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It’s Easter time at the community center again

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

On a sunny day-before-Easter, the Uniondale Community Center was transformed by a holiday celebration into a hub of laughter, creativity and delicious treats, offering participants a range of activities that kept them happily entertained.

No Easter celebration would be complete without an egg hunt, and this one had children eagerly searching every nook and cranny of the field behind the community center. With treats and surprises, the event brought an element of thrill and adventure to the day, creating ContInuEd on pagE 4

Uniondale shoppers coping with higher grocery bills

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

It is no secret that the financial impact of inflation is being felt across the country.

But many residents of Uniondale, who were struggling to make ends meet before the pandemic, are now in crisis mode, as their financial situations have worsened.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and economic data from the Federal Reserve, the average prices of food and beverages are roughly 22 to 25 percent higher now than they were four years ago, at the start of the pandem-

ic — and families in this community are feeling it.

Recent inflation is often attributed to the pandemic, which brought about massive shortages and caused prices to skyrocket.

But since then, corporations have been reporting recordbreaking numbers, with corporate profits now accounting for the highest share of national income in more than 10 years, according to the National Bureau of Economic Analysis.

“Pandemic-era supply chain disruptions enabled corporations to hike prices and juice profit margins to highs not seen in more than 60 years,”

Kitty Richards, director of Groundwork Collaborative, an economic research and advocacy group, wrote in an analysis. “Now supply chains have returned to normal, but corporations in many sectors are still charging inflated prices and extracting exorbitant profit margins.”

Although Walmart has recently announced that it plans to restore some pre-inflation prices in its food aisles, consumers — many of whom say they are spending up to twice as much as they did before the pandemic on groceries — want to see this happen sooner rather than later. Espe-

cially in Uniondale, whose residents rely heavily on the connected ShopRite and Walmart supercenter in town for supplies and groceries.

Uniondale resident Harix Linares told the Herald during a trip to the supercenter last Saturday that he has seen the biweekly grocery bill for his family of six expand from roughly $600 to well over $1,200.

“Thank God I’m in a financial position where I can afford this change,” Linares said. “But I know for a lot of other families, this is a really hard time for them.”

And it is, as most other shoppers confirmed. Mary Jane Santos, a single mother and a customer of ShopRite in Uniondale, said that she had

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Volunteers from Long Island Community Soccer, who helped organize and run the event, were star-struck by the Easter Bunny.

Inflation still creating rising prices, financial struggles

also seen her grocery bill double. Santos explained that on her biweekly shopping trips, she spends upward of $600 to feed her family of three — double what she used to pre-pandemic.

“The prices keep going up, but my salary doesn’t,” Santos said. “I’m spending double the money on groceries to feed my family, but I’m not making double the salary — I’m not getting an extra $300 to buy food.”

Santos said that she makes a decent amount of money, but it’s hard to stay afloat when most of it is spent on rising food prices and rent. She also complained about “shrinkflation,” in which consumers are spending the same amount of money, or more, on smaller packages of food and snacks.

According to research by Capital One, some major brands have reduced the size of their packaging, and the amount of food contained therein, by over 20 percent over the past year without reducing prices. In fact, many companies have reported record profits.

Capital One’s research found that shrinkflation has “effectively increased the cost per unit,” and is responsible for driving up “grocery price inflation” by over 10 percent.

Anther shopper, Beris Watson, who is originally from Jamaica, said he notices the smaller packaging and higher prices, but as a single man with

no children, he is just grateful that there is food on the shelves at all.

“I’m from a third-world country,” Watson said, “so I know what it is like to see nothing on the shelves and you’re unable to find food, and during the pandemic, all of these shelves were empty. You couldn’t find anything. People were fighting over paper towels.

“So I am just grateful that there are things on the shelves to buy at all.”

But customers like Santos aren’t satisfied simply with an ample supply of food for sale.

“The worst part is, I’m paying all this money for less food in smaller packages,” she said, “and then I have to go ring it all up myself, because these billion-dollar corporations don’t want to pay cashiers because it’s less profitable for them. As if they don’t have enough.”

And unfortunately, Santos added, she doesn’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. “These corporations, who are bringing in these massive profits the last few years, need to stop being greedy and pay their workers a living wage,” she said. “But then they’ll claim if they do that, they’ll have to raise their prices” — which, she pointed out, they are doing regardless.

“It is just a vicious, never-ending cycle,” she concluded, “and I don’t think it’s going to get better any time soon.”

Shoppers in the Shoprite-Walmart supercenter in Uniondale say they have been facing fiscal hardships when it comes to buying groceries, getting hit with a combination of higher prices, smaller quantities, and stagnant wages.

CRIME BRIEFS

Uniondale man sentenced for murder in robbery gone wrong

Kyle Colthirst has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the 2021 robbery and killing of Kyle Midtlyng in Uniondale.

Colthirst was convicted last November of second-degree murder, attempted robbery and criminal possession of a weapon.

“Kyle Colthirst hatched a plan to rob Kyle Midtlyng, luring the victim to Alexander Avenue and lying in wait for him to arrive,” Nassau County district attorney Anne Donnelly said, in a release. “Colthirst’s setup took a deadly turn when he pulled out a loaded gun and fired, fatally striking Kyle Midtlyng. Colthirst then fled the scene, leaving his victim to die alone on the street.”

All of that happened the night of Nov. 10, 2021. Midtlyng was 24 years old.

But Colthirst wasn’t alone, Donnelly added. Three other people were arrested in connection with the shooting as well — Tyrel Cason Jr., Tariq Pitaud and Khamarie Elie. They face similar charges to Colthirst, but are still awaiting trial.

Prosecutors claim Pitaud texted Midtlyng that night to buy some marijuana. He, Cason and Colthirst were then picked up by Elie, who drove to 1001 Alexander

Avenue.

Police say Cason joined Colthirst to walk up to Midtlyng’s car window. Colthirst jumped into the front passenger side of the car, shooting Midtlyng in the chest.

By the time police arrived, the four men were gone, and Midtlyng was lying in the middle of the road, outside of his car. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Prosecutors say a shell casing recovered from the passenger-side floorboard of Midtlyng’s car, as well as blood droplets found on the sidewalk of Lee Road, matched Colthirst’s DNA.

On top of that, Colthirst was wearing an electronic monitoring device at the time of the murder, with prosecutors saying GPS data placing him on Alexander at the time of the shooting.

Pitaud, 21, is from West Babylon. Elie, 20, is from Hempstead. Cason, 21, is from South Farmingdale. All three have been indicted on second-degree murder, attempted robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon.

“Today’s sentence holds this defendant accountable for his inexcusable violence for senselessly taking another young man’s life,” Donnelly said.

High schoolers focus more on mental health

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Over the last four years, students in Nassau and Suffolk County have had the opportunity to attend the Long Island Youth Wellness Summit, sponsored by the New Jersey-based Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide.

The conference brings together hundreds of students and staff from Long Island high schools — including those from Uniondale — and through specialized training and programs, they learn about the skills today’s youth needs to build a life of resiliency. And this year, both East Meadow High School and W.T. Clarke High School took part in the conference, so students and staff could learn what it takes to be the best versions of themselves.

The wellness summit was the brainchild of Stacy Brief, 26, who is a 2016 graduate of Mepham High School in Bellmore, a licensed social worker and director of the society’s Long Island chapter. Brief told the Herald that she went through a difficult period in high school, struggling with anxiety and depression.

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TThrough a colleague of her father’s, Brief and her family were connected to the teen suicide prevention group, and began volunteering and working with the organization.

his generation is ready and wanting to talk about mental health, about suicide prevention.

STAcy BRiEf director, Long Island chapter Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide

After seeing the success of wellness summits in New Jersey, she decided to bring one to Nassau County. She then discussed the idea with Mike Harrington, the superintendent of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, who gave his full support. The first summit was hosted at the district’s headquarters, the Brookside School, in 2019.

This year’s summit, held on March 26, was “by far our biggest conference to date,” Brief said, drawing a 50 percent increase in school participation across the island, with more than 350 attendees from 43 high schools in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

The event began with a resiliency panel, an open conversation and a question-and-answer session about experiences with suicidal thoughts or loss of a loved one to suicide. Student workshops included Artful Insights, an art therapy program by Susan Kappel, and staff workshops included The Ripple Effect by life coach Chelsea Connors, who led teachers through a presentation about self-care.

A resource fair was also featured, with more than 15 organizations from across Long Island selected to showcase their

Students Uniondale and other districts throughout counties participated in the Long Island Youth Wellness Summit last week, where they learned about mental health and wellness.

services. In addition, LeadU made a keynote presentation, where attendees learned about kindness, smart choices, respect and leadership through a highenergy and easy-to-understand discussion.

The growth of the wellness summit has been extraordinary, Brief said. Over the last year, the teen suicide prevention group has been developing a Long Island chapter to address specific needs in the region.

“Our growth and presence on the island contributed to it, as well as just the culture that youth are really creating,” Brief said. “This generation is ready and wanting to talk about mental health, about suicide prevention. They want to have conversations that have been stigmatized for a very long time.”

This year’s staff workshop differed slightly from the ones in the past, Brief said.

“We focused more so on helping the staff learn how to care for themselves in order for them to care for their students,” she explained. “School staff members, I think, recognize that their roles more and more so extend beyond the lesson plans. They’re on the front lines when it comes to our youth, mental health and wellness.”

The wellness summit is mostly geared towards sophomores and juniors in high school — for specific reasons, Brief explained.

“We recommend sophomores and juniors because they’re able to return back to their school and continue implanting what they’ve learned,” she said. “With the freshman, in the past, we have found that it’s sometimes a sensitive topic.”

Brief added that students often leave the summit with the message and feeling that they’re important and valuable.

“But on top of that, they also are leaving with the physical materials, information and awareness of different support services that they have access to,” she said. “I really believe that we are effectively reducing the stigma through the summit.”

Staff, she added, leave the summit with the tools they need to be a trusted adult for students in their buildings.

“We’re addressing the most protective factor against suicide,” she added. “They leave with a full toolkit of different prevention, intervention and social-emotional learning programs that our organization offers, that they can start bringing to their individual school communities.”

The Society for the Prevention of Teen

A portion of the summit included students listening to the keynote presentation by JD Wilson, founder of LeadU.

Suicide formed a Long Island Youth Wellness Council last year to help reach as many students as possible. The council focuses on continuing to teach about selfcare and coping skills. Registration for the 2024-25 council opened during the youth wellness summit, inviting Nassau County high school students to apply.

If students are accepted, they will attend monthly meetings, potentially earn community service hours and collaborate with other wellness organizations such as the Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

“We lay the foundation of suicide prevention teaching and training during the Youth Wellness Summit, and the Youth Wellness Council provides us the opportunity to build upon these initial conversations with high school students of all ages across all of Nassau County,” said Theana Cheliotes, a social worker, summit workshop facilitator and wellness council coleader. “We want to develop today’s youth into resilient individuals who understand themselves as whole beings and can recognize how to care for themselves, as well as guide them in becoming mental health leaders in their communities who can help keep their peers safe with the confidence to recognize warning signs and offer real, impactful help.”

Tim Baker/Herald photos

the last four years, students in Nassau and Suffolk counties have had the opportunity to attend the Long Island Youth Wellness Summit, sponsored by the New Jersey-based Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide.

An extra-special Easter? More like ‘egg’-stra special

unforgettable memories for the young egg hunters.

That kicked off the afternoon, and the community’s own DJ Bigga added to the lively atmosphere with upbeat tunes and infectious energy that kept the crowd of at least 50 attendees dancing throughout the celebration.

W“We’re thrilled with the overwhelming success of this year’s Uniondale Easter Egg-stravaganza, an event that truly showcased the vibrant spirit and unity of our community,” David Greaves, president of the center, said.

e’re thrilled with the overwhelming success of this year’s Uniondale Easter Eggstravaganza.

DaviD Greaves president, Uniondale Community Center

One of the highlights of the celebration was a busy facepainting station, where children and adults alike were turned into colorful butterflies, animals and superheroes. Children’s faces lit up with anticipation as they lined up to become living whimsical works of art at the hands of the artist Nikki the Clown — bunnies, flowers, Easter eggs and plenty of Spi-

der-men and Hello Kittys.

When the Easter Bunny made a special appearance, children could hardly contain their excitement. None were more star-struck than the community center’s event volunteers from Long Island Community Soccer, in Uniondale, and their enthusiasm inspired the rest of the youngsters in attendance. The Bunny’s warm hugs brought a touch of Easter magic to the celebration.

As appetites grew throughout the afternoon, the aroma of delicious offerings from a food truck wafted through the air, and attendees savored a variety

of mouthwatering delights ranging from snacks to hot dogs and hamburgers.

Local vendors also took part, showcasing a range of handmade crafts, clothes, and other unique products, and there was also a booth for a home-visit nursing program that attendees could sign up for.

The celebration was a testament to the power of community events to bring people together. “The joy and excitement that filled the air, from the youngest children eagerly participating in the egg hunts to the adults enjoying the festive

atmosphere, was palpable,” Greaves said.

“This event could not have been possible without the incredible support and hard work of our dedicated volunteers, vendors, and, of course, the residents of Uniondale,” he added. “Together we’ve created unforgettable memories and strengthened the bonds within our community. We’re deeply grateful for everyone’s contribution, and are already looking forward to next year’s Egg-stravaganza with even more enthusiasm and anticipation.”

Egg-stravaganza attendee Valerie Fong won a plastic jumping frog from the prize wheel.

Nikki the Clown painting Aria’s face, transforming her into Hello Kitty.

the Easter Bunny visited uniondale last weekend during the community center’s Easter Egg-stravaganza.

Noah Burroughs joins run for Assembly

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

He’s served on the Hempstead village board. He’s taught for 20 years, and he even played for the New York Jets. Now Noah Burroughs is looking for a new way to give back to his community: He wants to represent it in the Assembly.

“Many people want to know why,” Burroughs told a crowd at Vybez on the Main in Hempstead. “Why would a teacher want to run for state Assembly? Why would a founder of a non-profit organization want to run for state Assembly? Why would a football coach and former professional athlete want to run for state Assembly?

“Why would a person who’s given everything he’s had to his community, want to run for state Assembly? Because of everything I just mentioned.”

Burroughs seeks the seat currently held by Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, herself seeking higher office with the state senate. He’s joining a Democratic field that already includes Lakeview Civic Association president Lisa Ortiz.

“As a trustee, I have become very knowledgeable,” Burroughs said, “gained a lot of experience in politics, and have been able to help change the plight of the situation in this community. And that is why I want to expand this to the rest of the communities in the 18th District.”

Born and raised in Hempstead, the former professional football player says he shares a deep concern for the communities Darling’s seat represents — communities that include not only his hometown, but also Uniondale, Roosevelt,

Lakeview, and parts of Freeport.

“I personally care about this community,” he said. “I personally care about everything that I’ve seen here — whether it be negative or positive — and I want to push for things to change in the right direction.”

What that right direction looks like, according to Burroughs, is “bringing resources and creating opportunities within these very communities” to ensure “affordable housing, and making sure that education and Medicaid are both fully funded.”

“The thing with this district,” Burroughs said, “Uniondale, Roosevelt and Lakeview have no direct representation. There is no mayor, and so they don’t have someone to fight for them directly to get the resources they need.”

Burroughs already is getting support for his bid from Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis. He believes Burroughs’ past as a professional athlete will translate well into the Assembly.

“He understands the most important thing is listening,” Davis said, “and getting the job done.”

Burroughs credits his parents for inspiring him to run and fight for change, looking up to his father who left home to travel to Savannah, Georgia, in the 1960s to help integrate that city. He later ended up in Atlanta alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“I remember asking him, ‘Why?’” Burroughs said. “’Why did you do this?’ And he told me, ‘When I see something isn’t right, I have to fight.’”

Primaries are scheduled for June 25, with the general election set to take place Nov. 5.

Brandon Cruz/Herald Hempstead village trustee Noah Burroughs — a former NFL player and a 20-year educator — is running for the Assembly seat currently held by Taylor Darling. His biggest priorities? Ensuring affordable housing and funding essential services like education and Medicaid.

Hofstra seeks repeat conference title

By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

Hofstra’s softball team is seeking an encore from the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018 last season with many new faces.

Led largely by five veteran fifth-year players, the Pride punched its NCAA Tournament ticket with a dramatic 5-4 walk-off conference title win in the bottom of the seventh inning against Towson after trailing by one entering the final frame. Hofstra was picked to finish third in the Coastal Athletic Association this season and coach Adrienne Clark is hoping her team is once again positioned for some postseason magic.

“Anytime you yield success it is motivating for the incoming class,” said Clark, who as a Hofstra player led the Pride to four straight CAA titles from 2002-05.

Hofstra got a big confidence boost it can go toe-to-toe with the nation’s best when it battled then 12th-ranked Missouri on March 26 at home and took the SEC power to extra innings before falling 2-1. The late afternoon game against Missouri, which is coached by former Hofstra coach Larissa Anderson, came immediately after the Tigers crushed Fordham 20-0 on the same field that afternoon.

“Having a top 25 team come here and have that game at home was really incredible,” said Clark, who played for Anderson when she was an assistant coach at Hofstra in the early 2000s. “It shows we are capable of beating anyone on any given day.”

Senior pitcher Julie Apsel showed why she’s the ace of the Pride staff in the Missouri gamer tossing a four-hitter over nine innings to an explosive lineup. She continued the momentum of the Missouri game with three wins during a CAA sweep North Carolina-Wilmington last weekend, where she surrendered just two runs.

Apsel is among a number of pitchers Clark can turn to in the bullpen including local high school products Marisa Ogden (Sewanhaka) and Anna Butler (Seaford.)

Junior Haley Venturini, a Rhode Island

native, has been working her way back from an injury suffered last season and Clark also expects her to play a key role in a deep rotation.

“They are different types of pitchers which is positive for us because we can put them in different situations to allow for success,” Clark said.

While Clark lost some key offensive talent from last year’s conference championship squad, the Pride returned reigning All-CAA First Team center fielder Chelsea Manto, who hit .301 with 27 stolen bases. The graduate student from Robbinsville, New Jersey is on pace for another big season with a .280 average and 12 stolen bases through the first 27 games.

Senior catcher Becca Vaillancourt has emerged as the Pride’s leading hitter so far with a..373 average with five home runs while also leading the pitching staff behind the plate. Olivia Malinowski and

Aliya Catanzarita have also been big producers at the plate early on this season displaying home run power at times.

Sophomore shortstop Allana Morse, a Mepham High School graduate, is another big focal point of the Hofstra offense after earning CAA All-Rookie Team honors as a freshman with 46 hits including a double in the NCAA Tournament against top-ranked Oklahoma. The North Bellmore native has also blossomed into a solid defensive player anchoring the middle infield.

“She has been so incredible at shortstop this year with some of the plays she has made,” said Clark of Morse. “The ball rarely gets by her in the infield.”

Freshman right fielder Lily Yepez, a former Mepham teammate of Morse, has

also emerged as a key bat in the lineup and was fifth on the team in batting to close the month of March. The North Bellmore native helped lead the Pirates to three county championships and two Long Island titles.

After hosting North Carolina A&T this weekend, the Pride return home to face Long Island rival Stony Brook in another crucial three-game CAA series from April 12-14. The final home conference games are slated for April 26-28 against Hampton.

The CAA Tournament is May 8-11 at UMC-Wilmington where the Pride will look to defend its crown. Hofstra entered the week tied for second in the CAA standings at 8-4 with 15 conference games remaining.

Courtesy Hofstra Athletics Communications Senior pitcher Julia Apsel limited powerhouse Missouri to four hits over nine innings March 26 and is the ace of Hofstra’s staff.

The Pride looks to repeat as conference champs this spring and return to the NCAA Tournament.

Lisa Ortiz is running for state Assembly

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

It’s her first time running for office, but Lisa Ortiz is confident she can give the voice that not just the Lakeview community, but a number of communities in the area, need in the Assembly.

“I bring commitment,” Ortiz said. “And not just commitment, but someone who’s going to deliver for the community — making sure that we have someone who is representing the community, someone who’s wanting to ensure that the community’s needs and concerns are being addressed. And every decision that I make is going to benefit the community at large.”

Ortiz decided to pursue the Assembly seat as a Democrat after learning Taylor Darling plans to run for state Senate. That leaves a district serving Lakeview, Uniondale, Freeport and Hempstead village, among others, needing someone new to step in.

Ortiz may indeed be new to working in Albany, but she’s a veteran when it comes to representing her community. In fact, if she wanted, she could probably sum up her approach with a popular saying: “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” It’s how she went from being any other neighbor in Lakeview, to someone ready to make a difference.

Ortiz was elected to the Lakeview Public Library board six years ago, and now serves as its president. She also was one of the seven neighbors who came together in 2020 to create the Lakeview Civic Association, an organization focused on supporting and advocating for the community in lieu of a local village government.

She prioritizes accessibility to local programs, she said. The library, for example, offers business seminars and health workshops.

Through that, Ortiz “developed a passion for making sure that people in this community had someone that they could depend on to deliver whatever their needs were and whatever their concerns were,” she said.

“Service is at the core of who I am.”

Ortiz herself is a small business owner. She opened Creative Little Learners in 2018 after spending a decade as a portfolio analyst for the Commercial London real estate company. This, too, was inspired by her own experiences — she needed more accessible care for her two children, and took it upon herself to fill that need herself.

As an Assemblywoman, Ortiz says she would continue to focus on needs like ensuring access to lead-free water, ensuring local schools have the money they need to run extracurricular activities while keeping up quality education, and also making sure there is equity among the communities represented in the Assembly.

She is running in a Democratic field that includes Hempstead village trustee Noah Burroughs, who announced his own run for the seat this past week.

She also wants to keep Long Island affordable, especially for senior citizens she says are being priced out of their homes because of high taxes. Ortiz also plans to address the lack of local health care in the district — especially since the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow is on the brink of closing.

She also wants to advocate for environmental sustainability and an expansion in Medicaid.

“The most important thing is continuing to address our quality of life concerns,” Ortiz said. “We have to find ways to address affordability and quality of life at the same time. To protect Long Island for everyone, and build up Long Island.”

Primaries are scheduled for June 25, with the general election set to take place Nov. 5.

Courtesy Lisa Ortiz

Lisa Ortiz is making her first run for office, looking to succeed Taylor Darling in the Assembly. She has community experience not only as a library board president, but also as co-founder of the Lakeview Civic Association.

Honoring Long Island’s best businesswomen

By Danielle Schwab

It was a month of honoring women, but an evening of actually celebrating women as hundreds gathered once again for the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards.

Hosted by RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, the gala took place at the Heritage Club at Bethpage, 48 businesswomen were honored in more than a dozen different categories. Two special awards also were handed out for the Next Generation-Under 30, while the late Karen Tenenbaum was commemorated for her work founding Tenenbaum Law.

“This feels so much like a homecoming,” said Tifphani White-King, principal U.S. national tax practice leader of Mazars Group — and the event’s keynote speaker.

“I grew up here in Long Island, and there’s nothing like being celebrated and recognized and humbled by your hometown.”

The workplace, she added, “is really about women helping other women. Lifting each other up as we continue to climb the proverbial crystal staircase that Langston Hughes has talked about in his poetry.”

“I think that it’s great to have these awards to honor women who are working so hard and building these businesses,” said Liz Bentley, president of Liz Bentley Associates in Cold Spring Harbor. “As women leaders, we have to go first on things that may be difficult or scary, but we can do it and we’re good at it. It makes a difference.”

Aimee Kestenberg Elan, founder and designer for Affordable Luxury Group, was honored in the entrepreneur category. Now celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary, she reflected on the long path that got her here in the first place.

“I was the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors,” she said. “This is definitely an accomplishment for my family since we didn’t know if we were going to make it in general. Being here tonight is something special for me to show my children that women can do anything — which is a big reason I do what I do.”

The awards highlighted women from many different industries, like health care. That’s where Tameka Wallace, associate executive director of perioperative services at Glen Cove Hospital, shares her pride in being among the women leaders acknowledged.

“To be honored amongst all these amazing women — and for my hospital — it feels amazing,” she said.

Managing more than $18 million in revenue while overseeing more than 100 employees, Wallace admits she can’t do it alone.

“You do such hard work, it’s important to acknowledge both the people in and out of work,” she said. “My family is just as part of my success as I am a part of theirs.”

Jennifer Mock Donohue has been vice president of Disney Local Advertising for five years, overseeing local,

regional and political sales for the Disney ad sales team.

“I think it gets better and better for female executives, because now we have each other to lean on,” she said. “It’s so important to see — especially for future generations that you can do anything in this world.”

That’s something Seema Bhansali, vice president of employee experience

and inclusion for the Henry Schein health care company, also focuses on.

“I brought my 16-year-old daughter because I want her to see that women have their own space and can own themselves in a very specific way,” she said. “It can be hard for women to say, ‘Yeah, I’m good.’ I want her to see that (imposter syndrome) doesn’t have to be her reality.”

“You see more CEOs, COOs, CFOs … women in all areas of business now,” she said. “The ceiling is smashed. There’s nothing we can’t do.”

The dinner and award ceremony are reminders to the communities of Long Island about the women who are leading the way.

“It was a privilege to be in the same room with such a talented, driven and giving group of strong and fearless women,” said Amy Amato, executive director of RichnerLive.

The Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards gala gold sponsor was Glen Cove Hospital-Northwell Health. Silver sponsors were Mazars, Henry Schein, Certilman Balin, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, Valley Women in Business, and Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld.

Other sponsors included Liz Bentley Associates, National Grid Ventures, NHG Law Group, Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, and Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP, Nassau Community

Angela Hayes, director of the customer experience group at Paraco Gas, shared an optimistic look at the future of women in the workforce.

College and Disney.

There were many cheers for the honorees of the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards at the Heritage Club at Bethpage.

Victoria Spagnolo of NHG Law Group.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Yvonne Cort of Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld, accepts her award from Herald Community Newspapers publisher Stuart Richner.

Lauren Monaghan of Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman.

Melissa Negrin-Wiener of Cona Elder Law.

Mindy Perlmutter of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island.

Krista Bennett DeMaio of LI Beauty Scene.

Holden Leeds/Herald photos

Retha Fernandez of National Grid Ventures and, far right, Dr. Subrina Oliver of O-High Technologies.

Christina Jonathan of Jaspan Schlesinger and Narendran LLP.

Liz Bentley of Liz Bentley Associates.

Adrienne Greene of Valley Bank.

Ms. Long Island, Katherine Wang, left, and Ms. Long Island Teen, Alexis Ebanks.

Stuart Richner giving Larry Tenenbaum and his daughters an award in loving memory of their late wife and mother, Karen.

Maria Conzatti of Nassau Community College.

Stuart Richner, left, with keynote and honoree Tifphani White-King and her son.

Tim Baker/Herald photos Seema Bhansali of Henry Schein.

Jennifer Mock Donahue of Disney.

Gloria Webb of Valley Bank.

Flowers named Bilingual Teacher of Year

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

In the bustling halls of Northern Parkway Elementary School, Xiomara Flowers stands as a shining example of dedication, passion, and excellence in the realm of bilingual education. Her recent recognition as the New York State Bilingual Education Teacher of the Year is not just another accomplishment for her, it is a testament to her unwavering commitment to nurturing multilingual learners and fostering a culture of academic achievement and linguistic proficiency.

For over two decades, Flowers has been an integral part of the Uniondale School District, weaving a tapestry of inspiration and empowerment through her pedagogical prowess and genuine care for her students. Her journey in education began with a simple yet profound belief – that every child, regardless of background or linguistic heritage, deserves access to quality education that celebrates diversity and cultivates success.

Flowers deep appreciation for language and cultural exchange allows her to help students understand the value of bilingualism and biliteracy, which has become the cornerstone of her teaching philosophy and drives her to create inclusive and immersive learning environments where students could thrive academically and linguistically.

“Xiomara Flowers embodies the spirit of educational excellence and commitment to bilingual education,” said Monique Darrisaw-Akil, superintendent of the Uniondale School District. “Her tireless efforts to enrich the lives of our multilingual learners have transformed our school and set an impressive benchmark for what it means to advocate for bilingual and biliterate education. We are incredibly proud of her achievement.”

At the heart of Flowers’ teaching approach lies a blend of empathy, creativity, and innovation. She understands that language is not just a tool for communication but a gateway to understanding and embracing different perspectives and experiences. Her classrooms are vibrant spaces where English Language Learners and native English speakers come together to learn collaboratively, breaking down linguistic barriers and building bridges of cultural understanding.

“Since joining the Uniondale School District in 1999, Ms. Flowers has exemplified outstanding pedagogical practices, inspiring students to achieve both academic excellence and proficiency in multiple languages,” said the school district in a statement. “Her advocacy extends beyond the classroom, making her a distinguished figure in the field of bilingual education.”

Flowers’ impact extends far beyond lesson plans and curriculum objectives. She is a mentor, a role model, and a source of unwavering support for her students. Whether it’s helping a newcomer navigate the nuances of a new language or encouraging a shy student to share their unique voice, she goes above

and beyond to ensure that every child feels valued, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential.

One of Flowers’ greatest strengths lies in her ability to personalize learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of her students. She embraces pedagogical approaches to education, integrating language acquisition with real-world applications, cultural immersion, and socioemotional learning. Her classroom is a microcosm of the global community, where students not only master language skills but also develop critical thinking, collaboration, and global citizenship.

Outside the classroom, Flowers is a tireless advocate for bilingual education and cultural diversity. She collaborates with parents, community organizations, and fellow educators to promote inclusive practices and create opportunities for cross-cultural exchange. Her efforts have not only enriched the educational landscape of Uniondale but have also garnered recognition and respect at the state level.

As Flowers prepares to receive the New York State Bilingual Education Teacher of the Year award at the upcoming The New York State Association for Bilingual Education Conference, her journey serves as an inspiration to educators all over Long Island and New York as a whole. Her story reminds us that true excellence in education is not measured solely by test scores or accolades, but by the profound impact we have on shaping young minds, nurturing their talents, and instilling in them a lifelong love for learning and linguistic diversity.

In honoring Xiomara Flowers, the community celebrates not just an exceptional teacher but also a beacon of hope, resilience, and inclusivity in the everevolving landscape of bilingual education.

Uniondale’s Xiomara Flowers working closely with her students, which is an important aspect of her work and her student’s success.

Xiomara Flowers sitting beside her students at the Northern Parkway 100 Year Celebration last summer.

Photos courtesy Uniondale School District Xiomara Flowers

STEPPING OUT

Go all out

By Karen Bloom

s we eagerly welcome spring — and Earth Month — the moment has arrived to think about how you want your yard to serve your family, pets and wildlife.

Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard on the block, want to install an outdoor “family room,” or expand your space for entertaining. Perhaps your kids or pets could use a better play space.

Spring and backyarding — the act of doing indoor activities such as dining, working, entertaining, even exercising, in our own backyards — surely go hand in hand.

“Knowing your backyarding personality type can help you be better prepared to craft a yard that is not only beautiful, but is also purposeful and specifically suited to how you backyard,” says Kris Kiser, president of the TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of green space.

The TurfMutt Foundation celebrates 15 years in 2024 teaching families how to save the planet one yard at a time.

“There really are no rules. Create an outdoor area that reflects your unique personality and style while supporting the things you like to do in your green space,” Kiser says. “Your yard isn’t just for aesthetics. It’s purposeful and contributes to our and the planet’s well-being. We encourage you to design your space that shows off your sense of style and supports what is important to your family.”

For most of us, that means filling our home environment with flowers. Plant summer bulbs and you’ll enjoy extra flowers in your garden next summer for months on end. Pick a nice spring day and turn planting into a fun outdoor activity — and get everyone involved.

Starting in early spring and all through summer, flower bulbs give you that lovely spring feeling. Even if March and April are often still cold and bleak, the first brave bulbs already start flowering. Imagine how fun it will be to cut some flowers from your own garden to put in a vase. In this way, you can enjoy spring inside as well.

Once the danger of night frost has passed, it is time to plant summer bulbs. If you don’t have enough garden space, no worries. Summer bulbs thrive planted in pots as well. With so many varieties available, you can you create the most colorful displays. You can enjoy these eye-catchers on your deck, patio or terrace for months.

Exuberant effect

All summer bulbs are suitable for planting in pots, by the way, They come in all kinds of shapes and colors. Five of the best-known include dahlia, Begonia, gladiolus, Calla and lily. They all have their own charm,

so it all depends on what you like. Low-growing summer bulbs are particularly suitable for pots, such as dahlias up to about 20 inches tall and tuberous begonias.

For an extra exuberant effect, mix several varieties of summer bulbs together. It is a smart choice if you want to extend the flowering period. Some flowers, such as dahlias and begonias, will actually continue to flower until the first frost.

Well-known or lesser known

Once the threat of night frost has passed, it is time to get started with summer bulbs.

The planting period runs until late May. You can choose popular dahlias, gladioli (Gladiolus), lilies (Lilium) or tuberous begonias. You could also go for lesser-known varieties, such as Crocosmia (previously known as Montbretia), variegated pineapple lily (Eucomis), Tigridia or Liatris.

Have you picked the perfect spot yet? Most summer bulbs need at least six hours of daily sun for rich flowering. So, check the packaging to see if your chosen bulbs prefer sun or (semi-)shade. Their demands on the soil are modest — it just needs to be sufficiently permeable to water.

Perfect match

Lower-growing varieties are best planted at the front of the border. Taller-growing ones thrive in a sheltered spot, against a wall or near a shrub, for example.

Group similar color hues together, or indeed, choose contrasting colors. Crocosmia, Dahlia and Liatris make a good team, as do lilies with gladioli and Canna lilies.

Summer bulbs are also a perfect match with perennials and shrubs.

Easy planting

Plant bulbs twice as deep as they are tall. Exceptions to this rule are dahlias and begonias, which should be planted less deep (with a few inches of soil above them).

Place bulbs in the soil with the growing point (“nose”) facing up. For begonias, the concave side is the top. Don’t worry if you’re not sure — once they sprout, they will grow upward on their own.

Fill the hole with soil and tamp it down lightly — water your bulbs.

In a pot, you can plant them a little closer together. Make sure there are holes in the bottom of the pot to allow excess water to drain away.

Put some shards or clay pellets at the bottom of the pot with potting soil on top. Next, follow the steps above. The bulbs will grow out on their own. They need watering only during long periods of drought.

Just a little more patience before you can enjoy the colorful results.

South Shore Symphony

The South Shore Symphony Orchestra welcomes spring as it continues director Adam Glaser’s inaugural season. The orchestra is joined by the Adea Horn Quartet, composed of Alyssa Cherson, David Stevens, Erik Beuttenmuller and Anthony Hayes. The evening’s fascinating repertoire includes Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, Op. 45, the most substantial work in the program. One of his most beloved works, it’s known for lush melodies and rich harmonies combined with dance rhythms, a sprinkle of jazz, and modern harmonic twists. Also of note, he wrote it on Long Island, in Huntington. The program also includes Lili Boulanger’s D’un Matin de Printemps, a brilliant work with hints of Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy, and Robert Schumann’s Concertpiece for 4 Horns, Op. 86.

Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.

Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.

Rain: A tribute to The Beatles

The dynamic band takes everyone back to a time when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends in its lively celebration of the iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album. Rain is renowned for delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that critics and audiences proclaim as the next best thing to seeing the Beatles live. Together longer than the Fab Four, Rain has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, resulting in a show that thoroughly captures the essential essence of Beatlemania. Their performance transports you back to the iconic era of Sgt. Pepper and the Magical Mystery Tour, along with all your favorite hits. From energetic classics to reflective favorites, the band delivers an unforgettable performance that appeals to fans, old and new. With vibrant costumes and psychedelic visuals, Rain creates a stunning concert full of nostalgia and good vibes. Join the band on an extraordinary journey that captivates hearts and inspires all generations.

Friday, March 29, 8 p.m. Tickets start

Wednesday, April 10, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Flagstar at Wesbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com.

Flower bulbs provide happiness for weeks on end, even before the height of the season. Photos courtesy iBulb

THE Your Neighborhood

The Wallflowers

Grab your leather jackets, and get ready to rock! The Wallflowers have hit the road and bringing their epic sound to the Paramount stage, Thursday, April 17, at 8 p.m. The line-up consists of Steve Mackey on bass, Stanton Adcock on lead guitar, Lynn Williams on drums, and founder Jakob Dylan on lead vocals and guitar. Expect to hear fan favorites, including the Billboard 100 charter “Sleepwalker.” Formed in 1989 by Dylan and guitarist Tobi Miller, over the last two decades the band has seen many changes. 1992 saw the release of their debut album, followed in 1994 by their best-known and highest-selling album, Bringing Down The Horse, which featured Grammy award-winning track ‘One Headlight’. The Wallflowers went on to release three more albums before going on a hiatus. 2012 was the year the band reunited and released their sixth album “Glad All Over.” Nearly a decade later, The Wallflowers released their seventh album, “Exit Wounds,” which hit number three on the Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart — making it the highest charting album for the band yet! For the past 30 years, this Dylan-led act has stood as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands — a unit dedicated to and continually honing a sound that meshes timeless songwriting and storytelling with a hard-hitting and decidedly modern musical attack. That signature style has been present through the decades, baked into the grooves of smash hits like 1996’s “Bringing Down the Horse” as well as more recent and exploratory fare like “Glad All Over.” While it’s been nine long years since we’ve heard from the group with whom he first made his mark, The Wallflowers are silent no more. And Jakob Dylan always knew they’d return, claiming The Wallflowers is much of his life’s work. $75, $45, $35, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

‘Listen to the Music’

Join L.I. Cabaret Theatre for their latest performance, Saturday, April 6, 2 p.m., at the Elmont Library Theatre. In this spirited show music is on the menu as the cast travels back to different years in the past to find clues and knowledge to save the Melody Diner from demolition. A cast of 35 keeps the action moving along, with a live band. Sngers and dancers perform current hits, oldies and also tunes from the Broadway stage. Free admission. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. (516) 354-5280 or LICabaret@ aol.com.

Uniondale Junior Friends

Uniondale Junior Friends invite teens in grades 6 through 12 to join in their peer-led meetings, Fridays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Discuss upcoming events, share ideas and learn about community service opportunities. 400 Uniondale Ave. For more information, visit UniondaleLibrary.org or call (516) 489-2220.

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods. Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.

Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Country Jukebox

The North Shore Symphony Orchestra is joined by Broadway and New York cabaret stars for “Country Jukebox: Kenny, Dolly & Friends,” Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m., on Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center stage. Your toes will be tapping and your hands clapping during this evening of country classics from the 1950s to today’s hottest contemporary hits.

The dynamic performers, with the North Shore Symphony, salute such greats as Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, The Judds, Carrie Underwood and more. Tickets start at $45, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

Baldwin Homemakers Annual Auction

All are welcome to join Baldwin Homemakers for their annual auction, Wednesday May 1 , 7 p.m., at Baldwin Middle School. $5 admission includes 1 front table raffle ticket. With coffee, cake and door prize. Additional raffle tickets will be available for sale. 3211 Schreiber Place, Baldwin.

On stage Plaza Theatrical continues its season with “Til Death Do Us Part…You First,” directed by Chazz Palminteri, Sunday, April 14, 2:30 p.m. Peter Fogel wrote and perfroms his hilarious autobiographical tale. An eternal bachelor, Fogel has major commitment issues as the love of his life has just broken up with him on Valentine’s Day. He senses his own mortality and after much soul searching, he decides to revisit the scene of all his romantic disasters.

Fogel’s signature wit, along with riotous relatable characters, takes us on a whirlwind comedic journey of searching for his soul mate and the meaning of a real commitment. Fogel laments: “The longest relationship I’ve had in my entire life…is with T-Mobile!” $40, $35 seniors. See it at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Having an event?

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.

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

Forest Bathing

Sands Point Preserve offers another in its series of Forest Bathing walks, led by certified guide Linda Lombardo, Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-noon. Based on the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, a wellness practice developed in the 1980s, the walk, on the grounds of the former summer residence of Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim, inspires mindful connections with the natural elements of the woods for a range of healthful benefits. $40, $35 members. Registration required. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.

Art explorations

Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, April 13, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork. Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for to register or call (516) 484-9337.

Celebrate Holi

Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Originating in India, this Hindu festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of the colorful spring season. During this joyous celebration, families eat sweets, dance to traditional folk music and throw colorful powder made from flowers called gulal. Crafts, color throwing and dancing will be part of this vibrant event. Welcome spring’s arrival with Holi. Participants are encouraged to wear clothes that they won’t mind getting messy. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

1:1 Tech Help

Are you interested in eBooks or other digital library services, but don’t know where to start? If so, schedule a 30-minute session at Uniondale Public Library, on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Registration required. 400 Uniondale Ave. Visit UniondaleLibrary. org call (516) 489-2220 for more information.

April 4, 2024

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Empire State Local News Coalition LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 02/05/2024. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 145344

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L

ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. LLOYD RAMSAY, if he be living, if he be dead, his respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, or through LLOYD RAMSAY, if he be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, et al, Defts. Index #610740/2021.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered October 28, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 50, Block 414, Lot 6. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law.

PETER FAMIGHETTI, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #101229 145454

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 April 16, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 715 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NY 11553: Section 50, Block 120, Lot 198,199, 200, and 201: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613982/2021. Harold F. Damm, 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. 145443

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - WILMINGTON

SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR OCWEN LOAN ACQUISTION TRUST 2023-HB1, Plaintiff, -againstJUANITA WRIGHT, AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF DIANE GILLIAM, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUANITA HENRY; SHALAWNNA WRIGHT, AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF DIANE GILLIAM, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUANITA HENRY; NAKIA WRIGHT, AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF DIANE GILLIAM, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUANITA HENRY; ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,

LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JUANITA HENRY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; LATISHA SHEREE GILLIAM, AS PRESUMPTIVE HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUANITA HENRY; LEROY GILLIAM, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUANITA HENRY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF DEPARTMENT OF TREASURYINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10,” said names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, intended to be possible tenants or occupants of the premises, or corporations, persons, or other entities having or claiming a lien upon the mortgaged premises, DefendantsIndex No. 603294/2019

Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated January 2, 2024.

NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST

RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR OCWEN LOAN ACQUISTION TRUST 2023-HB1) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Jeffrey A. Goodstein, A.J.S.C. Dated: January 2, 2024 Filed: February 16, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 411 Northern Pkwy, Uniondale, NY 11553.

Dated: October 23, 2023

Filed: March 5, 2024

Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Raspreet Bhatia, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000

F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120

F: (954) 343-6982 145450

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, PS FUNDING, INC., Plaintiff, vs. BLUE ROCK CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 3, 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 April 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 13 Charles Street, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 422 and Lots 174 & 175.

Approximate amount of judgment is $287,328.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601354/2021. 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.

Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee

Chartwell Law, One Battery Park Plaza, Suite 710, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff 145565

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

INDEX NO. 009369/2015

COUNTY OF NASSAU CIT BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. ANTOINNE DOCTOR AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF TIFFANY BARNETT A/K/A

TIFFANY JOHNSON A/K/A

TIFFANY DOCTOR; J.M. MINOR CHILD AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF TIFFANY

BARNETT A/K/A TIFFANY

JOHNSON A/K/A TIFFANY

DOCTOR BY AND THROUGH CUSTODY OF JAVOHN MATHIS A/K/A JOVAHN MATHIS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF TIFFANY

BARNETT A/K/A TIFFANY

JOHNSON A/K/A TIFFANY

DOCTOR, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF GWENDOLYN BARNETT; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective

wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; SLOMINS, INC.; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 15 PRIMROSE LANE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575

Section: 36, Block: 522, Lot: 11

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $544,185.00 and interest, recorded on July 27, 2007, in Liber M 32151 at Page 739, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 15 PRIMROSE LANE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated:February 26th, 2024

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Eric Sheidlower, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 145588 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT -

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $586,880.87 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 14881/08

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.

Richard Lawrence Farley, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 2/6/2024 File Number: 17-300289 CA 145594

Referee,

at public

on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 4/25/2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 622 Hillside Court, 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 the Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 36 Block 153 Lot 664-667.

MICHAEL L. MCKENZIE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 27, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 674 HENRY STREET, UNIONDALE, NY 11553.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 119, Lot 552-556. Approximate amount of judgment $518,021.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611774/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. John G. Kennedy, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, on behalf of the registered holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-FF8, Plaintiff AGAINST Ana Yanez a/k/a Ana M. Yanez a/k/a Ana Maritza Yanez, Juan Yanez a/k/a Juan A. Yanez, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 17, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 950 Ditmas Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 50, BLOCK: 452, LOT: 7. Approximate amount of judgment $401,125.43 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #010573/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Roger H. Hausch, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-067521-F00 79741 145521

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU.

EMIGRANT BANK (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK AND NEW YORK

PRIVATE BANK & TRUST), Plaintiff -againstWILLIAM F. WINIARSKI AS ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF BRUCE WINIARSKI A/K/A BRUCE E. WINIARSKI A/K/A BRUCE EDWARD WINIARSKI, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 5, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side

steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 25, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 50 Block 385 Lot 53. Said premises known as 559 ASH COURT, UNIONDALE, NY 11553 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 607501/2023.

RONALD J. FERRARO, ESQ., Referee Terenzi & Confusione P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530 {* UNIONDALE*} 145531

LEGAL NOTICE

ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2024/2025 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2025 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2024/2025 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2024. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of: DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT

NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING

240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days.

Dated this 1st day of April 2024.

JOSEHA A. ADAMO

Chief Deputy Assessor, Nassau County 145927

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE INDEX NO. 002246/2014 COUNTY OF NASSAU

BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. VENUS CABALE A/K/A VENUS V. CABALE, JOSEPH CABALE, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ARLIN CABALE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF ARLIN CABALE any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an

interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, MICHAEL CABALE, TERESA CABALE, Defendants. Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 104 MELANIE DRIVE, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554

District: , Section: 0045, Block: 00567-00, Lot: 00014

Servicer: Bethpage Federal Credit Union Servicer Telephone: (866) 546-2935

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State.

The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $386,625.00 and interest,

recorded on September 10, 2003, in Liber M24910 at Page 539, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 104 MELANIE DRIVE, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: March 15th, 2024

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Theresa Regis, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 145864

the necessary expenditures of the School District for the year 2024-2025, upon all propositions duly filed with the Board of Education, and to elect two (2) members to the Board of Education to fill the following vacancies:

a. The office of Natalie J. Longsworth, J.D., a member of the Board of Education, whose term expires on June 30, 2023 for a new term commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2027.

b. The office of Charmise P. Desire’, a member of the Board of Education, whose term expires on June 30, 2024 for a new term commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2027.

PROPOSITION NO. 1SCHOOL BUDGET

opies of the text of this proposition for the appropriation of the estimated expenses of the School District for the year 2024-2025 and authorizing the levy of taxes therefore, will be available at each school house in the District as hereinafter specified.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 -

CAPITAL PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED THROUGH THE CAPITAL RESERVE

Shall the Board of Education of the Uniondale Union Free School District be authorized, to expend from the Capital Reserve Fund, which was established on May 18, 2021 (“Reserve Fund”) pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law, for the following capital improvement projects: (1) Replace all hallway ceiling tiles at Walnut Street School ($130,000);

(2) Classroom

Casework/Sink Renovation at Walnut Street School ($50,000); (3) Repair and refinish classroom wood floors in 11 classrooms at California Avenue School ($110,000); (4) Classroom

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION OF UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK, TO BE HELD ON May 21, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in lieu of an annual meeting of all election districts in one place, the vote by the qualified voters of the Uniondale Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, at an annual election, will be held on May 21, 2024 beginning 6 AM in the school designated in each election district bounded and described hereinafter, for the purpose of voting upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet

total cost of One Million Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,035,000), provided that the Board of Education may allocate funds amongst various components within the overall total expenditure at its discretion?

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the voting shall be on voting machines and the polls will remain open from 6 AM until 9 PM and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots, and that the Board of Registration shall meet during the annual election for the purpose of preparing a register for the budget vote and election in 2025 and any special district meeting that may be held after the preparation of said register. The condensed form of the budget proposition and the text of all other propositions to appear on the voting machine and a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2024-2025 for school purposes, specifying the purposes and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available, upon request, to any resident in the District at each schoolhouse in the district in which school is maintained between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM during the period of fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election of May 21, 2024, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays, and at such annual election.

one separate office on the Board of Education. A nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his/her unwillingness to serve.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2023 annual election), and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM, not later than the 30th day preceding the election at which such question or proposition shall be voted upon, except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which are required to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting or to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present at any annual or special meeting of the District. Propositions with respect to a proposition or question which is required to be stated in the Notice of Meeting must be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District, between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM on or before the 60th day immediately preceding the meeting or election at which such questions or proposition shall be voted upon.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

Grand Avenue Elementary School

711 School Drive

North Baldwin, New York

Northern Parkway Elementary School: Place of Registration

Northern Parkway Elementary School

440 Northern Parkway Uniondale, NY 11553

Smith Street Elementary School: Place of Registration

Smith Street Elementary School 780 Smith Street Uniondale, NY 11553

Walnut Street Elementary School: Place of Registration

Walnut Street Elementary School 1270 Walnut Street Uniondale, NY 11553

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

Casework/Sink Renovation at California Avenue School ($50,000); (5) Replace roof above Fifth Grade Wing at Northern Parkway School ($300,000); (6) Upgrade the Natural Gas line to high pressure for the boilers at Northern Parkway School ($125,000); (7) Upgrade the Natural Gas line to high pressure for boilers at Turtle Hook Middle School ($125,000); (8)

Install new exit door from the kitchen to courtyard/access to outdoor Walk-In freezer at Smith Street School ($95,000) and (9) Classroom Casework/Sink Renovation at Smith Street School ($50,000); other work required in connection therewith; and to expend from the Reserve Fund therefore, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto, an amount not to exceed the estimated

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that nominations for the office of member of the Board of Education, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2023 annual election), and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM not later than the 30th day preceding the election at which the trustees shall be voted upon. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the specific vacancy on the Board for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. Each vacancy shall be considered a separate office, and a separate petition shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. No person shall be nominated for more than

NOTICE that the Board of Registration of this School District shall meet on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 9 AM until 7 PM and on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 9 AM to 7 PM in the California Avenue Elementary School, Grand Avenue Elementary School, Northern Parkway Elementary School, Smith Street Elementary School and Walnut Street Elementary School for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of this District for said annual district election, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such registry provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he/she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the annual District election for which such register is prepared: California Avenue School

Election District: Place of Registration

California Avenue

Elementary School

236 California Avenue Uniondale, NY 11553

Grand Avenue Elementary School District: Place of Registration

NOTICE that applications for absentee and early mail ballots for the school district election will be obtainable at the Office of the Clerk of the District and must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than 30 days before the election for which an absentee or early mail ballot is sought. To obtain a ballot by mail, completed applications must be received by the Office of the District Clerk at least seven days before the election. The absentee or early mail ballot will be mailed to the address set forth in the application, no later than six days before the election. To obtain a ballot in person (applicant or his or her agent), the completed application must be delivered to the Office of the District Clerk no later than the day before the election, Monday, May 20, 2024. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the Office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection beginning May 16, 2024 in the office of the clerk between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM and will also be available on May 21, 2024.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration application forms and

April 4, 2024

Public Notices

military ballot application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is returned by mail or in person and (1) received in the Office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the Office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted any time within the last four calendar years (2020-2023) prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau.

The Register shall be filed in the office of the District Clerk of the School District at Uniondale High School, 933 Goodrich Street, Uniondale, New York, where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and between the hours of 9 AM and 12 noon on Saturday, May 18, 2024; and at each polling place on election day.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on the District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that description of the boundaries of the election districts as designated by the Board of Education is filed with the records of the School District and available for

inspection by any qualified voter together with a map of the District, in the Office of the District Clerk at Uniondale High School, 933 Goodrich Street, Uniondale, New York, during regular business hours and that said election districts and the respective schools in each where the voting shall take place are generally described as follows: California Avenue School Election District - The area within the District beginning at a point on the east side of Grove Street at Commercial Avenue (not including any houses on Grove Street), south on Grove Street to Hempstead Turnpike; thence south along the district line (see district line list) to Jerusalem Avenue; then east on the north side of Jerusalem Avenue to Uniondale Avenue to Front Street; thence east on Front Street to Pamlico Avenue to the center of the intersection of Pamlico and Warwick Street; thence west to Walton Avenue; thence north on the west side of Walton Street to Hempstead Turnpike; thence west on Hempstead Turnpike to Oak Street; thence north on Oak Street to Commercial Avenue; thence west on Commercial Avenue to the point of beginning. Grand Avenue School Election District - The area within the District beginning at #585 Willis Street to Helena Drive, all numbers to Central Avenue #1012 to Willis Street #681 to Grand Avenue #1219 to Village Avenue #1218 to South Drive, all numbers to Fenimore Place, all numbers to School Drive #942 to Coes Neck Road #1185 to Notre Dame Court all numbers; thence north on Milburn Avenue to Harold Avenue; thence east on Harold Avenue to Nassau Road; thence northwest on the southwest side of Nassau Road to the western boundary of the District.

Northern Parkway School Election District - The area within the district beginning at Martin Avenue and Nassau Road west on the south side of Nassau Road to Northern Parkway; thence south on a line to the Southern State Parkway so as to include all of the houses on Nassau Road and west of Nassau Road; thence east along Southern State Parkway to Nassau Road; thence northwest on the west side of Uniondale Avenue to Jerusalem Avenue; thence west on the south side of Jerusalem Avenue to Perry Street; thence north on the west side of Perry Street to Cedar Street; thence west on the south side of Cedar Street to the District boundary line. Smith Street School Election District - The area within the District

beginning at a point on the east side of Nassau Road where it crosses Southern State Parkway, northwest to the east side of Uniondale Avenue; thence north on the east side of Uniondale Avenue to Jerusalem Avenue; thence east on the south side of Jerusalem Avenue to Winthrop Drive, to include Mitchell Place, continuing east on a line from Winthrop Drive to the District boundary line.

Walnut Street School Election District - The area within the District beginning at a point on the eastern boundary of the district, south of the end of Sterling Street on a line due south to the middle of Jerusalem Avenue; thence west on the north side of Jerusalem Avenue to Uniondale Avenue; thence north on the east side of Uniondale Avenue to Front Street; thence east on the south side of Front Street; thence north on the east side of Pamlico Avenue to the center of the intersection of Pamlico and Warwick; thence north on the east side of Walton to Hempstead Turnpike. Also including all of Mitch Field.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the Board of Education shall hold a public hearing for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof for the year 2024-2025 on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the little theater of Uniondale High School.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that this Board shall convene a special meeting hereof within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law, § 2019-a, subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board.

Dated: March 18, 2024

Uniondale, New York

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, UNIONDALE, UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK

Susan Camille Trenkle District Clerk

Uniondale Union Free School District 145978

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE

ACQUISITION TRUST

2006-CH2 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES

2006-CH2, Plaintiff, Against

MAUREEN E HILLARY

AKA MAUREEN HILLARY; 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 5/7/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 612 Newton Avenue, 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 At Uniondale, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 36 Block 134 Lot 507

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $388,511.23 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 11090-14

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

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.

Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee.

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 2/8/2024 File Number: 32669 CA 145872

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Maria Messias, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 4, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on

May 7, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 725 Newton Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 50, BLOCK: 125, LOT: 48. Approximate amount of judgment $426,994.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604195/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Ron Ferraro, Esq., Referee

Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP

53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-090124-F00 80025 145819

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

INDEX NO. 606080/2019

COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES

LLC TRUST 2006-NC2

MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-NC2, Plaintiff, vs. CLAUDIO RODRIGUEZ; LUIS LOPEZ, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and

whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; CLERK OF COURT, DISTRICT COURT FOR NASSAU COUNTY; CLINTON REALTY COMPANY; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC TRUST 2006-NC4; HNH INVESTORS CORP., if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MARCO RODRIGUEZ; NINA RODRIGUEZ, “JOHN DOE #3” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendant(s). Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 763 COLERIDGE ROAD, UNIONDALE, NY 11553 Section: 50, Block: 450, Lot: 21

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State.

The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

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THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $322,240.00 and interest, recorded on January 31, 2006, in Liber M 30040 at Page 898 of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 763 COLERIDGE ROAD, UNIONDALE, NY 11553.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: March 7th, 2024

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ,

East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 4, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 314 Green Grove Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sec 34 Block 500 Lot 302 and 303. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $461,216.00 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 614691/2020. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee File # SPSNY598 145860

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What’s the best way to remove columns?

Q. We are changing a commercial building space for new tenants, and they want us to remove columns. We have an architect, but he suggested hiring a structural engineer for the structural changes. We interviewed three engineers at the building. Their proposals for what they would do to remove columns varied greatly. The cost did, too, and we are concerned that the cheapest way to go is using single cables to support some of the beams from side to side, so that the beams with no columns would only be supported by a single cable running side to side underneath. Since we’ve never seen this before, we’re wondering if you have, and whether we can trust this solution. The savings would be great, costing only one-third of the most expensive refitting with new, much bigger beams. What do you think?

A. It sounds like a creative solution.

Suspending cables sideways across the space to remove columns means having a complete understanding of the weakest points of the installation. Cables are actually very strong and lightweight. The Brooklyn Bridge is a cable structure, and the design was the focus of a lot of scrutiny and concern before it was even chosen to get people across from Brooklyn to Manhattan over a century ago.

With any structure, there needs to be a safety factor in the equations. Bridges are designed, generally, with a safety factor approaching 100 times the minimum requirement, which should make even the most skeptical person feel a little more confident making the crossing. But it isn’t the cables or beams that are of greatest concern when designing a structure. It’s the connections.

The next time you’re sitting in traffic, note the number and the size of the bolts connecting all the components of the bridge. Those bolts are analogous to a centipede’s legs. If the centipede lost a few of its many legs, it could still move from place to place. Structure should perform like the redundancy of a centipede. Each part spreads the load a given distance to the next component, just like the rafters in your home’s roof, as another example. If bridges had fewer bolts, they would need to be much larger, and there would be less safety.

So I’m asking you to question whether the single cable has enough safety factor calculated into the connectors. Remember, your building is only as good as the last hands that touched the installation. Missing bolts just caused a furor in the aircraft construction industry, so it isn’t wrong to double back and ask for confirmation about the single-cable design.

The Hyatt Regency Hotel overhead walkway collapse in Kansas City in July 1981 is an example of how a change in cable design can cause tragedy. Transferring the load from one cable to another with a faulty connection design killed 114 people and injured 216 more. Confirm the safety factor, and ask questions. Good luck!

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All I had to do was pick up a package that had been left at the wrong door.

I knocked. My neighbor let me in. Nothing felt out of the ordinary. But then it happened. It was like raindrops hitting a tin roof, but it wasn’t raining, and we weren’t under a tin roof. I followed the sound, and set my sights on something that hasn’t been in front of my eyes for at least a couple decades. It was a typewriter. An electric one, to be exact. An Olympia Compact S — one of the last typewriter models offered by a storied German manufacturer that lost the battle with computers and word processors.

Finding a typewriter nowadays requires a trip to a museum. But there are still many out in circulation — you just have to know where to look.

So it wasn’t necessarily the typewriter that surprised me, but who was using it:

Fmy neighbor’s teenaged daughter.

“Oh, don’t mind her,” my neighbor said. “She’s always on that typewriter.”

“But … but, why?” I asked.

“The sounds it makes are relaxing. And it reminds her of her grandfather.”

The young woman was composing a poem using paper from the printer. The ink of each letter was quite uneven, showing not only the antiquity of the machine in front of her, but also how spoiled we’ve become with laser printers and high-resolution screens.

Fwhat you’re creating. It also creates a sense of permanence a computer or smartphone can’t. And it can’t be hacked.

Typewriters, of course, aren’t the only things making a comeback. Vinyl records and Polaroid cameras have already made returns. So have flip phones. And, believe it or not, even pocket pagers.

ixated on our devices, we’ll find ourselves longing for time away from all that.

I thought my neighbor’s daughter was unique in this love for typewriters, but apparently that’s not the case. Young people — especially in the so-called Gen Z — are rediscovering a number of relics from the past like typewriters, enjoying their simplicity, with maybe even a hint of nostalgia for a previous life, perhaps.

Exploring this new fondness for typewriters online has helped me discover some interesting feedback. There are no ads or messages popping up on the paper while you type, meaning you can focus on

All of these treasures should have been lost to time, but they weren’t. Yes, they had been replaced by something better and faster — but all of these artifacts were more than just tools. They helped define us in some way.

And that gives me real hope for other aspects of society that some might try to write off, like something near and dear to my own heart: newspapers. A few weeks back, a popular social media content creator named Kelsey Russell visited our newsroom. She has made a name for herself on TikTok by championing newspapers to her generation.

Can you pull up news on your phone or computer? Sure. But once you swipe it away, it’s gone. Newspapers, however,

can’t be swiped away. And they won’t be.

As we become more and more fixated on our electronic devices, we’re going to find ourselves longing for time away from all that. Without the distractions. Without the noise created by the intrusion of others. Without the glowing screen.

Books. Cameras using actual photographic paper. Phones that don’t do much more than call someone. Typewriters. And, yes, newspapers.

All of these will maintain places in our society, and that’s good. But please don’t call them antique. Many of us have indeed made many trips around the sun, but we don’t need the reminder.

And finally, you might think finding my young neighbor clickety-clacking away on a typewriter might inspire me to write these words on something similar. It certainly would be poetic in its own right.

But my MacBook Air is doing perfectly fine. I already lived through the times when typewriters were a necessary tool, not a novelty. Give me another decade or two before I’m ready to relive that, thank you very much.

Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? execeditor@liherald.com.

Before Long Island, we were ‘t Lange Eylandt

or an area with as much history as Long Island, many of us tend to focus on the big events and names.

The Roosevelts. Washington’s spy ring. Billy Joel.

But an important — if overlooked — part of our history is the early Dutch settlement of the area.

Beneath Long Island’s modern landscape — with its bustling cities, quaint towns and scenic shores — lies a rich tapestry of history woven by the earliest European settlers. To comprehend the essence of Long Island — and, in many ways, all of New York today — we must understand its past, tracing back to the pivotal era of Dutch colonial settlement.

The roots of much Long Island’s identity — its culture, its governance, and even its place names — find their origins in the footsteps of Dutch explorers and settlers who arrived on its shores in the early 17th century.

The Dutch East India Company commissioned Henry Hudson to explore the uncharted waters of the New World in 1609. Hudson’s voyage led him to the shores of Long Island, where he navigated the waters of what is now known as

the Hudson River.

This encounter marked the dawn of Dutch interest in the region, culminating in the establishment of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island.

However, it was not until the 1630s that the Dutch began to establish footholds on Long Island itself, with individual families acquiring land and laying the groundwork for settlements such as Southold and Southampton.

The significance of these early Dutch settlements cannot be overstated. They served as the foundation upon which Long Island’s communities were built, shaping its social, economic, and political landscape for centuries to come.

population, which now numbers more than 2 million.

The Dutch presence on Long Island was not without its challenges. The region became a contested territory, with rival claims from both Dutch and English authorities, as well as conflicts with Indigenous tribes.

T he story of the Dutch settlers is one of courage, perseverance, collaboration.

The Dutch settlers brought with them not only their language and customs, but also their expertise in agriculture, commerce and governance. Through their toil and perseverance, they transformed the untamed wilderness into thriving villages and towns, leaving an indelible mark on the island’s character.

It was also thanks to the Dutch that the first Jewish people arrived in what would become New York. Solomon Pietersen and Jacob Barsimson were the first Dutch Jews to come to America in 1654, followed later that year by 23 Jewish refugees fleeing Portuguese persecution in Brazil.

These early settlers were the nucleus of what became New York state’s Jewish

The struggle for dominance played out in conflicts and negotiations, shaping the boundaries and allegiances of the burgeoning colonies, which still determine the borders between Nassau and Suffolk counties to this day.

Yet, despite these tensions, the Dutch settlers persevered, carving out a distinct identity for themselves within the diverse tapestry of early American society which lasted into the 1800s.

The legacy of the Dutch settlement on Long Island is evident in its place names, its architecture, and its cultural heritage. From the quaint villages of Astoria and Ravenswood, to the bustling streets of Queens Bridge Plaza, traces of Dutch influence are woven into the fabric of everyday life.

Long Island itself was named by the Dutch, who were the first to refer to the landmass as ‘t Lange Eylandt.

Nassau County was named after the royal house of Nassau — also known as the House of Orange — which continues to rule the Netherlands to this day.

Many of Long Island and New York’s prominent early families trace their genealogy to the early Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam and ‘t Lange Eylandt. The Roosevelts — originally spelled Rosenvelt — came to New Amsterdam between 1638 and 1649, and would build their fortune through their properties across Long Island and in upstate New York, while the Vanderbilts came to the area in 1650.

To truly understand Long Island’s past and present, it is essential to explore the rich history of its Dutch settlers. Their story is not just a chapter in the annals of American history, but a living testament to the enduring legacy of exploration, settlement and adaptation.

As we reflect on the journey of those early pioneers, we gain insight into the forces that have shaped Long Island into the vibrant and dynamic region it is today.

In commemorating the legacy of the Dutch settlement, we honor the resilience and ingenuity of those who laid the foundation for our communities. While not perfect people by any means, theirs is a story of courage, perseverance and collaboration, reminding us of the enduring power of diversity and cooperation in shaping the course of history.

As we look to the future, we need to draw inspiration from the past, embracing the spirit of discovery and exploration that defines the legacy of the Dutch settlement on Long Island.

Will Sheeline is a senior reporter covering Glen Cove, Glen Head, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff.

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Don’t wait for Earth Day to care about Earth e

arth Day is April 22, just two and a half weeks away.

It’s a day that’s been around since 1970, yet it seems the condition of our planet since then has gotten worse rather than better.

Climate change has caused global temperatures to rise, resulting in more severe storms, wildfires and megadroughts. Places that are typically cold are becoming warmer, and places that are usually warm are becoming hotter.

What can regular people like us do to turn back the rising tide of global climate change? Becoming better caretakers of whatever small patch of the world we inhabit is a start.

Earth Day is just one day, but its significance should carry over into every day. And it’s all about sustainability and stewardship — which requires daily commitment, vigilance and action.

We can start by remembering the three R’s — reduce, reuse and recycle. That means buying products with minimal packaging, reusing items like bags to carry our groceries, and recycling everything from paper and plastic to glass and metal.

We can reduce energy consumption by turning off lights and appliances when we’re not using them, and when we are, ensuring that they’re energyefficient. We can conserve water by fixing leaks, taking shorter showers, and

Let’s test these old presidential candidates

To the Editor:

watering our lawns only in the early morning or the evening to reduce evaporation.

And, of course, we can find more efficient ways to get around. Do we continue using the same old practice of fueling vehicles with fossil fuels, or do we dive into diverse technologies? And do we really need to take a car when we can hop on a bus or train, or even ride a bike or walk?

It’s hard to believe we can make a difference on our own, but we can. Especially if we aren’t alone in making conservation a way of life. And we can make an even bigger difference by backing more environmentally friendly ways to produce energy, like wind turbines — whether on land or out in the ocean.

One example is the South Fork Wind project, some 35 miles off Montauk, which is expected to generate about 130 megawatts of renewable energy — enough to power an estimated 70,000 Long Island homes. Officials believe that it could eliminate up to 6 million tons of carbon emissions over the 25-year life of the project — the equivalent of taking 60,000 cars off the road.

It’s a start. But we have a ways to go to get all of the homes on Long Island — more than 1 million of them — powered this way.

To continue the march to a cleaner, greener planet, we need individual and

I think most of us wish the two leading candidates for president weren’t so old. You have to be at least 35 to serve as president, but there’s no restriction on the other end. You could be 117 and still be eligible to hear “Hail to the Chief” every time you walk into a public gathering.

I’m 86, and damn well know someone my age is too old to be in the Oval Office unless they’re just visiting. How about a constitutional amendment that sets down a series of challenges that must be met by anyone over 70 seeking to be commander in chief?

First there would be a dime test. A dime would be dropped on the floor at a busy deli, and the candidate would have to pick it up on the first try. The retrieval would have to be accomplished by bending over. Anyone getting down on their knees to get the dime would be automatically disqualified.

Then there would be a memory test. An examiner chosen by an independent panel would meet with each hopeful candidate, and early in the conversation three famous political quotes would be used: “I am not a crook,” “Read my lips: no new taxes,” and “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.”

At the end of this session, which would last a mini-

collective efforts on the local, national and global levels to continue expanding. If they don’t, we could see significant ocean rise in our lifetimes — literally bringing the sea into our backyards as early as the 2040s. The planet is getting warmer, polar ice is melting, and all that water has to go somewhere.

Since the first Earth Day 54 years ago, millions of people in nearly 200 countries have taken part in activities whose aim is to enhance the planet’s environment. The annual event has helped push legislation in many countries — including the United States — intended to reduce the human race’s collective carbon footprint, and help us find ways to live more sustainable lives.

But the work is far from finished. Our schools need to teach environmental literacy. The media — from newspapers and television to the hottest social media platforms — must circulate necessary, accurate information.

In April, as trees bud, flowers sprout and temperatures warm, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the greenery and sunshine. But as we take a hike or pedal along our local bike paths, or walk along our waterways or the shore, our thoughts should turn to advocacy and activism on behalf of the planet we inhabit. Because we shouldn’t fight to protect the Earth just on Earth Day, but every day.

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Cooperation, competence are crucial to NUMC’s survival

the finances of the Nassau Health Care Corporation — the publicbenefit corporation that operates the Nassau University Medical Center and the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility — are in desperate need of emergency resuscitation.

We reached this fiscal cliff after years of funding infusions from the state. These resources were never intended to be a permanent source of revenue, but rather to serve as a temporary bridge to facilitate the right-sizing of the hospital’s operations. Unfortunately, year after year, this money has not met its intended goals.

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Seeking answers about growing operational losses and a clear, on-the-record plan for NUMC’s long-term stability, I called for public hearings last year. On July 24, I joined a meeting called by CSEA Local 830, which was attended by other elected officials and some members of the former NUMC Forward task force, for discussions that included my proposal for creating a more symbiotic Nassau Health Care Corporation.

My plan included transferring A. Holly Patterson to the NUMC campus and developing the surrounding proper-

ty to integrate rehabilitation and assisted-living communities, thereby connecting residents to the hospital’s crucial clinical practices and addressing the underutilization of NUMC’s campus. Dr. Anthony Boutin, former CEO and medical director, said the plan had merit and could play a role in sustaining the hospital into the future. I reiterated my request for a hearing in December in the interest of obtaining an update on the hospital’s financial status and its short- and long-term viability plans.

In late February, a report by the accounting firm Alvarez & Marshal projected that NuHealth could be out of cash by the end of April. This dire situation marks the culmination of years of growing operating losses that reached $180 million in 2023, and continue to fuel the threat of NuHealth’s closure.

mum of one hour, the candidate would be asked to recall the quotes. He or she would have to remember at least two of them to be eligible to run.

And third, the new constitutional amendment would require a cursive test. The candidate, in a room alone, would be required to write, in cursive, an essay of at least 700 words, explaining why he or she thought he or she would be a swell leader of America. The content of the essays would not be judged or graded. A judge appointed by the two major political parties would simply check to make sure the essays were indeed written in cursive. If you don’t know cursive, you belong in Hell, and not in the White House.

Think about all this, please. It’s time for a change.

LARRy McCOy Rockville Centre

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This is directed to elected Democrats in New york: So how are your bail reform and your progressive agenda going? Open your eyes: It isn’t working. Criminals are

Despite these losses, the chairman holds board meetings only quarterly, which violates the Nassau County Charter’s requirement of six meetings per year. Leadership did not adequately plan for the scheduled conclusion of the state’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment program, and last year failed to apply for their share of millions in state aid for distressed hospitals. Cronyism and political patronage continue unabated — evidenced by the recent hiring of an embattled former sheriff for $275,000 per year.

a February report projected that NuHealth could run out of cash this month.

In recent weeks, the state has once again taken action to sustain the hospital, offering $83 million in additional resources, but this time the money comes with a series of conditions to address a “lack of strong leadership, transparency, communication, and fiscal strategy.” These include submission of a five-year transformation plan, a qualityimprovement plan, and breakdowns of salary and lobbying costs; an immediate search for a new CEO; outside oversight of management hires and appointments; and outside approval for contracts and payments over $10 million.

As a former director of public corporations whose career has involved turning around troubled housing authorities, I have interacted with oversight agencies to improve performance and implement best practices like those being proposed. The requirements are eminently reasonable for an institution that has received numerous tranches of short-term funding from the state. If it is going to be bailed out yet again, those resources should be tied to certain benchmarks.

The chairman’s refusal of the offer was shortsighted, and his response further illustrates how his leadership has been a central problem. Cognizant of the far-reaching repercussions, I hope Coun-

walking our streets because Democrats don’t want to lock up people who commit crimes.

Why do Democrats think it’s OK for someone to walk into any store and steal everything off the shelves, or assault someone on the street? People walk our streets and continue to commit crimes, and thanks to the Democrats, are free to commit more crimes. Most if not all of those who are arrested are back on the street before a police officer can complete the paperwork.

Arresting and incarcerating criminals is not being racist. People today are generally afraid. A police officer is killed by a convicted felon with a gun who had 21 arrests but wasn’t in jail. Another subject, also carrying a gun, was arrested last year on gun charges, but thanks to Democrats’ bail reform was out on the street. Between them they had a total of more than 40 arrests, including violent felonies.

It surely seems that Democrats favor criminals over private citizens. We need new leadership in Albany to stop this. Albany Democrats have failed us, made us less safe, and people have died.

STEvE GROGAN Lynbrook

Steve Grogan is a retired federal agent and former Lynbrook village trustee.

ty Executive Bruce Blakeman will see this as an opportunity to evolve on this issue.

Should conditions worsen further, the state would be empowered to install a receiver to operate the hospital — which would not be optimal for county residents. The best path forward is one in which a turnaround plan is implemented by an effective leadership team comprising community leaders who are directly accountable to those they serve.

Bold, collaborative action — including the complete funding of Medicaid reimbursement rates for hospitals and nursing homes by the state — is needed to rescue these safety-net facilities and sustain them for the long term. We owe this to the families who rely on them for essential care, and the more than 3,500 employees who work so diligently at these facilities to deliver top-level care.

These health care heroes were here for us during the tremendously uncertain times of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, as the survival of NUMC — a Level One trauma center that treats over 80,000 emergency patients, handles over 178,000 patient visits annually and features a state-of-the-art burn center — hangs in the balance, stakeholders must alleviate their uncertainty by accepting the state’s reasonable requirements and working collaboratively toward the hospital’s long-term sustainability and success.

Siela A. Bynoe represents Nassau County’s 2nd Legislative District and is the Legislature’s alternate deputy minority leader.

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