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The legacy of a man whose generosity knew no bounds is setting sail in Island Park. Three years ago, John Esposito, a longtime Island Park resident, left a request in his will for his cousin — Lincoln Orens Middle School teacher and Island Park Kiwanis President Karen Davis — to start a scholarship fund for deserving kids in the village. But after Esposito died May 2021 at age 94, it turned out there was more to his request. After a year of probate on the will and two years of consultations with lawyers
and accountants, Davis and others are ready to begin awarding scholarships as part of the John Esposito Commodores Scholarship Foundation. The foundation will offer four $25,000 scholarships each year for the foreseeable future to Island Park residents who attend Long Beach High School. The money, from Esposito’s estate, has been invested to ensure its perpetuity. The foundation is a nonprofit managed by a board of directors, with Davis as its president. The board will review applications for the scholarships, and Davis encourages high school seniors to apply, with the help of their school guidance ConTInued on Page 10
Oceanside and Island Park school districts both would suffer a loss in state aid if the State Legislature goes along with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget proposal. The budget includes a rare reduction in aid to some individual school districts, including 10 districts in Nassau County. The governor is proposing an end to a “hold harmless” policy that guaranteed the districts would receive at least as much state aid as the previous year. Oceanside received a little more than $35,148,238 in state aid for the 2023-24 school year, and under Hochul’s budget plan, the district would lose a mere $787. Island Park received $3,641,540 in aid for the current school year, and the governor is projecting to cut $10,499 from that. T h e e xe c u t ive bu d g e t reflects a nearly $5 billion decline in federal aid as pandemic-driven support winds down. Federal funds usually account for 36 percent of the state’s budget. In addition, Oceanside and Island Park both received a
reduction in foundation aid from the prior year, marking a more substantial percentage cut, with just over a $484,000 l o s s fo r O c e a n s i d e a n d a $207,457 loss for Island Park. Foundation aid takes a district’s wealth and student needs into account, helping to create an equal distribution of state school funding. It is the primary source of funding for public schools to distribute state funding to schools based on student need and school district wealth. “The Board of Education and administration are currently analyzing the governor’s proposed budget and examining its potential impact on our district,” Island Park Schools Superintendent Vincent Rand a z z o s a i d . “A s we m ove through the process of developing our district’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 school year, we will keep community residents updated and look forward to their participation throughout the process.” The governor and state legislators are now expected to discuss the proposals and changes as part of the budget negotiations, with a budget to be adopted by April 1. Jerel ConTInued on Page 13
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Auxiliary Post 5199 spends a day at the races Oceanside Auxiliary Post 5199 held their “day at the races” fundraiser on Jan. 28. Attendees got together for a fun afternoon of watching horse races and
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the performances of the cast, the sets and costumes added up to a show that was as much a treat for the eyes as the ears. At Oceanside Middle School, Frozen Jr. played to a packed house both Friday and Saturday night. Six performers shone in the roles of Anna and Elsa at various stages: Layla Ziff and Kally Kopito as children, Tabitha Brew and Carley Strianese as teenage Anna and Elsa, and Taylor Brower and Nadia Altesi as the adult sisters. Mathew Moran was Olaf, with Ben Carbonara as Kristoff and Salvatore Vitale as Hans. All of the cast were superb, and the performances, sets, and choreography kept all eyes riveted. — Kepherd Daniel
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ANDREW TUDDA Seaford Senior Basketball TUDDA PICKED UP where he left off last season when he averaged 21.2 points per game as a junior to lead the Vikings. Now he leads all Nassau County when it comes to filling the bucket. Heading into February, the hard-todefend guard carried a 25.3 ppg average while scoring in double figures in each of Seaford’s first 17 games. In back-to-back games Jan. 13 and 17, Tudda poured in 35 against Clarke and 30 against Malverne, respectively.
GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Feb. 1 Girls Basketball: Floral Park at V.S. North .................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Wantagh at V.S. South ...............5:15 p.m. Boys Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook .................6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Clarke at Lawrence......................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Carle Place at East Rockaway ........ 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 2 Boys Basketball: Elmont at Carey ........................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Carey at Elmont .........................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Friends Academy at Seaford .......... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Glen Cove at Hewlett ...................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Meadow at Mepham .............. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach ............. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: New Hyde Park at Calhoun ............ 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Westbury at Baldwin ...................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Mepham at East Meadow .............. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Bethpage at Kennedy ..................... 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 3 Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Hempstead ............12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Syosset at Freeport.......................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Massapequa at Uniondale...........12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainview at Oceanside.................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Baldwin at Farmingdale................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Manhasset at South Side .............. 2 p.m.
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After a demoralizing loss and a long layoff in its schedule, Oceanside’s girls’ basketball team defeated Hicksville last Friday night by a final of 48-31, to stay alive in the race for a Nassau Class AAA playoff spot. With it being Senior Night, the gymnasium walls were lined with posters, and the air within it was filled with emotion. So much so that the Sailors struggled to settle themselves in the early going as they trailed 5-2 midway through the first quarter. “It’s everything,” senior co-captain Brianna Amenta said. “I feel like I’ve been waiting for this since we’ve been playing up [with the varsity team]. You never think it’s going to come until it’s actually here.” After head coach Jared Stoler called a timeout to calm the team’s nerves, Oceanside found its game when co-captain Samantha Farsky hit a three from the wing to spark an 18-0 run. “It’s being able to know that when you have your shot, to take it,” Farsky. “Sometimes you’re hot, and sometimes you’re not, so you just got to keep shooting through that. Hitting that really changed the momentum for everyone.” While Farsky (7 points) got Oceanside going with threes, Amenta, who averages 14.5 points per game, was the one who kept the wind in its sails by driving to the paint, just as she had done throughout her entire career. She finished with a game-high 24. “She’s terrific,” Stoler said. “She’s been our engine that makes the team go for five years now. I’m happy she was able to put a little exclamation point in her career, which is still not over yet. She still has more milestones to achieve.” All the seniors had a moment to shine as the team settled in from long range. Maeve Barrins (6 points) and Grace DiDomonica knocked down a couple of shots from beyond the arc to contribute to the run in the first quarter. When the Sailors began to fade midway through the third, Jaclyn Rosenburg woke them up
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Senior Brianna Amenta and the Sailors took an important step towards a playoff spot with a win over Hicksville last Friday night. again with a step-back jumper. Each senior received a rousing ovation from the crowd whenever their name was announced over the PA. However, two names drew a bigger reaction than all the others. Madison Johnson and Brigid Mahoney may not have contributed much in terms of numbers, but the impact of their presence cannot be understated. “They might not get the most minutes on the team, but they definitely will bring you up,” Farsky said. “If anyone’s going to give you a highfive, it’s them. Seeing them have their moment, I think everyone knows the brightness they bring to the team.”
The Conference AAA-1 win improved Oceanside’s record to 9-7 overall and 3-4 in conference play. With four games remaining, the Sailors likely need one more victory — depending on other results — to qualify for the playoffs. “This was a big one,” Farsky said. “Emotions running high, but we brought home the win. It’s just a great morale booster. We only need one more. We still have four games left, and with the team we have, we could win all of them.” Oceanside faces Plainview at home this Saturday at noon and hosts Syosset Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. The Sailors have remaining trips to Massapequa and Port Washigton.
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Michael D’Ambrosio inducted into Eastern New York Soccer Hall of Fame
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Oceanside SAFE bestowed an award of excellence to Oceanside Library Teen Librarian Gabriella Trinchetta.
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Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association first vice president Bill Smith with president Richard Christiano, Michael D’Ambrosio and Hall of Fame chairperson Ken Gulmi. directors from 1989 to 2003. He volunteered as intramural director, Bob Schrager Labor Day tournament director, and co-director of the Rudy Lamonica indoor tournament. If volunteering for Oceanside United was not enough, he started volunteering for the Long Island Junior Soccer League board of directors in 2004 and continues to this day. He has served as a trustee, then vice president and was inducted into Long Island Junior Hockey League Hall of
Fame in 2017. “Michael D’Ambrosio is the best of the best when it comes to being a volunteer. I have known Michael for more than 25 years, part of which he served on the LIJSL Board of Directors during my tenure as President,” said former LIJSL President Addie Mattei-Iaia. “Whenever I needed a job done, he was the one I went to. He never questioned, just would say ‘You got it.’ Loyal, honest, dependable and friend is my best description of Michael.”
Oceanside SAFE honors Gabriella Trinchetta Oceanside Teen Librarian Gabriella Trinchetta was honored by Oceanside SAFE with a commitment to excellence award for her dedication to the Oceanside Community. “Gabriella’s leadership, dedication and commitment to Oceanside SAFE’s mission is truly inspirational and a breath of fresh air,” said Oceanside SAFE Project Coordinator Ali Ericksen during the dedication. “No matter the task, she is always up for the challenge with a bright genuine smile, organized work ethic, and a positive, calming demeanor.
She is an incredible advocate for the youth of Oceanside, who gravitate toward her effortlessly as a trusted adult and community champion. If Gabriella is a part of the team, you know the task is not only going to get done, but it’s going to be a true success. We are beyond lucky to have someone like her in our Coalition and are so proud to honor & celebrate her.” The Oceanside Library echoed Ericksen’s thoughts and is proud to have Trinchettasas a member of the Oceanside Library team. — Kepherd Daniel
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The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association inducted Oceanside school board vice president Michael D’Ambrosio into the Eastern New York Hall of Fame at its hall of fame banquet on Jan. 27 at Marina del Rey in the Bronx. “Local soccer people know that when you need something done, you can call and depend on Mike D’Ambrosio,” said ENYYSA President Richard Christiano. “It’s incredible the number of hours he volunteers for soccer and other organizations. Somehow in his free time, he also finds the time to serve on the Oceanside School Board since 2013, volunteer on the Pastoral Council of St. Anthony’s Church in Oceanside and work as the Deputy to the Nassau County Commissioner of Parks. Michael continues to work, volunteer, is dedicated, selfless with a heart of gold we all know and love him for.” D’Ambrosio ‘s soccer journey started in 1988 coaching his daughter Danielle for Oceanside United. D’Ambrosio moved up the ladder as a volunteer at the Oceanside United Soccer Club, serving on the board of
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World Kindness day was Nov 16th, but at Oceanside Library, kindness is spreading every day. The libraries kindness clothespins program had the libraries youngest patrons creating special kindness clothespins to clip anywhere and surprise someone special. The
kindness theme will continue everyday, including during the upcoming Dr. Seuss and Friends Day on March 3rd. Author Jacquline Woodson will be one of the friends featured for her work with children and adolescents. — Kepherd Daniel
Photos courtesy Maria Heller
Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder and Town Clerk Kate Murray attended the grand opening of Flowers by Rachel, located in Oceanside. Also attending were Rachel Constanza and family and friends; Nassau County Legislator Patrick Mullaney and New York State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick.
Flowers by Rachel opens in O’Side The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce welcomed Flowers by Rachel located at 2788A Long Beach Road to our community with a ribbon-cutting on Saturday, Jan. 20. Chamber members joined town officials and friends of the community to see the new store and welcome Rachel Constanza and her staff to
Oceanside. Flowers by Rachelsemployees are proud to serve Oceanside and surrounding communities. Constanza’s passion for petals makes the new store a destination where every petal can tell a story. — Kepherd Daniel
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Oceanside board of education invited nearly 200 students to its quarterly honors celebration, which takes place prior to the board’s monthly meeting. The achievements highlighted included athletics, including the boys cross country conference champions, the Sailor marching band, named U.S. Bands New York State Division 1A Champions, the World Interest Club for its success at the Princeton University Model United Nations conference, and a host of All County athletes and musicians, among others. — Kepherd Daniel
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counselors, and emphasizes the broader criteria beyond academics. The scholarships are need-based and focus on family values, community involvement, and work ethic rather than just good grades. “Because I think, overall, to John, that would be what’s most important,” Davis said. “Not a perfect GPA, but more so that you’re a good person in the community, because he was a good person.” The scholarship program is tied to the history of the Commodore fishing station, owned by the Esposito family. The station, which was at the base of the Long Beach Bridge on the Island Park side, holds sentimental value for locals. “Saturdays were like going to Shea or Yankee stadium, with all the excitement in the air,” Island Park Library board President Joe Ponte recalled. “You couldn’t wait for the weekend, to be up at 5 a.m., to be on the Commodore boat and go to the bait store to catch your fish. It was the pride of Long Beach, Lido Beach, Island Park and Point Lookout.” Esposito, who had a chemistry degree from Columbia University, decided on an alternate career, and operated the Commodore fishing station after his father, Gennaro’s, sudden death from a heart attack in1969. The business had been in the Esposito family since the 1940s. Despite the tragedy of his father’s loss, Esposito, along with his brother, Clement, and their mother, Rose, dedicated themselves to the family business. John managed the bait shop and the snack bar and took care of all the bills. Clem was the boat captain, and Rose tended a garden, growing produce for meals while also working in the bait shop. “My cousin John (had) just graduated Columbia with honors in chemistry, and he gave up his dream to run the bait house,” Davis recalled. “Here you had a Columbia graduate with a chemistry degree, and there he was, putting up bait and worms and serving coffee down at the shop.” The business was deeply rooted in the community for over 60 years. A man of few words and a low profile but important actions, Esposito had a lasting impact on generations of Island Park residents. He would anonymously charter boats to take local students, or Cub Scouts, fishing. After Hurricane Sandy, he anonymously donated over $10,000 to Lincoln Orens to replace stringed instruments in the music department that were destroyed in the storm. He paid for a student’s college education, foreshadowing the creation of the scholarship foundation. “Angie Santi, whose mom was Esposito’s cleaning lady for many years, started going to John’s home when her mom was cleaning,” Davis said. “She was about 5 years old, and every time her mom went to clean the house, she would always bring Angie, and she would sit with John and they would play cards and talk. Angie is a former student of mine at Lincoln Orens, and John ended up paying for her college education. John was always very, very generous.” Davis’s brother, Gary Stevenson, has a connection with Esposito that began when he was young. Stevenson, 54, of Island Park, has captained a tugboat for 30 years. He started working at the Commodore fishing station when he was 12. Stevenson said that Esposito served as a mentor and confidant to him after his father died. “John was very, very quiet, and I feel blessed that I got to get into the shroud of secrecy he had,” Stevenson said. “He talked with me more than he talked with most people, and after my father passed, he was one of the few adult men that I could go over and talk about anything with.” Esposito’s work ethic and dedication were evident as he mentored local kids, giving them after-school jobs at the fishing station, teaching them valuable skills and emphasizing the importance of hard work and saving money. Stevenson reminisced about how close-knit the Espositos were.
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Many people from Island Park and Long Beach were regulars at the Commodore fishing station and bait and tackle shop, because fishing was the hottest activity on the block.
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John Esposito, who died in 2021, made an impact on many in Island Park.
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Clem Esposito with his brother, John, and their mother, Rose, in the 1980s.
“I started working on the boat when I was 12, and I wish I had more time with them,” he said. “The business and the family working together — you didn’t truly appreciate it up until now that I look back, and it was pretty cool.” The fishing station property was sold in 1987 to a man who planned to establish a hotel resort and apartments — and much of that money will fund the new scholarships. The buyer, however, died before any of his projects began, and the property stayed
vacant until the popular Pop’s Seafood Shack & Grill opened in 2011. Pops was closed as a result of the commitment to the Empire Wind renewable energy project. The John Esposito Scholarship Foundation stands as the legacy of a man who quietly shaped the lives of many. “John just gives and gives, and gives and now he is still giving, which is lovely,” Davis said. For more information about the scholarships, Island Park students can contact their guidance counselors at Long Beach High School.
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“We applaud Dr. Gress for his leadership, exemplary career in gastroenterology, and development of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s gastroenterology and interventional endoscopy programs,” said Sharma. “He is truly dedicated to improving patient care and educating our residents and fellows and is respected by his peers and valued by his patients and their families, both for his insight and compassion.” Gress, also the program director for the gastroenterology fellowship at Mount Sinai South Nassau, holds the position of lead for therapeutic endosco-
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G re s s ’s e x t e n s ive cl i n i c a l a n d research experience spans pancreatic disease, gallbladder and bile duct diseases, esophageal disorders, and the endoscopic diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal malignancies. He has been actively involved in multicenter and collaborative studies, contributing to advancements in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and pancreatitis. In addition to his clinical contributions, Gress has played leadership roles in national GI societies, including the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Gastroenterological Association. Currently, he serves on the American College of Gastroenterology Innovation and Technology Committee and is the college governor representing Long Island. Gress has also been the past president of the New York Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. As a testament to his commitment to education, Gress has authored over 100 original research articles, numerous book chapters, and editorials. He has edited two highly regarded endoscopic ultrasound textbooks and co-edited a textbook on pancreatic disease. Gress’s recognition as a “Master” by the ACG solidifies his standing as a distinguished leader in the field of gastroenterology, furthering the mission of promoting excellence in patient care and digestive health — Kepherd Daniel
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In recognition of his contributions to digestive health and patient care, Dr. Frank Gress, chief of gastroenterology and director of interventional endoscopy at Mount Sinai South Nassau, was awarded the title of “Master” by the American College of Gastroenterology during the 2023 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting in Vancouver, Canada. The designation of “Master” is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in clinical practice, research, education, and service within the field of gastroenterology. Gress received this accolade in acknowledgment of his leadership and influential role in promoting high standards of patient care and digestive health. “I am humbled and honored by this award,” said Gress. “This award not only reflects on my efforts but on those of our entire gastroenterology team at Mount Sinai South Nassau. We are focused on advancing the field—and on the care we provide to our patients we see each and every day, keeping them as our primary focus.” Mount Sinai South Nassau’s president, Dr. Adhi Sharma, applauded Gress for his career and leadership, particularly in the development of the hospital’s gastroenterology and interventional endoscopy programs. Sharma emphasized Gress’s dedication to improving patient care, educating residents and fellows, and his esteemed reputation among peers, patients, and their families.
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Hochul’s budget plan disappoints school district officials Cokley, Oceanside’s assistant superintendent for business and operations, expressed surprise over a cut in state aid. “We were surprised by the initial proposal,” he said. “State aid is funded in a very complicated way based on categorical formulas and actual expenses.” Hochul’s $233 billion executive budget plan includes a record $35.5 billion for school aid, an increase of $825 million from last year, marking the highest-ever investment in education in the state’s history, according to the governor’s website. Even with the proposed reduction in aid, Island Park would see an increase for universal pre-K, BOCES and transportation, according to the state aid website. They would also see an increase in Library and textbook services. Oceanside would also see an increase in all the same areas except for a loss in BOCES funding and library and textbook services. State aid comprises about 15 percent of Oceanside’s total revenue. Cokley said the district’s budget is still a work in progress, and that specific strategies for balancing the budget are yet to be determined since it’s in the early stages. Oceanside is proposing a rollover budget, with no new initiatives or programs in the district’s 2024-25 budget proposal except for the addition of girls’ varsity flag football. Oceanside is in the process of finalizing expenditures and revenues while closely monitoring statelevel developments. School districts have no direct input into the state budget process, which is reviewed and enacted by the Legislature, but Oceanside is doing what it can. “We are working with our local legislators to advocate for additional state funding,” Cokley said.
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Students’ artistic tributes featured in MLK Jr. Exhibit School eight teacher Laura Cassar is creating a tradition. For the second consecutive year, she has invited fifth graders to submit artwork that pays tribute to the dream of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The artwork is featured in the New York State Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Student Art and Essay Exhibit which can be viewed at Empire Plaza in Alba-
ny and online at empirestateplaza.ny. gov. The students’ work focused on Dr. King’s principles of nonviolence. More than 40 students from all three fifth grade classes at School eight submitted entries. Last year, about 30 students participated. — Kepherd Daniel
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A representative group of fifth graders pose with Frank Zangari, School eight Principal, and their submissions to the NYS MLK Art Exhibit. Fifth grader teacher Laura Cassar, who organized the submissions, was not available for the photograph.
The Kytherian Association celebrated the 2024 Vasilopita at the Gtreek Orthodox Panaghia Church of Island Park. Vasilopita is a Greek New Year’s cake that is traditionally served for breakfast or brunch on New Year’s Day. On New Year’s Day families cut the vasilopita to bless the house and bring good luck for the New Year. The festivities included music and dancing to celebrate greek culture,. — Kepherd Daniel
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The Monkees icon Micky Dolenz relives those heady days when The Beatles ruled the world, musically at least.
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The Monkees’ drummer shares his experience with the Fab Four
It’s time to drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off. The band of NYC’s top rock/ pop musicians and singers gets everyone into that ‘Back to the ‘80s’ vibe with the latest edition of their popular concert experience. With a lineup including four pop-rock vocalists dressing and performing as ‘80s icons — backed by a dynamic band — this is the definitive ‘80s experience. Throw on top of that: a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles, and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. Jessie’s Girl has mastered over-the-top renditions of the some of world’s most unforgettable songs, all while dressed up as the iconic characters of that decade. This is theater meets live music, covered in ‘80s glitz. Friday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
By Daniel Offner The Fest for Beatles Fans — the largest and longestrunning immersive experience for fans of the Fab Four — celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Beatles devotees surely will want to get in on the action, next weekend, Feb. 9-11. It involves an all-star lineup of musical guests, an auction of rare memorabilia, fan meet and greets, a giant Beatles marketplace, Beatles museum, an art gallery dedicated to the Fab Four, plus even more. And since this year also marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ arrival at JFK International Airport, it all happens at the famed TWA Hotel at JFK. Headlining this year’s event is none other than drummersinger Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, along with Laurence Juber and Steve Holley of Wings, Billy J. Kramer, Greg Bissonnette, Mark Rivera, and others. The Monkees — unlike the Fab Four themselves — were not actually a band at all. They came about through the magic of television to appear like they were a group trying to be like The Beatles, but who could never quite achieve the same level of success. “We used to have a poster of The Beatles on the set and we would throw darts at it,” Dolenz says. “We were never famous on the show. It was about the struggle for success and trying to get a record deal, which we never did on the TV show.” Ironically, the success of the NBC sitcom would launch the “imaginary band” to new heights. The Monkees would go on to achieve success they never thought attainable. Their albums climbed to the top of the Billboard charts, and soon they were selling out shows all across the country. Several of their songs, including the “(Theme From) The Monkees,” was actually written, produced and performed by songwriting duo Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart; later rerecorded to feature the actors’ voices. Dolenz says that during the auditions, producers required that the actors were able to play an instrument and sing. “The producers must have had in mind that we were going to play live,” he recalls. “Mike Nesmith said it was like Pinocchio becoming a real little boy.” He compared the experience to the Fox musical series “Glee,” in the sense that all four members of the group were
able to sing and act, practiced and learned the music in order to perform on tour. During the height of his show’s popularity in 1966, Dolenz was invited to sit in on a session at Abbey Road Studios. He said that, at the time, The Beatles were in the middle of tracking their song, “Good Morning, Good Morning,” for their eighth studio album, Sgt. Pepper’s
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Lonely Hearts Club Band. Interestingly, John Lennon said that the inspiration for the tune came to him from a Kellogg’s Corn Flakes commercial. Coincidentally, back in the United States, Dolenz and The Monkees were featured in several commercials for the breakfast cereal during their peak. In the years that followed, he would have many more interactions with John, Paul, George and Ringo. “I’ve always been a huge Beatles fan,” Dolenz says. “They were great. They got what The Monkees were all about.” He also recalls how Lennon once compared The Monkees to the Marx Brothers, because of their plucky
comedic antics. Throughout the years, Dolenz has mixed in a blend of Beatles covers into his repertoire, including “Good Morning, Good Morning,” and “A Day in the Life.” His participation in The Fest goes back to 2014, when he joined Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits on stage for a performance of “Henry VIII.” According to Dolenz, he’s most excited to share the stage with talented musicians like Laurence Juber, and just “being there” to spend time with fans and have a good time. “Its like comic-con,” Dolenz says. “I’m looking forward to going back there and hanging out in New York.”
South Shore Symphony The orchestra continues music director Adam Glaser’s inaugural season, joined by The Zandieh Trio. The young ensemble performs Beethoven’s ‘Concerto for Violin, Cello,’ and ‘Piano in C Major, Op. 56’ — known as the ‘Triple Concerto’ — which showcases the talents of violinist Cameron Zandieh, cellist Charlie Zandieh and pianist Christopher Zandieh. Performing together since 2013, their ensemble is the inevitable collaborative joint force of the three accomplished brothers. All would go on to graduate from the prestigious Juilliard School. The program also includes Dmitri Shostakovich’s compelling ‘Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54.’ Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. $30. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.
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Queen-mania keeps on rockin’ on. Almost Queen visits the Paramount stage, Saturday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m., with their homage to the beloved band. They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. The band — featuring Joseph Russo as Freddie Mercury, Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon, and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor — consistently delivers a dynamic live performance showcasing signature four-part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. The band’s authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave music fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience. Almost Queen’s concerts are a true testament to the band’s love for Queen’s music. The carefully curated setlist featuring Queen’s best-loved songs, like “Somebody to Love,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” and “Radio Ga Ga,” along with lesser known tracks. And of course, no Queen tribute concert would be complete without classics like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions!” It’s no wonder fans keep coming back for more. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Our Gilded Age.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the in-depth program and also participate in a guided exhibition tour following the lecture. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
CPR/First Aid with Rob Dexter In this important and informative class, IPFD Fire Department member and former chief Rob Dexter will demonstrate compressiononly CPR, at Island Park Library, Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 2, at 11 a.m. Sign up for one session (each session will cover the same information). He will also provide some basic first aid information, including how to stop bleeding. Dummies will be available for practicing CPR. Note: This is NOT a certification class. Registration requested, walk-ins also welcome. 176 Long Beach Road. Visit IslandParkLibrary.org for more information.
On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
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‘Parallel Perspectives’ View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.
‘Love Letters’ Plaza Theatricals continues its season with “Love Letters,” Sunday, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. Starring Kim and Chris Dufrenoy, this and imaginative theatre piece is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence began with birthday party thankyou notes. Following the performance, the Dufrenoys share some favorite Broadway love songs! See it at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.
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Love yourself on Valentine’s Day, with a breast screening at Mercy Hospital, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1-4 p.m. Self-care is the most important gift you can give yourself on Valentine’s Day. Must be age 40 and over to book an appointment. 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit chsli.org/mercy-hospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.
Prepare for your healthiest year yet, because every beat matters. Mercy Hospital kicks off Heart Health Month, with screenings courtesy of St. Francis Hospital bus, Thursday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about cholesterol, HDL, casual glucose, blood pressure and BMI. Also discuss healthy eating and nutrition with a dietician and participating in a food demonstration. Meet with a stroke coordinator and obtain additional available screenings. Registration encouraged. 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit chsli.org/mercyhospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.
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.
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.
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Kiwanis Super Bowl Breakfast Prior to settling in for the big game, enjoy some breakfast pregame. Oceanside Kiwanis Club host annual pancake breakfast at St. Anthony’s, Sunday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. With games and prizes, face painting and bagels, pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon. Also 50/50 raffles. Adult pay $10 and kids (12 and under) $5. All proceeds support Kamp Kiwanis and other Kiwanis Youth Programs. Come on out and support this worthile programming. 110 Anchor Ave.
Tax Grievance Workshop Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll returns to the Island Park Library, Thursday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m., to walk taxpayers through the process of grieving their home’s assessment on their own as well as answer questions regarding their property taxes. 176 Long Beach Road. Visit IslandParkLibrary.org for more information.
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.
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Next generation of STEM experts takes flight Cradle of Aviation Museum, Catholic Health team up space-themed showings. To start off, middle school-aged kids from Catholic campuses across Nassau County joined Hundreds of students gathered in the to hear the firsthand experiences of Cradle of Aviation Museum last week to health care professionals during the witness a launch. No, not of the life- recent program launch. The sea of red, green and blue unisized replica rockets that surrounded them at the Garden City attraction, but forms showed how many young minds were at the planetarium of the museum’s new partlearning about the journey nership with Catholic of medicine from beginning Health. to end — from how to use The health care company, the online patient portal, to which runs medical faciliwhat really happens when a ties like Mercy Hospital in prescription is filled out, to Rockville Centre, will work how nurses care for their with the museum to propatients. mote STEM education. The interactive panel “Inspiring our young to was just a taste of what’s to consider pursuing additioncome, Catholic Health offial education that is STEM- DR. PATRICk cials said. The new healthoriented benefits not only O’ShAughNESSy themed features aim to the next future generation inspire kids to not only of pilots and astronauts, but CEO, explore medical careers, but also health care profession- Catholic Health also take good care of thema l s , ” s a i d D r. P a t r i c k O’Shaughnessy, chief executive of Cath- selves. How can you stay healthy? What do you do when you start feeling sick? olic Health. “That’s why we’re the sponsor of the Where should you seek help? CurricuSky Theatre Planetarium — (For kids) lum is being developed to help answer to begin to learn about health sciences those questions. “We spend so much time on book eduand how technology is actually impactcation,” O’Shaughnessy said. “It’s really ing better patient care.” The planetarium will now add mov- important to get the kids get out and actually see what is created, and get real ies about health care to its selection of
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echnology is wonderful, but it starts with people who care.
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The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City has partnered with Catholic Health to get kids excited about STEM education — starting with new movies about health care careers. world experiences.” The biggest goal of Catholic Health’s partnership with the Cradle of Aviation, though, is to get kids excited about the many possibilities of tech innovation. The new exhibits are designed to pique the curiosity of young people, and encourage further exploration. “Technology is wonderful, but it
star ts with people who care,” O’Shaughnessy said. “I see kids that maybe, after today, say, ‘Hmm, I have an interest in STEM, and what it may mean to either enter the health care field, or other areas that help make our world — or at least our little corner of it on Long Island — a better place.’”
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I TRUST 2006-HE6, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE6, Plaintiff, vs. THOMAS COCCHIOLA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 7, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 181 Nassau Parkway, Oceanside, NY 11572. 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, Section 54, Block 142 and Lot 456. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,159,297.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 6777/2014. 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. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 144308 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR7, V. JENNIFER IADEVAIO, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 2, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST
2005-AR7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR7 is the Plaintiff and JENNIFER IADEVAIO, 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 February 20, 2024 at 2:30 PM , premises known as 61 MONTGOMERY AVE, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572: Section 43, Block 332, Lot 349: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING AT OCEANSIDE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 019258/2009. Barton Slavin, 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. 144316
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST MARIA MAESE, STEPHEN MAESE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 6, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 21, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2525 Rockville Centre Parkway, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 158, Lot 39-41. Approximate amount of judgment $451,990.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607259/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all
persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-002342 78850 144268
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL, ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET BACKEDCERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EC2, Plaintiff, vs. OMWANTIE SOOKNANDAN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 9, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 3834 Carrel Boulevard, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 0060, Block 00040-000 and Lot 00020. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,375,942.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008588/2013. 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. Pallvi Babbar, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 144306
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2024, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount y n y. g o v / 5 2 6 / C o u n t y Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an inperson auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount yny.gov/527/Annual-TaxLien-Sale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 07th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audiotape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork ___________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal
interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other
bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 144440 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs. COLLEEN MULVEY A/K/A COLLEEN MULVY, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Discharging the Guardian Ad Litem and Military Attorney, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 7, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 27, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 37 Deal Road, Island Park, NY 11558. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Island Park, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 36 and Lots 325 & 328. Approximate amount of judgment is $250,240.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 012873/2013. 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. John G. Kennedy, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 144443 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 2-2024 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 January 9th, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 2-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 2-2024, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: January 9, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144596 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 2/7/2024 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 89/24. NR ISLAND PARK Thomas Masi, Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, front width from & on street line to front setback line, maintain dwelling on a lesser lot (remove portion of existing dwelling & garage)., W/s Block La., 185’ S/o Kent Blvd., a/k/a 200 Block La. N.C.P.C. No Jurisdiction.
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90/24. NR ISLAND PARK Thomas Masi, Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, front width from & on street line to front setback line, construct dwelling with garage., W/s Block La., 225’ S/o Kent Blvd. N.C.P.C. No Jurisdiction. 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 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. 144607 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 1-2024 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 January 9th, 2024 , by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 1-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 1-2024, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations. Dated: January 9, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144595
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF SALE 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 February 13, 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 The above sale, originally scheduled for January 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. has been postponed. The new sale date has been rescheduled for February 13, 2024 at the same time and place. MARK RICCIARDI, ESQ., Referee {* OCEAN ISLAND*} 144553
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a
public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 13th day of February, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: (NR) ISLAND PARK ISLAND PARKWAY SOUTH (TH 574/23) South Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER starting from the west curbline of Washington Avenue, west for a distance of 70 feet. ISLAND PARKWAY SOUTH (TH 574/23) South Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Sheridan Place, east for a distance of 40 feet. ISLAND PARKWAY SOUTH (TH 574/23) South Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 183 feet west of the west curbline of Washington Avenue, west for a distance of 41 feet. NORTH MERRICK MEADOWBROOK ROAD (TH 597/23) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Bridge Street, north or a distance of 75 feet. BRIDGE STREET (TH 597/23)South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Meadowbrook Road, west for a distance of 30 feet. (NR) WESTBURY WESTBURY DRIVE (TH 592/23) East Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Old Country Road, south for a distance of 44 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following location: MERRICK MEADOWBROOK ROAD (TH 269/22) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Bridge Street, north for a distance of 40 feet. (Adopted 8/2/22) MEADOWBROOK ROAD (TH 269/22) West Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 40 feet north of the north curbline of Bridge Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (Adopted 2/7/23) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: January 23, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144591
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, vs. VICTOR RIVERA, Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Granting Nunc Pro Tunc Relief, Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 30, 2019 and a Short Form Order duly entered on May 16, 2022, 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 March 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 4050 Massachusetts Avenue, Island Park, NY 11558. 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 43, Block 70 and Lots 53-55. Approximate amount of judgment is $551,621.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 000028/2017. 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. Joy S. Bunch, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 144618
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC IMJA MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-A4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-A4, UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 1, 2007 Plaintiff, Against JILL C. AMANDRO; ANTHONY J. AMANDRO; ELIZABETH AMANDRO Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/06/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North
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Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 3/7/2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 2873 Stevens Street A.K.A. 40 Stevens Street, Oceanside, New York 11572, 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 Oceanside, Town Of Hempstead, Nassau County And State Of New York. Section 38 Block 382 Lot 192 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $471,506.85 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 610519/2020 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 12/19/2023 File Number: 272-3225 CA 144620 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS ISLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY ROOFTOP UNIT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: ISLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY RTU REPLACEMENT and COMMUNITY ROOM AC SED No: 28-02-31-02-6-004-009 CONTRACT No. 1 – GENERAL MECHANICAL WORK will be received until 10:00 AM on February 29th, 2024 at the Island Park Public Library, located at 176 Long Beach Road, Island Park, NY 11558, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Library Conference Room.
Electronic bid documents will be available beginning on February 1st, 2024. Complete Digital Sets of bidding documents (plans, specifications and any addenda) may be obtained online as a download after registering at the following website: www.LI-BIDS.com. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Please note www.LIBIDS.com is the designated location and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. Only those Contract Documents obtained in this manner will enable a prospective bidder to be identified as an official plan holder of record. The Provider takes no responsibility for the completeness of Contract Documents obtained from other sources. Contract Documents obtained from other sources may not be accurate or may not contain addenda that may have been issued. Bids must be made on the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications that must be enclosed in sealed opaque envelopes bearing the name of the job, name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: “LIBRARY DIRECTOR JESSICA KOENIG, ISLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY”, clearly marked on the outside: Bid For: “RTU REPLACEMENT and COMMUNITY ROOM AC”. The Library is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if the bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Library, as well as of improper hand delivery. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond, made payable to the “ISLAND PARK
PUBLIC LIBRARY”, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, in the event the contract is awarded to them, they will, within fifteen (15) days after written notification of such award or intent to award, execute the contract and furnish the performance and payment bonds with a surety satisfactory to the Library Board. Upon failure to do so, the bidder shall forfeit the deposit (Certified Check or Bid Bond) or an amount equal thereto, as liquidated damages. Acceptance of the bid will be contingent upon the fulfillment of these requirements by the bidder. The Certified Check or Bid Bond will be returned when the Library Board has approved the executed contract or rejects all bids. Each bidder shall agree to hold its bid price for forty-five (45) days after the formal bid opening. A pre-bid meeting and walk-through is scheduled for 10:00 AM on February 8th, 2024 at the Island Park Public Library. Potential bidders are asked to gather at the main entrance of the Library. Although the prebid meeting and walkthrough are not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. All questions regarding this project shall be in writing and shall be directed to the Engineer. The Engineer will respond to the questions in the form of an Addendum. In order to allow time for the distribution of an addendum, the last day for questions from potential bidder shall be February 16th, 2024. ENGINEER: Andrew P. Saggese, Managing Partner EMTEC Consulting Engineers, DPC 3555 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite M Ronkonkoma, New York 11779 Tel: 631.981.3990 Fax: 631.981.3971 Email: asaggese@emtecengineers.com CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:
Burtland Granvil, PreConstruction Manager Elite Construction Company of NY, LLC 300 Garden City Plaza, Suite 148 Garden City, New York 11530 Tel: 516.512.8983 Email: bgranvil@eliteccny.com The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond, and a Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred twenty-five (125%) percent of the accepted bids, guaranteeing performance according to Specifications and the Payment of all obligations arising thereunder. The bidder will also be required to show to the Library Board that they are carrying Workmen’s Compensation Insurance as required by law, and all other insurance in an amount not less than specified under Section 00652. It is the Board’s intention to award the Contract to the lowest responsible bidder in compliance with the specifications and who meets all experience, technical, and budget requirements. However, the Library Board reserves the right to waive any informalities in, or to reject any or all proposals and to advertise for new proposals if, in its opinion, the best interest of the Library will thereby be promoted. All bids will be held firm by the Library Board for fortyfive (45) days after the formal opening thereof and no bid may be withdrawn within fortyfive (45) days pending the decision of the board, except for clerical mistake pursuant to the requirements of the General Municipal Law. By Order of: LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ISLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 176 LONG BEACH ROAD ISLAND PARK, NY 11558 144612 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232
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A. This is a very uplifting topic. The deep question and answer are actually simple and not too deep after all. Science, if followed, can aid in survival against the forces of nature that perpetually exist. The reason your foundation needs to be lower is that water, when it freezes, expands as ice. So what does that have to onte eeper do with a big ol’ heavy chunk of concrete, you may ask? Well, the ground absorbs rain droplets, humidity and underground streams, all various forms of water just waiting to expand when the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius. Frost begins to form, first at the surface and then further and further down below ground level the longer the air temperature remains at or below freezing. In this part of the world, the average depth of freezing consistently reaches 3 feet, and only slowly thaws when the air temperature rises. The foundation should always have a wide base, or footing, that spreads out at the bottom, and needs to be below the 3-foot depth to resist the phenomenon of heaving. This is because, as the frost builds and expands, the moisture, in all its various forms (I just mentioned), begins to expand and crowd out the foundation of your home, or front steps, or anything else in its way. Think of it like a big zit being forced to the surface from all directions. When this happens, all the man-made structures in the ground begin to lift, sway, crack and separate in different directions. You have about as much chance of preventing it as you would of standing against a strong tidal wave on the beach, but since the heaving happens in slow motion, it seems to not be well recognized, because this problem comes up all the time on construction sites. Believe it or not, even large buildings, like skyscrapers and shopping malls, are vulnerable to uplift from soil expansion, so it’s not just your front steps or your comparatively smaller building. Workers who don’t understand the science can create some easily avoidable problems. The reason your house foundation is closer to the surface is probably because it’s tied to deep piers, called piles, that may go down 25 feet below the surface. The adjacent concrete foundation, anchored to the piles, should still have gone down to 36 inches, but at least the existing footings are held to something that may resist the uneven lifting.
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wo are still standing. The number of Republican presidential candidates has been narrowed down from 15 or so to just two, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. It’s a reality of current political life that in a nation of 50 states and more than 300 million people, two small states like Iowa and New Hampshire can play such a commanding role in determining the nominee of a major political party. Not only do they have small populations, but their pETER demographics are atypical of so KinG much of the rest of the country. They have no large cities, very few minorities and minimal union membership. As for the Democrats, President Biden was and is their only candidate, guaranteeing his renomination and creating the probability of another general election campaign between two
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candidates, Biden and Trump, who are viewed unfavorably by a significant majority of the American people. The remaining question is whether Haley has any viable path to victory and, if not, how long she will remain in the race. Supporters of Trump, of course, are calling for Haley to end her candidacy so that all energy and funding can be directed toward the general election against Biden. Let me acknowledge up front that I am biased toward Haley. During her time as ambassador to the United Nations, I had the chance to meet with her and to observe the outstanding job she did fighting for and defending America’s interests from attacks in that dysfunctional, antiAmerican international body. Her forceful, articulate encounters with ambassadors from Russia and anti-Israel, third-world dictatorships rank alongside those of Ambassador Jeanne Kirkpatrick during the Reagan years. I always found Haley to be cordial
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and agreeable as well as knowledgeable and dedicated. Members of her security detail would tell me how thoughtful she was, with no arrogance or condescension. And as a practicing politician for many years, I truly admire how she has bested all the other Trump challengers in what is such a grueling marathon. Running for Congress in a single district for a few months is exhausting enough. Doing that nationwide for more than a year as a decided underdog, defying the odds while fighting off slings and arrows from Trump, is in another league altogether. Having said all that, I don’t think Haley has a real chance of beating Trump to the nomination. The next major contest will be the South Carolina primary on Feb. 24. Though she was a successful governor of that state, polling shows her trailing Trump by as much as 30 points. After that, her only even remote hope would be the multiple state primaries on Super Tuesday, March 5. Adding to her woes
he former ambassador shouldn’t surrender to Trump’s heavyhanded tactics.
is the reality that the more it appears Trump will be the certain nominee, the more her funding will dry up. Still, I think Haley has the right to stay in at least for a while longer. Not only is it difficult for a candidate who has made it this far to give up her dream overnight, but Trump’s barrage of petty attacks on her in his speech after the New Hampshire primary would make her withdrawal from the race appear to be a surrender to his heavy-handed tactics. As for the Trump camp’s appeal for party unity and a concerted effort against Biden, Trump squandered that opportunity not just by attacking Haley, whose support he will need in November. He also missed his chance to lay out his case against Biden before a national audience. My guess is that, sooner rather than later, Haley will realize that she has taken her campaign as far as it can go, and will withdraw. But she will do that at a time and in a manner of her choosing. And she will do it with class. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
We must stand up to bullying
ullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying. Advocacy, and the building of a viable movement to reach your goals, is a worthy endeavor for change agents to combat inequipATRiCK ties. Demonizing your presumed piZZo foes is not. There are practical alternatives to find justice and advocate for policy changes — traditional avenues to influence power are the correct routes. Voting, and supporting others who share your views, are the first steps to lasting change. Engaging in a debate over facts isn’t bullying, for those on either side. Accusing someone of bullying you to end the discussion is an admission that your own argument is weak. Name-call-
ing diminishes the veracity of any term correctly applied. Bullying is the unfair and unreasonable application of power to the detriment of the marginalized — the group without power — but that’s a shifting and subjective standard. Bullying accusations, in practice, can be used as a tool of the privileged unethical to obtain an advantage. The misapplication of the term bullying has reached epidemic proportions in our society. This has stifled public debate, to the detriment of our First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Failure to cite facts diverts from an authentic debate. Tactically misleading accusations of bullying from the privileged, who did not help the marginalized for decades, hurt all who have been truly adversely affected. Having objective standards, equally applied, is not bullying; objective standards are a component of equity. Failing to meet the clearly defined standards, and then blaming people working within the system of bullying you, is in fact slander. When false accusations are misapplied, that constitutes bullying of the manager or supervising public servant. Legitimate claims within organizations should be filed by
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those aggrieved and fully supported by senior management, but false claims hurt us all. When a rule is legally enacted by a governmental entity, you have not been bullied; you are in fact a member of a functioning democracy. When correctly applied practices are ignored for the benefit of one person or organization, that is improper, and a form of bullying against those not so empowered. Therefore, if you, and those who agree with your position, had the unobstructed right to participate in the process, you were not bullied. You can only legitimately claim that an injustice was done if your ability to vote, or to take part in the process, was obstructed in some way by competing interests. Citizens have the right to be heard and respected. We cannot, and should not, take away anyone’s right to speak. That can sometimes be painful, but that is the price of a free society. What we can, and should, do is not empower those who use their speech and political might to adversely impact ethical citizens. While we have no right to stop their speech, we do have the choice of not tacitly supporting their malice through our silence.
he misuse of the term has reached epidemic proportions in our society.
Recalcitrant people do not need to remain our friends or have unfiltered access to our personal space. Quietly accepting the unacceptable creates the perception that you are sympatico with their beliefs. They have a right to speak, but we all have the responsibility to stand for equity. Leaders who accept malice against the ethical for political expediency may forfeit their moral authority. The remedy for not prevailing in an argument, for initially not succeeding in an endeavor or for losing an election, is not to rail against anyone who does not agree with you. Present a better argument based on facts, focus on improving based on the objective criteria, and vote after objectively reviewing the positions presented. People on the opposite side of these actions need to focus on the humanity behind these situations and do better as well. Respect free speech, including speech with which you disagree. Debate with facts, but do not attack the right of others to hold their opinions. Attacking free speech is the most prevalent form of intimidation that exists today — and yes, that is bullying. Dr. Patrick Pizzo is the assistant superintendent for business and finance in the East Meadow school district, the president of Equity 4 LI Youth and the Education Committee chair for the Hempstead branch of the NAACP.
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Floods are coming, and we must stay safe
t was just one storm — but it was a nasty one. Rain and wind pounded the South Shore well into the evening on Jan. 9. And when the high tide rolled in early the next morning, all bets were off for communities like Freeport, Baldwin Harbor and the Five Towns, among others. Streets, yards and even highways flooded. Stalled cars were found in many of these temporary ponds, almost like boats floating on the water. Yet this was nothing new to so many who call these communities home. And it’s likely to only get worse as time goes by. The seawater surrounding Long Island has been rising more than an inch every decade. By the time our children and grandchildren welcome a new century in 2100, key parts of the South Shore will be underwater. That’s a couple of lifetimes away, but we’re feeling the effects now, when even something as simple as a swelling high tide can wreak havoc on our streets and our properties. Our elected leaders have their work cut out for them as they try to figure out how to curb this rise in the coming years and decades. In the meantime, the rest of us need to make sure we stay safe and keep our families protected.
But what can we do? One, make sure you have flood insurance — and be careful, it’s typically a separate policy from what you might have on your home. But even more important: Heed the warnings of emergency officials when storms or flooding hit an area. If you’re told to evacuate, for example, don’t waste time, and do it. The fears of leaving your home behind, of course, are quite real. What happens if looters get there before you come back? And do you really have to leave? Aren’t emergency officials’ pronouncements more often than not an overreaction? When it comes to natural disasters, it’s all about being safe. The alternative, staying at home, not only threatens your safety — and maybe even your life — but rescuing you later could tie up essential resources that may be needed elsewhere. It’s better to go, and then come back later when you get the all-clear. Whether it’s before, during or after a flood, the National Weather Service says that the most important thing you can do is stay informed. Turn on your local news. Visit your local newspaper’s website. Hop onto social media. Learn about evacuation orders, flooded roads, and anything else that could potentially mean the difference between life and death.
If you’re in an area you think could be subject to flooding, get to higher ground. Secure your home and go. If you have time, unplug appliances, and even disconnect utilities. And on top of everything else, avoid floodwaters. Don’t drive through them. Don’t walk through them. Just stay away. You might think you know where the bottom is — and the water may seem almost serene — but you have no idea what’s below the surface. The ground could have been washed away, and there’s a chance a current is flowing just below where you can see — enough to pull you away, or even under. And if that’s not enough, driving through saltwater will ruin your car. While Nassau County has avoided flood-related deaths for the most part in recent years, that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. More than half of those lives lost occur when people drive or walk into floodwaters, according to the weather service. Even a half-foot of fast-moving water is enough to knock a grown adult off their feet and carry them away. Double that, and ponding water can move a small car. Long Island is our home. It’s where we work, or go to school. We want to continue living here a long time — and we start by staying safe.
Letters A call for accountability: Nassau County residents deserve better To the Editor: Nassau County residents, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the allocation of our federal pandemic aid. The recent decision by Republican-led Nassau County lawmakers to redirect most of the $262 million to the general fund rather than the originally allocated essential community projects is not only disheartening, but irresponsible. This substantial funding, which already had bipartisan resolutions in the Legislature, was intended to directly impact our community by assisting with funding mental health programs, addressing food insecurity, enhancing public safety, supporting public-works projects, and aiding small businesses. Instead, the diversion of this money to the general fund raises concerns about neglecting urgent needs for the sake of political interests. Particularly distressing is the allocation of $10 million for a marketing and tourism budget celebrating the county’s 125th anniversary. This move suggests a focus on political patronage rather than addressing the pressing needs of Nassau County residents. Equally troubling are the actions of Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip, a key figure in this decision and
the Republican candidate in the Feb. 13 special congressional election. Leaving the meeting before the vote demonstrates a neglect of legislative responsibilities. Is this the representation the 3rd Congressional District deserves? Residents of the district, remember that actions speak louder than words! It’s
crucial to observe and question the decisions of our representatives, especially Pilip’s choice to walk out on responsibilities and abstain from voting. Now, more than ever, we must hold our elected leaders accountable. We demand transparency and the effective use of funds for the betterment of all of Nassau
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atching the war between Israel and Hamas continue, I am heartbroken. Like any person of goodwill, I am pained by the babies, young people, women, elderly and all people taken hostage by Hamas, including my neighbor Omer Neutra. I am angry that some 1,200 Israeli civilians were murdered in ways that the most twisted minds couldn’t imagine. However, I am also grieving for Palestinians held eriC hostage by post Hamas. Women, children and others who didn’t ask to be part of this conflict. People whose homes, schools, hospitals and even
mosques have been turned into weapons-storage facilities and bases to fight Israeli soldiers. It is particularly important, when speaking about the conflict, for both supporters and detractors of Israel to uncouple Hamas from innocent Palestinians in Gaza. Yes, there are child soldiers, and many children are inculcated to hate from a young age, but they, too, are victims. Victims of a terrorist group that puts a higher priority on the death of Israel than the lives of its own civilians. There is another reason to distinguish between Hamas and innocent Palestinians. On Oct. 7, while homes in southern Israel were still burning and
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Hamas terrorists were still inside Israel, many anti-Israel protesters didn’t make the distinction between Hamas and innocent Palestinians. We rarely heard condemnation of the Hamas attack. When calling for a better life for the Palestinians in Gaza, or a ceasefire, there was no mention of Israeli hostages or murdered civilians. We’ve seen similar language on college campuses nationwide and in rallies in New York City. We have seen posters of hostages torn down, we have seen anti-Zionist phrases like “From the river to the sea” uttered, and violent mobs that look nothing like the peace vigils of those who support Israel. This in itself is a microcosm of the HamasIsrael conflict. I am led to believe that
e must recognize the difference between Gaza’s terrorists and its victims.
without caveats, without clarifying statements, many of Israel’s detractors do not support a Jewish state, and may even support the murder of innocent Israelis. I hope I’m wrong. If we can’t agree to disagree here, how can we ever imagine a negotiated solution to the conflict in the Middle East? So my request to Israel’s supporters and detractors is this: If you support a long-term solution to this conflict that allows Israelis and Palestinians alike to thrive, distinguish between those in Gaza who are terrorists and those who are victims of Hamas. As Israel seeks to destroy Hamas, a goal it will achieve, it is incumbent on all of us to separate those who will be defeated with Hamas, and those who deserve a better way of life moving forward. Eric Post is the Long Island regional director of the American Jewish Committee.
As the result of a production error last week, we are reprinting Eric Post’s column in its correct form.
Letters County. It’s time to prioritize our well-being over political interests and ensure that our elected officials truly represent the needs and concerns of our community. ALExIS PACE Long Beach
Is Lancman aware of Pilip’s IDF experience? To the Editor: In his letter in the Jan. 18-24 issue, “Tom Suozzi, American Jewry and Israel — the right man at the right time,” Rory Lancman used 500 words to posit the absurd idea that Tom Suozzi will be a better supporter of Israel than Mazi Pilip, who was a paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces. Sorry, even 5,000 words wouldn’t convince anyone. DENNIS DuFFY Lynbrook
Suozzi is a champion in ‘tikkun olam,’ repairing the world To the Editor: If Democratic, Republican and independent voters in the Third Congressional District might agree on anything, it’s that our politics and world seem broken. As a proud Jewish-American, I strongly support Tom Suozzi for Congress. He embodies the principles of “tikkun olam,” the Jewish concept of “repairing the world.” Having Suozzi in Congress to fight for Israel and promote a secure and lasting peace in the Middle East could not be more urgent. As a strong non-Jewish ally, he is
uniquely qualified to fight within his party, and work across the aisle, to maintain the bipartisan support that is so critical for Israel. Tom will work tirelessly to combat antisemitism and all other forms of hate, ensuring that Jews and other religious minorities can live safely in the u.S. His commitment to many Jewish institutions in our community, including Jewish schools, community centers, and the Holocaust Center in Glen Cove, spans over three decades. Suozzi’s impact on education, health care, the environment, reducing gun violence, and preserving a woman’s right to choose resonates strongly with Jewish values. He has received the Gun Sense Candidate distinction from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and has been endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the New York State Nurses Association, NYSuT, the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund and the Sierra Club, among others. Despite the desperate disinformation spread by his opponents, Suozzi has a realistic and nuanced approach to immigration, keeping with the Jewish value of “Welcome the stranger.” That’s why he worked with Republicans to develop a plan to pay for a secure border, and pathways for immigrants seeking a better life to remain legally and pay taxes in the u.S. His bipartisan approach and collaborative spirit make him a leader who can bridge divides, cultivate unity, and champion the values we hold dear. His experience and proven ability to work across party lines demonstrate his effectiveness in getting things done for all of his constituents. Tom’s dedication to public service, proven track record and commitment to transparency starkly contrast with his opponent. The voters of this district need and deserve someone who will hit the ground
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running, not someone requiring onthe-job training. unfortunately, Suozzi’s opponent has refused to debate. Like her friend George Santos, she has scant relevant experience. She won’t answer questions or state her positions, even when civic groups and the media have repeatedly asked for them. She also
has questionable financials and resists transparency. Please join me in voting for Tom Suozzi in the Feb. 13 special election. I look forward to seeing him contribute to improving our district and our country. ALLISON WHITE Port Washington
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