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Eagle Scouts are honored at Village Hall By JUAN lASSo jlasso@liherald.com
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Nicholas Baez, Christian Dyer and James Tronsor, of Valley Stream Troop 116, were honored at Village Hall for achieving the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America.
Three Boy Scouts from Troop 116 in Valley Stream — Nicholas Baez, Christian Dyer and James Tronsor — sat center stage last Saturday in Village Hall, which was turned into an Eagle Court of Honor to recognize the trio as recipients of the highest rank in Scouting. They each were bestowed with the Eagle Scout rank as they sat inside the well of the hall’s former courtroom — a railing that would normally separate the public from presiding officials stood between them and an adoring crowd of parents, fellow Scouts, Scout leaders and an array of special guests. The prestigious Eagle rank, which a mere fraction of Scouts achieve in any given year, is passionately revered by Scouts nationwide and given a rare air of respect by society, in general. The three young men from Troop 116 were ceremoniCoNTiNueD oN pAge 10
Valley Stream schools tackle Election Day security By JUAN lASSo jlasso@liherald.com
Valley Stream schools have opened their doors to voters in past village elections. But the days of a lax approach to school safety on Election Day — with perhaps looser supervision and greater access to the building — are decidedly over. Residents will head to the polls in March to vote for two board tr ustees and public school buildings across the village will again serve as polling locations. Growing concerns around school crime and gun violence have placed added pressure on
school districts to be a willing host for voters while minimizing potential security risks to its students and staff. The problem, as summed up by village clerk James Hunter, who heads the village election, is that “village elections are conducted during a regular school day when students and staff are present. “The presence of election equipment, workers, and voters can be very disruptive to students and the faculty. Entrance to the building by others who may not be there to vote is a safety and security risk. Schools now require a photo ID to enter, which is not required
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Those efforts were rolled back in response to complaints from stakeholders who argued that the remaining ballot-casting locations would cause unnecessary confusion and make voting harder for residents of color. The issue seemed to have been put to rest. That is until fears of possible school securi-
ty threats on voting day were newly stoked amid revelations last November of a gun scare at Valley Stream District 13. A man, later identified as an of f-duty police of ficer, was caught on footage leaving Howell Road School on Election Day in possession of a hand gun. The police later determined the CoNTiNueD oN pAge 20
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ter Bay, and five other school districts in Nassau County. “I think it’s important for people to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2024 - 2025 execu- understand that this provision allows tive budget proposal could have an districts to budget with a level of expecimpact on the amount of state aid pro- tation about what their state aid would vided to school districts all across New be from year to year,” Rockville Centre School Superintendent Matt Gaven said York. The budget touts an $825 million during the school board meeting last week. “It makes it less ranincrease in school aid from dom and less haphazard the cur rent fiscal year, about the amount of reveincluding a $507 million nue each district would get increase in Foundation Aid. from the state budget.” According to the New York Before a budget is adoptS t a t e U n i t e d Te a c h e r s ed, state officials in the SenUnion, however, this numate and Assembly will each ber is more than $400 milpresent their one-house prolion less than the expected posal before meeting to increase under current law. negotiate the ter ms of a “Call them what you final spending plan. w a n t ; t h e s e a re c u t s, ” “I have already spoken to NYSUT President Melinda one of our legislators as Person said in a press well to try and make this a release. “Once again, the priority for his participastate is turning its back on DONNA DOWNINg tion in negotiations for the its support for our students Vice President, budget,” Gaven said. “This and our communities. It Rockville Centre is a major topic of concern, took less than a year after Board of Education not just here in Rockville the legacy victory of fully Centre, where it has some funding Foundation Aid for that promise to be broken, and we now impact, but in other districts’ it has trereturn to the same old fight for the mendous impact.” In the nearby Long Beach School Disresources all our schools desperately need. To say we are profoundly disap- trict, the state budget proposal would result in a $4.3 million shortfall in founpointed is an understatement.” This is because the executive budget dation aid, something that Gaven said proposes ending the “save harmless” would make it “near impossible” to try policy, which guarantees that school dis- and prepare a school spending plan with tricts receive at least as much in state such a potential loss. “We need New York state to ensure aid as the previous year. Ending the police would reduce budgets in 337 they will fulfill their obligations in school districts across the state, accord- terms of state aid,” Donna Downing, ing to NYSUT—including Long Beach, vice president of the Rockville Centre Oceanside, Island Park, Lawrence, Oys- Board of Education, said during the
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Superintendent Matt Gaven and school board members discussed the importance of restoring the state’s ‘save harmless’ provision during its February meeting. February board meeting. State lawmakers joined superintendents from more than 20 school districts across Nassau County gathered in Long Beach on Thursday afternoon to speak out against Hochul’s proposed spending plan and the cuts to state aid. “Every elected official in this state has a responsibility and an obligation to make sure that we provide our young s t u d e n t s w i t h eve r y e d u c at i o n a l resource that they need to succeed in the future,” Assemblyman Brian Curran said. “That should be our priority. That’s our obligation. And that’s our responsibility.” He said that under the governor’s executive budget proposal, 17 school districts in Nassau County, including Rockville Centre, Oceanside and East Rockaway, will experience a decrease in their foundation aid, while 10 school districts in the county could see a reduction in the total aid package from last year. Curran recommended that state leg-
islators take action in their one house proposals, to reverse two provisions in the state budget that could immediately improve the foundation aid formula. He said that this includes restoring the “save harmless” provision, so that no school districts see less in state aid than they did last year, and increasing the inflation adjustment to 4.1 percent — up from the 2.4 percent proposed — which Curran said would help restore $250 million in foundation aid. Gaven said that while a reduction in state aid would have an impact on its upcoming district spending plan, he feels confident that the district remains in great financial shape thanks to the diligent planning of Assistant Superintendent Robert Bartels. “We have prepared ourselves for the contingency of the governor’s budget,” Gaven said. “I just want to make sure the public understands that the ‘safe harmless’ component is really an important piece for school districts.”
Valley Stream 24 hosts Scripps Spelling Bee Students from all schools within the Valley Stream 24 School District recently put their spelling skills to the test in the Scripps National Spelling Bee competition. The winners and runners-up at each school have earned the opportunity to advance to the next level of the national competition, which involves taking an online test to qualify for the regional spelling bee. Superintendent of Schools Unal Karakas expressed pride in the students’ efforts, saying, “We’re incredibly proud of all our students who enthusiastically participated in the spelling bee. They dedicated themselves to rigorous preparation, learning essential strategies and skills along the way. We’re also thrilled for our first and second place winners as they move forward in the competition.” Students collaborated closely with their teachers and families to prepare for this event, expanding their vocabulary and applying classroom strategies. The competition not only tested their spelling abilities but also deepened
their understanding of the meanings and applications of challenging words, some even at a high school level. Here are the winners from each school:
Brooklyn Avenue School: Fourth-grade student Shannon Reece and fifth-grade student Kailyn Arroyave tied for first place.
Robert W. Carbonaro School: Fifthgrade student Linval Frazer secured first place, while fifth-grade student Nathalie Pantangan took second place.
William L. Buck School: Fifth-grade student Jake Marlborough emerged as the first-place winner, and sixth-grade student Ava McIntyre secured second place. The district extends its congratulations to all these talented students and wishes them the best of luck in the upcoming rounds of the competition. –Juan Lasso
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Students across all three schools in the Valley Stream 24 School District recently competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee competition.
CRIME bRIEfS Man pleads guilty to machete killing BEFORE
A homeless man pleaded guilty to the Nassau County police shortly tracked killing of 58-year-old Michael Oliver in down Velasquez in Lynbrook and took March 2023, Nassau County District him into custody. Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced. “Robert Velasquez and Michael Oliver Roberto Velasquez, 32, was charged were both sleeping overnight at the with manslaughter before 24-hour laundromat when an Judge Helene Gugerty on argument erupted and turned Jan. 31. He will be sentenced violent,” said Donnelly. on March 15 and is expected “Despite intensive life-savto receive up to 21 and 1/2 ing measures, Michael Oliver years in prison. tragically died at the hospital Velasquez had mangled 10 days after the attack. Now, M i c h a e l O l ive r w i t h a this defendant will be held machete at the Laundry Palaccountable for his violent ace at 15 W. Merrick Road at outburst and taking another 2:09 a.m. after a verbal spat life.” between the two men escalatOliver was taken to North ed. Velasquez had reach for RobeRto Velasquez Shore University Hospital his duffel bag and swung it at where he required emergency Oliver, causing the contents surgery. Though he survived of the bag to spill to the floor, including a the surgery, Oliver suffered damage to large machete. major organs due to blood loss and an Velasquez then grabbed the machete infection and was placed on life support. and slashed Oliver twice in the back, and He died 10 days after the brutal attack. once on the back of his left leg just above The case is being prosecuted by the knee. A bloodied Oliver was rushed Senior Litigation Counsel Tracy Keeton to the nearest hospital but later suc- of the Homicide Bureau. The defendant cumbed to his injuries. is represented by Alan Schwartz, Esq. Velasquez had gathered his duffle bag and the machete and left the laundromat. –Juan Lasso
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eventually spilling out onto the street. The unknown individuals ran away and the four wounded were taken to a nearby hospital where each were treated for t h e i r wo u n d s. T h e i nve s t i g at i o n remains ongoing. Detectives request if anyone has information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-(800)-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous. –Juan Lasso
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Entertainment spaces to join Green Acres
VALLEY STREAM HERALD — February 8, 2024
By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com
Green Acres Mall is planning a $100 million renovation project aimed at expanding its entertainment offerings and drawing in a larger crowd of visitors. The Sunrise Highway mall is redesigning itself as a hub for innovative shopping and entertainment, providing a unique experience for visitors and recement its place as a top go-to destination in the Valley Stream community. Launch Family Entertainment, a family-friendly entertainment venue, is set to occupy a spacious 34,181-square-foot area. The entertainment space is scheduled to open its doors in late 2024 or early 2025, Launch Family Entertainment has a large selection of activities, including bowling, trampolines, an arcade and a ninja warrior course. It will also provide food options. The kid-approved Chuck E. Cheese is also joining the mall, securing a 12,889-square-foot space at Green Acres Commons. Known for its iconic mouse mascot and an assortment of attractions, including arcade games and pizza parties, Chuck E. Cheese is ready to provide a unique entertainment experience for visitors. Alejandra Brady, head of public relations at CEC Entertainment, shared insights into the upgraded Chuck E.
Shoppers will be able to have more interactive experiences while shopping. Cheese experience. “Our reimagined fun center will offer an enhanced entertainment and birthday party experience for the Valley Stream community, including a new interactive dance floor, live shows with Chuck E. every hour, new arcade games, a delicious new grown-up menu, prizes and more,” Brady said. “It’s a new era for Chuck E. Cheese, and we can’t wait for Valley Stream families to experience and enjoy all the new fun when they come visit.” This dual venture, featuring Launch Family Entertainment and Chuck E. Cheese, underscores Green Acres Mall’s
dedication to evolving into a lively and diverse shopping and entertainment destination. These additions are not just about entertainment, they align with the broader vision of attracting high-end stores and more customers, elevating the overall appeal of the mall. The addition of these new venues is expected to contribute significantly to the mall’s allure, creating an environment that accommodates a diverse crowd of community members. As the makeover unfolds, including a separate redevelopment of its former anchor stores, Green Acres Mall antici-
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Green Acres Mall, built in 1956, will be welcoming new entertainment spaces. pates delivering an enriched and engaging shopping experience for its patrons in the upcoming years. These ambitious renovation projects marks a pivotal moment in the mall’s history, promising to remain relevant to consumers at a critical time for shopping malls nationwide. Green Acres officials assures that Valley Stream patrons can look forward to a mall that blends shopping and entertainment, providing a reason for patrons to keep coming back.
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HERALD SPORTS Wantagh rallies past V.S. South By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
vaSILIS TrIaNTafYLLOu North Shore Senior Basketball JANUARY 29, 2024 is a night Triantafyllou will never forget. He etched himself into the Nassau County and North Shore boys’ basketball record book by scoring his 1,000th career points in a victory over Lawrence. He reached the plateau in thrilling fashion with a last-second three pointer, giving him 40 points for the game. “Big V” as he’s called, ranks among the county’s scoring leaders at 22 ppg and has the Vikings in line for a high playoff seed.
GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Feb. 8 Girls Basketball: Wantagh at Lynbrook .................5:15 p.m. Boys Basketball: Island Trees at Malverne................. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: West Hemp. at East Rockaway ....... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Friends Academy at Lawrence ........ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: East Rockaway at West Hemp......... 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 9 Girls Basketball: Westbury at Uniondale ................... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: V.S. Central at Long Beach.............. 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Manhasset at Hewlett................5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Syosset at Oceanside .................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Hicksville at Freeport...................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: South Side at Kennedy .................. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Baldwin at Plainview ...................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainview at Baldwin ....................... 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 10 Boys Basketball: Calhoun at Elmont .......................10 a.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. North at Carey ......................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Long Beach at V.S. Central ...........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: G.N. South at East Meadow .........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Garden City at Sewanhaka ..........12 p.m. Girls Basketball: MacArthur at Mepham .................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Elmont at Calhoun.......................... 2 p.m. Girls Basketball: Kennedy at South Side..............3:30 p.m.
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Three nights after it gave Nassau Conference A-6 boys’ basketball frontrunner Valley Stream North all it could handle, Wantagh continued its tour of the area Feb. 1 and was lights-out from downtown in a crucial 59-46 victory at Valley Stream South. Junior Oliver Iacobazzi had the hottest hand from behind the arc, hitting five of the Warriors’ nine treys on the way to scoring a game-high 19 points. Senior Charlie Destefano and junior Kevin Gutfleisch added 14 points apiece as Wantagh (7-10 overall, 5-5 in A-6) moved within one win of clinching a spot in the Class A playoffs a year after a run to the semifinals. “Oliver’s our point guard but we were having trouble scoring so we moved him off to ball to get some different looks and he couldn’t miss,” Wantagh head coach Matt Simeone said. “That’s the thing with us even though we’ve been a little inconsistent. We know our defense is always going to be there and we have a lot of guys who can step up offensively.” The outcome left the Falcons (5-12 overall, 3-6 in A-6) with no margin for error in terms of playoffs. Junior Brady DelValle had 17 points, senior Dillon Wallace added 10 and sophomore Jaden Pryce chipped in 8. “It’s the second game in a row an opponent that usually doesn’t shoot too well from the outside hurt us,” VSS head coach Mike O’Brien said. “We had a nice start but then in the second quarter they just caught fire against our zone. Give Wantagh credit for the way they shot the ball.” “We’ll need to win our last two and get some help to make the playoffs,” he added. “It’ll be difficult, but it’s not mathematically impossible.” Wallace had five points and DelValle and freshman Landon Jones two baskets apiece in the opening quarter as the Falcons soared to a 15-10 lead. But the next eight minutes looked nothing like the first eight, thanks in large part to Iacobazzi, who said he didn’t feel any different in
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Junior Brady DelValle scored 17 points Feb. 1 but Valley Stream South’s playoff hopes took a hit with a defeat to Wantagh. warmups. “We moved the ball really well and created open looks and the shots fell,” said Iacobazzi, who scored 14 of Wantagh’s 24 second-quarter points to help it build a 34-28 halftime advantage. “We’re a hard-working team and when one thing isn’t working, we’ll switch to something else,” he added. “We’re looking to get back to the playoffs and see how far we can go again.” South managed only six points in the
third quarter and the margin swelled to 50-34 as the Warriors carried over their momentum. Gutfleisch had eight points in the third and senior Jake Tate (9 points), one of Wantagh’s leaders all season, made his presence felt. “We feel like we let one get away the other night [Jan. 29] at Valley Stream North, so this is a huge win for us,” Simeone said. “We had to turn the page and now we have to turn the page again and focus on Floral Park next.”
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Long Island is in dire need of volunteer firefighters. Here in Nassau County, for example, just 6,000 men and women serve local departments — not enough to serve a county of nearly 1.5 million residents. “It’s a crisis,” said Michael Uttaro, Nassau County’s fire marshal. The county saw a large boost in volunteer firefighters just after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, reaching more than 10,000 strong at its peak. But that enthusiasm has since dwindled, Uttaro said, and protecting communities depends on those willing to step up and defend it. “We had a little bit of a spike where people wanted to help their communities,” he said. “They were inspired and had feelings of patriotism. That has waned off. And it’s waned off significantly.” But not all is lost. Edward Tase Jr., president of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, believes it is up to local fire departments — and ultimately the state — to help fix this issue and raise volunteer numbers. In fact, the state firefighters association is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to properly invest in recruitment efforts. Otherwise, the volunteer-based system that has always fueled Long Island may
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Donald Corkery, president of the New York State Association of Fire Districts, shares a study from the state firefighters association at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Uniondale, which found nearly half of New York residents are interested in becoming volunteer firefighters. eventually collapse, forcing both Nassau and Suffolk counties to move toward professional firefighters, like those in neighboring New York City. And that could get expensive. The 80,000 volunteers who staff fire departments throughout the state save taxpayers $4.7 billion each year, according to a state firefighters association study. There are 179 fire departments on Long Island — more than 70 of them found in Nassau — with all but two being volunteer. “We’re fighting with the government right now,” Tase said. “When you join as
a volunteer firefighter, you get a $200 credit on your state income tax. I’m pushing to get it to $800, and pushing for the state to understand the value that we provide.” But volunteering comes with other perks and benefits beyond the income tax credit: breaks on property taxes, grants and scholarships for free or reduced college tuition, and even retirement benefits and service pensions. “We need to do better and connect more with the communities we serve,” Uttaro said, adding that by having better
community connections, the county can not only grow its active volunteer roster, but also increase the fire department’s diversity. Although Nassau’s population is becoming more diverse, those demographics aren’t always translating over into the community fire departments. “We’re missing those folks,” Uttaro said, “and the opportunity to get them to join and let them know about the community they just moved into, and how they can help.” Another state study found that nearly half of New York residents are interested in volunteering at their local fire department — something Uttaro says he wants to capitalize on. More than “66 percent of the people surveyed said they would stop down at their local firehouse to get more information on volunteering,” the fire marshal said, “so now it is our job to roll out the welcome mat.” Regina Cabrera found her way to volunteering for her local fire department in Patchogue. And despite what some might believe about doing this kind of work, there is still plenty of opportunity to still have a life outside of the fire station. “I have a social life,” she said. “I go to church. I have a 9-to-5. I do a lot. But why not push yourself to do something? You don’t know what you’re capable of until you try.”
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By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com
The Village of Valley Stream’s deeprooted pride for its veterans is unabashedly apparent. Look no further than its traffic-halting, flag-waving celebrations like the annual Memorial Day Parade or its more inconspicuous memorial shrines and dedications peppered throughout the village. But while there is no shortage of patriotic gratitude, village officials have launched a recent effort to make a more permanent tribute to the village’s veterans outside of the traditional holidays — one that will commemorate yearround the faces of those who served. Introducing the Valley Stream Military Banners Program. It’s a simple yet compelling patriotic gesture — one already adopted by various municipalities across Long Island — to hang banners adorned with a loved one’s military photo, name, rank, branch, and years of service along village streets. In particular, the banners will be spread along the Memorial Day parade route starting at the Wheeler Avenue Elementary School, continuing south on Rockaway Parkway, making a right onto Valley Stream Boulevard, and ending at the Veterans Memorial Monument at the Village Green, noted General Village Supervisor Brian Howley. “And if we have a lot more banners,
How to Apply Applications are available by calling (516) 592 – 5102 or sending an email to vsmayor1@vsvny.org. The cost of the banner is $200. No profit will be generated from the sale of these banners.
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General Village Supervisor Brian Howley, Chamber President Sasan Shavansan, Mayor’s Assistant Barbara DeGrace, Mayor Ed Fare, and Board Trustee Secretary Kathy Bogle discuss the village’s military banners program. we can start from Rockaway Avenue and Merrick Road down the parade route and even do the village parks,” said Howley. “And we’ll even have an online map of who goes where.” The goal is to have the bulk of the banners up in time for the village’s Memorial Day parade in late May, noted Barbara DeGrace, assistant to the Mayor. “We can only work with what we receive and there is a turnaround time,
so we need to get the banners produced and ready to go for Brian and his team by the end of April.” Mayor Ed Fare is among the first to apply for the program, turning in his paperwork to have the likeness of his father, a World War II veteran, and his brother, who served in Vietnam, up on patriotic display. “One of the things we hope with this program is that folks like me can honor
and recognize their veteran family members not necessarily in a cemetery but right here in my village,” said Fare. “I want to show my granddaughter her great grandfather, or her uncle on a banner in the village, which is much more meaningful, and much more emotional, than just having a parade or barbeque.” Village officials underlined that interested village residents should not delay in submitting their applications. It may take residents time to comb through stowed-away archives or dredge up memento boxes from the basement to get their hands on just the right photo of their loved one. When the banners are up, Fare hopes that the residents will stop and pause as they look up at the faces on their walk and ponder the weight of the lives led and personal sacrifices taken by those who served in the nation’s wars.
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ally showered with plaques, certificates and citations from various community organizations and constituent groups. They shook hands with dignitaries who came to bask in their moment of glory and some who delivered a few words praising the Scout’s hard work. The entire ceremony lasted roughly two hours. The speeches recounting their Scouting journey prompted the Eagle Scouts’ emotions to fully soar, riding the full high of the moment. “Trying to encapsulate 10-plus years of Scouting for one speech, a million different ideas started racing,” Baez said. “I quickly realized how special that is, to be able to remember so many different core memories from the time.” The trio recalled wild camping stories and mischievous anecdotes, shedding tears over nurturing mentors, and emphasizing personal joys like guiding younger Scouts to discover their confidence. “The leaders in this troop have cultivated an environment where it’s impossible not to have fun,” Tronsor said. “It’s almost impossible not to enjoy every minute of it.” Dyer added, “I’m unsure of what the future holds, but I’m confident that whatever life throws my way, Boy Scouts has given me a strong foundation for me to build upon.” The trio continued to live by the finer lessons of the
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’m unsure of what the future holds, but I’m confident that whatever life throws my way, Boy Scouts has given me a strong foundation for me to build upon. ChrIstIan Dyer Eagle Scout, Troop 116 Eagle Scout rank — to embrace maturity, responsibility and leadership with humility and good cheer. Among the many requirements to achieve the most revered rank, a Scout must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges and complete a large-scale community service project, often requiring multiple phases and the coordination of a crew of volunteers, leaving a lasting benefit to the community. For his Eagle project, Baez, who played baseball for the Valley Stream Little League and Valley Stream North High School, noticed that the fields, batting cage and bullpen at Valley Stream’s Firemen’s Memorial Field needed a facelift. “I chose this project because I have been playing baseball for as long as I’ve been able to pick up a bat,”
Baez said. “I decided that the field that I have been playing on my entire life really needed a renovation.” The 18-year-old Scout enlisted the help of fellow Scouts and Little League members to mend the fields and redesign the batting cage and bullpen area. “I tore down the old batting cage and put up a brand new one that was double in size,” Baez said. “I also put up privacy fencing on all four fields at Firemen’s.” For his project, Dyer, 17, gave the backyard of the Holy Name of Mary Convent in Valley Stream a muchneeded makeover. The convent space was once used to house nuns but now serves various community groups, including the Church and Knights of Columbus. He tore down and replaced the perimeter fencing, removed a dead tree, picked up broken pavers, and cleaned up the ivy vines that had been growing wildly over the property. “We gave the convent in that backyard the real Boy Scout treatment, and by that I mean we left it better than we found it,” Dyer said. Tronsor, 18, upgraded the inner school playground at Incarnation Catholic Academy in Queens, painting games and activities on the blacktop. “Originally, I had set out to make a bench, but that wasn’t very creative until I passed by this blacktop area where the kids play, and I thought the play space was very boring, so with the help of the troop, we made tons of games for them,” Tronsor said. “It was great.”
Teddy bear clinic teaches kids health care Over 240 kindergartners from Rockville Centre gathered at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center on Jan. 19, for a heartwarming experience at Mount Sinai South Nassau’s complimentary Teddy Bear Clinic. Kindergarten students from all five of the elementary schools in the Rockville Centre School District brought their beloved stuffed animals and teddy bears to the John A. Anderson Recreation Center on Jan. 19, for a check-up at the Teddy Bear Clinic. Hosted by Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, the event serves as an educational experience to provide students with a glimpse at what a typical day is like for professionals working in the health care field. Students who participated in the event enjoyed the opportunity to learn about hospital visits and medical procedures in a fun and interactive way. The goal of the clinic was to help students better understand how hospitals work, so that should one ever be needed in the case of a real life medical emergency, they would feel a sense of familiarity instead of fear or nervousness. Health care professionals helped facilitate this by introducing the kindergartners to different medical stations, focusing on physical examinations, medical imaging, surgery and physical and respiratory therapy. The Teddy Bear Clinic not only gave students an opportunity to see and hear what they might experience during a typical hospital or doctor visit, it also provided them with a hands-on experience, where they were able to touch and use medical instruments to act out real medical scenarios on their stuffed animals. While at each station, health care professionals spoke with students about their roles, the instruments they use, and the medical procedures that they perform. During the rotation, students at the physical therapy station learned about the challenges of sustaining an injury by hopping on one foot and practicing stretches with their stuffed friends, while students at the physical exam station performed routine checkups on their teddy bears’ eyes, ears and hearts. One of the highlights of the event for many students was the medical imaging station, where they got
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Kindergartners at Watson elementary School got a better understanding of how hospitals work from real life medical professionals from mount Sinai South nassau in oceanside. the opportunity to place a plaster cast on their teddy bears’ arms, ears, tails, legs or hands. Lynn Bert, nurse manager of pediatrics at Mount Sinai, emphasized the importance of dispelling fear associated with hospitals for children. “Children shouldn’t be frightened by their local hospital,” she remarked. “The Teddy Bear Clinic introduces children and their stuffed animals to the hospital in a non-threatening way. It is a great method to
help your child understand that the hospital and its staff provide compassionate care for those who are injured or sick.” Open to all children aged 4 to 7, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Teddy Bear Clinic seeks to create a positive association with healthcare experiences at an early age. For further details about the Teddy Bear Clinic or Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Community Education Program, contact (516) 377-5333.
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HERALD SchoolS Shaw students celebrate Lunar New Year Third graders at Shaw Avenue Elementary School at Valley Stream District 30 learned about the Lunar New Year thanks to a personal visit from the Long Island Children’s Museum. The Lunar New Year is commonly known as the Spring Festival. While often associated with Chinese traditions, many Asian countries celebrate their own version of the lunar new year, highlighting the beginning of spring and the new year based on the lunisolar calendar. A representative of the Children’s Museum visited Darcel Franks’ class to explore various Lunar New Year traditions, including the vibrant celebrations held in China. Embracing the custom of lively parades featuring colorful dragon costumes, students were provided with paper plates to create their own dragon faces which they decorated with feathers, streamers, cotton balls, and markers. The Long Island Children’s Museum is a not-for-profit learning space that is dedicated to educational play. Children are encouraged to explore and use their imaginations as they move through the museum’s exhibits, programs, and performances. –Juan Lasso
Shaw Avenue Elementary third graders learned about the Lunar New Year during a visit from the Long Island Children’s Museum.
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Lucky Day Stir Fry
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By Karen Bloom Super Sunday weekend is upon us. And with it, the start of the Year of the Dragon, which arrives Feb. 10. Before everyone’s attention turns to the Big Game, why not partake of some more New Year’s revelry with an Asian twist? So take out the broom and sweep away the winter doldrums with a Lunar New Year gathering. The dragon is the sixth year of the Chinese zodiac, which consists of 12 years (and 12 different animals) total. A majestic and lucky creature in Chinese folklore, the dragon symbolizes bravery, creativity and innovation. According to the Chinese horoscope, 2024 is a year full of potential and opportunities for personal growth, professional success and social impact. The dragon is also associated with one of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal or water. Each element gives the dragon a different personality and destiny. Actually the Year of the Wood Dragon, 2024 is also known as Yang Wood on Dragon, or Jia Chen. The fixed element of the dragon (chen) is Earth (Wu), which represents stability, honesty and loyalty. The variable element of the dragon in 2024 is yang wood, or jia, further representing growth, creativity and flexibility. The wood dragon, according to the lore, is the most creative and visionary of the dragons. They are optimistic, ambitious and adventurous — ready to explore new ideas and challenge themselves. They are also generous, compassionate, and loyal to their friends. Therefore, the Year of the Dragon in 2024 is expected to be a time of visionary leaders, innovators and problem solvers. It’s also predicted to be a great year to start new projects, explore new opportunities, and create value for yourself and others. Lunar New Year is all about spectacle, from those ubiquitous fireworks and dancing dragons, to an assortment of delectable food. That’s why it’s a holiday anyone can enjoy — and a great time to host a party. From the décor and color scheme, to the food, Lunar New Year is rich in beautiful symbols. If you’ve got a round table, this is the time to use it, because it is a sign of wholeness. Decorate it with red and gold accents to represent good luck and prosperity. During Lunar New Year, the color red is everywhere. People wear red, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children “hong bao” (or “lucky money”) in red envelopes. That’s because red symbolizes happiness, abundance and good fortune. It also symbolizes fire, which according to legend, can drive away bad luck. There are all sorts of symbolic foods, each associated with specific blessings or good luck. Noodles — in dishes such as Snake Alley Noodles — stand for longevity. Pork symbolizes wealth. A whole chicken? Completeness and prosperity. Supplement the meal with other symbolic foods, such as pot stickers or spring rolls (said to bring prosperity because they resemble gold ingots); a bowl of tangerines or oranges
(their Chinese names sound like the words for “luck” and “wealth”); fortune cookies to go with dessert — you can even insert your own customized fortunes for the year ahead. For the ultimate in a customized fortune, make homemade fortune cookies and write creative fortunes to delight and amuse your guests. And at the stroke of midnight, open your doors and windows to release the stresses of the old year.
Lucky Day Stir Fry
• 1/3 cup stir-fry Sauce • 1 large clove garlic, pressed • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 medium onion, sliced • 1/2 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips • 10 to 12 ears canned whole baby corn, rinsed (optional) Combine stir-fry sauce and garlic. Cut asparagus crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Heat oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat. Add asparagus and onion; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add snow peas; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add red bell pepper; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add corn; stir-fry 1 minute. Pour in stir-fry sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until vegetables are coated with sauce. Serve immediately.
Classic Fried Rice
• 6 strips bacon, cut 1/2-inch pieces • 1 egg, beaten • 8 green onions and tops, sliced • 4 cups cold, cooked rice • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Move bacon to the side of the pan; add egg and scramble. Move egg over and add green onions to the skillet; saute for about a minute. Stir in the rice, add garlic and soy sauce. Toss until mixture is well blended and heated through.
Snake Alley Noodles
• 3/4 pound uncooked spaghetti • 1/4 cup soy sauce • 2 tablespoons dry sherry • 4 teaspoons cornstarch • 1 pound ground pork • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper • 3/4 cup chopped green onions and tops • 1/2 pound cooked baby shrimp, rinsed and drained Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt; drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and 1 cup water. Stir-fry pork with ginger, garlic and red pepper in hot wok or large skillet over medium heat, until pork is cooked. Add green onions; stir-fry 1 minute. Add soy sauce mixture; cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens slightly. Stir in shrimp and heat through. Pour over noodles and toss to combine. Enjoy!
Relive those great R&B tunes of days gone by as some top R&B groups take the stage at Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center for an evening of classic sounds. Blue Magic, Black Ivory and The Legendary Blue Notes featuring Sugar Bear sing their greatest hits. The evening is hosted by ‘Big Murph’ of Classic Soul 107.5 FM’s ‘Murph in the Morning and Instant Classic Radio Show.’ Sing along to such favorites as ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now,’ ‘I Miss You,’ ‘Don’t Turn Around’ and ‘Sideshow.’ The iconic Philly soul group Blue Magic — known for dreamy ballads and choreographed stage moves — peaked in 1974 with the Top 10 pop hit ‘Sideshow.’ Romantic, sensual, soothing and captivating are the words that describe Blue Magic’s musical talents. They reached Gold status with ‘Sideshow,’ their first million-selling hit single. Besides their exquisite vocal harmonies. they’re also known for their masterful storytelling choreography. Friday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. Adelphi. edu/pac, or (516) 877-4000.
‘Easy come, easy go’ Queen-mania rocks on. Almost Queen is back with their homage to the beloved band. They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, they transport you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. The band — featuring Joseph Russo as Freddie Mercury, Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon, and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor — consistently delivers a dynamic live performance showcasing signature four-part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. Their authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience. Saturday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
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Friends of the Brothers visits the Landmark stage with their dynamic tribute to the Allman Brothers, Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Their powerful celebration of the Allman Brothers, featuring musician closely associated with the original band, continues the brotherhood with passion, committed to the ideals of every night being special and unique. Guitarist/singer Junior Mack has fronted Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band for 12 years and starred in the acclaimed Broadway show “Lackawanna Blues.” Guitarist Andy Aledort played with Dickey Betts for 12 years, has recorded with Double Trouble and Band of Gypsys and toured with Experience Hendrix. Singer/guitarist Alan Paul is the author of “One Way Out,” the definitive, best-selling Allman Brothers Band biography based on 25 years of reporting on and interviewing the band. Their first-hand experience with the Allman Brothers Band and their deep knowledge of the repertoire and the music’s roots and heritage allows them to play with an unrivaled depth. They perform songs from every stage of the Allman Brothers Band’s career, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players, including drummers Dave Diamond (Zen Tricksters, Bob Weir, Robert Randolph) and Lee Finkelstein (Tower of Power, Blues Brothers), bassist Craig Privett (Half Step) and keyboardist Mike Katzman (Leslie Mendelsohn, The Electrix). Hear songs from every stage of the Allman Brothers’ career, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players. $33, $28. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
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Art talk Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Our Gilded Age.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the in-depth program and also participate in a guided exhibition tour following the lecture. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Tax Grievance The Village Board trustees hold a board of review meeting to hear the public’s protest of their property taxes, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, starting at 4 p.m., at Village Hall. For more information, visit Vsvny.org or call (516) 825-4200 (Option 5).
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.
‘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.
Valley Stream District 24 Board of Education holds its regular board meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m., at William L. Buck School. For more information, email district clerk Jennie Padilla at districtclerk@vs24.org or visit ValleyStreamSchoolDistrict24. org.
Legion Post meeting Valley Stream’s American Legion Post 854 holds their regular meeting, Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. 51 Roosevelt Avenue. For more information, call (516) 791-0719 or visit AmericanLegion854.com.
District 13 board meets Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education holds its regular meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m., at James A. Dever School. For more information, email mrosamilia@valleystream13. com or visit ValleyStream13. com.
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‘Love Letters’ Plaza Theatricals continues its season with “Love Letters,” Sunday, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. Starring Kim and Chris Dufrenoy, this and imaginative theatre piece is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence began with birthday party thankyou notes. Following the performance, the Dufrenoys share some favorite Broadway love songs! See it at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.
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Pancake Tuesday Grace United Methodist Church hosts a pancake benefiting to support the Valley Stream Fire Department Burn Fund, Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the gym at Grace UMC Education Building, starting at 7 p.m. $20 adults, $10 children 12 and under. Corner of 21 S Franklin and West Lincoln, For more information, call (516) 825-1182 or visit GraceVSNY.org.
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Cinderella, a zany Godmother, a trip to the royal ball, and a glass slipper continues to delight audiences everywhere. The most classic of all fairy tales springs to life in this Sunrise Theatre Company’s production of the classic tale, Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 11, noon. Follow along in this fast-paced musical production as the ragged Cinderella meets up with the handsome prince looking for a bride. All tickets $15. Visit the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.
Village board meets The Village Board trustees will hold their regular board meeting, on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m., at Village Hall. For more information, visit Vsvny.org or call (516) 8254200 (Option 5).
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Lunar New Year celebration
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library hosts a Chinese New Year celebration, on Saturday, Feb. 10, starting at 2 p.m. With performances from the Valley Stream South High School Cultural Society. 60 Verona Place Registration is required. For more information, visit ValleyStreamLibrary.org or call (516) 825-6422.
Welcome the Year of the Dragon at Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Feb. 10, 12-2 p.m. Stop by to learn all about this special year, believed to bring an abundance of opportunities, wealth and luck for everyone. Make a dragon craft to take home. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
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NYU Langone unveils ambulatory care center By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com
NYU Langone designed its new ambulatory care facility with a goal in mind: Creating a one-stop destination for patients’’ medical needs. The hospital — at 1111 Franklin Ave., in Garden City — offers more than 30 specialties under one roof, intended to make the days of running between appointments and specialists a thing of the past. “So, it’s no longer having the patient go to multiple places — the places come to them,” said Martin Chavez, chief of maternal-fetal medicine, at the Garden City center. “And it’s not so bad of a place to be when you need services.” The new hospital encompasses an entire half-mile block — which some neighbors may remember as the old Bloomingdale’s store — making it the largest ambulatory care center on Long Island. The $170 million facility is the latest development in Nassau County’s goal of becoming a premier site for health care, said County Executive Bruce Blakeman. “The county is investing a significant amount of money in marketing Nassau County as a destination site for medical tourism,” he said. “I believe this is very, very important for our economy. It is a jewel in our whole economic development of the region. “That’s what’s so great, is to have a
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Fostering a collaborative environment was one of the most important design priorities, senior director Jean Marie Addeo said. The 300 doctors and 600 nurses and support staff work together to make patients feel comfortable. facility like this. So that people in this community who have a medical condition can get the high-quality, first-class treatment — I would say world-class treatment — here that you don’t find in many places across the world.” The ambulatory care center expects 35,000 patient visits every month, NYU Langone officials say they want to deliver hospital care without an atmosphere of coldness or sterility. The center features floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light, colorful couches and coffee tables, and an outdoor garden.
“It makes a huge difference — you can see it in our patients,” Chavez said. “You can see it when our patients are able to come in and be in a comfortable environment as they wait. “Whether it’s an exam room, an ultrasound room, a consultation room, it doesn’t matter. They feel at ease. They feel safe. They feel like it’s the level of care they deserve and expect.” Experiencing illness or chronic health issues is stressful enough. The ambulatory care center is designed to remove the added challenge of juggling different spe-
cialists. Someone who is visiting a pulmonologist and discovers heart issues, for example, can now just head down the hallway to the cardiology department, rather than be caught in a cycle of referrals. “It’s not only a wonderful environment for our patients, it’s a wonderful environment to be a clinician for patients as well,” Chavez said. “Now all I have to do is walk down the hall and I can get a consultation, or talk with a colleague about a complex patient.” Balancing 25 consolidated practices and 32 specialties was no small feat, facility senior director JeanMarie Addeo said. She and other NYU Langone administrators had to figure out which departments should be separated, which should be neighbors, and which needed the most space. The resulting flow has created a very collaborative environment. The 600 nurses and support staff even have something of a running competition, Addeo said: Memorize each of the 300 doctors’ names, specialties and floors so they can match any patient to any doctor. Although the care center’s resources play a significant role in its success with patients, she added, the staffers are the real key to quality health care. “I’m incredibly proud of this beautiful, wonderful facility,” Blakeman said. “But more importantly, the people that work here that provide health care to our whole population.”
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leGal noTIce pUBlIc noTIce of coUnTy TreasUrer’s sale of TaX lIens on real esTaTe
Notice is hereby given that I shall, commencing on February 20, 2024, sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on real estate herein-after described, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party-ininterest in such real estate shall pay to the County Treasurer by February 15, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges, against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 per cent per six month’s period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 20, 2024 lien sale, Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February, 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. The liens are for arrears of School District taxes for the year 2022 - 2023 and/or County, Town, and Special District taxes for the year 2023. The following is a partial listing of the real estate located in school district number(s) 13, 30, 24 in the Town of Hempstead only, upon which tax liens are to be sold, with a brief description of the same by reference to the County Land and Tax Map, the name of the owner or occupant as the same appears on the 2022/2023 tentative assessment roll, and the total amount of such unpaid taxes. ImporTanT THE NAMES OF OWNERS SHOWN ON THIS LIST MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS OWNING THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. SUCH NAMES HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE 2022/2023 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND MAY DIFFER FROM THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IT MAY ALSO BE THAT SUCH OWNERS ARE NOMINAL ONLY AND ANOTHER PERSON IS ACTUALLY THE BENEFICIAL OWNER. Town of HempsTead scHool:13 Valley sTream Usfsd 13 Name Parcel Group Lot JONES RONALD ALAN 32154 00190 19-20 VITELLARO PAUL & DOROTHY 32591 00490 MCLEOD MONICA TRUST 32608 01780 ST LOUIS NOYEL 32694 00150 SINGH RUDRAUNAUTH & H 32701 00490 DINANI GULAMABBAS & S G 32705 00410 ROSS FAITH 32705 00440 STRIANESE ANTHONY & CONSTANCE 35096 00010 1-3 STRIANESE ANTHONY & C 35096 00040 4-8 STRIANESE ANTHONY & CONSTANCE 35096 00380 CURRENT OWNER 35096 00390 ANCON KNOLLS CORP 35096 00410 ST FORT REGINALD & JACKIE 35208 00440 PICCININNI ELVERA 35208 01450 HEINSOHN THEODORE JOHN LIFE EST 35211 02440 SANCHEZ ANGEL & MARTINEZ CARMEN 352130100110
Amount 1,795.51 2,126.01 23,071.78 4,640.79 3,186.41 2,543.71 11,498.43 1,680.10 36,088.28 1,118.92 1,131.35 17,311.37 8,683.57 10,107.03 10,242.99 913.89
LATOUCHE ALINA 35214 03990 MEDITZ ERNEST F & MEDITZ WILLIA 35216 03320 332-333 DAUBER MARC & MARCIA 35226 00310 31-32 BALLOW ANDREW N & LUCY 35229 00040 4-6 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CO 35229 00120 12-14 SCAGLIONE EMANUEL 35236 00190 19-21 AGOSTINO MARINELLA & ATTILIO 35496 00050 RIBON MARSHA 35497 00200 CUTTITO SAM & CARMELA 35502 00190 LAPPE BRUCE & LAPPE DAWN M & 35516 00460 BARBERA JR ANTHONY & GLORIA 35518 00400 AVA 1 LLC 35518 00490 YORK ANNIE R & HUGH L 35521 00010 MORGAN DAVID 35523 00170 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CO 35523 00400 JEDRZEJCZYK FRANCISCO & MADRUGA 35523 00620 GIANNONE JOHN & RODGERS ANTOINE 35531 00250 SCOLIERI ANTHONY & MARIE 35531 00290 ROFRANO MARY 35532 00380 SZALYGA ETAL JOZEF 35533 00070 BHASKARAN RAJEEV & NARAYANAN AN 35535 00150 NASSAU 786 REALTY CORP 35535 00350 35 PENNELLA LUISA PULEO & M 35536 00400 CHARLES RICARDO 35539 00130 LOWRY SHANE THOMAS & 35554 00010 MCGOWAN RESHMA BALLI 35568 00300 745 ANDERSON CORP 35577 00250 KING EDWARD J & MARIE 35579 00250 DIAMANTOPOULOS THEODOROS & MARI 35593 00070 HERMAN FREDERICK & VIRGINIA 35596 00080 BERKOWTIZ KAUFMAN MARSHA L 35618 00100 SCHUSTER JACK & DORIS 35620 00010 MARTIN, ETAL NANCY SALEMI, PETE 35633 00070 PAROLA CLAUDE & FRIMY 37 B0300310 173 E MERRICK ROAD LLC 37001 00220 22-23 NIEVES BETZAIDA & MILETE LUIS 37004 00490 49-50 BARRICELLI JANE E 37005 00190 SAINT MARKS EAST 163 LLC 37005 00200 20-21 ABRUZZO PATRICK & ABRUZZO MARY 37006 00230 23-25 & 116-117 MALCOLM MESHARI 37007 00060 6-7 CORRADO VINCENT & VIRGINIA 37009 01290 129,130,131 ALVAREZ JAIME & YVETTE 37009 02120 MEDINA V CABALLERO & JUAN 37014 01290 129-131 WALTERS F SULLA & FELICE 37016 03010 301-303 BIFULCO ROSE 37020 04360 EFTER ATHENA & EFTERIADES NICHO 37028 01750 175-177 BELLAFIORE JENNIFER 37030 01220 KORZENIEWSKI KRISTOFER & ELIZAB 37034 00600 60-63 PEARSON MARTHA E 37036 01190 119-120 HEITNER STUART & TERESA 37040 00190 19-21 KADLEC GEORGIA DANICA EST 37042 00530 53-56 TEHRANI GHODSIEH KARSHENAS 37043 01400
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3,640.04 5,992.06 890.87 1,804.22 9,387.70 3,114.56 11,372.88 5,312.69 16,677.52 3,083.95 14,674.19 6,386.56 2,552.20 19,406.54 13,715.56 16,022.66 20,624.90 6,670.90 16,175.01 5,516.43 21,184.63 7,579.23 3,013.16 6,067.22 16,773.22 17,522.73 13,407.74 7,507.07 2,119.41 2,412.06 3,657.81 14,776.26 1,436.05 17,858.40 1,585.60 794.31 7,142.03 13,980.09 6,533.28 6,680.38 8,110.04 9,313.22 13,057.20 7,374.39 10,771.22 14,460.58 5,527.22 7,369.76 6,253.82 5,052.01 307.87
HADDOCK STEVEN 1,302.23 37048 01410 141-142 SOKUM-URER SABIHA & RIDRAN 10,588.77 37089 01070 107-108 WIENER HERMAN TRUST 13,210.11 37089 01090 109-110 NEAL ANDREW & LISSA 17,569.82 37090 00340 34,244 SEKR LLC 8,209.72 37095 00470 SEKR LLC 37,589.71 37095 00490 SEKR LLC 688.20 37095 00500 BANCONE BRITTANY & CELLINE 2,753.87 37100 00060 6-7 NAJERA FEDERICO 4,566.01 37139 00200 20-21 ALLOWAY EBONE S 12,658.24 37139 01010 PALMER ORIO & DEBORAH 1,333.73 37141 00290 29-30 MAHARAJ PARBATIE & SUNJAY 13,623.98 37144 00100 10-13 MARCONI DANIEL P & CENAIDA 2,804.56 37157 00270 27-29 BARANOV BARBARA 6,671.96 37168 01900 IGBOJEKWE CHRISTOPHER 7,648.22 37172 00070 7-8 FINCH MEREDITH A 12,422.98 37200 00420 42-44,240 MALEK LEO & SANDRA L 827.62 37510 00200 HAMPTON RICHARD R & EVA K 8,887.04 37510 02010 201-203 PATTI MAMIE 1,316.91 37510 02100 210-212 BENTVENA WILLIAM & NANCY 16,272.92 37530 00310 WYKE JOHN & JULIAN 4,406.85 37552 00230 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CO 10,245.66 37554 00350 CARTER DENESE 2,497.80 37555 01150 ROBINSON DELROY & DOREEN 1,504.27 37564 00150 EVOLA JOSEPHINE & FRANCESCO & 8,059.24 37576 00230 EAGLE PROPERTIES INC 16,272.04 37578 00040 VALLEY STREAM SHOPPING CENTER I 13,461.16 37591 00510 THANE PEARL 2,568.48 37593 00050 MINERVA 1 LLC 11,195.78 37603 00140 BROWN LEONARD & GLENDA 2,242.19 37607 00170 FITZSIMMONS KIM D & LISA A 1,617.08 37608 00180 WELLINGTON CHRISTOPHER T 1,226.16 37614 00080 WHITE LINDA 10,745.92 37621 00210 FELDMAN ANN TRUST 15,035.93 37622 00080 1033 N FLETCHER LLC 18,107.80 37624 00520 RATHJE ALFRED J & NANCY R 14,741.29 37626 00030 ADREES MARYYAM 2,463.38 37626 00100 DELUCE MARGARET 2,849.41 37633 00040 NAGI IRFAN 4,999.02 37637 00680 BAUMANN FELICIA 3,186.43 37637 00870 SINGH GURMEJ & KAUR BALBIR 12,668.50 37641 00130 OLSEN L E K OLSEN,PAULINE 1,173.67 37642 0037UCA00010 37 CA 1 UNIT 27 GLENN DAVID & MARLENE 5,006.43 37655 00220 OLVARRIA KENNETH 13,292.86 37665 00440 PIERRO KATHERINE D 5,183.78 37672 0012UCA02550 12 CA 255 UNIT 1106 FELDER HOWARD & DIANE 3,523.82 37672 0012UCA02550 12 CA 255 UNIT 1509 RICHARDSON TRUST 1,952.65 37672 0014UCA02640 GRIFFITH TRUST 10,526.78 37672 0015UCA02710 LOVICK EGLA 6,338.43 37672 0015UCA02710 CORTES CHRISTINE 10,526.77 37672 0015UCA02710 LONGOR MARIE C 10,322.76 37672 0015UCA02710
Town of HempsTead scHool:24 Valley sTream Ufsd 24 Name Parcel Group Lot Amount O’NEILL BARBARA 11,982.26 37 K 00060 ISLAM SHAMIN FATEMA 628.96 37074 00250 SUHAIL SHADMA 10,534.12 37075 01380 PATI J 321.58 37075 01420 GOLDEN CHOI 86 REALTY CORP 18,687.82 37117 00080 GOLDEN CHOI 86 REALTY CORP 48,375.81 37117 00330 33-35 SERENDIPITY VALSTREAM INC 28,522.00 37121 00070 ROSELLA GLADYS 3,719.46 37122 02090 27 HAWTHORNE AVE LLC 2,343.36 37123 00050 5-6 PURE REAL ESTATE INC 1,701.48 37123 00170 SNG GROUP LLC 10,109.01 37124 0316UCA02050 316 CA 205 UNIT 105 RIVERO DEVELOPMENT LLC 1,268.14 37125 00230 23-24 ATTIANESE JOHN & MARY 5,584.67 37292 00100 ALGHANI INC 12,242.93 37294 00280 RICHERT HENDRIK 10,244.51 37332 0152UCA01220 152 CA 122 UNIT 28 KHAN FIONA 437.60 37343 02300 SAFDAR SAIQA & 4,792.28 37344 01300 VENETIS E N & MARIA 6,346.24 37344 01310 SUNRISE PLAZA REALTY CO LLC 6,321.46 37347 00370 37-38 SUNRISE PLAZA REALTY CO LLC 72,111.77 37347 00570 57,59,520 SUNRISE PLAZA REALTY CO LLC 600.35 37347 05250 WILLIAMS DOROTHY & NELSON DERRI 1,580.36 39007 04790 479-480 GUTIERREZ JOSE 12,300.84 39011 00610 61-63 FERNANDEZ JOSE W 18,904.28 39016 00500 50-51 WIENER ALESSANDRA GIOVANA & 5,895.50 39016 04620 56 WOODLAWN AVE LLC 12,271.88 39018 01860 186-187 KOLLER JOHN & ALICE 11,634.83 39020 02960 296-297 MRA 1081 PROPERTIES LLC 26,183.26 39021 00010 1-2 CHUTEPLUS LLC 16,225.13 39029 03060 SOTTILE CESAR & LINDA 2,721.48 39034 00160 SHEFLIN ADHAM 7,306.76 39042 01150 SCHWEITZER JUSTIN 6,434.40 39044 00150 MORGAN ANTHONY R & ELLEN 3,834.12 39047 00030 COLON VANEZZA RUIZ & ISRAEL 5,127.26 39048 00380 954-956 ROCKAWAY AVENUE LLC 12,333.17 39049 00230 954-956 ROCKAWAY AVENUE LLC 1,398.10 39049 00240 AZCONA MARIA CUESTA & A 13,633.13 39051 00090 IBE CAROLE 2,226.89 39053 00300 SUNOCO LLC 29,675.78 39383 00020 2-5 ECHEVARRIA JOHN 1,949.07 39384 00070 7-8 PENNYMAC CORP 10,765.86 39386 00320 MCLAUGHLIN KATHLEEN C & SHANNON 8,522.37 39390 00110 SINGH KULKIRAT & KAUR RAVNEET 1,252.39 39398 01060 FOX ELLEN INGBER & L 1,222.48 39399 00180 AMATO JR PASQUALE & BARBARA 2,397.89 39400 00020 DICARLO FRANK B LIFE ESTATE 13,797.87 39400 00190 COX TERENCE C & LINDA 8,545.84 39405 00200 FREDERICKS ROBERT 1,215.66 39407 00120
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VILLANUEVA DAVID & A 394090101090 ANDERSON JR ROBERT H & CAROLYN 394090601020 URENA MAXIMO A & MARINA 39436 02500 ROGERS AMELIA 39437 02750 SHARKEY J CM 39460 00140 VENTURINA MARTIN & MARIA 39470 00040 DAWSON DOUGLAS J & ALICE 39471 00260 TADDEO THOMAS D & BONNIE 39471 02050 TADDEO THOMAS D & BONNIE 39471 03050 GENDUSO WILLIAM 39474 00430 BATATAWALA SHAMIM 39489 00030 GIORDANI CARLA 39511 00070 SCHENENDORF A C 39512 00270 ROMAN JR JOHN W 39559 00030 ROBINSON EARLE & SYDORA 42 D0201030 103,108 LACHTERMAN ELAINE 42 D0201190 ROMERO MICHAEL 42110 00390 39-40 WHITE CHARLES & FRANCES 42177 00380 MESSINEO RITA 42181 00040 4-5 OLIN JEREMY DIAMOND 42186 01440 MORA RODOLFO & BORJAS ILIANA 42270 00450 KHAN MOHAMMED & MOGHAL NABILA 42271 00260 26-28 MURRAY MARY 42271 03120 BRUGGEMAN R D 42272 00030
5,404.63 9,607.60 2,226.87 3,584.15 3,921.20 8,099.30 2,127.94 1,278.63 326.23 9,014.76 2,131.57 18,088.19 4,997.34 1,632.81 6,072.13 2,757.99 11,460.96 4,684.36 11,542.74 9,869.15 302.63 1,149.66 8,459.80 1,349.48
Town of HempsTead scHool:30 Valley sTream Ufsd 30 Name Parcel Group Lot COHEN COLIN 37 H 02310 HERNANDEZ CARLOS & DIAZ GLENDY 37 N 00180 EQUINOX REALTY USA LLC 37 S 01070 107-108 HIGH RISE GROUP INC 37 U0200460 46,146 MAHADEO SHEVANAND & M 37 U0200470 340 N CENTRAL OWNERS LLC 37 U080029A 29A,29B NAVARRO RAUL & MARIA 37 U0901320 SARCONA SANDRA 37 W0301280 227 NORTH CENTRAL REALTYCORP 37 W0500070 7-10 HASSAN SAMI ALI & 37 Z 02010 201-205 INSARDI PHILIP & CAROL 37 Z 09550 INSARDI PHILIP & CAROL 37 Z 09560 MARTINGANO VIVIAN R 37081 00090 LEMON TREE ESTATE LLC 37105 00010 1-3 HENRIQUEZ ROSA & HENRIQUEZ DENN 37171 02380 238 GUNTHER ROBERT J TRUST 37175 00090 9-10 ALBANESE ANDREW 37220 00070 7-8 QUEVEDO MARCO & GLORIA 37243 00210 21-22 AHMED MOHAMMED SHUEB & 37245 00150 15-17 SAINT-AUBIN SEM M & 37266 00140 KAUR JASPREET 37267 03920 V.S HILLSIDE AVE INC 37300 00870 S & M ENTERPRISE INC 37353 00160 16 & 263
Amount 17,605.62 6,274.00 20,269.39 20,966.25 4,728.28 15,184.71 8,730.64 1,352.08 39,959.43 15,460.24 1,014.44 12,440.87 6,216.39 43,001.94 13,615.00 4,504.49 4,221.86 2,605.09 1,409.81 2,408.72 5,364.25 6,720.43 5,164.04
KAUR MANJIT 37354 00020 2-5 DELLIS CATHERINE 37355 00080 8-9 RUSNAK JOSEPH & SONIA 37361 00150 15-18 BUTT AZAAN 37363 00260 CARLO JR JOHN J & MARY 37369 00340 BLAY SHERI M & GROSSMAN MARCIA 37382 00360 36-37 DELGADO JULIO & CATALINA 37400 00050 5-6 CALABRO RAYMOND 37401 00260 26-27 CHONG RUDOLPH 37401 00400 40-41 HANNAH PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC 37401 01970 197-198 HERNANDEZ Y SULLIVAN & F 37407 01810 181-184 DRESSEKIE SETH & ALLISON 37407 01920 192-194 GONZALEZ ROBERT & ORTIZ VENANCI 37407 02370 ANWAR MUNEER & RAFIA ANWAR 37409 00410 41-42 TRAINA CARMELA 37409 00770 77-78 KABIR GOLAM & AKHTER SHAHANAZ & 37411 06200 620,621A,622 BARLATIER CLARK 37417 01160 116-117, 158-159 CITARELLA FRANK & MILDRED 37418 0092A 92A,93A BIOGUENE ETAL SERVIA 37418 01040 PASHA REALTY GROUP INC 37429 03080 HENDRICK RICK & PASCALE 37430 03060 306-307 HARRIS HELENA & KING GREGORY 37430 03080 308-309 RATAUL SUKHDEV SINGH & KAUR RAJ 37431 02110 JJ 749 W MERRICK RD LLC 37435 04410 441-442 TOMAX CLAUDIO & ZACATELCO-HIJUI 37438 11070 1107-1108 BARNES ANTHONY & GAIL 37445 08340 834-836 SAMBHU RAMESHWAR & PONEN ALICIA 37450 06560 656,657 EVERSMAN WALTER H & GLORIA 374510100820 ARCHER TERRENCE 374510100840 HANIFF SHAMEER 37473 02520 252-253 MILLER EDWARD G LIFE ESTATE 37520 00110 CARLSON ELSIE 37521 00420 WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSO 37528 00110 WEBSTER MICHAEL RICHARD & VANEC 37529 00780 78-79,236 UDDIN MIR MUFIZ 37562 00970 GANGI JOSEPH & PATRICIA 37573 01690 SEHGAL MAHUA 37598 00180 SEASTEDT NORMAN 37611 00280 KNOBLER SIDNEY & SALLY 37645 00060 ERMLER EDWARD J 37646 00040 TANOY JAY & JANET 37647 00190 JOHN THELMA & HAILEY 37668 00150 SALAMONE ALEXANDER & GAIL 37682 00500 GESKIE DANIEL & JANET 37682 00520 KHAN IMTIAZ & FARESHA 37682 00570 FAITHFUL SHARON 39 B0222540 EBJ RE HOLDINGS LLC 39 B0234520 MAHTANI SHANKERDAS & DRUPATI TR 39495 03390 KEROLLE PIERRE & VIVIANE 39496 00250 GREENE TR GERTRUDE 39500 00080 PILE PHILMORE & MARILYN 39501 00320 BROOKEVILLE HOLDINGS LLC 39504 00070
15,391.12 3,624.13
14,483.46 12,677.64 7,160.33 2,823.97 10,181.16 8,997.08 13,180.89 12,588.81 1,577.72 2,193.74 659.20 5,744.64 10,608.57 1,073.63 4,828.63 896.00 1,370.45 10,683.72 11,069.21 11,394.84 895.14 22,496.38 5,597.14 12,430.87 14,749.81 668.68 347.22 1,037.25 1,981.68 4,829.51
KING RONALD 39505 00300 30,47 ROTHBLUM FAMILY TRUST 39513 00230 MEDEROS MARTHA LIFE ESTATE 39537 00030 ROWE DAREN & BAYNE MELISSA 39538 00030
16,250.66 3,265.29 2,901.79 2,598.48
Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldier’s and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA), 12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et. seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The rate of interest and penalty which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount from which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase be of no further effect.
15,377.66 2,706.48
Furthermore, as to the bidding,
3,986.30
1,207.79 11,329.18 11,169.74 11,907.97 1,407.20 1,331.11 4,821.45 5,064.32 4,324.02 12,550.58 15,775.89 2,807.01 2,361.67 8,903.60 4,001.77 15,945.62
This list includes only tax liens on real estate located in Town of Hempstead. Such other tax liens on real estate are advertised as follows:
TERMS OF SALE
Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.
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•If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made, in connection with, said bid shall be forfeited.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISTION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. FRANK PULSIFER, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 17, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 20, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 160 East Maujer Street a/k/a 160 Maujer 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 at Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 6 and
Lot 432. Approximate amount of judgment is $323,747.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609580/2017. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 181933-1 144339 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232
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Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in braille, large print, audio tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 13715. Dated: February 07, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, for Carrington Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-NC4 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Nicolas Carpio a/k/a Nicholas Carpio; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 17, 2013 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 27, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2 Fulton Place, 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, State of New York, Section 37 Block N Lots 676 & 677.
Approximate amount of judgment $435,801.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 003983/2010. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Judith Powell, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: January 9, 2024 144507 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff
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man posed no credible threat. School districts face a difficult task in balancing between the seemingly competing interests of student security and civic openness. As noted by District 13 Superintendent Judith LaRocca: Schools are called on to make sure the “voting procedure is carried out smoothly and efficiently to maintain the integrity of the election process while ensuring a secure environment.” LaRocca and her fellow superintendents discussed strategies such as a single access point for voters to enter and leave the building, restricted access to
bathroom facilities, and relocating nearby classes away from the polling site.
Valley Stream District 13 At Valley Stream District 13, voters will enter and exit through the single, exterior entrance door at Wheeler Avenue School with access to the rest of the school being strictly off-limits. Bathroom access is restricted and requires a security escort. “Classes that would normally be held in the area used for voting will be relocated to an area not accessible by those coming to vote,” said LaRocca. “At Wheeler Avenue, the voting site will be the gymnasium.”
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AGAINST QAISER KHAN AKA QAISER TCHAN, IRAM HAMEED, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 7, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 27, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 47 Clarendon Drive, 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 37, BLOCK 301, LOTS 255A, 255B & 255C. Approximate amount of judgment $579,919.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006347/2013. 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”. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-002067 79018 144388
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 6, 2017, an Order Appointing Substitute Referee duly entered on December 3, 2018 and an Order Extending Time to Conduct Foreclosure Sale and Other Relief duly entered on December 28, 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 March 4, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 11 Fir 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 382 and Lots 42 & 43. Approximate amount of judgment is $333,179.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 015553/2012. 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. Michael Zapson, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 231356-1 144652
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff, vs. AVA N. COHEN, Defendant(s).
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST
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Jose Irizarry; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 17, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 14, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 24 Standish Road, Valley Stream, NY 11580-1132. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Laurelton, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37, Block Q-3 and Lot 12. Approximate amount of judgment $1,102,535.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 015217/2013. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Michele Bencivinni, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: January 26, 2024 144733
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST DHARMIE D. INDER, ET AL., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 7, 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 March 11, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 208 Dean Street Valley Stream, NY 11580 AKA 208 Dean Street, North Valley Stream, NY 11580 AKA 247-15 135 Road, Rosedale, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being partly in the Borough and County of Queens, and partly in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, State of New York, Block:13230, Lot: 12 (QUEENS COUNTY), Section: 37, Block: 415, Lot: 0384 (NASSAU COUNTY). Approximate amount of judgment $382,521.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602017/2019. 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”. Harold F. Damm, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-002063 79183 144672 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
Valley Stream District 24 All three schools in District 24 will be open to voters on March 19. “For the safety and security of our students and staff, it’s important to note that bathroom use by those coming to vote is not permitted, except for authorized personnel,” noted Superintendent Unal Karakas in a statement. “Furthermore, a dedicated security guard in each building diligently monitors the flow of traffic in the vicinity of the voting area within the school day.” Karakas said school staff, students, and families will receive fair notice about the school facilities being used as polling locations during the school day while also maintaining a strong relationship with Nassau County police.
Valley Stream Central High School This year, Valley Stream Central High School and Memorial Junior High School will serve as polling locations. Voters will enter through a separate exterior entrance in each school building to access the designated voting area, which will be closed to the student area. “Classes normally held in the location used for voting are moved to auxiliary classrooms within the school,” said Valley Stream Central High School Superintendent Wayne Loper. “At Central High School, the polling site is in the auditorium lobby. At Memorial Junior High School, the polling site is in the gymnasium. Bathroom access is restricted and requires a security escort.”
Valley Stream District 30 At District 30, voters will head to Clear Stream Avenue or Shaw Avenue School. Superintendent Roxanne Garcia-France said protecting voters’ right to vote within a welcoming and safe environment while ensuring school safety are not mutually exclusive. Voters will be brought to designated voting locations at each school building with clear signs for directions, noted Garcia-France. They’ll be tightened security with additional security staff on patrol. Voters are not permitted to use the restrooms. In addition, designated restrooms are available for election workers to use. Students are reminded that elections will be taking place within the building through the loudspeaker and parents and staff will be notified through signs posted at the doors. “Valley Stream District 30 remains committed to promoting the democratic process and ensuring that every citizen has the right to vote without hindrance based on their zip code,” said GarciaFrance. “The district will continue to advocate for legislation that would give school boards more decision-making power in determining whether a school should be used as a polling place, allowing them to reject or appeal such a decision if it poses a security threat to the building or its occupants.”
What about democracy? Garcia-France noted that parents
Polling Sites Village Election 2024 ■■ Firemen’s■Memorial■Field■Clubhouse■–■120■Albermarle■Avenue ■■ Wheeler■Avenue■School■–■1■W.■ Wheeler■Avenue■and■Rockaway■ Parkway ■■ Brooklyn■Avenue■School■–■24■ Brooklyn■Avenue■and■5th■Street ■■ William■L.■Buck■School■–■75■Horton■Avenue ■■ Shaw■Avenue■School■–■99■Shaw■ Avenue ■■ Clearstream■Avenue■School■–■60■ Clearstream■Avenue ■■ Memorial■Junior■High■School■–■ 320■Fletcher■Avenue ■■ Central■High■School■–■135■Fletcher■Avenue ■■ Valley■Stream■Village■Hall■–■123■ South■Central■Avenue ■■ Monica■Senior■Village■–■100■ Payan■Avenue ■■ Engine■Company■#3■Firehouse■–■ 190■Cochran■Place ■■ Robert■W.■Carbonaro■School■–■50■ Hungry■Harbor■Road never raised concerns about the schools used as polling sites through the district’s annual community budget survey, which gathers community feedback on improving school safety and inclusivity. Hofstra Professor Andrea Libresco, head of the Minors in Civic Engagement, noted that some disruption and inconvenience are a small price to pay next to the benefits students gain from seeing civic participation in action. “The right to vote is precious and sacred, and the most powerful, nonviolent tool in a democratic society,” said Libresco. Students shouldn’t be walled off from seeing it but “immersing them on Election Day and be taught about a fundamental piece of democracy. Generally speaking, exposure to civic participation raises civic participation.” Libresco said that “overinflated nervousness” over security concerns while understandable in the age of school shootings detracts from the need to get students, the next generation of voters, involved early on in the democratic process. “Half the world goes to bed at night, wishing they had the rights Americans do,” said Libresco.“So covering voting up, putting voters somewhere else, not letting students see them really doesn’t make sense.”
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Q. Why do bricks fall off a wall? I live in a brick house, and was concerned when I saw in the news recently that a whole side of condos in Suffolk County just collapsed on cars. The report said it was under investigation, but we rarely hear the answer to what they found. What could cause that, and is there anything I can do with my brick house?
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A. The expression that something or someone is “built like a brick house” obviously didn’t apply in this case. You never think of brick as a weak or precarious material applied to buildings, but because brick is not structural, but rather cosmetic, attached to the rest of the face of a building with thin strips of metal from behind, if not done onte eeper correctly, the result can be just like what you saw in that news story. Unfortunately, there’s little you can do about your wall’s hidden conditions unless you open them. Sadly, there are many workers who have never had formal training in the proper application of construction materials. I noted over the years, as a volunteer mentor in several high schools, that school curriculums reduced or eliminated classes in industrial arts, automotive repair and construction technology and replaced them with computer technology and preparation for a college education. I realize this is a general statement that educators could debate and grade me on, but the simple fact is that because little or no training qualifications are required to get a contractor’s license and no formal construction education is required, poor workmanship and bad decisions, with no basis in engineering or science, are a daily occurrence, especially in residential construction. Not that everyone does a poor job, but quality control is based on pride and vigilance, not on uniformity, like you find with other skilled professions, where oversight and responsibility is strict and rampant, as in the medical field. Anybody can argue anything, but public safety should be everyone’s job, and that wall was either missing the wall ties, they were spaced too far apart, they weren’t the right kind, the wall had no spacing behind to allow trapped water to flow out, or the backup material wasn’t correctly waterproofed and thus deteriorated. It’s important that even a brick wall is handled correctly from start to finish. We hear people protesting daily for freedom from regulation, but isn’t it your right not to be subjected to a brick wall collapse that was avoidable? I speak with building and homeowners daily, and find that most, if not all, have a reasonable expectation that the work they’re paying for will be, as they often say, “perfect” or something close. When that level of expectation isn’t met, the customer is generally upset. Since the industry places responsibility on the wrong people, such as inspectors, engineers and architects instead of the last person to touch the construction, the problem is perpetual. Good luck!
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orget scary movies or the end of the world — what scares almost all of us the most, by far, is getting a voicemail from a family member, telling you to call back right away because “it’s important.” My 90-year-old father did that last week, a message I got on my phone as I was walking from what had been an enlightening and productive meeting with a school superintendent. The last several months had been MICHAEL filled with diffiHINMAN cult calls like this. My mother’s cancer. My stepmother’s passing. Learning that a former colleague is gravely ill. I couldn’t begin to imagine what this call might be about. Not wanting to stress as I dialed my dad’s number, I calmed myself by joking under my breath that my parents probably went
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out and got married. “Dad, it’s Mike. What’s wrong?” “Nothing’s wrong. But I wanted to let you know your mother and I got married.” This wasn’t my imagination. This was actually coming from the other end of the line. “Wait, what? When?” “What time is it now?” My dad paused for a moment. “Oh, about an hour ago.” Since my stepmother died, my parents had reconnected. My dad moved from Florida back to where I grew up in Pennsylvania late last year to be closer to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And my mom happened to already be there, with room in her house for him to live. Although they divorced in 1998, my parents remained friends. They didn’t have to co-parent or anything — all their kids were grown. But even in the worst of times, if two people truly love
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each other, can anything really keep them apart? That’s a mystery of love — one of many. And it was no coincidence, I’m sure, that all of this took place on the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. Not much is known about Valentine, except that he lived and died during the third century, ministering to persecuted Christians in the Roman Empire — if you can believe what Wikipedia shares. But so much of Valentine’s story is obscured by legend, and it’s really not clear what led our culture to revere him. More than 200 years after his death, Pope Gelasius I established a Feast of St. Valentine to take place on Feb. 14, to honor his martyrdom. Centuries later, Geoffrey Chaucer — the English poet who brought us “The Canterbury Tales” — wrote about Valentine in his poem “Parlement of Foules,” linking
ecades after calling it quits, my parents decided to remarry.
him to romance and lovers for what is believed to be the first time. Love happens to be the language many of us — if not all of us — relate to the most. The power of love can build new worlds or destroy them — and do just about everything in between. The famed radio psychiatrist Dr. David Viscott once said, “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” And 20th-century philosopher Rabindranath Tagore described love as “an endless mystery, for it has nothing else to explain it.” My parents woke up one morning last week and decided between breakfast and buying some groceries that they would give marriage another go, decades after they called it quits. Love is indeed an endless mystery. But as long as it continues to bring people together — like it did my mother and father once again — keeping it a mystery is worth the price. Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? mhinman@liherald.com.
We must prioritize school foundation aid
he proposed reduction in foundation aid to numerous school districts across the state in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget is profoundly disappointing, and should concern every parent, teacher and child who values the future of our state. While the overall budget is fiscally conservative, what is most troubling is that Hochul has clearly stated that the self-created migrant crisis — which is a direct result of our open-border policies and New pATRICIA York’s sanctuary CANzoNERI-FITzpATRICk status — deserves more tax dollars than our children. The governor has allocated $2.4 billion to continue funding illegal migrants in addition to the $1.9 billion that was in last year’s budget, all of which does nothing to fix the root of the problem. School districts in my Senate District 9 are facing a potential reduction of $11 million in foundation aid, which has been sprung on every district with no warning or time to plan. This alarming yet pervasive trend of misplaced priorities and backward policymaking
has persisted in New York state for quite some time: Under one-party rule, criminals are excused for their criminality and victims are ignored; lawabiding citizens pay their taxes dutifully, only to be hit with more taxes, fees and tolls; and now, in line with this disturbing way of thinking, Hochul is seeking to take taxpayer money — our money — away from our kids. These children are legal residents of this nation whose parents contribute to our state’s economic health. To bypass their needs in favor of providing money and resources to combat an illegalmigrant crisis that has no end in sight is simply outrageous. The 9th District is home to hardworking taxpayers who are now facing some of the most significant cuts in Nassau County. The Long Beach School District, where three in 10 students live below the poverty line, would lose $4.3 million for its operating expenses under Hochul’s proposal. To make up for this loss, the district will have to do more than just lay off teachers and cut after-school programs: It may have to close one of its grammar schools. The Lawrence school district faces the most significant cut, a nearly 40 percent reduction in foundation aid
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funding. In Nassau or elsewhere in the state, the success of local school districts is often the first bellwether of the success of a community and its desirability for prospective homeowners. Stripping funding from our schools will remove vital resources, and ultimately the school districts will have to increase taxes if they want to maintain the level of services they offer, which will in turn lower property values. This seems to be in stark contrast to the governor’s goal of building more housing on Long Island — no one will want to move into a neighborhood if the schools are underfunded and their enrollment is declining. I’m not certain that Hochul understands that these cuts will ultimately contribute to the population loss in our state. These reductions will have dire consequences for students, educators and taxpayers, necessitating layoffs of teachers and support staff, which will compromise the quality of education. Increased class sizes will diminish the quality of instruction and reduce individual attention for students. Cuts, or the elimination of academic programs and extracurricular activities, will
ov. Hochul is seeking to take taxpayer money — our money — away from our kids.
deprive them of well-rounded educational opportunities and necessary enrichment experiences. Here at home, even school districts that won’t see cuts are standing in solidarity with their fellow districts and their superintendents. I hosted a news conference last Thursday with the intent of putting pressure on the governor to reverse these devastating cuts, and more than 40 superintendents, Board of Education members, parents and students from districts all over Nassau County gathered to voice their opposition. It’s time to re-evaluate our state’s budget priorities, because the allocation of significant funds to address the migrant crisis while local schools face funding reductions highlights backward priorities and policy failures. Inadequate investment in education will have devastating long-term consequences for economic competitiveness and social well-being. The cuts Hochul is planning will widen achievement gaps, disproportionately affecting lowincome students and burdening families with additional financial responsibilities. I will continue to advocate for a budget that restores education funding for New York’s future prosperity and to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th Senate District.
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t was a simple question: “How is everybody doing?” For any of us on social media, this is a question we see a lot. But in this particular case, it wasn’t just anyone asking. It was Elmo. You know, the famous childlike Muppet who has been a “Sesame Street” staple since 1985, and who created a mad rush in the late 1990s for toys that encouraged kids to tickle him. Like many of the characters we grew up with on the children’s education series, Elmo has his own account on platforms like Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter. He follows just a dozen people — other characters like Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Oscar the grouch — but Elmo is followed by more than a half-million people. Many of his posts are birthday wishes to his Sesame Street neighbors like Bert’s best friend, Ernie, or sharing how much he enjoys his life in his fictional neighborhood. But Elmo also cares about those who take the time to read his occasional posts. So it was no surprise when he let everyone know “Elmo is just checking in!” And more than 200 million people saw it, with a large number of celebrities, other kid-themed characters, and even President Biden chiming in. But it was the everyday people — like us — whom Elmo noticed first. “Elmo, I’m depressed and broke,” one follower replied. “My dog passed away three weeks ago,” another follower shared. “Me and my fiancée are still grieving. Prayers would be appreciated.” “I really, really try to be happy and
Need help? There are always resources available to you, 24/7 — many of which will allow you to maintain your anonymity and not cost you anything. ■ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 ■ Long Island Crisis Center: (516) 679-1111, or dial 988 ■ Nassau County Behavioral Health Awareness Campaign: (516) 227-8255 ■ New York State Office of Mental Health: (877) 846-7369, or text 467369 ■ Crisis Text Line: from a mobile phone, text the word “HOME” to 741741 strong at work,” someone else said. “But sometimes it’s just too much, Elmo. I’m struggling.” After years of a crushing pandemic, ever-increasing polarization in politics, and wars raging overseas, we as a society have had better days when it comes to mental health. A gallup poll surveying more than 5,000 people in all 50 states revealed that depression is on the rise, especially in women and young adults. Women may have been hit extra hard, gallup research director Dan Witters told ABC News at the time, because many were forced to leave work and return home when their children were forced to attend school remotely. Also, many
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Letters Suozzi is the right choice To the Editor: I endorse Tom Suozzi. As a congressman, mayor and Nassau County executive, he has represented a proud tradition of service. He championed better health care, gun safety laws, a reduction in the cost of prescription drugs, fair tax policy, and protection of our natural resources, such as the Long Island Sound. However, the challenges the voters in the special election on Feb. 13 now face include national controversies. We are challenged by a Republican-majority Congress that doesn’t take action on immigration policies, and which holds hostage aid to our allies. We are challenged by referendums on a woman’s right to choose and a worker’s right to strike. These national and local issues can be solved by representatives like Tom Suozzi, who have a calm voice and an open mind, and will most certainly steer us to solutions. JANET RIgER Great Neck
women were on the front lines of the pandemic in our health care facilities, seeing firsthand the horrors Covid-19 brought. Combating these feelings isn’t easy, but it is possible. The Long Island Crisis Center, for example, tackles this through its “Better Can Happen” campaign. The organization describes it as a grass-roots movement that “works to spread hope and highlight simple ways” for people to help make Long Island a better, friendlier place to live and work. It does this through five primary tenets: Know better, feel better, say it better, do better and give better. That means knowing the signs of depression or even suicidal thoughts — which you can learn more about at LongIslandCrisisCenter. org/bettercanhappen. Seeking help when you need it through resources like simply dialing 988. Finding ways to talk about mental health without attaching a stigma to it. And, of course, donating time and money to keep these services going, whether it’s with the crisis center or a number of other fantastic organizations in our community. More often than not, it starts with a simple question we don’t ask each other enough: How are you doing? “Wow! Elmo is glad he asked,” the Muppet said on X several thousand replies later. “Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing. Elmo will check in again soon, friends! Elmo loves you.” Just when we think we’re too old to learn something from a show that defined our childhoods, Elmo shows we have so much to learn. And we can begin by simply asking, “How are you doing, Long Island?”
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f you know me, or at the very least, have read my past columns, you know I am a proponent of public education, having taught for four decades. I frequently mention my belief that trends and problems in education swing back and forth over the years. When I started teaching, I was certified K-12 in industrial arts education. I was required to be certified in eight “shop” areas. Of those eight, only drafting/drawing still exists today in regular public high schools. Along the way, I continued my eD education with a Fare driver education degree as well as myriad vocational and administrative classes and certifications that included special education and automotive technology. Yet with all these subspecialties, I quickly realized that I was the last of a dying breed, so I secured my final degree, a master’s in computer technology, correctly guessing that computers would soon become an integral part of our day-to-day lives. I mention this to point out that I certainly appreciate and value a college
education. My degrees have served me well. But college isn’t for everyone. Over the course of many decades, schools across the country started to direct students toward a college education and away from the trades. Hands-on, vocational training programs suffered. It certainly makes for better press when a school can boast that 98 percent of students will pursue a college degree, and that many of them are headed to prestigious universities. But why should schools be resistant to taking pride in providing skilled laborers to the workforce? Sadly, the trend for prestige took us in a different direction. The world needs an essential workforce in all walks of life, from the trades to medical field technicians, cooks, cosmetologists, and even web designers; the list of skilled labor professions is endless. If you think about just getting through a medical procedure, you put your trust in skilled people who are often without four-year degrees. If you own a home and you need repairs, you know that it’s difficult to hire a qualified “handyman,” let alone a home remodeling contractor. They are few and far between, can be very expensive, and all of the best pro-
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fessionals are booked months in advance. These occupations require a special type of training, often only available at private vocational schools. This type of education, to make students “work ready” upon graduation, is sorely needed in our high schools and junior colleges. I have often found myself in the minority during my career, pushing for vocational training. It wasn’t a popular idea for a teacher to be directing students away from college. Students are often discouraged by their peers, parents and even teachers from choosing auto mechanics instead of a traditional classroom-learning environment. Yet those same teachers may eventually need their car fixed, and may balk at the cost of a skilled mechanic. Worse yet, they may have a hard time finding a qualified mechanic available to repair their vehicle. Luckily, I have begun to see some swing back toward training students in career and technical education in vocational areas. I am happy to note that the Valley Stream Central High School district has brought back the automotive repair trade program, which should
he world needs an essential workforce in all walks of life, trades included.
Letters The blame lies with the Palestinians To the Editor: For many years, the Palestinian Arabs have played the victim card, and now they have the new audience they crave because their old friends have gotten the message. Their new audiences is the Americans, who are gullible, ready to listen and repeat their lies and distortions. They don’t want you to know they’re pariahs in much of the world, and especially among other Arabs. They accuse Israel of being like the Nazis, but it was the Palestinian Arabs who were Hitler’s allies. They won’t tell you that Kuwait, who had given them sanctuary, banished 250,000 of them after the Kuwaitis discovered that the Palestinian Arabs’ sympathies were with Saddam Hussein. The Jordanians, whose country was carved from the “Palestine Mandate,” controlled the West Bank for years. They didn’t create a Palestinian state then because they knew what terrible neighbors they would be. After its 1967 victory, Israel pleaded with Egypt to take back control of Gaza. No way! was the very fast response. Lebanon will not permit Palestinian Arabs to leave the 12 functioning refugee camps on its land. It will not let them assimilate into its culture, fearing how disruptive they are.
never have been abolished, again located at Central High School. New vocational classes in the nursing and medical assistant fields are also available in the district, along with the longstanding and highly successful cosmetology and commercial foods programs. Parents and students should also be aware that Nassau Community College offers a range of “workforce development” courses in health care, computers and business. These are affordable options for many students, and well worth checking out as part of a comprehensive deep dive into career options for high schoolers getting ready to explore the job market. Imagine going to work at a job you enjoy, with a very competitive salary and benefits, without having huge college debit looming over your head. Mike Rowe, the TV host, narrator, and trade activist said it well: “I think a trillion dollars of student loans and a massive skills gap are precisely what happens to a society that actively promotes one form of education as the best course for the most people. I think the stigmas and stereotypes that keep so many people from pursuing a truly useful skill begin with the mistaken belief that a four-year degree is somehow superior to all other forms of learning.” Ed Fare is the mayor of Valley Stream.
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The Palestinian Arabs have started war after war, lost them all and are still crying “Foul!” They charge Israel with apartheid in the West Bank, but conveniently disregard the fact that their prospective charter calls for an Arab country where no Jews would be allowed. On Oct. 7 they beheaded children, raped women, killed participants at an outdoor concert, slayed 1,200 innocents and took more that 200 hostages. But they say they themselves are the victims — of genocide, no less. They make no connection between the attack on innocent Israelis and the fact that Israel has a right to defend and protect itself. We know they are manipulative and delusional, using the U.N. as their GoFundMe, but it has gotten out of hand. They Palestinian Arabs don’t want a state. That takes effort, labor, brains, determination, guts and responsibility. Israel and the U.N. built most of the housing in Gaza, and the U.N. provides food, fuel and other necessities, while the Palestinian Arabs contribute nothing. They claim no knowledge of the hundreds of miles of sophisticated tunnels beneath their streets, homes, hospitals, mosques and schools. They were shocked! Until they knew it was time for them to call for a ceasefire. Their former allies know the deadly games they play. How long will it take the Americans to wise up? The clock is ticking. RHOdA ALBEN-ARONSON Bronx
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