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A parade fit for a Dr. King By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

Courtesy Uniondale School District

More than 100 residents gathered to march from Memorial Presbyterian Church to the Roosevelt Public Library on Monday, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

More than 100 people gathered in Roosevelt on Monday for a Unity March in honor of what would have been the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 95th birthday. The event was organized in part by Keith Coles, a leader of My Brother’s Keeper in Uniondale — a state initiative that seeks to “change the narrative of boys and young men of color, and all students, by closing and eliminating the opportunity gaps they face and helping them to reach their full potential,” according to the state’s website. “MLK Day is a day of serContinueD on Page 4

Blakeman subpoenas Hofstra prez over casino claim By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

The battle between Nassau County and Hofstra University appears to be heating up beyond the legal action between the two. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he has subpoenaed Hofstra president Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino organization in an effort to detail plans by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum In a news conference Wednesday, Blakeman shared with reporters an email he says was sent by Michael McKeon — who he described as a lobby-

ist for Florida-based H a rd Ro ck Café Inc. — to a Hard Rock senior v i c e p re s ident, Sean Caf fery, as well as Michael SulSUSAN l iva n , wh o works for an POSER asset management company purportedly connected to New York Mets majority shareholder Steven Cohen. McKeon reportedly sent a link to a news story in the

email, explaining to Caffery and Sullivan it “speaks to Sands’ efforts to control the site,” adding he will be “checking with Hofstra to see if they will oppose this move.” Blakeman believes this email is evidence of Hofstra and Hard Rock working together to hinder plans by Sands and the county for Uniondale, and instead open the door to opening a casino as part of an $8 billion project to build a casino near Citi Field in Queens, where the Mets play. With the limited number of opportunities to open casinos being made available by the state, many observers say a

casino in Uniondale would derail any efforts to do the same in Queens. “I believe this is evidence of improper behavior, and I am very troubled by this,” Blakeman told reporters. “If they are against all of the things they claim to be against — and all of the concerns they had — they certainly weren’t concerned about students in Queens.”

A New York State Supreme Court judge ruled last November that the county violated the state’s Open Meetings Law and the State Environmental Quality Review Act when the Nassau County Planning Commission voted in favor of the Sands lease in April, and then referring it to the Nassau County Legislature for ratification in ContinueD on Page 12

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Brown seeks to succeed Taylor Darling in Assembly By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

Justin Brown, the former vice president of the Uniondale school board, has officially entered the race for the Assembly, announcing last week his goal to serve his home community in the seat currently held by Taylor Darling that serves Uniondale, Roosevelt, and the Village of Hempstead. Darling herself is not seeking re-election, announcing last JUstiN BROwN September she will instead look to be elected to the state legislature’s upper chamber in Albany. Brown’s record of community service dates back to his childhood years. Born in Brooklyn, he and his family relocated to Uniondale during his middle school years and as the oldest of four children, Brown quickly grew into his mantle of leadership. His early promise as a hardworking leader and scholar followed him beyond his graduation from Uniondale High School in 2009. Brown was accepted on a full athletic scholarship to St. Thomas Aquinas College where he was a guard on the basketball team for all four years. As a student athlete, he earned a degree

ottom line, I want to build wealth for our communities.

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Former Uniondale school board vice president Justin Brown wants to go to Albany, looking to take over the Assembly seat currently held by Taylor Darling. in Criminal Justice and Social Science before continuing his academic journey at Hofstra, where he obtained a master’s in health administration in 2018. “When I got my criminal justice degree, I was trying to figure out what I

could do with it to help the community,” explained Brown, “but in the health care field, that is all about helping people whether you’re on the medical side or in an administrative role.” Aside from his powerful educational

resume, Brown has a stark reputation as a leader within the Uniondale community, serving as the school board’s vice president from 2016 to 2019 and even running a campaign for Nassau County Clerk in 2021. Civil service “is the answer for me,” said Brown in reference to his calling, “this allows me to be able to help people in ways that really matter.” “One of the biggest things that I am most proud of is that as vice president we passed that bond for roughly $158 million to upgrade all of the schools in Uniondale,” said Brown. He is referring to the passing of a 2018 bond that approved the addition of 112 new classrooms as well as a slew of other upgrades across the district, such as building expansions, new facilities, a renovated high school science wing, upgraded and modernized gyms, a new football field, new libraries, new locker and weight rooms and more. “Bottom line, I want to build wealth for our communities, and how we go about building wealth is through building infrastructure, providing the resources that we need for our schools, and ensuring that everyone within the community has access to available resources and jobs,” said Brown. “I want to ensure that we have someone that’s going to make sure our community has a seat at the table, that we have someone advocating for them and securing jobs and resources for people within our community.”

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Why it’s hard to buy a home in Uniondale Special to the Uniondale Herald Beacon

The Uniondale housing market is currently difficult because very few people are moving out of their homes in any given month. This causes prospective homebuyers to look elsewhere, even if they strongly want to join the Uniondale community, says Uniondale real estate agent Nicole Burke. Known for her popular “Voice of Uniondale” radio program, which airs Wednesdays at 5 p.m. on WRHU Hofstra Radio, Burke has sold houses here for over 20 years. She is currently with Charles Rutenberg Realty. “It’s like everyplace else,” said Burke, “low housing inventory, and now that interest rates are going down, I’m afraid that what happened last year — prices driven up by high demand — will happen again.” Uniondale is attractive. It has cohesive community organizations, two colleges, widely known museums, and major business plazas, like Roosevelt Field Mall. The business property taxes contribute so much to Uniondale’s financial base that residential property taxes are about half those of surrounding communities, topping out around $7,600 yearly. All of these factors make Uniondale a desirable — and expensive — housing market. “I get calls from young people trying to buy here,” said Burke. “They are looking to spend no more than $500,000. But the median sales price of houses in Uniondale last month was $544,500. So these young people look farther east.” Even if Uniondale homeowners are motivated to sell, including longtime owners who might be trying to downsize, the hot market is a deterrent. “Picture somebody who never refinanced and the mortgage is paid off,” said Burke. “Let’s say taxes are

Photos courtesy Kathleen Lyons

Kathleen Lyons, left, has lived in Uniondale for 82 years and has no plans to leave. Julia Ross has occupied her home since 1970, and still loves the community. $1,100 monthly. If I sell my house, where can I find another house in the area, or an apartment to rent, for $1,100 a month? We lose our older people who do sell their homes because they move out of New York State.” Finding a reasonably priced rental unit for young people and families meets the same barrier: low inventory, high demand, and lease agreements whose terms are out of reach. “I get calls from people in my church,” said Burke. “They can’t find a place except a basement apartment, which is illegal.” The only solution may be a sharedoccupancy situation found on Craig’s List or posted at a laundromat. Two venerable Uniondale homeowners, who have no plans to leave their homes, spoke of their bond with their community. Kathleen Lyons, 85, moved into her home on California Avenue, near Cedar Street, when she was only three

years old. “My parents bought this house in 1941 for five thousand dollars,” she said. “There were two houses on my side of the street and two across the street. If you went east on Hempstead Turnpike, the next traffic light was probably Newbridge Road, and not another traffic light until Farmingdale. All farms, potatoes and corn.” Lyons has not been burdened by a mortgage. “The original mortgage was paid off when my father died,” she said. “My parents had mortgage insurance, which was unusual in 1949.” Not until Lyons added a handicapped-accessible extension to the house in 1982, to accommodate her elderly mother, did she add to the house debt, and then not very much. She has not investigated the current value of her house because she isn’t selling it. “I could get on a train and get into Manhattan in less than an hour,” she said. “I now have excellent medical providers, all within a few minutes of my home. Why do I need to go anywhere else?” One of Lyons’ compadres in the Uniondale Community Council, 95-year-old Julia Ross, who is African American, moved into her home with her young family in 1970. It was the middle of the white-flight era. But the Uniondale neighborhood was friendly. “Uniondale had a good school district, and we had good neighbors. They would pick up my sons for school,” said Ross. “My husband, James Ross, worked in the city and it wasn’t so long a drive to get to work. He was a policeman. He got four of his buddies to move out here. Most of them are still here. My husband passed away a couple of years ago.” Ross herself joined the PTA, the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association and Uniondale Community Council. “When I leave, it will be my last resort,” Ross said. “I love the area.”

Amazan appears on distinguished MLK Day panel By REINE BETHANY Special to the Uniondale Herald Beacon

Marvin Amazan, a Uniondale community advocate and chief executive of his own public relations firm, Amazan Strategies, participated on a panel of accomplished civil rights activists at the “Journey to Reconciliation” program for Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Hofstra University on Monday. The other panelists were Dr. Aisha Wilson-Carter, Hofstra’s associate director of Equity and Inclusion; Laura Harding, president of ERASE Racism; Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci, executive director for the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the New York City Bar Association; Ahmad Perez, special assistant for Implementation and Climate Justice at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and two seventhgrade students, Wendy Amador Hernandez and Mathew Oseni, who are members of the Law Club, Mock Trial, and Debate teams at A.G.B. Schultz Middle School in Hempstead. Before the discussion began, the panelists and the 200-plus people gathered for the program watched a video of a speech delivered by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at Manhattan’s Riverside Church on April 4, 1967 — exactly one year before he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. King’s speech included these words: “Every nation must now develop an over-

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Uniondale activist and businessman Marvin Amazan, fifth from left, participated in a panel discussion during the ’Journey to Reconciliation’ program for Martin Luther King Day at Hofstra University. The members of the panel, left to right, were Aisha WilsonCarter, Laura Harding, Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci, Ahmad Perez, Amazan, and Hempstead middle school students Wendy Amador Hernandez and Mathew Oseni. riding loyalty to mankind as a whole in order to preserve the best in their individual societies. This call for a worldwide fellowship — [which] lifts neighborly concern beyond one’s tribe, race, class, and nation — is, in reality, a call for an all-embracing and unconditional love for all mankind.” Wilson-Carter said, “That speech lays

the foundation for our discussion today. Last year I spoke about Dr. King’s essay on what should come next after the resistance. And what he said comes next is ‘the reconciliation and the redemption.’” Wilson-Carter then introduced and briefly described each panel member. When she introduced Amazan, she said, “Marvin’s leadership on community

boards and his establishment of Wolfpack United reflect his tireless efforts to bridge generational gaps, transforming disenfranchised areas through communications, social programs, and educational opportunities.” When his turn came to speak, Amazan said, “When I look at reconciliation, one problem is that, as a country, our priorities are messed up. We believe that our interests in other places and other countries are above the interests of our own county, when we have a bunch of people here who are homeless.” In order to refocus politicians on the people they are supposed to represent, said Amazan, “We need to make sure that our elected officials completely understand what our priorities are.” However, Amazan pointed out, politicians can’t govern effectively if the people they represent aren’t vocal. “We are the first ones to step up for ourselves,” said Amazan. “If we wait for other people to step forward, we might not get anything done.” He acknowledged that working together requires persistent awareness and effort. “There are a lot of different civic organizations that are doing a lot of great work,” he said, “but we’re doing it in different silos. We’re trying to work things out in different ways when we should all be coming together. We need to find a way to have open communication among our own communities.”

UNIONDALE HERALD BEACON — January 18, 2024

By REINE BETHANY

Marching on for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and his cause vice,” Coles said. “It is important to understand, especially for our middleschool students who attended, that today is not just a holiday or a day off from school — it is actually to do some service in your community.” The march started at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the Memorial Presbyterian Church. Participants brought signs reading “Black Lives Matter,” ‘I am a Man,” “We Shall Overcome,” and other calls for social justice and economic equality that recalled the words of King himself as they marched to the Roosevelt Public Library. “We cannot allow them to erase our history,” said Terry Higgs, a teacher in Hempstead. “Black history is American history. If we don’t know and understand history, we won’t be able to understand how the past impacts our present and future.” Uniondale High School principal Mark McCaw said he believes that events like this “help our kids understand the importance of giving back, and help them understand the struggle for civil rights and equality.” McCaw was also proud to see the neighboring communities of Uniondale, Roosevelt and Hempstead come together to support the march. “What an honor to have marched with my church family, Memorial Presbyterian Church in Roosevelt, in honor

Courtesy Uniondale High School

O’Neil Webb and Jaylen Constant, juniors at Uniondale High School, take part in Monday’s Unity March for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. of my legendary Morehouse brother, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, who took part in the march, said. “Today’s Unity March and Cultural Festival is a beautiful example of areas across the 18th Assembly District joining together in the name of progress.”

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Terry Higgs, an educator in Hempstead who attended the march.

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Hempstead village hosts annual MLK Day ceremony

UNIONDALE HERALD BEACON — January 18, 2024

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

In honor of unity and reflection, Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe stood alongside other community leaders and colleagues on Monday to take part in the Village of Hempstead’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Reflection march. The Village of Hempstead is the largest Village in the state and serves as home to the largest population of Black residents in the entire county. The ceremony featured keynote speaker Pastor-elect Curtis Brown of the Rising Star Baptist Church and a panel discussion focused on Dr. King’s legacy in the Mack Student Center. The ceremony featured powerful words that were shared by the day’s keynote speaker, Pastor-elect Curtis Brown, from the Rising Star Baptist Church. Attendees were also given the opportunity to engage in a thoughtful panel discussion held in the Mack Student Center, focused on the life and legacy of MLK and his profound impact on the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equality. Aside from the celebrations of MLK’s life and legacy, a moment of recognition for the family of New York City surgeon Dr. Emil Naclerio was honored. Dr. Naclerio played a pivotal role in history, saving Dr. King’s life in 1958 after he was stabbed in the chest

Members of The United People’s Organization marching during Monday’s annual MLK Day celebration. Photos courtesy Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis

Nassau County Legislator Legislator Scott Davis marching in Hempstead on Monday for the villages annual MLK Day celebration. while signing copies of his first book. The ceremony paid tribute to this act of heroism, underscoring the interconnectedness of individuals in the fight against injustice. “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s leader-

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So many of us remember when our mother or father walked us to the bank, helping us open up that savings account for the very first time. The teller — more than patient — explaining why she’s taking that $10 bill from you, and where it’s going. Today, however, more people have never stepped inside a bank than those who have, taking advantage of technological conveniences. But that doesn’t mean your neighborhood bank is going away anytime soon. “Looking back, banking was an industry that probably didn’t change for 100 years,” said Marc Perez, president of Bank of America Long Island, and a Herald Top Chief Executive Officer last year. “And then, once digital capabilities and a digital platform became available, it changed pretty quickly over a relatively short period of time.” Perez took over the Long Island portion of Bank of America in 2021, succeeding longtime president Bob Isaksen. Perez had already spent two decades with Bank of America, and was able to experience this massive paradigm shift firsthand. A number of other bank chains have consolidated and even closed branches. Bank of America, however, took a different approach.

“We have what I would call a hightech, high-touch focus,” Perez said. “We’re going to operate our business based upon what our clients tell us they want from us, not necessarily what we want to do going forward.” And that means many prefer to do their typical banking while they’re relaxing on the couch, or in-between tasks while at work. Yet, there are other aspects of banking where that face-to-face still reigns supreme. “If they’re inquiring about a car loan, or a mortgage, or investing for their future, they really still want that high-touch experience,” Perez said. Bank of America still maintains more than 60 financial centers across Long Island, he says, not only keeping money accessible, but providing jobs for communities from employees who, themselves, like giving back. Last year, leading up to the holiday season, 1,200 local employees donated more than 5,500 hours of volunteer service — the equivalent of 229 days. The local branches themselves have also invested nearly $10 million in local nonprofits over the last five years. “I think that, now more than ever, when you want to do business with a company, you want to have shared values,” Perez said. Perez himself remains active as a board member for Long Island Cares, and volunteers for a number of organi-

zations that include Island Harvest, the Interfaith Nutrition Network, Catholic Charities, and United Way of Long Island. The bank has supported Perez by fronting $500,000 to Long Island Cares so it could open a satellite center in Hampton Bays. “It’s more about creating more of a sustainable future for Long Islanders, and focusing on workforce development,” Perez said. Moving that forward from a more corporate perspective is Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders program. Celebrating 20 years, the philanthropic effort chooses two non-profits, and gives them $200,000 to cover general operating costs. “Most of them use (the funds) for expansion of existing services, to increase their reach, or to develop wraparound services for people that they serve,” Perez said. “We also take both the director and an emerging leader from the organization, and we invite them into a leadership program that provides growth and development training to prepare them for long-term success.” Banks have always been an integral part of any community, and Perez says he’s glad not even technology can change that. “Long Island is a special place,” he said. “The people that work here also live here, play here, raise their families

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MaYa MOThErwaY East Rockaway Sophomore Basketball ALREADY IN HER third season on the varsity court, Motherway returned as the starting point guard for the Rocks and picked up where she left off when she averaged 13.6 points per game and earned All-County honors. She’s averaging 12.5 ppg so far this winter, including 25 against South Side Dec. 16, and is a major reason East Rockaway stands at 8-4 and seeks to contend for a county title. She also plays AAU travel ball with the Nassau Pride.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 18 Girls Basketball: Sewanhaka at Carey..................4:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Meadow at Long Beach ......... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Roslyn at Elmont ............................ 5 p.m. Gymnastics: North Shore at Wantagh ..................5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Kennedy at Hewlett ........................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Long Beach at East Meadow .......... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Roosevelt at South Side ................. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Hewlett at Kennedy ........................ 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 19 Boys Basketball: Carey at Sewanhaka .................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Floral Park at Lynbrook ..............4:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. South at V.S. North................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lynbrook at Floral Park................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Island Trees at Lawrence ................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: North Shore at Seaford .................. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Wantagh at East Rockaway............. 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20 Girls Basketball: Roosevelt at Lawrence..................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Freeport .................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Hicksville at Uniondale.................10 a.m. Girls Basketball: Freeport at Farmingdale ...............10 a.m. Girls Basketball: New Hyde Park at Calhoun ...........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Plainview at Baldwin ...................... 4 p.m.

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With a pair of eighth-graders among its starting five, Uniondale boys’ basketball head coach Jaaz Styles expected some growing pains from the Knights and he’s hopeful Tuesday night’s 52-41 victory at Freeport ignites another upswing. Senior Dameek Horton led all scorers with 16 points and senior Zahni Duncan added 12 points and 10 rebounds as Uniondale won for the second time in three games and returned to the positive side of .500 (7-6) while improving to 4-3 in Nassau Conference AAA-2. The Red Devils, meanwhile, lost for the sixth time in seven conference tries but still own more victories (5-8 overall) than their previous three seasons combined. “Our defense picked up after the first quarter and we scored a bunch in transition,” Styles said. “It’s another step towards the playoffs and we’re looking to get in and see what happens.” Freeport was led offensively by senior Elijah Darby’s 15 points and senior Jevon Saul’s 8 points and 8 rebounds. “We’re trying to connect the dots,” Freeport first-year head coach Daryl Johnson said. “We’re a different team that we were a few weeks ago and we’ve been focusing on defense. We’re allowing just 51 points compared to 64 last season.” The Red Devils, who had 26 turnovers, were without senior and leading scorer Jaylen Jean-Louis (9.6 points per game) and Johnson is hoping the absence is only temporary. The recent additions of the 6-foot-7 Darby and junior guard Juilmi Perez have provided a much-needed dose of experience. Darby, who averaged 13 points per game last season, returned to the district after transferring to St. Francis Prep. In just his second game back, he exploded for 32 points on 11 of 14 shooting from the floor to lead a victory over Hicksville. “He gives us a post presence and he also likes to shoot threes,” Johnson said. Perez, who also played for the Red Devils last season, was asked to provide a spark off the bench before getting his first start Tuesday night in place of Jean-Lou-

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Uniondale senior Zahni Duncan posted a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds) in Tuesday night’s 52-41 victory at Freeport. is. “He’s very athletic and can score by driving to the basket or shooting from outside,” Johnson said of Perez. Saul is one of Freeport’s go-to’s on the offensive end and also its leading rebounder. Junior Jayden Gordon is running the show from the point and has a strong command of the system, Johnson said. Both Saul and Gordon are averaging 7 points per game. One of Uniondale’s young talents, Morell Toney, is sharing point guard duties with Duncan. “Morell has a high basketball IQ and is a pass-first player who gets everyone involved,” Styles said.

Horton, who was held to 7 points in the Knights’ 39-33 win over Freeport in the first meeting Dec. 11, was his usual self in the rematch and is averaging 14 points per game. His season high of 22 came in a close defeat to Massapequa Jan. 5. “Every opponent is keying on him, but he eventually gets his points,” Styles said. Senior Joshua Ber nard added 8 rebounds and 4 blocks for the Knights, who can move closer to clinching a playoff spot with a win Saturday against struggling Hicksville tipping off at noon. Freeport will try to avenge a loss to Oceanside at the same time.

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Serving up a great meal, Chef Rob’s way By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

If you walked into the Uniondale public library this weekend and thought you smelled chicken fajitas cooking, you’re not crazy! This past Saturday Chef Rob Scotts — who comes with a plethora of experience starting when he was 18, ranging from cooking for high-end Hamptons restaurants to being a private chef — came to Uniondale to share his knowledge of the culinary arts with teens in the area. “I think it’s great for them to learn, not just about sweet things but about different herbs. The onions, the peppers, the protein that went into it, and creating something totally different that they might not get a chance to make at home,” said Chef Rob. “I loved teaching them, they were a great class, they were eager to learn, and they had great questions,” he said about Saturday afternoon’s bunch. The teens cooked up chicken fajita penne pasta skillets, a Chef Rob. Those who participated seemed to enjoy the cooking, but not as much as they enjoyed testing their finished products. “This was really fun, I cook at home sometimes too so I like cooking,” said Juan, an 8th grader at Lawrence Road middle school. “My favorite part was helping my friends who had no idea what they were doing,” he said jokingly amongst his peers. Chef Rob has visited 96 different libraries across Long Island teaching every age group from adolescents to fullgrown adults. “You never know what someone’s situation is,” Chef Rob explained, “some people are here because they want to learn, while for some people this may be their only meal for the day.” To view Chef Robs recipe for his famous chicken fajita penne pasta skillet, visit TinyUrl.com/ea7suh9h.

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Chef Rob Scotts hosted a cooking class at the Uniondale public library this past weekend, teaching teens how to make his famous chicken fajita penne pasta skillets.

Chef Rob cooking up the pasta and chicken while showing and teaching the kids how it is done.

Aidan and Kavanni, middle schoolers and pals, eating their homemade chicken fajita penne pasta skillets.

Christian, an eighth-grader from Uniondale, loving the chicken fajita penne pasta skillet he helped make.

Zamirah and David, twins from Uniondale, laughing, smiling and enjoying their food together.

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May. The lawsuit was brought forward by Hofstra, led by Poser — who has spoken out publicly against the casino project in the university’s backyard. The county indicated it would appeal, but if officials aren’t successful, it would likely mean the county planning commission and the legislature would have to repeat the process. “Hofstra will respond to the Nassau County Legislature’s subpoena in compliance with applicable law,” a university spokeswoman told the Herald in a statement. “Hofstra, as a member of this community since 1935, opposes the casino siting at the Nassau Hub for multiple reasons that have been made clear in our public statements and court filings. “This subpoena is just another spurious attempt to distract and impede a fair and open process regarding this transfer of Nassau County land.” Hard Rock International — owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida — manages a chain of restaurants and hotels bearing the iconic brand name, as well as four casinos. “Hard Rock has not had any communication whatsoever with Hofstra University or its president related to Nassau,” a Hard Rock spokesperson told the Herald in a statement. “We are committed to integrity, honesty and transparency in the (request for application) process for a downstate license in New York,

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the County Legislature’s presiding officer, Howard Kopel, say they are compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. Blakeman accuses Poser of colluding with a Sands competitor in an effort to thwart casino plans in Uniondale — something both Poser and Hard Rock International deny. and will not waver from that position. “We made this clear to all of our vendors and partners, and will not tolerate any behavior that would counter that position.” The Sands has proposed a $4 billion redevelopment project across 80 acres of the Hub site — the former home of the New York Islanders hockey team — with outdoor community spaces, high-end hotels, and what Blakeman at the time described as a “world-class live performance venue honoring the legacy of live music” at the Coliseum.

The project would also include celebrity chef restaurants, a convention space and ballrooms, a day spa, a swimming pool, a health club, and of course, a casino. Construction alone is expected to create 12,000 construction jobs, and the site would ultimately employ 5,000 people, county officials have said. Sands already has drawn support from other institutions, like Long Island University and Nassau Community College, which want to launch a hospitality program to help train people who might

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman showed reporters the ‘smoking gun’ email he described as ‘troubling’ for those looking to build a massive casino project near Citi Field in Queens, saying it’s proof Hofstra University president Susan Poser is colluding with a competitor of the Las Vegas Sands, which wants to build a casino redevelopment project in Uniondale. Poser and Hard Rock deny the allegations. want to work at the Hub. And the Uniondale Chamber of Commerce has said the casino’s presence would help boost the local economy. Poser, however, fears the project would increase crime, exacerbate gambling addictions, increase traffic around the Hub that roads there can’t handle, and lower the quality of life for everyone in the greater Uniondale community. She’s scheduled to appear before county leadership Jan. 22 at 10 am. Additional reporting by Michael Hinman

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Country Stew

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in the kitchen Bring out those chef skills on a wintry weekend

By Karen Bloom

These winter days, as the wind howls around us, are a reminder that home is sometimes the best place to be. So settle in for some comfy nesting, and find inspiration in the kitchen. Then gather everyone ‘round for conversation and a great meal. Keep warm with hearty dishes that satisfy appetites and comfort food cravings. By using natural ingredients and relying on veggies and lean proteins, you can create many tempting meals that are tasty and healthful. The potato, for example, can be used as a starting point for something creative. From russets to reds, fingerlings to purples, the hearty potato comes in many beautiful varieties that add color and texture to beloved comfort dishes. Try these recipes for inspiration.

Country Stew

• 5 pounds bone-in short ribs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 2 cups water • 1 1/3 cups Zinfandel wine • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 clove garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 2 beef bouillon cubes • 6 large potatoes, washed, peeled and quartered • 1/2 pound small fresh mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen whole green beans • 1 can (16 ounces) peeled whole tomatoes, undrained Dredge ribs in flour to coat; reserve leftover flour. Heat oil in 8-quart Dutch oven on moderate heat. Add half of ribs and brown on all sides. Once browned, remove ribs. Repeat instructions for remaining ribs. Stir in the reserved flour. While stirring, add 1 cup water and wine and stir until thickened. Return ribs to the pan. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and bouillon and bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat to simmer for 1 hour, or until ribs are tender. Remove ribs with slotted spoon and cover with foil to keep warm. Add potatoes, mushrooms and beans. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add ribs and tomatoes with liquid, and heat through. Use slotted spoon to remove meat and vegetables to large serving platter. Remove gravy to serving container and serve with ribs. Yield: 6 servings.

Potato Lasagna

• 2 links Italian turkey sausage (3 1/2 ounces each) • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion

• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese • 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 egg white • 2 cups marinara sauce, divided • 1 1/4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, divided • 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Remove sausage from casing and crumble into medium skillet with onion. Cook for 10 minutes or until both are browned, breaking up sausage with back of spoon. Stir together ricotta, basil, garlic powder and egg white in small bowl. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish, forming solid layer with no gaps. Drop 1/2 ricotta mixture in spoonfuls over top and spread out just a little. Sprinkle with 1/3 of mozzarella and 1/2 sausage mixture. Add 1/2 cup more sauce then repeat potato, cheese and meat layers. Top with last layer of potatoes, remaining sauce and mozzarella. Cover with plastic wrap and make small slit to vent. Microwave on high for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Yield: 4 servings.

Turkey Green Bean Chili with Cheesy Corn Fritters

• 1 pound ground turkey breast • 1 cup chopped onion • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 (14.5 oz. each) cans Chili Style Diced Tomatoes, undrained • 1 cup water • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • Cut green beans Corn Fritters • 1 (8.5 oz.) package corn muffin mix • 1 large egg, beaten • 2/3 cup milk • 1 cup whole kernel corn, canned or frozen • 1/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil Cook turkey, onion, bell pepper and garlic over medium heat in a large pot for 8 to 10 minutes or until meat is brown and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in tomatoes, water and cumin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in green beans. Serve with Cheesy Corn Fritters. For corn fritters, combine muffin mix, egg, milk, corn and cheese in a large bowl. Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. For each fritter, pour about 3 tablespoons of batter into hot skillet. Cook 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Keep cooked fritters warm in a 200 F oven while cooking the remaining batches.

One of those rare talents who translates easily from the stage to television and the big screen, Tom Papa is now doing his ‘thing’ on his ‘Good Stuff’ tour. With more than 20 years on the stand-up circuit, Papa is clearly one of the top comedic voices around. In addition to his mastery of the stage, he’s found success in a variety of creative pursuits, including as an actor and host in film and television, contributing writer for The New Yorker, author of three books, and popular podcast and radio host, among other endeavours. Papa has five highly rated stand-up specials to his credit, including his most recent Netflix special, ‘What A Day,’ filmed at the iconic Wilbur Theatre in Boston His highly-rated podcast, ‘Breaking Bread with Tom Papa,’ features Papa and his guest eating, drinking, and engaging in revealing and funny conversations. When he’s not on the road, Papa lives in Los Angeles with his family, where he spends most of his time writing and baking bread. Saturday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. $59.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Puppy Pals Live Madison Theatre goes to the dogs with Puppy Pals Live. From shelters to showbiz, the canine cast of mostly rescue dogs will have everyone smiling at their hilarious antics. As seen on NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Puppy Pals is an over-the-top tale of what can happen when humans and animals come together in kindness, comedy, compassion and cooperation. These pooches, guided by their human handlers, perform challenging and comical tricks as they show everyone who’s really the boss. Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, all ages will enjoy seeing the fur fly. Watch these ‘performers’ do amazing tricks and athletic feats, big air stunts, backflips, climbing a ladder, jumping rope, even dance and comedy antics. The audience also has an opportunity to get involved, and maybe even step up on the stage jump in the action with man’s best friend. It’s a howling good time for all. Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. $15$30. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or MadisonTheatreNY.org.

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra visits Long Island on its 2024 tour, with soloist Isata Kanneh-Mason. The orchestra’s new music director Vasily Petrenko conducts, on the Tilles Center stage, Friday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. As a respected cultural ambassador, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra enjoys a busy schedule of international touring, performing in the world’s great concert halls and prestigious international festivals. They are recognized as being the UK’s most in-demand orchestra and count passion, versatility and uncompromising artistic standards as hallmarks and are celebrated as one the world’s most open-minded, forward-thinking and accessible symphony orchestras. In great demand internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, Kanneh-Mason was an ECHO Rising Star in 2021-2022, performing in many of Europe’s finest halls and is also the recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award and an Opus Klassik award for best young artist. Her debut album on Decca Classics, “Romance — the Piano Music of Clara Schumann,” drew popular and critical acclaim, entering the UK classical charts at No. 1. The program includes Debussy’s “Danse, L. 69” (orch. Ravel), Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto No. 3” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade.” Tickets are start at$45; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

Join Franklin Hill Perrell, curator of Nassau County Museum of Art’s “Our Gilded Age,” for his talk “Art and Decorative Art Styles of the Gilded Age,” Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. He’ll discuss a selection of works on view through the lens of the era’s changing styles and art movements including, grand tradition portraiture (in the spirit of Sir Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough) French Salon style, Impressionism, Realism/Social Realism, Romanticism; and in the decorative arts, and Renaissance Revival Style vs. Art Nouveau. Artists examined include John Singer Sargent, William Merritt Chase, Thomas Eakins, Mary Cassatt and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Limited seating; advance registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

S.T.E.M. Saturday Kids of all ages will enjoy S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Saturdays, and this week, they’ll get to learn all about how to make their own science-friendly toys, Saturday, Jan. 20, at Uniondale Public Library. Librarian Young will lead children from grades 2 to 5 in how to make toys and memories that last a lifetime. 400 Uniondale Ave. Visit UniondaleLibrary.org/events or call (516) 489-2220 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.

Winter Mosaic Paint Party Librarian James leads adults in a session on painting their winter landscapes, Bob Ross style. Bring your ambition and your creativity, to Uniondale Library, Monday, Jan. 22. 400 Uniondale Ave. Visit UniondaleLibrary.org/ events or call (516) 489-2220 for more information.

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The Long Island Nets, the G League of the Brooklyn Nets, have been on a roll with their winning streak. They won against the Motor City Cruise the last time they played, and they hope to do it again with this game, Monday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m., at Nassau Coliseum. Visit NassauColiseum.com for more.

Love Yourself Galentines’ Night Get ready for an awesome night of self-love and relaxation with Naomi’s inperson Reiki pop-up at The Love Yourself Galentine’s Night, Thursday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m. at AdvantageCare Physicians. Naomi, a highly skilled and experienced Reiki practitioner, will provide individual Reiki sessions to help you relax, recharge, and rejuvenate. Whether you’re new to Reiki or a seasoned enthusiast, this pop-up event is the perfect opportunity to experience its benefits firsthand. 70 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Visit ACPNY. com for more.

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Afternoon of laughs Plaza Theatrical hosts a new edition of the 50+ Comedy Tour, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2:30 p.m. Enjoy hilarious laughter and outrageous fun featuring some of the best comedians working today with one thing in common — they’re all over age 50. Chase away winter blues with sidesplitting comedy from a lineup of top comedians on the stand-up circuit, at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $30, $25 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

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See some winter birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for another in its series of bird walks, at Mill Pond Park, in Wantagh, Sunday, Jan. 21, starting at 9 a.m. The park is on the north side of Merrick Road, 4 blocks west of Wantagh State Parkway. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The group will meet at the gazebo. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 4679498. No walk if rain or snow. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.

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Sesame Street has been entertaining children for more than 50 years. Now, you can bring your child, through pre-K, to watch some episodes while playing with Sesame Street toys and interactive games, Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Uniondale Public Library. 400 Uniondale Ave. Visit UniondaleLibrary. org or call (516) 489-2220 for more. information.

Breastfeeding Support Group 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDYMAC BANK F.S.B., V. MARC MOISE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 22, 2009, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein INDYMAC BANK F.S.B. is the Plaintiff and MARC MOISE, 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 1, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 644 EDGEMERE AVE, UNIONDALE, NY 11553: Section 36, Block 124, Lot 86-88: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN UNIONDALE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 012287/2008. Michael G. Zapson, 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. 144116 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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 23 day of January, 2024, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening 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: BALDWIN GRAND AVENUE (TH 570/23) East Side -

NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at the south curbline of Atlantic Avenue, south for a distance of 227 feet. BELLMORE WINTHROP AVENUE (TH 553/23) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of First Place, south for a distance of 52 feet. ELMONT LEIGHTON ROAD (TH 589/23) North Side NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at a point 10 feet east of the east curbline of Bieling Road, then east for a distance of 74 feet. BEILING ROAD (TH 589/23) East Side NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at a point 17 feet north of the north curbline of Leighton Road, then north for a distance of 100 feet. FRANKLIN SQUARE WASHINGTON STREET (TH 556/23) North Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting 111 feet west of the west curbline of Goldenrod Avenue, west for a distance of 153 feet. WASHINGTON STREET (TH 556/23) North Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 365 feet west of the west curbline of Goldenrod Avenue, west for a distance of 104 feet. WASHINGTON STREET (TH 556/23) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Daffodil Avenue, east for a distance of 30 feet. WASHINGTON STREET (TH 556/23) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Daffodil Avenue, west for a distance of 30 feet. FENWORTH BOULEVARD (TH 580/23)North Side NO PARKING - starting at a point opposite the west curbline of Cleveland Street, east for a distance of 25 feet. ROOSEVELT EAST CLINTON AVENUE(TH 582/23)South Side -NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 10 feet west of the west curbline of Park Avenue, west for a distance of 181 feet. (NR)ROCKVILLE CENTRE PERSHING BOULEVARD(TH 554/23) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Waterview Drive, west for a distance of 35 feet. WATERVIEW DRIVE (TH 554/23) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Pershing Boulevard, south for a distance of 33 feet. UNIONDALE CHESTER STREET (TH 567/23) West Side NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at a point 84 feet north of the north curbline of Hempstead Boulevard, then north for a distance of 74 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING

OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: BALDWIN GRAND AVENUE (TH 196/65) East Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at the south curbline of Atlantic Avenue, south for a distance of 144 feet. (Adopted 6/15/65) FRANKLIN SQUARE WASHINGTON STREET (TH 209/92) North Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME Sstarting 110 feet west curbline of Goldenrod Avenue, west for a distance of 70 feet. (Adopted 2/23/93) ROOSEVELT EAST CLINTON AVENUE(TH 393/10)South Side -NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 162 feet west of the west curbline of Park Avenue, west for a distance of 26 feet. (Adopted 1/11/11) EAST CLINTON AVENUE(TH 538/17)South Side -NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 10 feet west of the south curbline of Park Avenue, then west for a distance of 85 feet. (Adopted 3/6/18) UNIONDALE LENOX AVENUE (TH 436/23) East Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 573 feet north of the north curbline ofBraxton Street, north for 68 feet, then west for 30 feet, then south for 40 feet. (Adopted 11/21/23) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. 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 144299

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 1/24/2024 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.

34/24. ROOSEVELT - TMobile Northeast LLC, Renewal of grant to maintain 8’ high flagpole/monopole with six (6) wireless communication antennas inside said pole & equipment cabinets on ground., E/s Brookside Ave. between Centennial Ave. & Hudson Ave., a/k/a 230 N. Brookside Ave. N.C.P.C. Local determination. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 62/24. ROOSEVELT - 146 E. Pennywood LLC, Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, front width from & on street line to front setback line, side yards aggregate, maintain dwelling on a lesser lot (Lot A)., S/s Pennywood Ave., 663’ E/o Park Ave., a/k/a 146 E. Pennywood Ave. N.C.P.C. No Jurisdiction. 63/24. ROOSEVELT - 146 E. Pennywood LLC,Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, front width from & on street line to front setback line, lot area occupied, average front yard setback, construct dwelling with garage (Lot B)., S/s Pennywood Ave., 703.80’ E/o Park Ave. 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 Roosevelt 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 a t 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. 144290

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIBANK N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF MASTR ADJUSTABLE MORTGAGES TRUST 2007-HF2 IN A SECURITIZATION TRANSACTION PURSUANT TO POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF JULY1, 2007, V.

of stealing $3 worth of gas A routine visit to a Carle Place Lukoil gas station began as a simple trip for gas, but reportedly ended in fear and chaos — at least for the employee of the Westbury Avenue station. According to detectives from the Third Squad, the situation unfolded on Dec. 21 when a man — who police have identified as Roy Braithwaite, 34, of Uniondale — allegedly pulled up to the gas station behind the wheel of a 2016 BMW 328iS. Braithwaite tried to pay for his gas using a debit card at the pump, but the system declined him. His frustration quickly escalated, reportedly taking it out on an 18-year-old employee inside the station.

The situation soon became violent as Braithwaite allegedly hurled a chair against a display case and pulled a handgun from his waist, aiming it at the young employee. Braithwaite then allegedly demanded the employee authorize his transaction for the gas, leaving him with no choice but to comply. Braithwaite pumped about $3 worth of gas into his take before reportedly making a quick getaway. He was arrested Monday, charged with robbery and menacing. Braithwaite was scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday. —Brandon Cruz

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KIMBERLY STATONROGERS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ALOYSIUS STATON A/K/A ALOYSIUS STATON, SR., ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 12, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CITIBANK N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF MASTR ADJUSTABLE MORTGAGES TRUST 2007-HF2 IN A SECURITIZATION TRANSACTION PURSUANT TO POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF JULY1, 2007, is the Plaintiff and KIMBERLY STATON-ROGERS INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ALOYSIUS STATON A/K/A ALOYSIUS STATON, SR., 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 21, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 102 GREEN AVE, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550: Section 0036, Block 00488-00, Lot 00039: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #

011772/2010. Charles Casolaro, 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. 144349

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ABFC 2007-2WMCA TRUST Plaintiff, Against BLANCA ORELLANA; ET AL Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/28/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 2/20/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1036 Fayette Street, Uniondale, NY 11553, 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 Uniondale, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 50 Block 26 Lot 59 & 60. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $579,218.31 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 13571/2008 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Malachy P. Lyons, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 12/6/2023 File Number: 17-300099 CA 144345

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE FW SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MARTHA FERNANDEZ, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 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 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 391 Second Place a/k/a 391 2nd Place, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Uniondale, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 110 and Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $678,249.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611392/2022. 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. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 210770-1 144337 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

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hile I truly appreciated every moment of my 28 years in Congress, I’ve found that a real benefit of being retired is that I have more time to think about where I’ve been and how I got there. Don’t get me wrong. I’m still keeping myself busy in a number of areas, including writing for the Heralds. But there’s no longer the constant rush to be somewhere or get something done. It took me at least a month or so to realize that when I woke up in the morning, I could go back to sleep if I wanted pETER to. I didn’t have to catch a plane to KinG Washington or be in my district office in Massapequa Park for an earlymorning constituent meeting. Some friends suggested early on that I write about my experiences in Congress and what I witnessed — the historic, the exhilarating and the tragic. I gave it some thought, but decided to let my brain settle for a while before trying to make sense of what I had seen and whom I had met. But the more I thought

about it, the more I realized that in order to understand where I had been, I had to look back on how I got there, and how those earlier experiences influenced how I approached and dealt with the challenges I faced and the people I encountered. Mine is no rags-toriches tale. But it was an improbable journey that took me from the blue-collar, working-class neighborhoods of Sunnyside and St. Albans, Queens, to the halls of Congress and Oval Office meetings at the White House. From loading freight cars at the Railway Express Terminal on Manhattan’s West Side to flying on Air Force One with three presidents. From grammar school classrooms crammed with 70 kids to Notre Dame Law School. I went from working in a law firm on Vesey Street, in Lower Manhattan, across the street from where the World Trade Center twin towers were being built, to being at ground zero with President Bush days after the Sept. 11 attacks, as those still-smoldering towers lay in ruins, a burial site for almost 3,000 innocent people. From traversing the minefields of Nassau County and

New York politics to dealing with world statesmen and dictators. From listening to my Irish immigrant grandmother describe the Irish struggle against British rule, in which her brother was imprisoned, to working with President Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair on the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which brought that 800-year struggle to an end. From being an altar boy in Queens to leading the American congressional delegation to the installation of Pope Benedict in Vatican City. Early last year, I decided it was time to start writing. Attempting to describe the improbability of this journey that took me so far from where I began, and was neither planned nor predetermined, prompted me to title my proposed memoir “The Road to God Knows Where,” from the Irish rebel song “On the One Road.” Now I’m about 60,000 words into it. Ironically, considering Israel’s current war for survival, the chapter I’m just completing focuses on being in Jerusalem as part of a congressional delegation in August 1993, when Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin informed us that Isra-

’m 60,000 words into a biography with no ending in sight, but an appropriate title.

el had reached a historic agreement with Yasir Arafat and the Palestine Liberation Organization, which led weeks later to Rabin’s famous handshake with Arafat on the White House lawn, orchestrated by Clinton, creating the mood and belief that peace was inevitable. Unfortunately, of course, the chapter will conclude with Rabin’s tragic assassination just two years later. As I write more, the easier the words seem to flow. To make real progress, though, I’ll have to block out time for concentrated writing instead of just writing spasmodically when time allows. I also want to make sure that I do justice not only to the events I’ve lived through and witnessed, but, more important, the people who have been such an important part of my journey. Not just the world leaders, but also those close to me. My mother, father, brother and sister. My wife, Rosemary, our son, Sean, our daughter, Erin, and our two grandchildren. Also, the close friends who urged me to write and continue to encourage me. As to where this will lead? Only God knows where. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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n this world, when you are presented with an opportunity to advance in some field, you often only get one chance. But when it comes to politics and you’re the governor of New York, you get four chances to succeed at the job. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul got her second chance to present her blueprint for the future, and she succeeded in winning over many of the state’s skeptics. At the outset of her State of the State address, Hochul made it clear to the 212 members of the Legislature that all of the federal JERRY Covid money had been spent, and if KREMER they had any plans to spend billions more of it, the cupboard was bare. Despite her warnings, there is no doubt that she will be bombarded by the Legislature with multiple requests for money that the state doesn’t have. Hochul made numerous proposals, but I’ll try to single out a few that are worth discussing. Currently, there is a

great deal of discussion about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence, but few organizations are doing in-depth research into its best uses. The governor has proposed a first-in-the-nation $275 million consortium that aims to leverage public and private-sector research into this very complex subject. Over the years, New York state has spent billions on economic development, but there have been few major success stories for any governor to brag about. Thanks to a Biden administration program, the state is getting a $5 billion grant that will be used for a major chip manufacturing plant in central New York, which will provide 10,000 jobs, and possibly more. The state will help advance that program, which may attract other job opportunities. One of the governor’s priorities that ran into heated opposition last year was her housing program. She had suggested that local zoning be overridden, and that thousands of units of new housing be built without community input. The proposal drew heated opposition from elected officials, and Hochul wisely

dropped the suburban portion of the plan. This time around, she focused on incentives for New York City housing, which is more likely to generate support. This past year, there was a lot of discussion of the issue of New Yorkers leaving the state for other places to live. There’s no doubt that high taxes have driven quite a few people to Florida and Texas, which have no income tax. But Hochul discussed a new state survey that shows that many New Yorkers are moving to Connecticut and New Jersey as well, where they can find affordable housing. That applies especially to places like Long Island, where many young people can’t afford to live. It’s no secret that New York, like many other states, has failed to provide enough support services for people with emotional issues. This is especially true for our young people who suffer from problems created by social media. The governor announced a number of programs that will offer more services for troubled adults and high school students. Many of the crimes we read

he governor used her State of the State address to detail the future as she sees it.

about involve people released from state or city institutions with no after-care. This headache goes back as far the early 1980s, and at least for now, there is a promise for more state action. In her address, Hochul took the opportunity to boast about the large amount of funding that has been devoted to the suburbs. Topping the list is last year’s $2 billion in education aid, which helped keep school taxes from rising in many districts. She also reminded her audience about the millions being spent on such roadways as the Long Island Expressway and others that have been repaved. All in all, Hochul did a great job in her second opportunity to meet the Albany establishment since she was elected in her own right. There is no doubt that the road ahead will be bumpy, because the Legislature has its own priorities. But the State of the State was her chance to shine, and she succeeded in enhancing her standing with taxpayers. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Letters Tom Suozzi, American Jewry and Israel — the right man at the right time To the Editor: American Jewry and Israel, America’s closest ally, need friends and fierce advocates in Congress, especially now. Tom Suozzi is the right person at the right time. Tom’s demonstrated commitment to supporting Israel, his deep understanding of government and the U.S.-Israel relationship, and his fearlessness in defending the Jewish state — including against antisemites in his own party — is exactly what we need right now. All these essential characteristics were evident in Suozzi’s very first speech on the floor of Congress, seven years ago, on Jan. 5, 2017. The then newly elected congressman condemned the recently passed United Nations Resolution 2334, which declared that all of Israel’s presence outside its pre-1967 borders was illegal, that Jewish control of the Kotel was illegal, that Jewish sovereignty in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City was illegal, and that Jewish juris-

They help voters get to know candidates and what they stand for. Debates force them to be held accountable for statements or positions they have taken. And they allow us to assess the candidates’ character, completely unfiltered. Most of all, debates show that we, as Americans, can disagree with one another, but do so in a civil way that leads to solutions rather than conflict. These forums are the very essence of listening to all sides of an issue, hearing how people stand, and then coming to our own conclusions — as well as deciding on the person we want to represent us in voicing our beliefs. In just a few weeks — on Feb. 13 — voters across the North Shore of Long Island and parts of Queens will elect a new member of Congress to replace disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos. The vote will cap a special election race between the former Democratic holder of Santos’ seat, Tom Suozzi, and Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip. Suozzi is pushing for more debates, according to published reports. Pilip, however, fewer. At this point, there is just one debate scheduled between the two, and it hap-

pens mere days before actual Election Day. That means the thousands of people who chose to vote early will not have a chance to hear the two candidates debate the issues. Debates have perhaps never been more vital than in this race, just 15 months after voters elected Santos, a man they later discovered they knew nothing about. It is crucial that voters get to know Suozzi and Pilip, what their positions are and how they would represent their constituents. There’s no such thing as too many debates, at least not in this race. It’s great that both Suozzi and Pilip have been accessible to the media — both, for example, have agreed to individually sit down with the Herald to take questions from our reporters — but nothing compares to being on stage and taking your case straight to the people whose votes you want. We can’t have another George Santos situation. We urge Suozzi and Pilip to debate. Be civil. Share ideas. Disagree. And give all of us everything we need to make the most informed decision we can on Feb. 13.

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s we embark upon 2024 and a new term of the Nassau County Legislature, we do so at a truly evolutionary time. During our organizational meeting on Jan. 8, we welcomed five new legislators as well as six new caucus leaders within our group of 19 elected representatives. As part of that transition, I have accepted Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton’s appointment to serve as the legislature’s alternate deputy minority leader. I am humbled and gratified by the decision, and excited for sieLa this opportunity BYnoe to be of greater service to my colleagues, and the residents of Nassau County and our region. At a time of such profound change, there is value in pausing to review fundamentals of our legislative process, with the term of governing being key among them. Nassau’s legislature operates in two-year cycles, and we have just started our 15th term. Any pending, unresolved legislative items from the prior term expired at the start of the year, and must now be re-submitted as part of the new business before us. Among the items that were not acted upon were important legislative initia-

tives that would confront the maternal mortality crisis, add Juneteenth to the county’s list of paid holidays, safeguard our cybersecurity, and protect consumers in the marketplace. I plan to reintroduce these and other items, including the plan I discussed in a previous Herald column for providing Project-Lifesaver technology to cognitively vulnerable, income-eligible individuals. As our neighbors in Suffolk County continue to grapple with the fallout from the crippling cyberattack that still reverberates through its daily operations, we are reminded that Nassau County is not immune from this ongoing threat. I will re-file legislation to create an in-house cybersecurity team headed by a deputy commissioner of cybersecurity. This individual and team would be directly accountable to the county executive for protecting our systems from threats, maintaining the integrity of our IT infrastructure, bolstering resiliency and recovery strategies, and further augmenting the department’s expertise by retaining subject-expert consultants. We are also tasked with confronting maternal mortality — a crisis which has an especially disparate impact upon Nassau County’s communities of color. Recent data from the state health department reveals the shocking fact that Nassau County’s Black infant mortality rate — recorded at 7.8 per 1,000 live births between 2018 and 2020 — is, in fact, worse than the rates in Brooklyn (6.8), the Bronx (6.9), Manhattan (6.6), and

Westchester County (5.9) during the same period. I will resubmit legislation to establish a dedicated Nassau County task force consisting of department heads, medical experts and maternal health advocates who will be tasked with devising strategies for saving lives, preventing dangerous medical complications, and addressing the institutional health care disparities that have allowed this issue to persist for far too long. Our work for the new year must also include the re-evaluation of Nassau County’s approaches to protecting consumers from misinformation in the marketplace. Like many of you, I use noncash forms of payment for many transactions. I enjoy the convenience of not carrying sums of cash with me, and I take comfort in negotiating transactions in the safest possible manner. While New york state law allows vendors to charge consumers for using credit cards, they must do so within very defined parameters. One of my biggest frustrations emerges when I see a price posted for a product or service, and then being told I will be charged an additional 3 or 4 percent fee to use a credit card. The correct way to comply with the law is to post the higher credit card price — preferably alongside the cash price — but the law is commonly misapplied. Faced with this landscape, I have reintroduced legislation that would direct Nassau’s consumer affairs department to create, plan and oversee regular

Letters diction over holy sites such as the Cave of Machpelah, in Hebron — where tradition holds that Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebekah and Leah are buried — was illegal. In that brief but impactful speech, Suozzi eviscerated the U.N. resolution’s wrongful notion that Jewish life in the eternal Jewish homeland was an obstacle to peace. Rather, as Tom stated that day, the obstacle to peace was “anti-Israel terrorism.” The fact that he chose to stand up for Israel on Day One of his congressional career is a testament to his genuine and heartfelt commitment. Of all the issues on which he campaigned; of all the issues that he and his supporters cared about; of all the governmental and political forces and pressures pushing and pulling him to make a statement about this or that, Suozzi devoted his first speech in that hallowed chamber to defending the safety and security of the Jewish state. He did so despite the fact that it was a prior Democratic administration that declined to veto the U.N. resolution, thus letting it reach the Security Council for a vote in the first place. This tells us that Tom will not back down, will not relent, and will not look the other way when Israel is unjustly singled out, maligned and attacked. Tom marshaled the evidence, and deployed his understanding of government

educational outreach to merchants and consumers. This would be done through direct mail, digital means such as websites and social media, and PSAs – on state laws governing cash discount policies. To aid consumer affairs in any necessary enforcement, a dedicated hotline and/or online portal for reporting possible violations also would be established. My goal is to educate business owners so that they self-correct their practices. Accordingly, the law provides for a three-month grace period, during which time a business will be given five business days to cure violations. However, enforcement is an essential arm of any consumer protection strategy. If a violation is not cured during the five-day window — or a violation occurs after the three-month grace period — the business owner in question will be fined up to $500 for each violation. I hope that this overview of my priorities for the initial stages of the new term underscores the important and diversified role of our legislature in the daily lives of the people we are entrusted with serving. your input is crucial for focusing and expanding the scope of our efforts, and I am looking forward to working with you to make Nassau County a more vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous place to live, work, and raise a family. Siela A. Bynoe, of Westbury, is the alternate deputy minority leader of the Nassau County Legislature.

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and the U.S.-Israel relationship, to clearly demonstrate that he took the job seriously and would continue to deliver. We need a representative in Congress who believes in the fundamental right of the Jewish people to self-determination and security, and who has proven that he will show up prepared and able to work every lever of government to get results. Tom has the knowledge of how government works, the relationships on both sides of the aisle, and the understanding of our issues to get the job done. He has continued to be one of Israel and American Jewry’s fiercest advocates, fighting for unconditional aid for Iron Dome and David’s Sling, condemning antisemitic comments by Democratic colleagues like Ilhan Omar, passing bipartisan legislation to sanction the terrorist use of human shields, and even traveling to Israel as recently as December to support Israel and Jews throughout the world during this difficult time. Governing is hard. For American Jewry and America’s closest ally, Israel, Tom Suozzi is the right person at the right time, for the right place. That place is the United States Congress. RORy LANCMAN Great Neck Rory Lancman is a former member of the Assembly and the New York City Council.

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