of how important the fire department is to our community.”

D’Esposito commended the Village of Island Park for consistently supporting the fire department.

“The Island Park Fire Department is the backbone of the community, said Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty.

“An incredible group of individuals who are deserving of the accolades they’ve earned.”

Madden emphasized the sense of duty and community service that motivates members.

“Everybody that’s in the fire service takes care of each other,” Madden said.

“During Sandy, we had people from upstate and out of state come in to man some of our firehouses due to loss of equipment, to let the members go home and try to clean out their house to get them back on their feet. We’re protecting our neighbors and our family, so there’s a little bit more enthusiasm for us to get the trucks out.”

Madden highlighted the support of local elected officials such as former Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, for securing funding for the department.

Weisenberg was made an honorary chief of the Second Battalion Fire District, which consists of Island Park, Baldwin, Freeport, Long Beach, Oceanside, and Point Lookout-Lido Beach.

“The Island Park Fire Department and the second battalion is an example of how wonderful volunteer firefighters and fire services are so important to the health and safety of all our population,” said Weisenberg. “At 90 years old, I can say I’m almost as old as the Island Park Fire Department and the love and care that each firefighter shows, we’re blessed to have them, especially in Island Park.”

The Island Park Fire Department will hold its centennial celebration at the Second Battalion parade on Aug. 11, inviting neighboring departments to join the festivities.

The upcoming 100-year celebration promises to be a momentous occasion for reflection and recognition of the department’s significant contributions to the community.

“Especially, for smaller departments like us, a lot of these moments coming up, we’re looking forward to it,” Madden said. “It’s sad that through the course of years, people have passed on, but there’s a legacy through the people that they touched.”

Oceanside Model Congress club wins at Long Beach H.S. The Oceanside High School Model Congress club competed at Long Beach High School on Dec. 9 and emerged victorious after a session of debates, plena-

ry, house meetings, and Senate hearings.

Several members were recognized for their outstanding debating skills and took home special awards.

Honorable Mention mylo Bonilla delaney Baccari

Commendation Lianna arroyo avery morgan ryan Cruz

alexa perri Jennifer turcios Cisneros

Best Speaker ryan Kahl Leyla rodriguez Lucas galvez

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it was the second competition of the school year, and the omC team will host a model Congress event on Jan. 27.

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Lincoln Orens Middle School students performing songs of the season at their winter concert.

Francis X. Hegarty School and Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park shared the sounds of the holiday season during their schools’ winter concert performances.

At Francis X. Hegarty, the orchestra, under the direction of Ryan Walter, the band, under the direction of Mario Blanco and the chorus under the direction of Megan O’Conner shared several musical selections including “Jingle Bells,” “A Peaceful Winter,” “Good King Weceslas,” and “O Kwanzaa” among others.

At Lincoln Orens Middle School, the winter concert featured the seventh and

eighth grade chorus under the direction of Aidan McGlone, the senior string orchestra under the direction of Ryan Walter and the concert band under the direction of Mario Blanco. Students performed a variety of musical delights including “Silent Night,” “Sing Noel” and “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” and more.

The district celebrates the talents of our students and appreciates the hard work that went toward these fantastic performances.

— Kepherd Daniel

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

Fearless feats on ice

HEROISM UNFOLDS IN AN EPIC ADVENTURE

By Karen Bloom Move on from the holiday season with some Disney flair. The latest Disney on Ice extravaganza arrives at UBS Arena in Elmont to the continued delight of families who can’t ever get enough of their favorite Disney moments.

Audiences can relive some of the iconic characters and stories — classic and new — when “Find Your Hero” brings a lineup of some of Disney’s iconic personalities here for four days, opening Jan. 4.

This production showcases inspiring favorites from the Disney canon and their beloved tales, including those spunky royal sisters, Anna and Elsa, from the beloved mega-hit “Frozen.” Joining this spirited pair are the hilarious snowman Olaf, the forever enchanting Belle, passionate Ariel, spirited Rapunzel and the charming bandit Flynn, plucky Mirabel, the aspiring young musician Miguel, and the daring, fearless wayfarer Moana. Their courage and spunky grit to live their best lives are set forth in lively — albeit condensed — re-tellings of “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty & the Beast,” “Tangled,” “Frozen,” “Moana” and “Encanto.” ` These unforgettable characters and their adventures are brought to life on ice in a captivating show that transports the audience to world where imaginations soar and in true Disney spirit “anything can happen if you just believe.”

Guided by Mickey and Minnie, with their crew, of course these stories are told through artful skating with dynamic sets and costumes, set to the soundtrack Disneyphiles know and love.

In keeping with longstanding Disney tradition, it’s a fast-paced spectacle, with rapidly changing segments. This medley of tales shares what it means to “find the hero in all of us,” in keeping with Mouse House lore, as we all are urged to follow our dreams.

That’s certainly the case for Tess Terpos, who’s delighted to step into the spotlight with the rest of the Disney skaters as part of the ensemble cast.

It’s a magical moment — each and every time.

“Skating with Disney On Ice is a dream come true for me,” she says. “It’s so special and the connection with our audiences is amazing.”

Ice skating has pretty much always been part of Terpos’ world. Since she was 6, in fact, growing up in Maryland. After years of steadfast devotion to her craft — countless hours of practice, grueling competitions and skating in various ice shows — the now 26-year-old Terpos realized her dream when she caught her break in 2021 with Feld Entertainment, producers of Disney On Ice. Fast forward to 2024 and Terpos is an established ensemble member with the tour.

“Disney on Ice is always special, and our audiences see that ‘magic’ come to life in truly personal way.”

In fact, ‘special’ is a word that keeps coming up as Terpos describes her life on the Disney circuit.

“I have found a home here,” the Towson University

grad says. “It’s a great place to be, surrounded all these special talented skaters and creative people who are as passionate as me.”

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“I loved ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Jasmine, all the princesses. I’d watch them over and over,” she adds.

The timeless appeal of the Disney legacy lends itself to an entertaining, inspiring production. The uplifting nature of these stories end strongly with an inspiring message about finding your inner hero and finding your dreams.

“We all have inner heroes in ourselves,” Terpos says.

“The Disney magic is all around us.”

As with her fellow cast members, Terpos’ skating skills enhance the high level of athleticism that is the hallmark of these spectacles. Solos and fast-paced ensemble skating with high-flying jumps add to the appeal of the stories the audience knows so well.

“There are so many iconic moments,” she enthuses, especially “The Little Mermaid” segment, which is among her favorites. It’s very colorful with fun music and favorite characters.

“Actually it seems every character is a ‘favorite’ character. “And don’t forget, we ‘don’t talk about Bruno,’” Terpos reminds us.

The high-energy production brings these characters to life through the energetic skills of the skaters.

“We have a very talented cast,” Terpos says. “You’ll see pairs, singles, freestyle and tricks.”

As always, there’s plenty of singing, with the audiences up on their feet throughout the show. And, naturally, Belles, Cinderellas, Jasmines, Elsas, and now Mirabels, among many others are scattered throughout the arena.

“I even saw a Sebastian in the audience the other day,” Terpos adds. “It’s so much fun to see.”

And, of course, as anyone who knows Disney on Ice, the show is enthusiastically welcomed at every stop on the tour.

It’s big. It’s magical. It’s Disney. But it’s also something much more powerful than that.

Because when Terpos and her castmates take center stage at UBS Arena shortly — you can bet your ice skates on it — there will be more than one wide-eyed 6-year-old in the audience who will discover, for the first time in her heart, that dreams really do come true.

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

Friday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Dancing with the Stars

Following last year’s fan-frenzy that led to a spectacular run of sold-out shows, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is back on tour this to heat up this winter with a dazzling, sexy, high energy, new live production. See the ballroom brought to life in this new edition featuring everyone’s favorite ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros.

Special guests join the DWTS cast this year to add to the fun. They’ll perform glittering new numbers as well as some of the unbelievable showstoppers featured in Season 32. The high-energy show puts the dancers in the spotlight, showcase their dynamic moves as seen during the series, along with some lively new twists. The tour delivers an unforgettable night of electrifying dance performances from worldrenowned dancers who topped the leaderboard.

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. $50-$100.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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The multi-faceted Pete Correale brings his “Authentic” tour to the Paramount stage, Saturday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. You may know him from his numerous late night TV shows such as “The Tonight Show,” Letterman and Conan, his three television comedy specials, or as co-host of “The Pete and Sebastian Show,” a podcast with comedian and longtime friend Sebastian Maniscalco. One of the most wildly popular comedy podcasts on air today, it’s almost 10-years-old running with an ever growing fanbase and has featured guests the likes of Bill Burr, Jay Mohr, Bobby Lee, Yannis Pappas, and Billy Gardell. Correale’s tours also continue to grow exponentially as more and more people discover him and immediately fall in love with his accessible and extremely relatable point of view.

Aside from his podcast, Pete has been a staff writer on several TV shows, most recently “Kevin Can Wait” and Netflix’s “The Crew.” His love for entertainment started when he went off to college.

During his senior year, Correale took an acting class and knew immediately what he wanted to do — be in show business.

This burning desire has evolved to what we know it as today: a reflective comedic take on his life and the experiences he’s been through. With a conversational delivery and his trademark disarming regular guy attitude, Pete makes you feel like you’re listening to the funniest guy at a party as opposed to just another comedian on a stage. $49.50, $39.50, $34.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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Bird walk

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

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Tai Chi classes Join Tai Chi classes, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Baldwin, Mondays, at 11 a.m.; Wednesdays, at 7 p.m.; Saturdays, at 9 a.m. 1375 Grand Ave., Baldwin. Any questions email forevertaichi4you@gmail.com.

Cocktail Reception The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Cocktail Reception at Kombert Caterers of Oceanside on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 6:30 p.m.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways.

Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed

by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion.

Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia.

The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed.

On view through March 10.

Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Jan. ‘Parallel Perspectives’ View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired

by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty.

Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles.

Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital.

Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot.

Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Upcyclers crafty corner Oceanside Lutheran Church hosts a winter decorations workshop, Sunday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. andSunday, Jan 7, at 11:30 p.m., at the church at 55 Fairview Ave. Call the office at (516)-766-0136 for more information.

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

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“Frozen Jr.” brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage, presented

by Sunrise Theatre Company, Sunday, Jan. 7, noon. The show features all of the memorable songs from Disney’s beloved animated film with all the wonderful characters, loaded with magic, adventure, humor and love. All tickets $15. See it on the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, visit SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.

Have questions about tech?

Need help with your device? Get one hour of one-on-one help from a librarian, at Oceanside Library, every Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.noon. For your session, have a clear goal(s) in mind (i.e.: navigating smart phone, attaching documents to email, creating a spreadsheet for a specific purpose, etc.);Come prepared with all login usernames and passwords you might need and bring a notebook in case you would like to take notes. Tech help is by appointment only. Sessions are limited to a maximum of once a month per patron. 56 Atlantic Ave. Register at OceansideLibrary.com or call (516) 766-2360.

Volunteer mentors needed The R.E.E.F. program is looking for volunteers 18 years or older to work alongside adults with diverse abilities. The program is hosted at the Oceanside Library bi-weekly and will focus on diving into life skills in a fun way. There is a Google Form on the Oceanside Library website to fill out if interested.

Hands on Glass Start off the New Year at Oceanside Lutheran Church with mozzarella making and tasting, Saturday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m. Eat and learn the process of making mozzarella 5 Fairview Avenue.

Call Church office at (516)-766-0136 for more information.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 1/10/2024 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 1/24. - 2/24. NR ISLAND PARK - Eric Fandaros, Variance, lot area occupied, maintain outdoor kitchen; Special exception to maintain 2nd accessory structure (shed) with less than required rear & side yards setback & with lot area occupied variance., W/s Island Pkwy., 75’ N/o Kent Blvd., a/k/a 229 Island Pkwy.

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 21/24. OCEANSIDE David Arata, Variance, front yard average setback, construct addition & roofed over open porch both attached to dwelling., S/s Concord Ave., 176.73’ E/o Yost Blvd., a/k/a 317 Concord Ave. 22/24.

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OCEANSIDE - Steven & Valerie DeClara, Mother/Daughter Res. (2nd Kitchen); Variance, side yards aggregate, maintain 2nd floor overhang attached to dwelling; Variance, lot area occupied, maintain roofed over wood deck attached to dwelling; Special exception, to maintain 2nd accessory structure (shed) not permitted in side yard & with lot area occupied variance., W/s Clark Ave., 212.81’ S/o Silver La., a/k/a 2832 Clark Ave. 29/24. NR ISLAND PARK Barnum Island Fire District, Install 2nd detached double-faced illuminated, (LED) pylon sign (not permitted) setback 6’ from Austin Blvd. & 3’ from side property line; clearance 5’ from grade to bottom of sign., E/s Austin Blvd., 100’ N/o Trafalgar Blvd. running thru to Broadway, a/k/a 4125 Austin 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 Island Park & Oceanside 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.

144087 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. NANCY M. NATOLI, et al, Defts.

Index #609855/2019.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered December 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 February 6, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a Section 43, Block 212, Lots 28-30 Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale RONALD J. FERRARO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #101033 144081 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. TOORAK CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, Pltf. vs.

INTERCONTINENTAL AMERICA FREIGHT SERVICES, INC S/H/A INTERCONTINENTAL AMERICA FREIGHT SERVICES INC., et al, Defts.

Index #613354/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered May 16, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. premises k/a 1010 California Place S., Island Park, Ny 11558 a/k/a Section 43, Block 100, Lots 26-27, 68-70 and 127.

Said property designated on Map of Island Park, Long Beach, shown part of holdings of Island Park Long Beach Inc., Sheet 14, W.E. Howard, C.E., dated December 29, 1925 and filed in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on Dec. 29, 1925 as Map No. 587 and also shown on Map No. 572 as and by Lots 26, 27 and 27A and dock plots 26, 27 and 28 in Block 106.

Approximate amount of judgment is $570,956.30 plus costs and interest.

Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. PETER KRAMER,

Referee (516) 510-4020.

MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY 11791. #101051 144079

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff -against- STEVE PODIAS, ROSEANN PADIAS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated September 26, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Roxbury Road, distant 335.65 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of Roxbury Road with the northerly side of Cypress Avenue; being a plot 100 feet by 40 feet by 100 feet by 40 feet. Section: 0043 Block: 00374-00 Lot(s): 00127-00128 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 3154 ROXBURY ROAD, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572 Approximate amount of lien $583,639.15 plus interest & costs.

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

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

Index Number 013979/2013.

MARK RICCIARDI, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 8325.415 {* OCEAN ISLAND*} 143700 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY SAMUEL HAMPTON LLC, Plaintiff against NEVADA VILLAS INC., et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Hersko & Ehrenreich P.C., 555 Willow Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 18, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being, and identified on the land and tax map of the County of Nassau in the State of New York; Premises known as (no street number) Nevada Avenue, Island Park, New York 11558. Sec 43 Block 70 Lots 485, 486, and 494.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $192,932.19 plus interest, fees, costs, and attorney fees. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 608680/2021.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee File # 11-7175 143723 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 CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST RICHARD MONZONE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 7, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3402 ELLIOTT BOULEVARD AKA 3402 ELLIOT BOULEVARD, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at

Schools Three and Five raising funds for Limb Kind fashion show Limb Kind Foundation founder Rob Schulman, a prosthetist, his sister Jill Smith, an occupational therapist, and Nicole Grehn, a nurse who is a doubleamputee and Limb Kind volunteer, recently visited School Three to boost excitement about Limb Kind’s upcoming Show Your Shine fashion show.

A few weeks later, Schulman and Smith visited School Five. Limb Kind is a non-profit that provides prosthetic limbs to children in the United States and six other countries. The Project Extra classes at both schools have formed a special bond with the organization and its ambassadors.

Locally, Limb Kind promotes acceptance, community, and friendship for individuals dealing with limb differences. The annual Show Your Shine fashion show held in February features models with limb differences who traverse the runway to enthusiastic cheers and applause.

The fashion show raises funds to provide the needed prosthetics while also celebrating the journeys of the models.

Courtesy Oceanside School District

Limb Kind founder and volunteers with sixth grade Project Extra students at School.

School Three and School Five are raising funds to send models to the fashion show and students hope to attend the fashion show with their families.

— Kepherd Daniel

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Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 43, BLOCK 215, LOTS 92, 93, 94, 95 & 96 AND SECTION 43, BLOCK 213, LOTS 69, 70 & 71.

Approximate amount of judgment $453,437.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002815/2017.

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 17-001849 78496 143815 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W4, V. NOREEN M. MCCABE, ET

AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 9, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W4 is the Plaintiff and NOREEN M. MCCABE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 18, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2863 CALVIN RD, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572: Section 0054, Block 00506-00, Lot 00058 & 00138: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT OCEANSIDE, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 007501/2015. Janine T. Lynam, Esq. - Referee.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New

York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143860

LEGAL NOTICE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU In the Matter of the Commitment of Guardianship and Custody pursuant to§ 384-b of the Social Services Law of Mya Rose FelicianoRamirez (DOB: 6/1/2007), File#: 530815 Docket#: B-09622-23 SUMMONS A Child Under the Age of Eighteen Years Alleged to Be Neglected By Crystal Anne Ramirez, Mother ___________________ IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO: Crystal Anne Ramirez (Address Unknown) A petition having been filed in this Court, alleging that the child(ren) should be committed to the guardianship and custody of the Department of Social Services, a copy of the petition annexed hereto; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this court on

Date/Time: January 31, 2024 at 9:00 AM Purpose:Preliminary Proceeding Part:2 Floor/Room:Floor 3/Room 303 Presiding:Hon. Robin M. Kent Location: Courthouse 1200 Old Country Rd. Westbury, NY 11590 to show cause why the court should not enter an order committing the guardianship and custody of the child to the petitioning Nassau County Department of Social Services as provided by law.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that if guardianship and custody of the child(ren) are-committed to the petitioning Nassau County Department of Social Services, the child(ren) may be adopted with the consent of an authorizing agency, without your consent or further notice to you.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that you have the right to be represented by a lawyer, and if the Court finds that you are unable to pay for a lawyer, you have the right to have a lawyer assigned by the Court. In the event of your default, the Court may hear and determine the petition, as provided bylaw.

Dated: December 7, 2023 John Aiken, Chief Clerk 144017

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Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business.

H i s t o r i c a l l y, r e p o r t e r s w h o h ave launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

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SALES/MULTI MEDIA CONSULTANTS – INSIDE & OUTSIDE* FT/PT Salary Range $31,200 to $100,000 including Commissions & Bonuses REPORTER/EDITOR FT/PT (Salary Range $20,000 to $45,000)

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MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City.

We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required.

Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $15 per hour to $20 per hour.

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com MULTI MEDIA ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT Inside Sales Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $31,200 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286

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Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships.

Earning potential ranges from $31,200 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses.

Compensation is based on Full Time hours Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250 PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS FT & PT. Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for Printing Press Operators in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop.

Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges from $20 per hour to $30 per hour.

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A. I was once called on to do the home of a dean of an architecture school. I told him I was flattered, and asked why, considering the fact that I wasn’t a graduate of his school, he chose me. He told me that he had started out with one of his former graduates and was completely dissatisfied with the results. The former student, he said, did onte eeper eventually become an architect, but lacked basic skills like engineering, math and the sensitivity to bring the dean’s ideas to fruition.

Then I asked why the dean wasn’t designing his own home, especially being the figurehead of an architecture school, and supposedly well versed enough to have such a prestigious job. He told me he barely passed the licensing exams after his third try, and was actually a graduate in architectural history, even though he managed to get through an architecture school.

That really made me wonder, since I had worked with over 40 of his students at my firm over the years, but none who lasted, most going on to pursue related work, like construction management or as draftspersons in other firms. In other words, there are areas of the field that do not include being the “conductor of the orchestra” but consider that not everyone in the field eventually becomes an architect, but instead many play supporting rather than lead roles at a firm. Also consider that most leave school with little understanding that, like most fields, architecture is a business.

The art part is one facet that makes the presentation aspect seem romantic, and is probably most represented in films and TV shows, but really constitutes about 2 percent of the big picture. I chuckle when I see a TV show on which there are lots of models and pretty renderings of buildings, because the nuts and bolts are what makes the engine run, and the government reviews and approvals, at some point, dominates the process until we get to the act of making a building real, in the construction phase.

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ith the old year having ended and the New Year just beginning, I’m once again going through my routine of looking back on the previous year’s memories and trying to anticipate what the next one might hold.

On balance, 2023 was a good year for me. There were some twists and turns and bumps in the road, but overall I can’t complain.

For starters, in the very first week of the year, I crossed paths with Stuart Richner, the publisher of the Heralds, who offered me the opportunity pETER to write a column for the papers. I KinG was smart enough to accept, and it’s been a challenging and rewarding experience for me ever since.

A few months later, with no warning signs or symptoms and during a routine procedure, my gastroenterologist, Dr. Michael Barth, detected a tumor in my

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stomach, which turned out to be malignant. A few weeks after that, Dr. Matthew Weiss, a skilled surgeon at Long Island Jewish Hospital, removed the tumor, and there was no follow-up radiation or chemotherapy required. I was out of the hospital in days, and back at full speed in a few weeks.

Then, in June and September, I made two very positive visits to Capitol Hill, where I had the privilege of serving for 28 years. In June, the House Intelligence Committee asked me, along with several former members, including Frank LoBiondo, of New Jersey, and Jane Harman, of California, to testify about pressing terror threats, and then, in September, more than 40 of my former staff members held a reception for my wife, Rosemary, and I on the Speaker’s Balcony. Both events brought back very positive memories.

During that time, but especially in September and October, I worked close-

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ly with Nassau County Republican Party Chairman Joe Cairo and county Republicans to bring about the overwhelming victories we saw on Election Day. They resulted in part because of the series of misjudgments and poor policy decisions by Democratic leaders in New York and Washington — the most prominent being the inability to deal with outof-control illegal migration, which made its way to the western edge of Nassau County.

Entering 2024, I hope for continued good health for Rosemary and our family and friends — and a return to good health for our state and nation. The presidential race will be like no other, with the nation so divided and the problems so severe, with wars in Ukraine and Israel becoming more deadly by the day and threats from Iran and China showing no signs of lessening.

For progress to be made on any of these fronts in this new year, I strongly believe that the American people must

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

find a way to put aside blind partisanship and forge a united front on issues on which there can be agreement and honest debate when consensus can’t be reached.

The most obvious need for concerted action is border security. New York City cannot continue to absorb 4,000 illegal migrants each week without bursting.

Similarly, the rise in antisemitism is truly frightening. Our political, religious and education leaders must speak with one voice in proclaiming that “Never Again” means Never Again!

Similarly, respect for law enforcement must be restored if we are to be safe in our homes and neighborhoods.

While victories cannot be guaranteed on all, or even most, fronts in 2024, real progress can be made if we remember that America is still the world’s greatest nation and we live up to our standards as Americans. If we do, this will indeed be a year we will all be proud to remember.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Two legislators who are making a difference

he year just finished wasn’t a good one for politicians, or politics in general. We have two wars, an inept majority in the House of Representatives, an up-anddown economy and the prospect of having two candidates for president who are both highly unpopular. But rather than begin the new year on a down note, I would like to focus on two elected officials who have gained my greatest respect.

Most voters don’t talk about state legislators over dinner. Legislators don’t get JERRY much publicity, KREMER but quite a few of them work diligently throughout the year and deserve a pat on the back. Being a former state assemblyman, I can recognize the qualities make a good legislator.

Which is why I want to single out Democratic Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Republican Assemblyman Ed Ra. I had the good fortune recently to have lunch with Solages — who prefers

the nickname Mickey — and walked away impressed with her work and her dedication to lots of good causes. She is serving her fifth term representing a very diverse community stretching from Valley Stream to Bellerose. She is the first person of Haitian descent to be elected to the State Legislature, and her hard work on behalf of minorities has vaulted her into the position of chair of the state Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus.

Being the chair of this caucus isn’t an easy job. It is a very powerful group in Albany, and it only chooses true leaders to make it an effective force in a sometimes very divided legislative body. Solages keeps the group focused, and is very articulate on caucus issues. She holds the title of Assembly deputy majority leader, and in that role she is responsible for rounding up votes during floor debates.

I was very impressed with her dedication to finding affordable housing opportunities on Long Island. It’s no secret that our young people are leaving the Island, because it costs too much to live here, and they don’t want to live at

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home with their parents.

In the Assembly, Solages is a major voice speaking out about improving access to quality child care. Working mothers need a strong advocate to help get state funds, and she is at the forefront of that effort.

Having been the chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, I have strong feelings about the role of the committee and its effectiveness. Assemblyman Ra holds the title of ranking member on Ways and Means, which makes him his party’s voice during deliberations on key bills. Over the course of the year, Ways and Means members have the chance to vote on as many as 5,000 bills, so being a committee member is a big deal.

Ra has proven to be an informed voice on a variety of issues, and he has become the suburban voice for his fellow Republican Assembly members.

One of his major interests has been education initiatives. He has fought for a more stringent teacher evaluation system, and has become a vocal supporter of special education programs of the kind offered by the Henry Viscardi

ighlighting the hard work of Michaelle Solages and Ed Ra.

School in Albertson. Ra has gotten more state funding for these efforts by getting the state to institute a fairer reimbursement system.

One of the assignments that he has handled with class is the job of assistant minority leader. The position requires him to be familiar with almost every bill slated for debate, and to make strong arguments pro or con. There’s no way that a floor leader can wing it when the arguments start flying. Ra has shown an encyclopedic knowledge of multiple issues.

It’s nice to have a chance to highlight the hard work of two very effective Long Island legislators. There are many others, but Mickey Solages and Ed Ra stand out in many ways. I wish I could also applaud our members of Congress, but they’re under constant pressure from the crazy Freedom Caucus to impeach President Biden. The current House has passed the fewest bills in memory, and Long Island needs a little more attention.

Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years.

He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Bill Vaughan, a longtime syndicated columnist for the Kansas City Star in the 1960s and ’70s, said it best: “An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.”

But as a reader of community news — which you are, of course, since you’re reading these words — you’re more likely to be an optimist than a pessimist. So it’s not about saying goodbye to what was, but instead, looking forward to what happens next.

That’s what your neighborhood newspaper is all about, and why you continue to look forward to it every week. But it’s more than just the local news. It’s your town square. It’s a place for you to share your stories. Cheer your achievements.

And even express concerns, typically coupled with solutions to make life better.

Your local newspaper is where you learn about those running for office who want to represent you in government.

Where you learn about meetings happening in your neighborhood that you should be a part of. And where you learn how to be a part of the decision-making process.

Letters Schumer loves visiting every county. How about the U.S.-Mexico border?

To the Editor: In 2023, just like he has over the past 24 years, Sen. Chuck Schumer has taken pride in visiting all 62 counties in New York state. He just visited Hudson, in Columbia County, to complete his tour. These annual visits provide him with a better understanding of the needs for residents of each county.

But when was the last time he visited our country’s southern border? He could view firsthand our ongoing invasion of illegal immigrants. When will he visit the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, or Floyd Bennett Field in his home borough of Kings County, which are now migrant shelters?

The number of illegal migrants will likely exceed 2 million for the third year in a row in 2024. Schumer could also learn from border agents about their fight to stem the smuggling of fentanyl, which is killing over 100,000 Americans every year. When will Schumer travel to El Paso, Texas, and observe this crisis firsthand? Perhaps

And, of course, your local newspaper is about supporting local businesses, because they are the backbone of anything we build. They are a source of jobs, tax revenue, and everything we need to maintain happy homes, schools and workplaces.

The pages of the Herald are where we got to meet Rabbi Aaron Marsh, the new leader of East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center. It’s where we learned about Alex Kremins of Long Beach, who literally gave the gift of life, by way of a bone marrow transplant, to a teenager in Washington state who has leukemia.

We celebrated 127 years of Jewish War Veterans, the nation’s longest-operating veterans organization, through its Rockville Centre-based chapter, and learned that it’s a group that only wants to grow.

And we said goodbye to Helen Dolan, the “quiet philanthropist” and the former owner of the Oyster Bay Guardian, which is now the Oyster Bay Herald.

In the pages of your local newspaper, you read local coverage of national and international events that you couldn’t find anywhere else. We’ve heard so much about the tragic terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 6, but it was the Herald that detailed the long, empty table of plates and silverware set up by Young Israel of Woodmere to honor and remember the hostages taken by Hamas.

And then there was George Santos, the disgraced former congressman, who

sat down with Herald reporters not once, but twice — the second time just days before he was indicted by a federal grand jury.

There is no news like hyperlocal, community news — and nothing can impact your life more than learning about what’s happening in your own backyard.

It’s why local newspapers are vital, and why we hope you never want to live, work or go to school anywhere there isn’t one.

As we dive into the new year, we want to take a moment to consult with our most important source: you. How are we doing? What do you enjoy about our coverage? What could you do without? What are we missing? What would you like to find in these pages in 2024 and beyond?

Our executive editor, Michael Hinman, wants to talk with you. He grew up in a small town — much like the amazing communities here on Long Island — and wants to make sure you’re getting everything you expect from your local paper.

Take a moment, share your thoughts with him at execeditor@liherald.com, and he will respond directly.

And remember, we all love our communities and the people in them. That makes us optimists, not pessimists. We don’t need to tiptoe into 2024, but we can march in proudly. Because, as country music star Brad Paisley sings, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.”

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he war in Ukraine has destabilized and polarized the international order. It pits two nucleararmed superpowers, the United States and Russia, against each other.

Any miscalculation could take all of us to nuclear Armageddon.

The war has created untold human misery. Ending it should be a top priority for humankind. How can it be ended, and on what terms?

Conventional wisdom holds that wars end in one of two ways.

Either one side wins and the other loses, or JerrY they negotiate a peace agreement tetaLman by coming to an understanding that both sides can live with. The Russian invasion of Ukraine currently looks like a stalemate, with little territory having been won or lost last year and both sides seemingly adhering to a position requiring total victory.

Russia seems to be playing the long game of waiting out the resolve of the West to fund and support Ukraine.

Sanctions on Russia have had an effect, but it still sells oil to China, India, and

much of the world.

Ukraine’s goal is to regain its lost territory, maintain its current territory and achieve security against future invasions. Russia wants to control all of Ukraine, and wants to prevent it from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The question is, can a peace agreement be made that both sides can live with?

Countries at war start to look for alternatives when victory is no longer assured, or likely. This war has reached that point. Negotiations give countries options in a nowin situation. Are the parties ready to negotiate?

Peace agreements are reached by making a win-win deal in which both sides get something they want out of it. Of course, they need to compromise and give up some things as well.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is obviously a key to any peace deal, because he must be willing to negotiate and implement any agreement that is reached. The other key is Ukraine, whose territory has been invaded, occupied and annexed by Russia.

The “deciders” will be Russia (essentially Putin) and Ukraine (the administration of Volodymyr Zelen-

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he U.N. secretarygeneral, António Guterres, should lead the way to an agreement.

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Lower the revenue projections for congestion pricing To the Editor: I recommend that congestion pricing legislation be amended to remove the projection of $1 billion in toll revenue. There should not be any minimum mandatory revenue amount, which would allow a much more affordable toll, instead of $15.

London collects much less revenue with its Congestion Charge, and requiring $1 billion in yearly revenue is arbitrary and regressive.

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sky). They will be the ones with representatives at the negotiating table.

Beyond the table, there are other influencers, such as those who support Ukraine with arms and funding — the European Union and the United States.

And there are those who tacitly support Russia by continuing commerce with Putin, and by not voting in the United Nations to sanction Russia.

If an understanding and peace settlement is to be reached between the combatants, we must consider what institution is most capable of facilitating the necessary negotiations. The U.N. is the logical party for this task because, according to its charter, its goal is to “prevent the scourge of war.”

Unfortunately, the U.N. Security Council is hobbled by the fact that Russia and the other great powers that emerged victorious in World War II – the United States, France, the United Kingdom and China – exercise veto power. And Russia has vetoed Security Council action in connection with the Ukraine war.

The International Court of Justice was foreseen by the U.N. Charter as the primary method of resolution of dis-

our communities. Nearly 350,000 American teenagers under age 18 become pregnant each year, and about 31 percent of those pregnancies end up being aborted. The after-effect of these procedures is a significant amount of psychological damage among the patients.

These adolescents are left having to deal with not only society’s public shame, but also emotional distress and minimal support. many of them struggle with PTSd, heightened anxiety and depression. As a community, we have to bring comfort and support to these adolescents in need, and make help more accessible and accepted.

If the community doesn’t play its part in fixing such an issue, that leads to lasting emotional consequences. Consequences like self-harm or even suicide. But it’s not too late to do something about it. Allow us to bring awareness to these struggles. Allow for resources to be easier to obtain for these kids. Or simply just show the community’s support through fundraisers, and raise money to help families struggling with this issue.

Jerry Tetalman is co-author of “One World Democracy” (Origin Press) and a board member of Citizens for Global Solutions Education Fund.

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putes between countries, offering law as an alternative to war. But laws need enforcement, and the ICJ has none. Its order that Russia “immediately suspend” military operations in Ukraine nearly two years ago was utterly ignored.

But this doesn’t prevent the U.N. secretary-general, António Guterres, from organizing serious peace negotiations. The role of the secretary-general is that of chief diplomat for all nations. He is charged with mediation and appointment of envoys to broker peace agreements. In getting such negotiations off the ground, Guterres might find it useful to draw on countries such as China or Turkey, both of which have a rapport with Putin.

The United Nations, the world’s largest and most important international peace organization, is the logical place to organize these negotiations. It must also move forward with reforming the Security Council, thereby ending its paralysis when it comes to enforcing world peace and security.

We can move from war to law by reforming and strengthening the United Nations, but it will take some creative thinking and action by all of us.

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