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Celebrating veterans in Island Park Navy Veteran Martin Stamile and 8-year-old Franco Stamile at the Memorial Monument in Island Park. More photos, Page 3.
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If your commute on Sunrise Highway has been interrupted by construction, there’s good news: It’s almost finished. Construction crews are in the final stages of installing over 10 miles of pipe systems along Sunrise to connect two water-treatment facilities. The project, called Bay Park Conveyance, began in the summer of 2021, with the goal of eliminating excessive nitrogen pollution in Nassau County’s Western Bays. The construction is now 77 percent completed, according to the Long Island Regional Planning Council. “The construction crews have been working on that the last few weeks,” Andrew Fera, the project director from the state Department of Environmental Conservation, said of the final phase of construction along Sunrise Highway. “We certainly hope that we can get this complete by the end of
November.” The Long Beach portion of the larger Bay Park Conveyance Project will soon be underway as well. The project will move treated water from the South Shore Water Reclamation Facility, in East Rockaway, to the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant outfall pipe. The plant currently discharges about 50 million gallons of water into Reynolds Channel each day. The treated water will be conveyed by a twomile-long force main from the water reclamation facility to the aqueduct underneath Sunrise Highway, a seven-mile-long stretch of which has been the focus of the reconstruction work. The Long Beach portion involves the decommissioning of the city’s wastewater treatment plant and converting it to a pump station that will send the city’s sewage to the Water Reclamation Facility for treatment. According to the city, this project will eliminate about 75 million gallons a day of Continued on page 7
With Israel’s war against Hamas raging on, Temple Avodah, in Oceanside, hosted a major fundraising event in support of Israel on Nov. 9, and the synagogue has raised about $33,000 since the start of the conflict over a month ago. Temple Avodah organized the fundraising dinner with Kenny Kombert, of Kombert Caterers, and all of the proceeds are going to help the Jewish state. “Every single person serving food volunteered their time, and I really can’t say enough about how much this means not only to Israel but also to us as Temple Avodah,” Matt Phillips, temple president, said. More than 100 community members came together for the $180-per-person dinner and cocktail fundraiser. Temple Avodah R a b b i J e s h ay a h u “ S h a i ” Beloosesky explained that the price of admission held a deeper significance. In Judaism, the number 18 is considered lucky. The Hebrew word “chai” means life, and the numerical value of its letters is eight and 10, adding
up to 18. Giving gifts in multiples of 18 symbolically signifies giving the gift of life. “One hundred eighty for one person, we can eat several dinners in a week, but it’s not about the food, it’s about supporting the State of Israel, now at this moment,” the rabbi said. Since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, Israelis near the Gaza Strip have required aid. Roughly 1,200 Israelis were killed during the attack and more than 5,000 were injured. Under the direction of Rabbi Beloosesky, the temple will send relief to the Friends of Israel Defense Forces, and emergency medical services such as United Hatzalah and Magen David Adom. “It’s one thing for people from Temple Avodah to come, but it’s another for the community to come,” Phillips said. “I can’t overstate how good it is that so many people are supporting Israel.” Nearly six weeks into the war, according to the U.S. State Department, Hamas continued to hold roughly 200 hostages. In Continued on page 9
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It was a beautiful day to pay respects for veterans.
Pat Martin, Commander of American Legion Post 1029 spoke at the Veterans Memorial in Island Park.
On Veterans Day in Island Park residents honored the valiant men and women who have served in the military.
Village of Island Park recognizes veterans Island Park’s annual Veterans Day remembrance ceremony hosted by the American Legion Post 1029 was held Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. Members of the color guard of the Village of Island Park’s Fire Department were present and paid respect and speeches were given to honor those who served their nation. — Kepherd Daniel
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From left is Mayor Michael McGinty, Allen Bonifatto, Robert Wilson, Robert Tice, Deputy Mayor Matthew Graci and Commander of American Legion Post 1029 Pat Martin
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School Five sixth-grade students spent a day of service planting flowers, placing flags, and wrapping gifts for needy children.
Students participate in a day of service School Five’s sixth graders spent a day giving back to their school and community. This year’s day of service began with an introduction to the story of Welles Crowther, a 9/11 hero who saved as many as 18 people and is remembered for the red bandana he carried in memory of his father. The students received red bandanas that they wore for the day while they planted flowers, placed flags around
school grounds to mark Veterans Day, wrapped gifts for donations to needy children, and chalked positive messages on the playground around the school. Later the sixth graders met with high school officers from the Sources of Strength program who taught them about coping and being resilient during times of adversity. — Kepherd Daniel
Physical education teachers hosted a Mario Kart racing event on Oct. 27 at the High School auxiliary gym for High School, Middle School and elementary school students. Using rolled up cheer mats, teachers Brian Barbaccia, Dakota Ejnes and Kyle Sliwak designed a winding race track for students to navigate. Racers first went through Bowser’s Castle and, as they traveled the route to the finish line, there were banana peels to avoid, princess sightings, and other beloved characters from the Super Mario Brothers m ov i e a n d v i d e o g a m e s. S l i w a k delighted students and teachers when he appeared in his Mario costume. “When creating this event, we wanted a day to celebrate the students in a way that engages in physical activity as well as bringing a smile to their faces,” said Barbaccia. Barbaccia had organized the first Mario Kart event last year for OHS students and wanted to expand it to collaborate with teachers and students in the other schools and have students engage in a different physical activity than they’re used to. The original idea was borne out of a physical education lesson that used the scooter boards. “Every student once they start the
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Shea, from Valley Stream, rolled into the park in his very own Batmobile.
Zadie, from Floral Park, could not be missed in her take on Wonder Woman.
Bentley, from Wantagh, galloped in Eisenhower Park’s Field 6 during the Barkfest costume parade on Oct. 29.
Say ‘ruff’ for Nassau County’s Barkfest Dressed in costume, dogs compete for top prize at Eisenhower Park meet other friendly faces, and their owners were able to help pets in need, by bringing a pet food donation for local organizations that were at the event with tents. W h e t h e r t h e p u p s we r e dressed up in Harry Potter gear, or as Woody from ‘Toy Story,” the c r e a t iv i t y o f o w n e r s w a s unmatched. In the end, Bastian, a terrier, who was dressed up as Bob Barker, the longtime host of CBS’s The Price Is Right, was named winner. For more on the work of Nassau County’s SPCA, and upcoming events, visit NassauCountySPCA.org or call (516)576-2921. — Jordan Vallone
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Dog Bastian, with his owners Lee Kessler and Joelle Andres, was dressed up like Bob Barker, the longtime host of CBS’s The Price Is Right, was named winner at Nassau County’s Barkfest.
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Over 100 community members came to show support for Israel.
the victims’ faces. As the conflict plays out, numerous hate crimes and antisemitic incidents have been reported across the globe. “We saw that people have started to give support, also non-Jewish people, which is very good, although you can see at the same time antisemitism, which is ridiculous,” Beloosesky said. The temple’s fundraiser took place on the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or “the Night of Broken Glass,” when the Nazis carried out a wave of antisemitic violence on Nov. 9 and 10, 1938, which led up to the Holocaust. For Rabbi Beloosesky, the events taking place in Israel have been especially stressful because his four sons and exwife are there. Three of his sons and his ex-wife are currently in the Israel Defense Forces, and due to the war, his youngest son, who is in 12th grade, is working. “It’s difficult,” the rabbi said. “I’m worried. I have my anxiety and my stress. I have two of them on the front lines, and one is in the Air Force. Since there is no school, the pupils are at work, and my youngest one is working in agriculture. The situation is difficult, and it’s going to be a long war. I don’t have the right words, to say how I feel.” The rabbi served in Israel’s military for 29 years, rising to assistant to the military secretary to the prime minister and minister of defense under late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. His 84-year-old mother is also in Israel with his sister, in
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Israel’s military response, thousands have reportedly been killed in Gaza, where an estimated 600 Americans remain trapped, officials said. During the fundraiser, community members paid their respects to the 1,400 Israeli soldiers and citizens who have been killed. Videos were played, updating those in attendance about the current state of affairs in Israel, as well as a video of Broadway performers who had recorded a version of “Bring Him Home” from “Les Misérables” in a tribute to those who remained captive. The names and ages of the victims ran along the bottom of the video, which concluded with a collage of
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From left were Eric Abbey, first vice president of Temple Avodah; Matt Phillips, the temple’s president; Rabbi Jeshayahu “Shai” Beloosesky; and Elliot Shulman, second vice president. the city of Rishon LeTsiyon, living in a shelter amid the conflict. “When the missiles come at night, they have to run to the shelter,” the rabbi said. “A lot of people in Israel get hurt or wounded because they’re running, especially at an older age. The situation is difficult.” The rabbi added that he believes the
conflict will not be resolved quickly but appreciates the support that Israel has received from the United States and in Oceanside. “We’re here to support him,” Marian Keilson, the immediate past president of Temple Avodah, said. “He doesn’t have them at his fingertips, but we’re trying to support him as best we can.”
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O’Side and Uniondale schools bridge gap By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com
In a society that is deeply divided and segregated, the Uniondale and Oceanside school districts are looking to build bridges and close gaps to bring students from different backgrounds together to collaborate, discuss, and explore different issues facing their communities and the nation as a whole. The idea behind these districts’ joint venture, dubbed “The Bridges Program,” is that by encouraging children to participate in difficult conversations with various viewpoints, and allowing a safe space for students to evaluate contemporary issues related to race, economics, and politics — they will grow up to lead well-rounded, active, and civically engaged lives. “the program is about bridging the gap between two different demographic areas with children who have many different perspectives and we are opening their minds to see or look at these world issues from a separate lens,” said Lorey’a Cullun, a seventh grade social studies teacher in Uniondale. “We encourage difficult conversations and ask challenging questions, and we welcome different points of view with the understanding that we can agree to disagree with civility,” explained Mitchell Bickman, the director of social studies for the Oceanside school district. “We tell students to go beyond your comfort zone, to get to know people different from yourselves, because it is in that space — beyond comfort — that true education occurs.” The gap these districts are aiming to bridge run deep — Oceanside’s district is just shy of 70 percent White, while Uniondale’s minority enrollment is mere decimals away from being 100 percent. According to teachers from both districts, Long Island is deeply segregated and this causes communities, such as Uniondale and Oceanside, that sit close to each other to be completely disconnected from one another. According to Jillian Pallone, an eleventh grade U.S. history teacher in Uniondale, these numbers further solidify the need for a program that is “bridging the gap.” “Long Island really does have a big segregation issue,” said Pallone. “The border in Garden City is literally a train track that separates a really rich community, to a community that’s more in need once you cross those tracks.” This is now Uniondale and Oceanside’s seventh year in partnership, starting after the murder of Michael Brown at the hands of police in 2014. “I was teaching participation in government and my kids really weren’t feeling anything until we started discussing the Michael Brown case,” said Pallone. “We started talking about the case and they got very emotional, but in a teenage kind of way — and we decided to do a forum on police brutality.” Pallone explains that from there, the idea fostered into something much larger and has since grown to become the only program of its kind on the Island.
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Middle schoolers from both the Oceanside and Uniondale school districts learning about different kinds of discrimination and human-rights abuses from around the world.
Student-made posters reading the messages they came up with regarding a social issue that they felt was important to them.
Students working on posters supporting a cause of their choice. Tre Young (front left), Jordan Simpson (back left), Jayden Armstrong (front right), Nick Jerbasil (back right) “First, we invited police to the classroom and held that forum, but Hofstra professor Alan Singer, who came to that forum, said that we should get to two schools together to talk about segregation on Long Island and why these things happen — which we thought was a great idea.” Seven years later, Bridges has evolved into two different programs happening each school year — running both a high
school and middle school program with the middle school event taking place last Thursday and the more serious high school program set to take place on Nov. 8. Middle schoolers from both districts teamed up for a day full of group challenges, difficult yet meaningful conversations, and fun arts and crafts projects. These activities and conversations included team and trust building exer-
cises, conversations regarding racism, human-rights violations in both America and throughout the globe, and having the students participate in creating their own poster bearing the message they want to convey on a societal issue they have noticed. Students had varying signs containing different messages on topics such as child labor, the Uyghur genocide in China, LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights, peace in the middle east, and of course, racism. “Discrimination is a pretty big issue in America,” said Lawrence Road eighth grader, Trè Young. “We’re the new leaders of our generation, so by talking and learning about these topics, we’ll be able to deal with them,” the bright eighth grader concluded.
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Members of the Lincoln Orens Middle School Builders Club hosted a bake sale during their lunch periods on Oct. 31. The funds raised through the sale of cookies, treats and hot chocolate will support the group’s upcoming projects in the year ahead.
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Stefans helps women find financial security By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
Donna Stefans is preparing women for a financially fruitful future. And last week, she took to Zoom to share some of that expertise as part of the Herald Inside LI roundtable series. Stefans — the founder and lead attorney at Stefans Law Group — says women should quiz themselves with a number of questions to help them assess where they are financially. Not just now, but in the future. But in this particular event, Stefans quizzed participants on how long they felt the typical women or man lived, how many women out in the workforce were saving for retirement, and what women’s income was like compared to men. She shared how the answers to these questions should prompt women to prepare for their own future. “Truly, knowledge is power,” Stefans said. “In order to start thinking about — if you haven’t already started thinking about — what to do with your own financial plan, what is a financial plan, and ‘what do I look like in my financial plan,’ you have to start from the beginning.” And no worries — Stefans reassured her audience they should not stress about their past planning, but rather, focus on the future. “The doubt and the fear are the parts that take us away from the path of getting to our place,” she said. “Just by being here today, it means you want to educate yourself, and build a great world for yourself.”
Stefans highlighted the importance of knowledge in household and marriage finances. “I see it very often in the widow world,” she said. “Unfortunately, a husband dies, and the husband is the one that’s been in charge of the financial assets. And, now, the wife is sitting there without her husband, and doesn’t have any idea how to manage these assets.” And then there is the “sandwich generation,” responsible for financially supporting their elderly parents and as well as their own children all while paying attention to all factors impacting personal finances before finally finding the time and energy to turn to planning. Stefans also shared the benefits of credit along with resources for credit security. “You want to make sure your credit stays clean if you have it, and that you have a good score,” she said. “Less debt out there that you’re not using would be good, and paying your credit cards on time. Even if you carry balances — which I’m not suggesting you do — but if you have balances, just pay on time, and it will help you with your credit.” A major talking point of the event was enlisting the help of a financial planner, another hat Stefans wears. That includes making sure you have lined up a will, health care proxy, durable power of attorney, guardianship provisions, and a trust to ensure individual stability in case of illness. “The biggest secret about this,” Stefans said, “is time, practice and setting goals.” To learn more about upcoming events, visit RichnerLive.com.
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Thankful for feasting and festivities By Karen Bloom The big feast is soon to arrive — and with it the spectacle and delights of theByfestive Karen Bloom season ahead. Before we settle in for that Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends, step out and explore some of the holiday-themed events nearby.
Visitors will be immersed in an array of light displays, lanterns, and interactive Can art change the world? It’s a question WHEN art installations that make up LuminoCity’s Wonder ••Garvies Preserve Native that’s been at the focus of our collective Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 Journey. Among the American Festival, Nov. 18p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. highlights? See multiple culture for centuries. Now as society 11 a.m.-4 p.m.5-12 and seniors • $10, $5 ages illuminating sculptures • Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, Barry Drive, Glen Cove in Jocelyn’s Garden navigates the complexities of modern life, •• 50 South Campus, Hempstead. For information, contact and Chiaozza’s Forest, For information and to RSVP, (516) 571-8010, or designed by internationally art as a path for social change is at the GarviesPointMuseum.com call (516) 463-5672, or visit renowned artists Jocelyn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hofstra.edu/museum forefront of artistic expression. Tsaih and Chiaozza. • LuminoCity at Eisenhower “Lantern festivals have Park, now through Jan.7 long been a tradition in • Enter at Field 4, “When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines Asian culture, especially East Meadow the collective power of the arts in society. • Tickets available at during the holidays,” Luminocityfestival.com Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and producer Amber Cao says. collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence. “We want to recreate that tradition and share it with “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that everyone. We’re excited to translate our tradition into promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” an unforgettable holiday experience.” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise creating be Point Museum ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and Courtesy call outGarvies injustices through their artLaster lights, music, and even a smoke machine add to the experience — what Cao describes as a “magical Garvies Point Museum’s annual Native American festival is a seasonal tradition. and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, space.” The beloved story “Alice in Wonderland” adds voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine thea making A Native American celebration wondrous component to the light display. Visitors of arthistory, with public that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their Early on in our nation’s Nativeservice Americans handed down time-honored practices encounter iconic scenes from the Wonderland Tea Party, involved in rejoicing over nature’s bounty at harvest time — even thoughcreate it certainly wasn’tand inspire others communities and the nation to ignite movement, awareness, to butterfly seat, and a life-sized Queen’s Castle to the Thanksgiving as we know it. Yet, was plenty of feasting and festivities as these early stand withthere them.” where adults and kids can slide down the Queen of Americans gathered to commemorate before July settling in in forconjunction the approaching Heart’s massive slide. This exhibit, their whichharvest runs through 28, is with Hofstra’s winter. Cao and her team also partnered with Long 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April. An annual holiday event — a popular long-standing tradition — honors the spirit and “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says Island Children’s Museum for what’s defined as an traditions of Long Island’s early residents at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, timed to museum Karen Albert.Nov. “The initialgives idea for this exhibition was inspired by “underwater experience” that showcases displays of coincide with Thanksgiving. Thisdirector weekend’s festival, 18-19, visitors a deep dive into underwater sea creatures designed by local children. an Americans Obama Administration White House— briefi ng indoors that took place the lifestyle of those early through varied activities both and out.on May 12, 2009, “We seek out community collaborations that offer whereinmore 60 artists and creative organizers met using with administration officials our to visitors unique opportunities to showcase their Everyone can participate tool than and pottery-making, and spear-throwing the atlatl the collective power the pottery arts to build community, change, and chartcreativity as they learn about cultural traditions,” says (a spear-throwing tool).discuss Also experience natural clayofand making. Primitivecreate fire building (without matches!) andasome on-site campfirerecovery cookinginare other activities pathway for national theamong areas of social justice, always civic participation and Erika Floreska, museum president. enjoyed by all who takeactivism.” part. The collaboration between LuminoCity and LICM Visitors can sample some nativeother foodsrecent and learn about process ofthe creating includes a concurrent exhibit at LICM detailing the To authentic that end, unlike exhibits thatthe showcased museum’s “dugout” canoes. In addition, see collection, an authentic reproduction a wigwam, always aartists favorite permanent Giordano reachedofout to contemporary who loaned process of turning 2D drawings into the illuminated with kids and parents. lanterns on display and exploring the art of lantern the museum their selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing Families can also learn about the process of creating “dugout” canoes, along with corn making. all(at media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple andofthe Equal Long Justice Initiative, grinding and storytelling 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.) with Chief Redfeather eastern “We’re excited that thousands of families will be ForAlso Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michelefrom Pred,the Hank Willis Thomas, andand Sophia Island’s Montaukett tribe. check out displays of artifacts museum collection, able to see our visitors’ ideas realized as 3D lanterns Victor. the authentic reproduction of a wigwam, always a favorite with kids and parents. during the festival,” Floreska says. “Thepermanent way our climate is now, this exhibit could not Island’s be moreNative timely than While there, the museum’s exhibits — which showcase Long Light sculptures in the Mystical Jellyfish Forest, American culture and archaeology, as well as the geology of Long Island and New York state at this moment,” Albert adds. Ship and Dolphin Lagoon, Giant Whale Tail, Imaginary — are also worth visiting, as are thethe preserve’s nature trails. The newest the Among highlights, she points to the seriesexhibit, of prints“Art fromofthe Sea Creature and Fiddler Crab were designed by Zuni Fetish,” is a must-see, according to museum director Veronica children who participated in a hands-on workshop at collective For Freedoms. Their four large scale Natale. photos are based on “These small, hand-carved figurines made of inspired varying stone types, and eachD. the museum. Their 2D artwork was submitted for an Normananimal Rockwell’s 1943 are oil paintings by President Franklin animal has its own meaning,” she says. “They are adorable in-person.” opportunity to be brought to life in 3D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address that outlined what he Winners range from 5 to 11 years old. considered the essential LuminoCity lights up Eisenhower Park four democratic values freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. For Courtesy LuminoCity The enchanting holiday extravaganza that first arrived here last year returns to Long Island, has interpreted theseseason, iconic works for our era. Monday, 4:30 Photos above: Eisenhower Park sparkles throughout the illuminating EisenhowerFreedoms Park throughout the holiday Thursday through holiday season with the arrival of LuminoCity. “It’s the same composition,” Albert says. “From 1940s America, to 9:30 p.m. these (works) show what America is today, our diversity and what we look like now.” As always the museum offers additional
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That ‘Footloose’ feeling comes alive when Kevin Bacon takes to the stage, as one-half of the Bacon Brothers, at their long-awaited Long lsland appearance rescheduled from last June. Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, Michael and Kevin Bacon have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into a genre-bending sound. They call that sound ‘Forosoco’ — a blend of folk, rock, soul and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who Pat McGann were born to collaborate. It’s taken the siblings across world —is from Patthe McGann quickly rising as shows in Japan, to at of performances the sharpest stand-ups on th American landmarks like Carnegie comedy scene. A relative lateco Hall and the Grand Ole Opry.he The to comedy, began doing sta Bacon Brothers turn a new page with he was up at 31 after realizing their 11th release, ‘Erato,’ five packaging. very goodwhose at selling songs showcase He thehustled duo’s dynamic his way to become contrasts: quiet moments and big house emcee at Zanies Chicago payoffs, organic where instrumentation and he distinguished himself electronic textures, self-penned especially adeptsongs, at working the and high-profile crowd. collaborations A husband and father o three young children, McGann Saturday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m. $45-$80; appeal stems from his quick wi available at TheSpaceAtWestbury. relatable take on family life com. The Space,and 250 Post Ave. and marriage. In 2017, McGan Westbury. began touring as the opening a for Sebastian Maniscalco, movi with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively sh but impressive resume, include Montreal’s famed Just For Laug Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festiv and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.
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Long Island Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ The holiday treat returns to Long Island. Audiences will once again be transported by the Sugar Plum Fairy to The Land of Sweets in this familyfriendly classic, set to the music of Tchaikovsky, on the Landmark stage, Saturday, Nov. 25, noon and 4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m. Long Island Ballet Theatre’s production parkles with beautiful costumes, dazzling sets and a talented cast that features adult professionals as well as aspiring young student dancers. Designed to appeal to younger kids as well as older children and adults, this “Nutcracker” is both narrated and abridged, so you can enjoy the story of Clara, her magical nutcracker and her enchanting winter adventure as a family. Throughout its history, the LIBT has welcomed acclaimed dancers from both the New York Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre for their special seasonal extravaganza, as the first production of the holiday season on Long Island. Follow Clara as she embarks on a journey filled with brave soldiers, dancing snowflakes and excitement. All tickets $35. Purchase tickets at LandmarkOnMainStreet. org or call (855) 222-2TIX (2849). Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.
Enjoy an evening of learning and playing historic games at Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House, Friday, Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m. The Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo takes visitors on journey through 5000 years of board game history, from its roots in ancient times to more familiar examples from the time of the Phipps family. A brief lecture on the history of board games, includes a presentation of each of the featured games. These historic games are fully playable, and you can try them out yourself. Featured games include: Senet, The Royal Game of Ur, Three Man’s Morris, Six Man’s Morris, Nine Man’s Morris, Twelve Man’s Morris, Mancala, Go, Chess, The Royal and Most Pleasant Game of The Goose, Backgammon. The Landlords Game (transition to the modern Monopoly). Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Three Cheers for 30 Years! Long Island Children’s Museum is gearing up to hit another milestone birthday and invites families to celebrate, Sunday, Nov. 19, noon to 4 p.m. Join in the fun at this special party. Make some quintessential ‘90s sand art, create a party hat, send a wish with a bubble wand, decorate (and eat) a tasty mini cupcake and leave a birthday message at the handson collaborative installation. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Temple Avodah Sisterhood Fall Thrift Sale New and gently used fashions and accessories all at bargain prices, Sunday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Temple Avodah Annex (small building) 3050 Oceanside Road, Oceanside,11572. For additional information call (516) 766-6809.
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Bird walk Art classes Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Figure Drawing with Live Model (adults and teens 16+), Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., through Dec. 14. Attend one day or for entire series. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.
28th Indoor Christmas Fair Sacred Heart Parish Center hosts its 28th indoor Christmas Fair Sunday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. With visit from Santa Claus at 2 p.m. 301 Long Beach Road, Island Park. Interested vendors can call Barbara at (516) 88907597.
The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks,at Point Lookout Town Park and Lido Preserve, Sunday, Nov. 26, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. Exit from the Meadowbrook at Loop Parkway toward Point Lookout, ending west of Point Lookout at Lido Boulevard. Continue straight across into Point Lookout Park. Park in the southeast corner, closest to the private homes. To register, text name and contact information to (516 ) 467-9498. No walk if it rains. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
Find the perfect gift for the art and craft lover on your holiday shopping list, at Oceanside Lutheran Church’s Holiday Art Fest, Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Browse among works by local artists, including paintings, photography, woodworking, handmade crafts. With refreshments. Free admission. Funds raised will help support the church’s various ministries, programs and community service initiatives. 55 Fairview Ave., Oceanside. Call (516) 297-9647 for information.
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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First Night and Tree Lighting Westbury House, decorated for the season, welcomes visitors to celebrate the season, Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Take a self-guided tour through the illuminated and decorated period rooms with their enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmasthemed concert performed by the Bethel Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., is followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony. Limited ticket availability; advance purchase required. $25, $18 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Tech Tuesday 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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Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI. org.
Join Tai Chi classes, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Baldwin, Mondays, at 11 a.m.; Wednesdays, at 7 p.m.; Saturdays, at 9 a.m., at 1375 Grand Ave., Baldwin. Any questions email forevertaichi4you@ gmail.com.
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O’Side gets into the Halloween spirit Families lined up at the School House Green for a safe Halloween experience on Oct. 30. The Oceanside Library book mobile was present as residentse could
decorate the trunks of their cars and hand out candy to children in costumes. — Kepherd Daniel
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Michael and Michelle Giambruno with their son Michael celebrated trunk or treat in Oceanside.
Tyler Greenberg and Hunter Greenberg dressed as ‘Thing 1’ and ‘Thing 2’.
Dozens gathered for a fun night in Oceanside.
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Halloween happenings at Oceanside Schools On Halloween, students from School Six visited OHS Castleton, where the older students prepared a fun trick-ortreat experience and several students played tour guide for the youngsters. Wolverine, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man,
and Sasquatch (aka Big Foot) greeted the students who were accompanied by Wonder Woman and other costumed crusaders. Most schools held dances or Fall festivals, celebrated the day with both stu-
dents and teachers in costume, and found ways to incorporate the season into reading, writing, math, science, art, music, social studies, world language and culture, and even physical education. At Oceanside High School, creative writing classes gathered in the auditorium around a fake campfire and read spooky stories that the students had written. Students said that their creative writing efforts have taught them to pay attention to details, voice, and character in their writing, and that their academic writing has improved. They also found it easier to bring their unique voice and originality to their college essays. — Kepherd Daniel
School 9E students had a glowing game of bowling during gym class on Halloween.
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School Six students were excited to meet Wolverine, Spiderman, and other superheroes at the OHS Castleton-hosted trick-or-treat event.
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Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder officially introduced the Text-to-911 program last week, which will allow those reporting an emergency to text for help if they are not able to call. Suffolk County and New York City. The service is intended for those with a hearing or speech disability, if someone cannot speak because of an injury or medical condition, if someone is in a threatening situation— such as a domestic or active shooter situation —
or if there is simply poor mobile phone reception. The commissioner emphasized the speed of response is dependent on someone’s phone service. But still, there is no significant delay caused by texting 911 as opposed to calling.
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It’s supposed to always be available in an emergency. But up until now, there was really only one way to call 911, and that was by calling 911. But not anymore. Calling 911 is still available, but in those times of emergency — especially in a very precarious, and potentially dangerous situation — there is now another option in Nassau County: Text-to-911. Officials with the Nassau County Police Department’s communications bureau officially rolled out the new program earlier this month, where instead of calling 911, those who need help immediately can also text 911, too. It’s actually been around since September, and even though the rollout wasn’t public, police and other emergency services already have responded to more than 100 text emergencies. But still, even with this new option, Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder stressed this should be used only when necessary. “We want everyone to understand that (the) Text-to-911 program is not to replace the 911 call,” Ryder told reporters during a recent news conference sharing the program. “Iif you have that ability to call, call 911. Always call 911.” Nassau’s Text-to-911 program has joined those already in operation in
To access the service, simply put “911” as the recipient of the text message, and in the body of the text, detail your emergency. During the news conference, Ryder had a member of his communications bureau team demonstrate exactly how his department receives and responds to a texted 911 message. “Our communications operators are the best in the country,” Ryder said. “They’re trained. They’re very dedicated to the service. They know how to handle a victim. They’ve done it over and over and over. “We give them a lot of credit. This is just another tool to help the victim, and extra tool to get help.” The Nassau County Legislature last fall earmarked more than $100,000 to Intergraph Corp., to implement the Text-to-911 interface. At the time, Robert Saccente Jr. — an American Sign Language specialist for the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf — said such a system was long overdue. “There was no way for me, as a deaf person, to call 911” during an emergency when someone collapsed in front of Saccente during a defensive driving class and needed immediate help. “Fortunately, there were other people that were taking the class that were able to call for me. Here I am, the first person in the room. CPR certified. And I wasn’t able to make a call for him.”
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE ALHAMBRA CONDOMINIUM, Plaintiff, against NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR as the Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Ann Mallazzo a/k/a Patricia Mallazzo and “JOHN DOE” and “JANE DOE”, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated September 13, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, “Rain or Shine”, on November 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises known and designated as Unit 25 situate in the building designated at the Alhambra Condominium, a condominium, in the Declaration establishing a Plan for Condominium ownership of said premises under Article 9B of Real Property Law of the State of New York (The “New York Condominium Act”), dated February 19, 1975 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Nassau County (the “Register’s Office”) on February 20, 1975 in Liber 8776 page 15, as amended by First Amendment dated September 20, 1992 acknowledged May 24, 1994 and recorded June 02, 1994 in Liber 10431 page 509 and as amended by Certificate of Amendment to the ByLaws of The Alhambra Condominium recorded September 19, 1997 in Liber 10824 page 275, which is unit is also designated on the floor plans of said building, and also filed in the Office of the Register of Nassau County (the “Register’s Office”) on February 20, 1975 as Condominium Plan No. CA-23. Together with an undivided 0.89759% interest in the Common Elements (as such term is defined in the Declaration). Said premises being known as 25 Alhambra Drive, Oceanside, New York (Section 43, Block D, Lot 754). Said premises will be sold subject to zoning restrictions, covenants, easements, conditions, reservations and agreements, if any; subject to any state of facts as may appear from an accurate survey; subject to facts as to possession and occupancy and subject to whatever physical condition of the premises may be; subject to any violations of the zoning and other municipal ordinances and regulations, if any, and if the United States of America should file a tax lien, or other lien, subject
to the equity of redemption of the United States of America; subject to the rights of any lienors of record whose liens have not been foreclosed herein, if any; subject to the rights of holders of security in fixtures as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code; subject to taxes, assessments and water rates which are liens on the premises at the time of sale, with accrued interest or penalties thereon and subject to a first mortgage first mortgage initially held by Mers, The Federal Savings Bank, as mortgagee, given to Patricia Mallazzo, As Surviving Tenant by the Entirety, mortgagor, in the original amount of $196,000.00, dated 02/01/2016 and recorded on 02/22/2016 in the office of the Nassau County Clerk in Liber 41030 at Page 800. Said mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by Assignment of Mortgage dated 03/12/2018 and recorded on 04/03/2018 in the office of the Nassau County Clerk in Liber 42760 at Page 945. Said mortgage having been further assigned to Specialized Loan Servicing LLC by Assignment of Mortgage dated 02/21/2019 and recorded on 03/12/2019 in the office of the Nassau County Clerk in Liber 43338 at Page 936 and thereafter assigned to US Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but solely as owner Trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust by Assignment of Mortgage dated 05/05/2020 and recorded on 08/17/2020 in the office of the Nassau County Clerk in Liber 44459 at Page 830. Index No. 603762/2022 Dated: October 16, 2023 Anthony Decarolis, Esq., Referee Cohen, Warren, Meyer & Gitter, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 98 Maple Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787. 142700
LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2007-HE3, ASSET BACKED-CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE3, Plaintiff - against JOANNE ROWLEY A/K/A JO ANNE ROWLEY A/K/A JO ANN ROWLEY A/K/A JOANN ROWLEY, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale
entered on August 31, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 28th day of November, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 3479 Park Avenue. Oceanside, NY 11572. (Section: 54., Block: 538, Lot: 16) Approximate amount of lien $1,321,249.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 008100/2016. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: September 14, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 142696
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, V. JAMES LOPEZ, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 26, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER is the Plaintiff and JAMES LOPEZ, 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 December 5, 2023 at
2:30PM, premises known as 165 NASSAU LANE, ISLAND PARK, NY 11558: Section 43, Block 50, Lot 307: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ISLAND PARK, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611056/2019. Edward Andreas Vincent, 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. 142869
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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 21st day of November, 2023, 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: OCEANSIDE LAWSON BOULEVARD (TH 407/23) West Side NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at a point opposite a point of 433 feet south of the south curbline of Concord Avenue, south or a distance of 298 feet. LAWSON BOULEVARD (TH 407/23) West Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting from the north curbline of Daly Boulevard, north for a distance of 617 feet. ROOSEVELT PARK AVENUE (TH 350(B)/23) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of east Greenwich Avenue, north for a distance of 32 feet. GUSTO LANE (TH 424/23) West Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 73 feet north of the north curbline of Washington Avenue,
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The students are pictured with their teachers Maria Anisansel and Kathryn Thiel and director of Media, Fine and Performing Arts, Andrew Frey-Gould. Michael was not present for the photo.
OHS Student artists’ work on exhibit at Art Guild Olivia Sepe, Alexandra Accetta, and Michael Savopoulos of Oceanside High School had their work selected for exhibition in the Art Guild’s 2023 Nassau
County High School Student Juried Art and Competition. — Kepherd Daniel
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north for a distance of 27 feet. UNIONDALE LENOX AVENUE (TH 436/23) East Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 573 feet north of the north curbline of Braxton Street, north for 68 feet, then west for 30 feet, then south for 40 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: ROOSEVELT PARK AVENUE (TH 350/23) East Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Smith Street, south for a distance of 32 feet. (Adopted 9/19/23) UNIONDALE LENOX AVENUE - East Side - NO STOPPING starting at a point 670 feet north from the north curbline of Braxton Street, then west for distance 30 feet. (Adopted 2/16/60) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Hempstead, New York Dated: October 3, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 143097 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2N, Plaintiff, Against
TIMOTHY MCNAMARA, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/11/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 12/12/2023 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 3295 Harold 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, In The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 54 Block 448 Lot 14 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $457,695.72 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 611369/2018 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. George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/17/23 File Number: 18-300215 SH 143140
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Application ID: NA-0111-23-145089 for an eating place beer license has been applied for by Arevalo Food Service Inc. to sell beer at retail in a restaurant under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at 3116 Lawson Blvd. Oceanside, NY 11572 for on premises consumption. 143287
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JSU PROPERTIES LLC, et al, Defts. Index #603435/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered January 11, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY December 21, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 43, Block 220, Lot 147. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction. LOUIS B. IMBROTO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100929 143295 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CVI CGS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST
I, Plaintiff, vs. FRANK MORIZIO, JR. A/K/A FRANK MORIZIO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 3, 2018 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on February 9, 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 December 15, 2023 at 3:30 p.m., premises known as 84 Virginia Avenue, 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 43, Block 387 and Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment is $636,601.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 007051/2015. 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. Thomas McNamara, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 213045-2 143291
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HEWLETT BAY PARK,. 11/19, 2-3:30, 190 Meadowview Ave Ever Dream of Living in A Castle? This 8000 Sq Ft Mansion is Full of Character. Amazing Architectural Details, Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows. 5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 A c r e P r o p w i t h I G G u n i t e Po o l . SD#14.Near All. Must See This Unique Home!..REDUCED $2,700,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas elliman 516-238-4299 WOODMERE BA, 504 Saddle Ridge Rd.,Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14.Near All!..$950,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
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A. It’s understandable that, when you find that special house, you’re willing to overlook certain problems. This market is limited. People aren’t as eager to sell. I hear from retired friends, whose children and grandchildren live nearby, that anything they could downsize to is just as proportionally expensive, so why move? And it’s a hassle, in many onte eeper cases, to fix or improve homes, to legalize or safeguard them from longterm elements like flooding, high winds and global warming. You are enabled to avoid nearly everything by the people you hire to protect your interests and get you through the real estate closing process. As I previously wrote, anyone who steps up and advises you of problems is a gem, of precious importance to you. When your real estate agent is honestly telling you there may be problems or no permits, when your attorney notices the search only covers the outline of the building and not interior improvements, like a bathroom not recorded, or if the home inspector sees that the foundation doesn’t look correctly built, you alone have to choose to accept that there may be more to what they are telling you. If you still choose to move forward because you find yourself desperate to accept what little is out there to buy, at least prioritize and put real numbers to the future expenses for such things as paying for architectural plans, permit fees, repair fees, zoning variances, and possible fines. Another things to look for is whether the property survey is usable in the future, or whether you will have to pay, again, to get a new or more descriptive one. In my work as an architect, the survey is the first thing I ask for from a potential client, as a tool, a guide to how big the home can be, how much room the home can cover on the property, how close to front, rear and side property lines it can be. At least a few times a week I see surveys I cannot use, which people paid money for, that have no building dimensions or incomplete strings of dimensions or distances to property lines. Numbers are purposely left off, causing the survey user to take the responsibility away from the surveyor by filling in the missing blanks. This is a future mess, a costly setup for potential legal zoning problems that can easily have been avoided. Good luck! © 2023 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.
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he war in Israel is one that I have clear opinions about, and one that has affected my personal life. Yet at this time, when expressing thoughts is more important than ever, I find doing so more difficult than ever. I’ve never had to fear for my safety when it comes to choosing a side, supporting it, and offering a personal perspective in response to global events. Now, however, I can’t help but think cautiously about the ideas I put forward. I’ve written about current iLAnA events before, but could I have GREEnBERG never conceived that I would need to provide a teenager’s perspective on the war that’s occurring in my family’s backyard. There is no use hiding it, so I will state outright: I am an American Jew. My father and my mother’s father are
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Israeli, and I have hundreds of relatives in the tiny country that I call my “homeland” in the Middle East. Now, because of my identity, I am greeted by Nassau County police officers from the 6th Precinct when I walk into my Jewish school each morning. My hearingimpaired grandmother, who lives in a peaceful village outside Jerusalem, can discern the roar of sirens and the thump of missiles landing in her neighborhood. My teachers have children who may never return home. My people cannot continue to suffer brutally at the hands of terrorists. For my safety, I have been taught to think twice before making that statement. In my tight-knit New York Jewish community, the unfortunate reality is that everyone knows somebody who has been killed, kidnapped, traumatized, or tortured by Hamas terrorists. My daily classes are shadowed by the hollow faces of my classmates, distract-
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ed by the anxiety of knowing that their families are running to shelters. The television lulls me to sleep with talk of bombings and invasions. I am scared. I am scared of the horrors that are occurring, with no end in sight, and of the possibility that the terror can travel too close to my own home — in this country that my ancestors have relied on as a haven from persecution for generations. And yet, while my family, friends and peers suffer, I know that the Gazans cannot continue to suffer, either. My stomach churns at the graphic images, the tragic stories of refugees fleeing their homes, which have been reduced to rubble, and civilians crying for their families. I pray that Palestinians can live happily and safely — and that safety comes alongside, not at the cost of, the safety of Israel. I am pained by the loss of innocent lives, and mourn the loss of our friends. I fear for the lives of Israelis, and fear
hen I walk into my Jewish school each morning, I’m greeted by NCPD officers.
for the lives of Gazan civilians. I want Israel to exist peacefully, and I want Gaza to be more than a city of rubble. Must these all be mutually exclusive? I want nothing more than peace, yet many are convinced that a brutal war is the only solution. I wish that I could offer a resolution to these conflicting emotions, but in this war, there may not be one. Death does not pick sides. Need I explain that a bullet will kill an Israeli and it will kill a Palestinian, without considering in which country the lifeless flesh originated? Regardless of the sides taken in this brutal conflict, I hope that the one thing we can all agree on is the sanctity of human life — though not everyone does. Maybe one day, that will be enough to unite us in a common desire for peace. For now, I need not continue to express my thoughts on this tragedy. The thousands of voiceless bodies speak loudly enough. Ilana Greenberg lives in Valley Stream, and is a junior at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School in Great Neck.
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ey, I’m trying to strike a positive note here. We Americans have come of age in a nation that strived toward tolerance and equality, a country that has stood as an exemplar of democracy and excellence. We pulled together when times were tough. Then, in successive shock waves, a brutal three-year pandemic, rising political extremism and epidemic gun violence knocked us off kilter. We seem to have forgotten who we are. American competence, credibility RAnDi and prestige wobKREiss bled during the Trump presidency. How did we become this country that doesn’t know facts from fake, that raises a raging fraudster to the presidency and then exalts him as a cult figure? That’s the view from 30,000 feet. We are struggling with big, unprecedented political, social and humanitarian problems. I visualize a tug of war, east, west, north and south, with ropes pulling in all directions, drawing and quartering the country. Even here at sea level, post-pandemic life is littered with smaller but devilish
provocations that ruffle our daily lives. All the time I hear people saying that nothing works anymore, people aren’t willing to go to an office, businesses are shuttered because they can’t find employees, booking a flight means dealing with airlines that charge $25 to talk to a real person on a phone. Attempting to get a ticket, arrange a refund or use a credit card is often is exercise in frustration. The plumber sends a trainee; floods ensue. The gas pump doesn’t work. The movie theater is filthy. The pint of ice cream has shrunk. The Wi-Fi is down. The bank has no tellers. The supermarket forces me to ring up my items while the workers, who are about to be replaced, are forced to help me figure out the system. Teacher shortages plague public education. If you fall into the medical rabbit hole, you may find caring doctors and efficient offices, but too often the trend toward corporate medical care leaves patients coming and going through frustrating patient portals. The big pillars in our lives are standing on less stable ground than before the pandemic, and before Donald Trump, with newspapers, public schools, universities, social media, medicine, Congress,
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the presidency, and the Supreme Court suffering identity crises. As we move forward, the critical question is, can we find threads of gold amid the dross? Is anything OK? I’m convinced that at ground level, not 30,000 feet, people are kinder to one another. We all know we’ve been through hell the past few years. But folks aren’t quitting on their friends and families. People are actively searching for more meaningful lives and richer relationships with loved ones. News stories shine a light on loneliness; our surgeon general writes about the life-giving effects of personal connections. People listen and reach out. In record time, our scientists created vaccines to fight the coronavirus. Amazon has transformed our shopping experience, mostly for the good. People are spending, and figuring out how to negotiate a changing economy. We are in the midst of an epic battle for our most cherished American values. At 30,000 feet, the cultish masses supporting Trump seem daunting, willfully embracing lies, slyly encouraging racism and antisemitism. On the ground, I’m looking at Ohio, which just voted to support women’s reproductive rights. Candidates sup-
ut the big pillars in our lives are less stable than before the pandemic.
porting inclusion and democracy had a good night on Election Day. I’m looking at the man in the White House, who, with a talented team, is keeping us rolling toward a sounder economy while supporting our unions, wrapping his arms around our allies in Israel and Ukraine and keeping a lid on little fires everywhere. Yes, Biden is old. But Trump is old, and he’s no Joe Biden. The president flew to Israel in its hour of need, embraced Benjamin Netanyahu, a friend in pain, flew home, flew to Maine after a mass shooting. Trump wouldn’t get out of his limo at Normandy because he didn’t want the rain to mess up his hair. Biden’s head and heart trump Trump. Also what works: The MacArthur Foundation announced a $500 million grant to support local newspapers. John Palfrey, the foundation’s president, said, “It’s hard to have a democracy when you don’t have good local news.” And there’s more: Election 2023 worked. Crazy lost traction and sanity prevailed. I still work, too, but my path is different, as is yours. Our footprints leave deeper grooves these days; we carry all that we’ve learned since Pandemic 2020 and the DJT presidency altered our reality. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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Like fire, AI is a tool that calls for controls
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ire — a human invention that ignited a different way of preparing food nearly 400,000 years ago — is a tool that very much remains in need of control, whether it’s the size of flames in a fire pit or the temperature setting on a kitchen stove. That same control is needed when handling the latest, fastest-moving new human tool: artificial intelligence. Known as AI, the computer-oriented system allows people to create words, visual perception, speech recognition, decisionmaking and translation at a speed that outpaces human thought. but like a motor vehicle that needs brakes to bring it to a safe stop, this emerging powerful force, which is revolutionizing industries, improving efficiency, and transforming the way we live and work, needs guardrails so it does not careen off the metaphorical road. If the past 20-plus years of the internet and social media have taught us anything, it is that as much fun as there is in cyberspace, with games and hilarious memes, and the way people can connect in minutes during emergencies or create civic engagement, there are uses such as deepfakes — when a video of a person has been digitally altered to appear different from the original — that are usually employed maliciously to spread false information. This calls for caution and standards. AI holds the potential to shape the future in remarkable ways — from autonomous vehicles to personalized
health care. The systems can analyze massive datasets, identify patterns, and make predictions with unprecedented accuracy. Yet this transformative technology also carries significant risks and ethical concerns. being trained based on data created by humans, AI can respond just like humans — both the good and the bad. For example, an AI tool can just as easily stereotype and generate content that someone might deem racist. We need responsible oversight. The biden administration issued an expansive executive order in october establishing standards for AI safety and security within the federal government in an effort to protect privacy, advance equity and civil rights, stand up for consumers and workers, and promote innovation and competition. It also aims for the federal government to act responsibly, and accelerate the hiring of AI professionals to train employees across agencies and departments. The biden blueprint is not required by social media giants, but the Mark zuckerbergs and Elon Musks of the world should take these guidelines to heart so as not to continue creating the chaos that has followed every digital advance. silicon Valley needs to apply the experience and knowledge of the past 20 years of social media and technological advances to this newest tool. The global community needs to follow the White House’s lead to collaborate and create comprehensive regulations and
Letters King got it right on Israel To the Editor: I’m neither Jew nor Israeli, but a Cuban American citizen, and I wish Peter King’s column last week, “How quickly the world seems ready to turn on Israel,” could be proclaimed from the rooftops. From a very appropriate title to a factfilled and logical article. Thanks! CrIsTobAl sAnCHEz Freeport
Israel is doing what the U.S. did 80 years ago To the Editor: Peter King’s column brought tears to my eyes. The tears are from a Democrat, by the way. I’ve been screaming at the news reports, as well as to anyone who would listen, about how the United states ended and won World War II. Most people don’t have a clue about the fire bombings of Tokyo, which killed 100,000 innocents; Hamburg, 40,000 dead; Dresden, 25,000 dead; and
standards that address the challenges AI poses. Those standards should encompass privacy protection, employment impact assessments, algorithmic transparency, and the development of ethical guidelines for AI research and development. And we should focus on AI usage much closer to home — like in our schools, where we can teach AI skills while also developing curriculum that incorporates this new tool. And for local government, ensuring their hiring and procurement practices are not using biased AIs. responsible oversight does not mean stifling innovation. It means ensuring that innovation is aligned with the best interests of society. It means promoting AI technologies that are safe, trustworthy and respectful of individual rights and freedoms. To achieve this, governments should establish regulatory bodies while encouraging industrial self-regulation. regulators should invest in AI education and awareness campaigns, and foster a culture of ethical AI use. The AI community should also adopt a proactive stance, self-policing research and applications to ensure they adhere to these principles. similar to harnessing the power of fire and aiming to ensure that this dangerous tool does not burn us, responsible AI oversight should include safeguards against its potential harms to help ensure that it is a force for good, and not hazardous to our overall welfare.
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t is a commonly held frustration of Long Island residents that our governments seem to always be behind the curve, as opposed to ahead of it. Quite regularly we hear the phrase uttered that government “must become proactive rather than reactive.” as a lawmaker, I often hear this complaint when someone is describing a dilapidated municipal building, a deteriorating sports field or a poorly maintained road. The major consequences here — almost always extra construction costs for taxpayers JosHUa — add to the affordability crisis LaFaZan we are facing. But where reactive government is becoming very dangerous relates to the remarkable developments in the world of artificial intelligence. Experts are warning that the consequences of government falling too far behind in terms of rules
and protections here will be nothing short of catastrophic. Nassau County must heed this warning. That’s why I’m seeking to propose new legislation called the artificial Intelligence Privacy act. researchers are exploring the viability of making it a misdemeanor offense to clone someone’s voice or image using artificial intelligence without their consent. The bill I propose would affirm our residents’ right to privacy from artificial intelligence tools, and allocate new resources to the Nassau County Police Department to train personnel and collaborate with federal officials to enforce that right. as new aI technology continues to proliferate and grow in sophistication even beyond what humans can comprehend, neither laws nor lawmakers’ understanding of this new landscape have kept up — and we’re already beginning to see the consequences. Take the scammer who uses aI to
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hat’s why I’m seeking to propose the Artificial Intelligence Privacy Act.
Letters Nuremberg. Not to mention the two atomic bombs, which killed an additional 150,000 men, women and children. These acts in the name of war were terrible acts against humanity, but necessary. Gen. Curtis LeMay, who ordered these fire bombings said, “I suppose if I had lost the war, I would have been tried as a war criminal.” The fact is that we see the United States as the good guys in World War II. The U.S. was seen wearing the white hats and riding the white horses and saving the world from Hitler. The difference in how the U.S. was seen then, and how Israel is seen now, is that the good guys from WWII wore a crucifix around their necks, and now the Israelis wear a Jewish Star. Even when they try to defend themselves, antisemitism rears it ugly head. I believe the U.S. was right in what it did in WWII, and I believe that Israel is right in the way it is trying to defend itself today, 80 years later. I am extremely proud of my father, my three uncles, my wife’s father and her two uncles, who all fought Hitler in WWII. They were all heroes. MICHaEL THoMaS Sea Cliff
We cannot remain silent in the face of evil To the Editor: I am not a Jew, but I am an american. I do not have family in Israel, but I have many friends and neighbors who are Jewish, and I cannot remain silent while the evil of antisemitism is not only raising its
clone the voice of a family member so they can fake a hostage situation and extort a ransom. Consider the cyberbully who uses aI to clone the image of an individual and create scenarios that never existed. or, most egregiously, take those bad actors who exploit aI to create and distribute explicit sexual images of women and children. Data corroborates the cause for concern here. according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, aI tools with malicious intent have created 100,000 computer-generated fake nude images of women without their consent or knowledge. More troubling yet, an aI tool kit was utilized to generate text depicting the sexual exploitation of children. It is long past time for our government to get serious about protecting the privacy of its citizenry. In my estimation, there is no longer time left to wait. Let me be clear: This proposal is not birthed of hostility toward aI as a whole,
ugly head again, but is paraded on city streets around the world, including here in New York. I never thought I would see this happen in my lifetime. as a child, when I saw documentaries about the Holocaust, I was horrified and disgusted. The films and the stories were so shocking and disturbing that they were difficult to watch, but I did so in order to know what evil looks like. I wondered how it was possible for something so sick and depraved to have happened. If there was any consolation, it was the belief that Nazism had been defeated, and that because its lies and perverseness had been exposed, it could never again take hold. Furthermore, the Holocaust had occurred in a far-away country whose economy was in a dismal state, and the citizens had fallen under the spell of a skilled orator who promised prosperity in return for unquestioned obedience. I didn’t think such deception could ever happen again. But since the oct. 7 massacre in Israel, it has become apparent that the level of hatred toward Jews — not just toward the State of Israel — is more widespread in the United States than I could possibly have imagined, and this is profoundly disturbing. We must take a lesson from what happened in Germany under Hitler, or else history could be repeated. Before the pogroms and the death camps, Jews were depersonalized in books and speeches. They were blamed for the country’s economic problems, and their extermination was presented as the solution. anyone who spoke up on behalf of their Jewish neighbors was harassed and attacked. once public opposition was silenced, men
or the tech sector — one that contains the cutting-edge new companies that we must attract to our region so that we can secure our tax base and stop Long Island’s exodus of talented young professionals. In fact, we as a county would be wise to welcome pioneering tech companies specializing in aI to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. If there are health care firms using aI for preventive detection of disease, or environmental firms using aI to enhance stormdetection systems or to bolster conservation efforts, we should absolutely be aggressively courting those companies to set up shop here. However, it is unacceptable that our government currently lacks an adequate understanding of aI and the tools that are needed to best protect residents from its abuses. The artificial Intelligence Privacy act I am seeking to propose would represent the first step of many in the right direction, toward a balance between innovation and privacy. Joshua Lafazan represents Nassau County’s 18th Legislative District.
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and women of conscience could only help by hiding Jews or helping them escape the country. Based on what we’ve seen in the past few weeks, it is painfully apparent that the spirit of adolf Hitler is alive and well in the minds of many college professors, their students, and even some of our elected officials. only someone who is deluded, brainwashed or possessed can applaud the massacre of more than 1,000 innocent men, women and children and the taking of more than 200 civilians as hostages that took place on oct. 7. I firmly believe that those voicing such malevolence are far outnumbered by the decent people in our
local communities, but we have a moral imperative not to remain silent. Let’s prove that by turning out for the next pro-Israel rally, by wearing a blue patch (Israel’s flag is blue and white), or by putting a blue light outside our front door. I found information about upcoming rallies, and other ways to support Israel and our Jewish neighbors, at jns.org and jta.org. There are many issues that divide us, but the right of an individual and his family to exist, free from violence and fear, transcends all others, and it should unite us. CHarLES HoLSTEr Long Beach
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