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Cannabis shops face zoning restrictions legal green light to operate — namely, medical cannabis dispensaries — are facing a slew While the recreational use of dif ficulties themselves of marijuana has been legal in beyond the normal funding to New York state since 2021, get off the ground. In particuefforts to expand the nascent lar, many looking to bring their industry have been fraught businesses to Long Island are navigating an unwelcoming with setbacks and delays. business landscape rife with Recreational zoning roadblocks cannabis entrepreand red tape aimed neurs have grumat curbing their bled over spurned spread. And Valley hopes of launching Stream is no exceptheir dispensaries tion. on Long Island Recent re gulaafter a majority of tions passed by the municipalities village trustees are voted to prevent intended to limit r e t a i l c a n n a b i s JeSSIcA NASSAINt the location and stores from selling entrepreneur number of medical within their juriscannabis dispensadictions — Valley ries. They are conStream included. It’s a decision that has frus- fined to C-3 zoning districts, trated and disappointed canna- areas dedicated to business bis entrepreneurs like Jessica office space and retail use. No more than two medical Nassaint, who formerly owned a cannabinoid dispensary, cannabis dispensaries can Wake and Bake Café, on Rocka- operate in the village at any one time, and they cannot be way Avenue. “I feel like the community is located within 1,000 feet of a not accepting of change,” Nas- school, day-care center, park or saint told the Herald in 2022, place of worship, or within 500 ultimately deciding to take her feet of a residential neighborhood. business elsewhere. These restrictions may sit But some of the remaining cannabis businesses with the Continued on page 11

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patrick Burke, left, with groot at the eagle Court of Honors ceremony. Burke has been the guiding force behind Valley Stream troop 116 as its committee chair and Scout leader.

Meet the motivator and mentor in V.S. Troop 116 By JUAN lASSo jlasso@liherald.com

Valley Stream Troop 116 has produced dozens of Boy Scouts who have earned the elite rank of Eagle Scout over the years. They have stepped on the recognition stage during the traditional Eagle Court of Honors ceremony in Valley Stream. And during the portion of the ceremony in which mentorship pins are presented to those who’ve helped steer and assist these Scouts, dozens have pinned their gratitude on Patrick Burke. “I wear them all on my uniform,” Burke said. “The 40-some-odd pins all have the name initials of the scout on the back. If they thought enough of me to give it to me,

I’m certainly going to honor them by wearing it. And I’m certainly not done encouraging and guiding these scouts by any means.” Burke, 52, committee chair for Troop 116 since 2013, has been an instrumental anchor and role model for the Boy Scouts for decades. He is known well in Troop 116 as a mentor who handles the young scouts with both the commanding respect of a drill sergeant and the trusted confidence of a friend. “His Marine Corps background has some part to play in this,” said adult Scout leader Haiden Scanlan, who earned his Eagle rank under Burke’s mentorship. “There’s enough respect between Mr. Burke and the kids that when he raises his voice, everybody stops moving,” Scanlan Continued on page 7

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HERALD SchoolS Paralympian visits Valley Stream 24 schools Motivational speaker Rohan Murphy recently visited all schools in the Valley Stream District 24 to share his journey and life lessons with sixthgrade students. Murphy, an American Paralympian, accomplished wrestler, and nationally recognized youth speaker, has garnered attention and recognition from media outlets. These outlets include ABCNews, Sports Illustrated, 20/20, and Nike’s influential campaign, No Excuses. “Here at the Valley Stream 24 School District, our commitment lies in providing our students with unwavering support, instilling confidence, and offering the necessary resources to help them succeed while overcoming any obstacles they encounter in both their academic and life journeys,” said Superintendent Unal Karakas. “We take immense pride in welcoming Rohan Murphy to our schools. His engaging interactions and inspirational message resonated profoundly with our students, serving as a powerful testament to achieving success

through determination.” Karen Serro, Robert W. Carbonaro’s social worker, facilitated the Rohan Mur phy prog ram districtwide in hopes to promote positive messages of hope, kindness, self-love, and overcoming adversity. Despite facing the challenge of having his legs amputated at a very young age, Rohan Murphy defied the odds and went on to build a successful career, ultimately competing as a wrestler at Penn State University. During his visit, Rohan Mur phy engaged sixth-grade students in conversations about the importance of inclusivity, effective goal setting, and the resilience needed to conquer life’s adversities. –Juan Lasso

Paralympian Rohan Murphy has been making a name for himself off the compeition stage touring the country with his story of grit, self-acceptance, and triumph at school districts across the country.

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Volleyball fever in Elmont and Valley Stream

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Long Island Knights, an Elmontbased nonprofit volleyball club, has fostered a surge in volleyball success stories within the Elmont community. With more athletes interested in the club than it can support, the Knights have 150 boys and girls setting, spiking and bumping on the court every week. The club’s growth is a credit to the coaching staff that help teens excel in the sport. The club began in 2018 when students voiced concerns over the accessibility of the sport in Elmont. The program started with 15 girls enrolled in the club. The club expanded to host three boys’ teams and five girls’ teams. Ver nell Nelson, head coach VERNELL NELsON of the Knights head coach, two boys-18 L.I. Knights teams, said the boys-18 teams program gives teens in the area an outlet to express themselves outside of school. “It’s a place for them to be themselves,” Nelson said. “That’s what warms my heart. When I see them and they’re together, and you know they’re dancing or whatever. It’s just that they’re genuinely happy and they can be themselves, and that’s what’s important to me as a mother and as a coach.” Nelson’s son, Darius Dorsey-Rhule, practiced with the girls’ teams in 2018. When the Knights created its boys’ division in 2019, Dorsey-Rhule joined the team and other boys trickled into the program from Elmont Memorial High School and other schools in the Sewanhaka and Valley Stream Central school districts. “Elmont’s boys’ and girls’ teams have been crazy, like undefeated conference champions two years in a row,” Campbell said. “So, you know, it’s working. A majority of the kids on these high school teams all play together in club.” The coaches are invested in their teams’ success, on and off the court. Nelson and Sarah Campbell, director and owner of the Knights, check their athletes report cards to ensure they’re staying on top of their academics. Holding the club’s athletes accountable is another core value that Nelson and Campbell hold as a standard on their teams. “They have to keep their calendar, they have to RSVP for events, they have to communicate, if they don’t communicate they aren’t going to play, and they’re constantly communicating,” Campbell said. The teams have seen major success throughout the past five years. Last year, the girls’ teams won 11 gold medals in tournaments locally and regionally. “They compete at a higher level, they’re super amazing,” Campbell said.

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Long Island Knights Girls-18 team wins gold medal in gold bracket at Massachusetts Home for the Holidays Tournament on Dec. 10. Long Island Knights Boys-18 team wins silver medal in silver bracket at Massachusetts Home for the Holidays Tournament on Dec. 10.

“They’re just so scrappy. They’re going to go for those balls every single time.” Campbell believes the coaching staff is integral to the club’s success. Since the club is a nonprofit, the 13-person coaching staff volunteer their time weekly for the eight teams. “The coaches are so important to us, because they could go to another club and get paid,” Campbell said. “While our kids, they graduated from Elmont or they graduated from another local school, and they came back because they really love the sport and they really love growing other people.” The club’s program costs $1,400 for the season where athletes practice for two hours weekly and participate in six local tournaments and up to four regional tournaments. Athletes receive uniforms and the cost helps pay for volley-

ball equipment for the team. The fee does not cover travel costs such as hotels, transportation, and food, but the program tries its best to provide cost effective options for overnight tournaments. This program fee is low compared to private volleyball clubs, which can cost up to $3,000 for players to participate in a season. The ambition is to have a lowcost volleyball club, while providing access to the sport for athletes who may not have been able to otherwise, can sometimes hinder the club’s ability to practice. “Long Island Knights is a very familyfriendly organization, a lot of clubs usually focus on skill and putting a price behind everything, but L.I. Knights really tries to take in as many athletes as we can,” Dorsey-Rhule said. “And as a non-

profit, try to give everything we receive back to the players and we just want to extend out branches throughout all of the communities on Long Island.” Campbell said that since the club is a nonprofit and charges a low fee, it is unable to pay for space to practice. The teams practice in the Elmont Memorial High School gymnasium or at Wheeler Elementary in Valley Stream, but scheduled practices can conflict with scheduled school functions which take precedent. “We cannot pay for space, we literally have nothing in the budget to pay for space,” Campbell said. She hopes a community center can be built to offer a low or no-cost place for the team to practice consistently or even host tournaments to raise money for the club.

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■ I will take pride in making my share of mistakes, as it’ll remind me that I’m not afraid to try new activities or take on new pursuits. ■ I’ll remember to switch my negative narrative, “I can’t” to a positive one, “One thing I can do is …” ■ I’ll believe that I’m “good enough.” I’m not perfect nor do I need to be. Hence, I’ll believe I’m worthy of love and respect from myself as well as others. ■ I’ll wake up each morning and remind myself of all the things I have to be appreciative of.

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■ This one’s yours. Write down what you believe would be a great New Year’s resolution for you. And forward it to me if you’d like. Well, what do you think? Do you prefer the old or new resolutions? As I’m sure you guessed, I like the new ones. Why? Because they’re a joy to keep. You’re growing and celebrating a better self, not just trying to get rid of what you dislike about yourself. Happy New Year, my dear readers. I appreciate you. ©2024 Linda Sapadin, Ph.D. is a psychologist, life coach and author who specializes in helping people overcome self-defeating patterns of behavior. You can reach her at DrSapadin@aol.com or 516 791-2780. For additional articles, visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.

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

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Valley Stream North wrestling has battled through injuries and an extremely difficult Conference 3B schedule to still find victories on the mat, particularly with some of its top individual performers. A major highlight has been the emergence of sophomore Andrew Poh, who at 108 pounds, has taken the county by storm, with the potential to become a Nassau County champion as soon as this season, said coach Chris Bottjer. At the Paul P. Grammatico Wrestling Tournament in Valley Stream on Dec. 9, Poh defeated three opponents to reach the finals against Baldwin’s Nahkin Stevens, and not only defeated him to win his weight class but was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament. At the Ralph Janssen Holiday Tournament at Valley Stream North one week later on Dec. 16, Poh defeated his Freeport opponent in the quarterfinals of his weight class and his Plainedge opponent

in the semifinals before being edged out by Stevens in a rematch,10-9, in the final. In all of his dual meets so far, Poh has won his matches by pinfall. Drastic improvement in technique and footwork has been key for the young wrestler. “He’s a predator,” said Bottjer. “He looks to put kids on their back, and he quite enjoys it.” Senior Nicola Petrucelli, who has also had a strong season and Bottjer said is one of the team’s leaders, finished fourth in his 138-pound weight class at the Dec. 16 tournament. Another senior leader, Akinwale Omojola, at 145, has also wrestled well this season, winning his dual meet matches on Dec. 8 against Sewanhaka and Dec. 12 against Jericho, and placed 4th in the Dec. 16 tournament. His teammate James Romano also placed seventh in the same weight class. Junior Naomi Gonzalez has certainly made her name known this season, placing sixth in the Dec. 16 tournament in the heavyweight class. Her judo experience translates on the mat, said Bottjer, who also praised her technical skills.

With a strong second half, he said, she could threaten for the Long Island championship in her weight class. Senior Cameron Rochester scored a dual meet victory, 16-0, against his Lawrence opponent on Dec. 12 in the 160 lb. weight class and placed in the semifinals in the Dec. 16 tournament. While the team overall placed ninth in the Dec. 9 tournament and tenth in the Dec. 16 tournament, Bottjer lauded his wrestlers’ maturity and resilience against some of the most talented squads in the county. At their dual meet win earlier this month against Lawrence, 42-12, a victory was also scored by Michael Muoio (138) by pinfall. As the team looks towards a strong finish in the new year, Bottjer said he’s very excited to see Poh’s continued progress. None of his staff, he said, foresaw the breakout season he is currently experiencing. At this rate, he may very well be hoisting a trophy by year’s end. “I think he’s our best shot,” said Bottjer. “He’s making a statement and pinning every kid.”

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 4 Boys/Girls Bowling: Lawrence at Hewlett .................. 4 p.m. Boys Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook ...................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Floral Park at V.S. North .................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Hempstead at Oceanside .............. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S South at Wantagh..................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lawrence at Clarke......................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Friends Academy at Malverne ........ 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 5 Boys Basketball: Massapequa at Uniondale............. 5 p.m. Wrestling: Baldwin at Long Beach........................6:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Farmingdale at Baldwin ................. 7 p.m. Wrestling: Seaford at Clarke...................................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 6 Boys Basketball: Carey at Elmont ...........................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Mepham at East Meadow ............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: South Side at Manhasset ............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. North at West Hemp...............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Bethpage at Kennedy...................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Glen Cove at Hewlett....................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Herricks at V.S. Central..................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach ............12 p.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. North at Sewanhaka .............12 p.m. Girls Basketball: East Meadow at Mepham ............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Seaford at East Rockaway ......12:15 p.m. Girls Basketball: Elmont at Carey ......................12:45 p.m.

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Sophomore Andrew Poh, top, is off to a fast start for the Spartans and is considered a Nassau County title contender at 108 pounds.

Burke’s legacy in Troop 116 is inspirational

VALLEY STREAM HERALD — January 4, 2024

nity service project. The project involves multiple said. “He’s forceful when a problem needs to be fixed. phases, requiring the coordination of a crew of volunYou can hear him across the campsite. But he’s also an teers, which leaves a lasting benefit to the community. “Because of his experience, Mr. Burke can walk you open door in case you need him for anything.” through the whole project planning and Burke’s authority provides needed proposal process and can show you what direction for the scouts, but it’s his genuneeds improvement, where you need to ine care for each one of them that pushes restart, everything like that,” Scanlan them further, with willingness and good said. cheer, into their scouting journey, even Burke’s devotion comes from his faith when there’s a temptation to quit. in the bold, fun, and character-building “I know, for me at least, as I entered my experience offered by the Boy Scouts of high school years, it was difficult for me to America. stay motivated in doing the program “It’s the best program in the country for because everything else in life just started leadership for youth development, to piling on,” Scanlan said. “Classes in develop them into responsible adults that school get harder, you start trying to get a are going to be our future leaders,” Burke car, trying to get a girlfriend, trying to said. “If I’ve had any kind of positive hang out with friends more before they go effect on anyone, that’s truly the best thing away to college.” that I can ever do.” The task of a scout leader is to be Many kids start scouting at Troop 116 engaged and inspire confidence in comas nervous campers and end it as more mitting to scouting, which is Burke’s confident individuals, having forged pricestrength, according to Scanlan. With his less connections, according to Troop 116 voice alone, he could provide a jolt of conScoutmaster Andrew Mihalick. He added viction for anyone, Boy Scout leaders said. that some of these connections could last a His experience is unquestioned. Burke PatrIck Burke lifetime. started out as a member of the Cub Scouts committee chair, “It’s amazing to watch these kids get in 1979, and earned his Eagle Scout badge Troop 116 pulled out of their element and have the in 1989 at the age of 17, following in the freedom to grow together and help one footsteps of his grandfather, who earned another develop scouting skills,” Mihalick said. “It’s his in 1936. Burke’s experience is a rare and treasured resource great to experience that sense of camaraderie and live for all Troop 116 scouts climbing to reach the Eagle the Scout Oath together. It’s something you’ll never rank, especially when preparing for the Eagle commu- forget.” Continued from page 1

t’s the best program in the country for leadership for youth development, to develop them into responsible adults who are going to be our future leaders.

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patrick Burke earned his eagle Scout badge in 1989, and has since helped scouts in troop 116 work through their eagle service projects.

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Loans offer financial lifeline after flooding The lingering remnants from Tropical Storm Ophelia — which dumped intense rainfall on Nassau County late last September — left a number of businesses and homeowners to pick up the pieces. Dozens of Long Island homes were drenched, basements and personal property swallowed up. Businesses like Valbrook Diner in Valley Stream lumbered back to life in the ensuing clean-up after losing thousands in food, lost work for employees, and a damaged roof. But some measure of financial relief, announced last month, is now available. The federal government is offering up to $500,000 in low-interest home repair loans through the Small Business Administration. Businesses could be eligible for much more to replace lost inventory and equipment. The final deadline to apply is Feb. 2, at SBA.gov website. Gov. Kathy Hochul described the federal relief program as one that is aimed at “helping to alleviate the impacts of the flooding to all areas of our state disaffected by extreme weather events.” When faced with the dilemma of how to pay for costly repairs and reconstruction after a disaster, federal loans provide a financial buffer otherwise made unavailable by standard loan and credit

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Nassau County households and business owners who took damage from last year’s September flood have until Feb. 2 to apply for low-interest federal relief loans. programs. The problem of hefty interest rates sometimes incurred when financing repairs with conventional credit cards, for example, can be largely avoided through SBA loans, argued SBA spokeswoman Sharon Gadbois. That, she adds, is the biggest boon for homeowners and businesses.

“The interest rate for homeowners and renters can be as low 2.5 percent compared with say, 20 percent on a credit card,” Gadbois said. “That’s a big difference. That’s thousands of dollars you would avoid having to pay up.” The SBA also can offer an interestfree repayment window at the start of the loan — usually for 12 months — and

generally, borrowers have up to 30 years to pay it off. “When people go through some kind of catastrophic event such as flooding or a tornado that disrupts their home or lifestyle at home, it’s almost like there’s a little mini tornado going on in their mind,” Gadbois said. “And, so, everything stops. The spending stops. They have to redistribute or reassess what’s going on.” Often that “reassessing” comes in the form of tightening their spending bills, laying off staff, or rolling back their business expenses, she said. The SBA loans are intended to reduce or reverse this financial downturn by stabilizing people’s expectations of their financial future, and thus keep their budgets in order and their businesses afloat. But other forces at play may make these loans more appealing over others. Those already weighed down with repaying multiple credit cards or credit card loans may be less willing to take on more debt, no matter how generous the terms of repayment. But Gadbois says it’s better to apply and have the option than to be shut out entirely. “If you’re approved for the loan, you have up to 60 days to decide whether you want to take it or not,” she said. “Applying before the deadline is important because it preserves your options for you and your family.”

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Empty building turns into a new church

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Valley Stream’s Bethlehem Assembly of God expanding into Baldwin By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

Pastor Carlos Beltre has big plans for 2024, including building connections and fully serving the Baldwin community, and it all hinged on the opening of a new church. The Bethlehem Assembly of God has been in business for more than 40 years, with its main campus in Valley Stream, one other location in Rosedale and a Spanish campus that is also located in Valley Stream. Now, it has moved into an abandoned church, at 625 Joy Blvd., at the site of the former Sheepgate Assembly. The new church held its first services on Christmas Eve. “ We h ave been in this expansion mode with our church in Va l l e y Stream,” Beltre CaRlos BElTRE said. “So we’ve pastor been looking for a place to congregate and unfortunately we weren’t able to find anything until this opportunity in Baldwin came along.” Beltre explained that he wanted the congregation to expand into other nearby communities. When he learned that the Sheepgate Assembly building was no longer in use, Beltre thought this would be the perfect opportunity for a place of worship to be “up and running again.” “This was like a win-win-win situation for us,” Beltre said. The abandoned building, which was in bad shape, has been in the process of being rebuilt since January of 2023. Beltre said he was able to raise the funds to fix the building, which needed to be completely remodeled. Beltre added that the community’s response to the church’s renovations has been overwhelming, and the pastor has overseen construction at the site every day. He said neighbors have told him how excited they are for the church building to finally be opened again. Sheepgate was a community church that helped residents of Baldwin, and Beltre wants to bring that back through his congregation. “We have been partnering with Lenox Elementary School, which is right down the block, to help serve their community and their families,” Beltre said. Beltre hosted a turkey drive at the church in Baldwin in November, when more than 200 turkeys were donated to families in the community. “The vision and mission of the church is to love, grow and serve,” Beltre said. “So wherever we go, our job is to just love the community, and serve the community, and grow our relationship with one another as well.” This vision will be car ried out

his was like a win-winwin situation for us.

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The first service held at the new Baldwin church on Christmas Eve.

From left, Baldwin Board of Education Trustee Pamela Green, Pastor Carlos Beltre, and Lenox Elementary Principal Sheilah Jefferson-Isaac, at the firstever event hosted by the Bethlehem Assembly of God’s new church in Baldwin. through the different services offered by the church, including worship services on Sunday morning and bible studies on Wednesday night. There will also be outreach programs for children and teens. “We do this event at the main campus in Valley Stream called Opening, which we have been doing now for 10 years,” Beltre said. “The event involves talking to the community about social services,

Community members helped the new church at their turkey drive, which was hosted this past November.

and we’re going to be bringing that to Baldwin in June.” Beltre explained that now there is more “apathy” towards God than in the past. Through the church, he is hoping to build connections with the younger generation. Building strong relationships within the community is one of the main goals for the new church, he added.

“Baldwin is a beautiful town, and we are truly looking forward to be part of the Baldwin family and being able to serve the community and the families there,” Beltre said. “We look forward to just continuing to build the great culture that exists there and be part of it.” To learn more about the church’s upcoming services, visit BethlehemAG. org.

Dispensaries hit a wall under village rules uneasily for cannabis consumers and stakeholders alike, who fear that they create an unfair bottleneck for businesses trying to enter the market, stifling healthy competition among operators and stunting business growth. Village officials could not be reached for comment as of press time, but the restrictions state that limiting the operations of these dispensaries is a matter of public health. “There are some uses (of cannabis) which, due to their very nature, have serious objectionable characteristics to the community,” village code reads. “Special regulation of these uses is necessary to ensure that these adverse effects will not contribute to the blighting or downgrading of the surrounding neighborhoods.” The medicinal benefits and potential side ef fects of medical marijuana remain hotly debated among the scientific community, with mixed evidence in support or opposition of either camp. While many people reportedly turn to medical marijuana as a relaxant and a pain manager with fewer risks than opiates, public health experts warn of serious health risks if it consumed in larger than “safe” amounts. Jim Wyler, executive director of the addiction treatment clinic Friends of

The more you know For more information on the latest regulations on sales of cannabis on Long Island, visit Cannabis.ny.gov.

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rise dispensary, a medical cannabis dispensary, will soon be coming to Valley Stream amid zoning regulations recently established by the village to curb such dispensaries from sprouting in the village. Bridge, in Valley Stream, and a staunch opponent of the opening of recreational cannabis shops, told the Herald in 2021, “It becomes problematic when you go

along the train tracks onto abuse when you’re using the drug more frequently or in (greater) amounts, because we develop a tolerance to the drug. It

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becomes less of a social event, and more of a feeling not to feel, or to get that payoff.” As things stand in the village, one of the two available spots for medical marijuana dispensaries has been taken. The state Office of Cannabis Management has cleared the way for Rise Dispensary to open on Sunrise Highway, not far from Green Acres Mall. The brand is owned by the Chicagobased firm, Green Thumbs Industries, and is sold at several locations around the state. Company officials could not be reached for comment about the dispensary’s opening day or its services. This will be the sixth medical dispensary to open on Long Island to date, all of them in areas that have barred recreational cannabis retailers from opening storefronts. While about 40 firms have secured licenses to open cannabis dispensaries on Long Island, zoning restrictions and ongoing legal battles have slowed the process to a crawl.

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Pro women’s hockey coming to UBS Arena By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

It’s a new era of ice hockey, and it’s coming to UBS Arena. The Professional Women’s Hockey League makes its debut this month, kicking off 72 games played across eight different venues between the league’s “original six” franchise teams — Boston, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ottawa and Toronto. And one of those venues happen to be the same place where fans also can find the New York Islanders in Belmont. “We are extremely pleased to be welcoming the PWHL to UBS Arena during their inaugural season,” Kim Stone, the president of UBS Arena, said in a release. “I’m proud that women’s hockey is getting a beautiful new building to call its home for a number of games during this historical moment in women’s sports history.” The New York roster boasts 26 of the top women hockey players from around the world. Chief among them is Alex Carpenter, a 29-year-old forward from North Reading, Massachusetts, who is arguably one of the most skilled in the game today. She won two Olympic silver medals for her performance with Team USA, and is a six-time International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s world champion. Abby Roque played for Team USA

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The UBS Arena at Belmont Park will serve as the home turf for the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s New York team for at least four games during its inaugural season. alongside Carpenter, and will now join her on the roster in New York. The 26-year-old hockey star from Michigan made history as the first indigenous hockey player to compete in the Olympics, and led the University of Michigan to a national championship in 2019. She also finished the 2020 season as one of the Top 10 scorers in the NCAA. Micah Zandee-Hart will lead the

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

“Having the privilege to showcase our skills in front of dedicated fans, in a top-tier arena, represents an opportunity that impeccably aligns with the professional standards upheld by the PWHL,” Pascal Daoust, general manager of the PWHL New York franchise, said. “It promises to be a premier sports experience not only for our athletes, but also for our fans, allowing them to gather in g reater numbers and take immense pride in standing united behind our team.” Four of the PWHL New York team’s 12 regular season home games will take place at UBS Arena, and at least five of the remaining home games are scheduled to take place at the Total Mortgage Arena in Connecticut. The schedule was constructed to ensure all six teams will play head-tohead a minimum of four times throughout the regular season, including twice at home and twice on the road. It also includes a pause in February for the PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto during the NHL AllStar event, and a break in April for the IIHF Women’s World Championship. Playoffs begin the week of May 6. Single-game tickets range between $17 and $47, and are available through Ticketmaster.com. Season ticket membership and half-season plans are also available online via NewYork.ThePWHL.com.

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

Fearless feats on ice

HEROISM UNFOLDS IN AN EPIC ADVENTURE By Karen Bloom Move on from the holiday season with some Disney ﬂair. The latest Disney on Ice extravaganza arrives at UBS Arena in Elmont to the continued delight of families who can’t ever get enough of their favorite Disney moments. Audiences can relive some of the iconic characters and stories — classic and new — when “Find Your Hero” brings a lineup of some of Disney’s iconic personalities here for four days, opening Jan. 4. This production showcases inspiring favorites from the Disney canon and their beloved tales, including those spunky royal sisters, Anna and Elsa, from the beloved mega-hit “Frozen.” Joining this spirited pair are the hilarious snowman Olaf, the forever enchanting Belle, passionate Ariel, spirited Rapunzel and the charming bandit Flynn, plucky Mirabel, the aspiring young musician Miguel, and the daring, fearless wayfarer Moana. Their courage and spunky grit to live their best lives are set forth in lively — albeit condensed — re-tellings of “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty & the Beast,” “Tangled,” “Frozen,” “Moana” and “Encanto.” ` These unforgettable characters and their adventures are brought to life on ice in a captivating show that transports the audience to world where imaginations soar and in true Disney spirit “anything can happen if you just believe.” Guided by Mickey and Minnie, with their crew, of course these stories are told through artful skating with dynamic sets and costumes, set to the soundtrack Disneyphiles know and love. In keeping with longstanding Disney tradition, it’s a fast-paced spectacle, with rapidly changing segments. This medley of tales shares what it means to “ﬁnd the hero in all of us,” in keeping with Mouse House lore, as we all are urged to follow our dreams. That’s certainly the case for Tess Terpos, who’s delighted to step into the spotlight with the rest of the Disney skaters as part of the ensemble cast. It’s a magical moment — each and every time. “Skating with Disney On Ice is a dream come true for me,” she says. “It’s so special and the connection with our audiences is amazing.” Ice skating has pretty much always been part of Terpos’ world. Since she was 6, in fact, growing up in Maryland. After years of steadfast devotion to her craft — countless hours of practice, grueling competitions and skating in various ice shows — the now 26-year-old Terpos realized her dream when she caught her break in 2021 with Feld Entertainment, producers of Disney On Ice. Fast forward to 2024 and Terpos is an established ensemble member with the tour. “Disney on Ice is always special, and our audiences see that ‘magic’ come to life in truly personal way.” In fact, ‘special’ is a word that keeps coming up as Terpos describes her life on the Disney circuit. “I have found a home here,” the Towson University

grad says. “It’s a great place to be, surrounded all these special talented skaters and creative people who are as passionate as me.” • Thursday through Sunday. Of course, Disney was a Jan. 4-7; times vary part of her world growing up, • Tickets start at $25; available so being with the tour now is at Ticketmaster.com or a natural extension of Terpos DisneyOnIce.com • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead fondness for the stories and Turnpike, Elmont characters. “I loved ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Jasmine, all the princesses. I’d watch them over and over,” she adds. The timeless appeal of the Disney legacy lends itself to an entertaining, inspiring production. The uplifting nature of these stories end strongly with an inspiring message about finding your inner hero and finding your dreams. “We all have inner heroes in ourselves,” Terpos says. “The Disney magic is all around us.” As with her fellow cast members, Terpos’ skating skills enhance the high level of athleticism that is the hallmark of these spectacles. Solos and fast-paced ensemble skating with high-flying jumps add to the appeal of the stories the audience knows so well. “There are so many iconic moments,” she enthuses, especially “The Little Mermaid” segment, which is among her favorites. It’s very colorful with fun music and favorite characters. “Actually it seems every character is a ‘favorite’ character. “And don’t forget, we ‘don’t talk about Bruno,’” Terpos reminds us. The high-energy production brings these characters to life through the energetic skills of the skaters. “We have a very talented cast,” Terpos says. “You’ll see pairs, singles, freestyle and tricks.” As always, there’s plenty of singing, with the audiences up on their feet throughout the show. And, naturally, Belles, Cinderellas, Jasmines, Elsas, and now Mirabels, among many others are scattered throughout the arena. “I even saw a Sebastian in the audience the other day,” Terpos adds. “It’s so much fun to see.” And, of course, as anyone who knows Disney on Ice, the show is enthusiastically welcomed at every stop on the tour. It’s big. It’s magical. It’s Disney. But it’s also something much more powerful than that. Because when Terpos and her castmates take center stage at UBS Arena shortly — you can bet your ice skates on it — there will be more than one wide-eyed 6-year-old in the audience who will discover, for the first time in her heart, that dreams really do come true.

Shake off those winter doldrums with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. It may seem like we’ve got way too long to wait ‘til those beach days return, but Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue with theirr ‘Ultimate Beach Party Tribute’ to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. The Long Island-based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/ backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione — have been celebrating the beach country sounds for some 12 years, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast coast. Friday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Dancing with the Stars

Following last year’s fan-frenzy that led to a spectacular run of sold-out shows, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is back on tour this to heat up this winter with a dazzling, sexy, high energy, new live production. See the ballroom brought to life in this new edition featuring everyone’s favorite ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros. Special guests join the DWTS cast this year to add to the fun. They’ll perform glittering new numbers as well as some of the unbelievable showstoppers featured in Season 32. The high-energy show puts the dancers in the spotlight, showcase their dynamic moves as seen during the series, along with some lively new twists. The tour delivers an unforgettable night of electrifying dance performances from worldrenowned dancers who topped the leaderboard. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. $50-$100. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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The multi-faceted Pete Correale brings his “Authentic” tour to the Paramount stage, Saturday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. You may know him from his numerous late night TV shows such as “The Tonight Show,” Letterman and Conan, his three television comedy specials, or as co-host of “The Pete and Sebastian Show,” a podcast with comedian and longtime friend Sebastian Maniscalco. One of the most wildly popular comedy podcasts on air today, it’s almost 10-years-old running with an ever growing fanbase and has featured guests the likes of Bill Burr, Jay Mohr, Bobby Lee, Yannis Pappas, and Billy Gardell. Correale’s tours also continue to grow exponentially as more and more people discover him and immediately fall in love with his accessible and extremely relatable point of view. Aside from his podcast, Pete has been a staff writer on several TV shows, most recently “Kevin Can Wait” and Netflix’s “The Crew.” His love for entertainment started when he went off to college. During his senior year, Correale took an acting class and knew immediately what he wanted to do — be in show business. This burning desire has evolved to what we know it as today: a reflective comedic take on his life and the experiences he’s been through. With a conversational delivery and his trademark disarming regular guy attitude, Pete makes you feel like you’re listening to the funniest guy at a party as opposed to just another comedian on a stage. $49.50, $39.50, $34.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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

Art reception Valley Stream resident Steve Breslow, whose work is on display at Hewlett-Woodmere Library through Jan. 22, hosts an art exhibit reception, Saturday, Jan. 13, 1 to 3 p.m., in the Boehm Room of the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. For more information, visit HWPL.org or call (516) 3741967.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Jan. ‘Parallel Perspectives’ View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@ molloy.edu for more. artgallery@molloy.edu.

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

Bible Study Valley Stream Presbyterian Church hosts a Bible Study Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. 130 South Central Avenue. For more information, call (516) 367-5434 or visit ValleyStreamPres.org.

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Valley Stream’s American Legion Post 854 holds their regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. at 51 Roosevelt Avenue. For more information, call (516) 791-0719 or visit AmericanLegion854.com.

Village board meeting The Village of Valley Stream will meet for their regular board of trustees meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. For more information, call (516) 825-4200 or visit Vsvny. org.

District 30 board meets Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education holds its regular board meeting, Monday, Jan. 22, at 8 p.m., at Forest Road School. For more information, email district clerk Ashley Starna astarna@vs30.org or visit ValleyStream30.com.

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.

Family theater “Frozen Jr.” brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage, presented by Sunrise Theatre Company, Sunday, Jan. 7, noon. The show features all of the memorable songs from Disney’s beloved animated film with all the wonderful characters, loaded with magic, adventure, humor and love. All tickets $15. See it on the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, visit SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.

Prayer Breakfast Grace United Methodist Church hosts its 8th Annual Prayer Breakfast, Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $15 per person except for those under 18 years old. Registration required. 21 South Franklin Ave. For more information, visit GraceVsny.org or call (516) 825-1182.

Comedy Fundraiser Kiwanis Club of Valley Stream hosts a comedy show fundraiser, Sunday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. 90 Division Avenue, Levittown. For more information, call (516) 731-3358 or visit Govs.com.

Breastfeeding Support Group Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 1/10/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 3/24. NR VALLEY STREAM Raheel Hussain, Renewal of grant to maintain 6’ high fence., E/s Jedwood Pl., 365.21’ W/o Sanford Ct., a/k/a 100 Jedwood Pl. 5/24. NR VALLEY STREAM - Najma Usman, Renewal of grant to maintain 2family dwelling., S/W cor. Stuart Ave. & Law St., a/k/a 134 Stuart Ave. 7/24. NR VALLEY STREAM - Maria Santos, Darline Morel & Manases Antonio Santos, Special exception to maintain koi pond larger than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum; maintain filter with less than required side yard setback., N/s Frances Dr., 200.85’ W/o Mallis St., a/k/a 1082 Frances Dr. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Valley Stream within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 144097 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

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Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 10, 2016, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2024 at 3:15 PM. Premises known as 42 Cedar Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Sec 37 Block 00537-00 Lot 00014. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $492,185.78 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 009285/2011. 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.” Richard L. Farley, Esq., Referee File # CARN262 143757 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE C E RT I F I C AT E H O L D E R S CWALT, INC. ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-60T1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-60T1, Plaintiff -against- RENU KUMAR, RAVI KUMAR, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated June 4, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Ethel Street, distant 80.68 feet westerly from the corner formed by the

intersection of the southerly side of Ethel Street with the westerly side of Jane Place; RUNNING THENCE South West 166.57 feet; THENCE North West 86.32 feet; THENCE North East 151.50 feet; THENCE North West 2.12 feet; THENCE South East 40 feet. Said premises known as 82 ETHEL STREET, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580 Approximate amount of lien $797,438.51 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 013769/2009. ELLEN DURST, ESQ., Referee Pincus Law Group, PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 {* VAL STRM H*} 143703

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC., Plaintiff AGAINST KELVIN GALLOWAY, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 1, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 16, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 29 Clinton Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096. 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 40, Block 63, Lot 196. Approximate amount of judgment $650,851.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611961/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-003157 78549 143707

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN BROTHERSSTRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST-SAIL 2005-3, Plaintiff, Against LILLIANA VELASQUEZ, RICHIE VASQUEZ, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/30/2008, 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 1/22/2024 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 158 Cochran Place, Valley Stream, New York 11581, 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 Incorporated Village Of Valley Stream, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 39 Block 479 Lot 26 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $444,277.42 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 021795/07 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: 10/25/23 File Number: 32665 SH 143897

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-2. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2, Plaintiff AGAINST ROLAND KATWAROO, CHANDRADAI KATWAROO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 24, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 86 FLETCHER AVENUE,

Students and staff were decked out in their best holiday ware during the PTA’s annual Winter Wonderland event.

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Wheeler turns into a Winter Wonderland Valley Stream 13’s Wheeler Avenue Elementary School welcomed in the holiday season with festive cheer, recently holding its annual Winter Wonderland event, a festive celebration coordinated by the school’s Parent-Teacher Association. The event engaged students and their families in a variety of winter holiday-themed activities, creating a joyful atmosphere that truly embodied the spirit of the season. “We are thrilled with the turnout for this year’s Winter Wonderland,” said Ruth Peets-Butcher, Principal of Wheeler Avenue Elementary School. “It is

wonderful to see our students and their families come together to celebrate the holiday season. We are grateful to our PTA for organizing such a fantastic event and always going above and beyond for our school community.” The school’s cafeteria was transformed into a winter wonderland, which included participants donning festive, holiday sweaters. Attendees were treated to hot chocolate and pizza. The combination of delicious snacks, warm drinks, and a room full of holiday cheer made for a memorable event that was enjoyed by all.

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VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 169, Lot 5, 6, 7. Approximate amount of judgment $272,870.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002574/2016. 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”. William Boccio, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-002896 78479 143821 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST MICHAEL BERESFORD, TERIA BERESFORD, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 2, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 53 EAST VALLEY STREAM BOULEVARD AKA 53 VALLEY STREAM BOULEVARD, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 074, Lot 15 & 16. Approximate amount of judgment $415,331.68 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617977/2019. The

aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Peter V. Christiansen, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-005661 78440 143834

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR LBCABANA SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. CATHERINE MCAULIFFE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 8, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme

Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 27 Carl Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 614 and Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment is $153,336.96 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611460/2022. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 212801-2 143893

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A. I was once called on to do the home of a dean of an architecture school. I told him I was flattered, and asked why, considering the fact that I wasn’t a graduate of his school, he chose me. He told me that he had started out with one of his former graduates and was completely dissatisfied with the results. The former student, he said, did onte eeper eventually become an architect, but lacked basic skills like engineering, math and the sensitivity to bring the dean’s ideas to fruition. Then I asked why the dean wasn’t designing his own home, especially being the figurehead of an architecture school, and supposedly well versed enough to have such a prestigious job. He told me he barely passed the licensing exams after his third try, and was actually a graduate in architectural history, even though he managed to get through an architecture school. That really made me wonder, since I had worked with over 40 of his students at my firm over the years, but none who lasted, most going on to pursue related work, like construction management or as draftspersons in other firms. In other words, there are areas of the field that do not include being the “conductor of the orchestra” but consider that not everyone in the field eventually becomes an architect, but instead many play supporting rather than lead roles at a firm. Also consider that most leave school with little understanding that, like most fields, architecture is a business. The art part is one facet that makes the presentation aspect seem romantic, and is probably most represented in films and TV shows, but really constitutes about 2 percent of the big picture. I chuckle when I see a TV show on which there are lots of models and pretty renderings of buildings, because the nuts and bolts are what makes the engine run, and the government reviews and approvals, at some point, dominates the process until we get to the act of making a building real, in the construction phase. Math, at every part of the process, is important, whether it’s the engineering, the assembly of parts, the communication with all the members of the team or getting the building approved for construction. If your son would be satisfied being a team member and not a team leader, then he should pursue this career. Otherwise, good luck!

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ith the old year having ended and the New Year just beginning, I’m once again going through my routine of looking back on the previous year’s memories and trying to anticipate what the next one might hold. On balance, 2023 was a good year for me. There were some twists and turns and bumps in the road, but overall I can’t complain. For starters, in the very first week of the year, I crossed paths with Stuart Richner, the publisher of the Heralds, who offered me the opportunity pETER to write a column for the papers. I KinG was smart enough to accept, and it’s been a challenging and rewarding experience for me ever since. A few months later, with no warning signs or symptoms and during a routine procedure, my gastroenterologist, Dr. Michael Barth, detected a tumor in my

stomach, which turned out to be malignant. A few weeks after that, Dr. Matthew Weiss, a skilled surgeon at Long Island Jewish Hospital, removed the tumor, and there was no follow-up radiation or chemotherapy required. I was out of the hospital in days, and back at full speed in a few weeks. Then, in June and September, I made two very positive visits to Capitol Hill, where I had the privilege of serving for 28 years. In June, the House Intelligence Committee asked me, along with several former members, including Frank LoBiondo, of New Jersey, and Jane Harman, of California, to testify about pressing terror threats, and then, in September, more than 40 of my former staff members held a reception for my wife, Rosemary, and I on the Speaker’s Balcony. Both events brought back very positive memories. During that time, but especially in September and October, I worked close-

ly with Nassau County Republican Party Chairman Joe Cairo and county Republicans to bring about the overwhelming victories we saw on Election Day. They resulted in part because of the series of misjudgments and poor policy decisions by Democratic leaders in New York and Washington — the most prominent being the inability to deal with outof-control illegal migration, which made its way to the western edge of Nassau County. Entering 2024, I hope for continued good health for Rosemary and our family and friends — and a return to good health for our state and nation. The presidential race will be like no other, with the nation so divided and the problems so severe, with wars in Ukraine and Israel becoming more deadly by the day and threats from Iran and China showing no signs of lessening. For progress to be made on any of these fronts in this new year, I strongly believe that the American people must

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

find a way to put aside blind partisanship and forge a united front on issues on which there can be agreement and honest debate when consensus can’t be reached. The most obvious need for concerted action is border security. New York City cannot continue to absorb 4,000 illegal migrants each week without bursting. Similarly, the rise in antisemitism is truly frightening. Our political, religious and education leaders must speak with one voice in proclaiming that “Never Again” means Never Again! Similarly, respect for law enforcement must be restored if we are to be safe in our homes and neighborhoods. While victories cannot be guaranteed on all, or even most, fronts in 2024, real progress can be made if we remember that America is still the world’s greatest nation and we live up to our standards as Americans. If we do, this will indeed be a year we will all be proud to remember. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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he year just finished wasn’t a good one for politicians, or politics in general. We have two wars, an inept majority in the House of Representatives, an up-anddown economy and the prospect of having two candidates for president who are both highly unpopular. But rather than begin the new year on a down note, I would like to focus on two elected officials who have gained my greatest respect. Most voters don’t talk about state legislators over dinner. Legislators don’t get JERRY much publicity, KREMER but quite a few of them work diligently throughout the year and deserve a pat on the back. Being a former state assemblyman, I can recognize the qualities make a good legislator. Which is why I want to single out Democratic Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Republican Assemblyman Ed Ra. I had the good fortune recently to have lunch with Solages — who prefers

the nickname Mickey — and walked away impressed with her work and her dedication to lots of good causes. She is serving her fifth term representing a very diverse community stretching from Valley Stream to Bellerose. She is the first person of Haitian descent to be elected to the State Legislature, and her hard work on behalf of minorities has vaulted her into the position of chair of the state Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus. Being the chair of this caucus isn’t an easy job. It is a very powerful group in Albany, and it only chooses true leaders to make it an effective force in a sometimes very divided legislative body. Solages keeps the group focused, and is very articulate on caucus issues. She holds the title of Assembly deputy majority leader, and in that role she is responsible for rounding up votes during floor debates. I was very impressed with her dedication to finding affordable housing opportunities on Long Island. It’s no secret that our young people are leaving the Island, because it costs too much to live here, and they don’t want to live at

home with their parents. In the Assembly, Solages is a major voice speaking out about improving access to quality child care. Working mothers need a strong advocate to help get state funds, and she is at the forefront of that effort. Having been the chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, I have strong feelings about the role of the committee and its effectiveness. Assemblyman Ra holds the title of ranking member on Ways and Means, which makes him his party’s voice during deliberations on key bills. Over the course of the year, Ways and Means members have the chance to vote on as many as 5,000 bills, so being a committee member is a big deal. Ra has proven to be an informed voice on a variety of issues, and he has become the suburban voice for his fellow Republican Assembly members. One of his major interests has been education initiatives. He has fought for a more stringent teacher evaluation system, and has become a vocal supporter of special education programs of the kind offered by the Henry Viscardi

ighlighting the hard work of Michaelle Solages and Ed Ra.

School in Albertson. Ra has gotten more state funding for these efforts by getting the state to institute a fairer reimbursement system. One of the assignments that he has handled with class is the job of assistant minority leader. The position requires him to be familiar with almost every bill slated for debate, and to make strong arguments pro or con. There’s no way that a floor leader can wing it when the arguments start flying. Ra has shown an encyclopedic knowledge of multiple issues. It’s nice to have a chance to highlight the hard work of two very effective Long Island legislators. There are many others, but Mickey Solages and Ed Ra stand out in many ways. I wish I could also applaud our members of Congress, but they’re under constant pressure from the crazy Freedom Caucus to impeach President Biden. The current House has passed the fewest bills in memory, and Long Island needs a little more attention. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Letters Schumer loves visiting every county. How about the U.S.-Mexico border? To the Editor: In 2023, just like he has over the past 24 years, Sen. Chuck Schumer has taken pride in visiting all 62 counties in New York state. He just visited Hudson, in Columbia County, to complete his tour. These annual visits provide him with a better understanding of the needs for residents of each county. But when was the last time he visited our country’s southern border? He could view firsthand our ongoing invasion of illegal immigrants. When will he visit the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, or Floyd Bennett Field in his home borough of Kings County, which are now migrant shelters? The number of illegal migrants will likely exceed 2 million for the third year in a row in 2024. Schumer could also learn from border agents about their fight to stem the smuggling of fentanyl, which is killing over 100,000 Americans every year. When will Schumer travel to El Paso, Texas, and observe this crisis firsthand? Perhaps

And, of course, your local newspaper is about supporting local businesses, because they are the backbone of anything we build. They are a source of jobs, tax revenue, and everything we need to maintain happy homes, schools and workplaces. The pages of the Herald are where we got to meet Rabbi Aaron Marsh, the new leader of East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center. It’s where we learned about Alex Kremins of Long Beach, who literally gave the gift of life, by way of a bone marrow transplant, to a teenager in Washington state who has leukemia. We celebrated 127 years of Jewish War Veterans, the nation’s longest-operating veterans organization, through its Rockville Centre-based chapter, and learned that it’s a group that only wants to grow. And we said goodbye to Helen Dolan, the “quiet philanthropist” and the former owner of the Oyster Bay Guardian, which is now the Oyster Bay Herald. In the pages of your local newspaper, you read local coverage of national and international events that you couldn’t find anywhere else. We’ve heard so much about the tragic terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 6, but it was the Herald that detailed the long, empty table of plates and silverware set up by Young Israel of Woodmere to honor and remember the hostages taken by Hamas. And then there was George Santos, the disgraced former congressman, who

sat down with Herald reporters not once, but twice — the second time just days before he was indicted by a federal grand jury. There is no news like hyperlocal, community news — and nothing can impact your life more than learning about what’s happening in your own backyard. It’s why local newspapers are vital, and why we hope you never want to live, work or go to school anywhere there isn’t one. As we dive into the new year, we want to take a moment to consult with our most important source: you. How are we doing? What do you enjoy about our coverage? What could you do without? What are we missing? What would you like to find in these pages in 2024 and beyond? Our executive editor, Michael Hinman, wants to talk with you. He grew up in a small town — much like the amazing communities here on Long Island — and wants to make sure you’re getting everything you expect from your local paper. Take a moment, share your thoughts with him at execeditor@liherald.com, and he will respond directly. And remember, we all love our communities and the people in them. That makes us optimists, not pessimists. We don’t need to tiptoe into 2024, but we can march in proudly. Because, as country music star Brad Paisley sings, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.”

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ow, more than ever, our community stands at the precipice of transformation. The vision of a comprehensive community center in Elmont is possible. It is imperative for every resident to participate in this collective process. Stand with us as we work toward building a vibrant, thriving community center that embodies the very essence of Elmont’s spirit. During the negotiations for the redevelopment of Belmont Park, thanks to our advocacy, the community-benefits agreement required the develmichaeLLe oper, New York Arena Partners, to soLaGes secure and build a space within the hamlet of Elmont to serve as a community center. Unfortunately — years later — very little progress has been made. So the Elmont community is taking a stand to say we cannot continue to wait any longer. We need a community center now. The community-benefits agreement with NYAP and Empire State Development was a testament to the power of collective advocacy. As a community, we want to be a model for how developers

and communities can work hand in hand, recognizing that sustainable progress is rooted in collaboration and mutual respect. This relationship is not merely transactional; it’s a collaboration beyond bricks and mortar. It’s about co-creating spaces that reflect the needs, dreams and values of the people they serve. Developers are pivotal in turning the community’s vision into a tangible reality. As we envision a new community center, I hope it becomes a place where diverse interests converge, whether through art studios that spark creativity or communal spaces that encourage shared learning. During the coronavirus pandemic, Elmont High School became a vital hub for food distribution, showcasing the potential of community spaces to address immediate needs. Ensuring the well-being and growth of our youth is also of paramount importance. The community center shouldn’t be merely a building; it should be a sanctuary where young people can gather and flourish. Within that space, mentorship, tutoring and impactful programs will be offered, nurturing the potential of our emerging leaders.

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Letters that would convince him to stop holding up funding for the completion of a border wall to protect our sovereignty as a nation. LArrY PENNEr Great Neck

Lower the revenue projections for congestion pricing To the Editor: I recommend that congestion pricing legislation be amended to remove the projection of $1 billion in toll revenue. There should not be any minimum mandatory revenue amount, which would allow a much more affordable toll, instead of $15. London collects much less revenue with its Congestion Charge, and requiring $1 billion in yearly revenue is arbitrary and regressive. SANjEEv rAmCHANDrA Phoenix

We must take care of adolescents who become pregnant To the Editor: I ask you to support the adolescents in

Furthermore, a community center should give residents the chance to acquire new skills and participate in job development programs. It can become a focal point for initiatives, enabling people to enhance their skill sets and bolster their confidence. Creating additional pathways to careers will stimulate the local economy and offer residents convenient access to training opportunities close to home. By leveraging public-private partnerships, the community can transform the space into potential apprenticeship or certification opportunities, benefiting a new generation of workers. Another focus could be promoting healthier lifestyles in Elmont. This effort could go beyond providing quality exercise equipment, to introducing nutrition seminars and cooking classes. And this vision is not exhaustive, because the community will take part in shaping and conceptualizing a space that goes beyond the conventional community center. We will adopt a holistic approach, considering the varied needs of all members of our community. The aim is to create a space where people of all ages and abilities can engage in activities that enhance their health and well-being. As the representative of the 22nd

our communities. Nearly 350,000 American teenagers under age 18 become pregnant each year, and about 31 percent of those pregnancies end up being aborted. The after-effect of these procedures is a significant amount of psychological damage among the patients. These adolescents are left having to deal with not only society’s public shame, but also emotional distress and minimal support. many of them struggle with PTSD, heightened anxiety and depression. As a community, we have to bring comfort and support to these adolescents in need, and make help more accessible and accepted. If the community doesn’t play its part in fixing such an issue, that leads to lasting emotional consequences. Consequences like self-harm or even suicide. But it’s not too late to do something about it. Allow us to bring awareness to these struggles. Allow for resources to be easier to obtain for these kids. Or simply just show the community’s support through fundraisers, and raise money to help families struggling with this issue.

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Assembly District, I wholeheartedly invite residents to join the movement for the Elmont Community Center. Together we have the power to turn aspirations into foundations, and to create a hub that fulfills our needs and becomes a multigenerational haven. Get involved in the planning process by sharing your vision for the center. Elevating the quality of life for our residents isn’t just a wish; it’s a mission. The Elmont community deserves a haven for camaraderie, access to resources, and technical assistance. This initiative is not just timely; it’s long awaited, and I am fully committed to working with residents to turn this collective dream into a reality. I am determined to work as well with local leaders and NYAP to make it happen. With everyone working together and supporting the cause, we will see the community center come to life. This facility will benefit all of us, making our community stronger and more connected. To learn more about the Elmont Community Center initiative or to join the organizing effort, visit https://nyassembly.gov/ solages, or contact the district office at (516) 599-2972. Together, let’s build a flourishing, united community — one that future generations will proudly call home.

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