Sylvan Place residents have been decorating houses for the holidays for nearly 30 years. Since 2014, they have banded together each season to raise funds for charities to honor the memory of two of their own.
By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, local officials banded with regional and village food organizations in a concerted effort to curb hunger in Valley Stream. At that time, the need felt obvious and immediate.
Regional food bank Long Island Cares, working with the office of Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, propped up a temporary emergency
food distribution center at Valley Stream Presbyterian Church, welcoming hundreds of residents in need.
And when local pantries like the Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry program at Holy Name of Mary Church saw a jump in the number of vulnerable families requesting food assistance, they mobilized their volunteers.
But three years later, when asked whether pantries are breathing easier with the troubles of the pandemic
largely behind them, food relief coordinators flatly say no. If anything, demand has intensified.
“The food is flying off the shelves,” said Sister Margie Kelly, director of the pantry outreach program at Holy Name of Mary Church.
According to hunger relief advocates, families are feeling the sting of rising food costs and inflation, fueling the surging demand at local and CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
As part of their efforts, the Valley Stream group holds a block party, serving hot dogs and hot chocolate, giving out gifts and inviting Santa to share in the festivities in honor of their late neighbors Chris Schroeder, who died of cancer in 2013 at 18, and Michael Smith, who had Down syndrome, and died the same year at 44.
Alex Carr and his wife, Sheryl, have been at the forefront of the annual block party since the inaugural. Usually, food and hot chocolate are served, gifts are given out, the Valley Stream Fire Department lets families explore the trucks
and Santa Claus pays a visit to the kids. The party hasn’t taken place in the Covid-19 era, but houses are still being decorated.
“The Saturday before Christmas, we’d always have the block party,” Carr said. “This block here has 40 houses, and 36 out of 40 usually decorate. This is just all on Sylvan Place.”
Carr, now 59, who grew up on Sylvan Place and has been there since he was four, had one word to describe the block: close-knit. He recalled when a few neighbors decided to have a little decoration competition between houses for the holidays.
The block has been raising money in a little box outside Carr’s house since 2014, when they started decorating for Schroeder and Smith after they passed away. The funds raised are split between the Sunrise Association, a non-profit aimed at supporting families with chilCONTINUED ON PAGE 9
It’s what I like to see, people decorating people and just getting out there enjoying the holiday and enjoying the neighborhood.
ALEX CARR Sylvan Place neighbor
It’s been a relentlessly demanding start of the year for the Valley Stream Fire Department who’ve had their hands full taking on a spate of fires throughout Valley Stream and neighboring communities.
On Jan. 10 shortly after 3 p.m., firefighters lent a hand to the Elmont Fire Department in dousing a house fire on Foster Avenue under the command of Chief of Department Patrick Scanlon.
On Jan. 13 at 7:30 a.m., Valley Stream firefighters responded to a crushed street sweeper caught aflame at the Gershow Recycling facility on the corner of East Hawthorne and East Valley Stream Boulevard. A hose line was put into operation to douse the flames alongside firefighting foam under the command First Assistant Chief Anthony Capone.
On Jan. 23 at 3:30 a.m., the Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department was notified of an SUV truck caught aflame in the parking lot at Hicks Street and West Valley Stream Blvd. A hose line was stretched to put out the blaze under the command of Chief Scanlon. On Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m., firefighters put down a blaze that broke out
in the custodial closet of the Forest Road School.
On Feb. 6 at 6:45 a.m., the Valley Stream firefighters battled a car fire at in the intersection of Satterie Avenue and East New York Avenue. A hose line was stretched to douse the flames under the command of Chief Scanlon. A chimney fire on East Chester Street was quenched that same day.
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Representatives from Northwell Health recently visited Valley Stream 24’s three elementary schools to speak to students about nutrition and making healthy food decisions. Students learned about My Plate charts and the benefits of being selective about what they eat. Students also learned how important drinking water is and how beneficial and vital water is to their overall health.
As part of the learning exercise, students had the opportunity to play various games with the theme of healthy eating such as the My Plate game. Students also received cookbooks and fresh produce that they were able to take home to enjoy preparing a meal with their families after learning about different healthy food recipes.
“At Valley Stream 24, we endeavor to ensure our students have the skills and knowledge to thrive both in and beyond the classroom,” said Superintendent Don Sturz. “Educating our students about healthy lifestyle choices now, while they are still young, will hopefully instill in them a love of a healthy lifestyle that will stay with them into adulthood.”
In the spring, the Wellness on Wheels truck will visit Valley Stream 24 schools to educate students further about building healthy habits and the tangible benefits of an active lifestyle.
–Juan Lasso
Valley Stream 24 Schools celebrated World Read Aloud Day through various activities. World Read Aloud Day, created by the non-profit organization, LitWorld, highlights the importance of sharing stories and celebrates the power of reading aloud to build community, amplify individual stories, and advocate for literacy.
At Robert W. Carbonaro Elementary School, older students celebrated the day by reading stories to their kindergarten buddies. Students celebrated at Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School by having mystery guest readers visit their classrooms. The mystery readers — parents — were also at the school as part of the celebration of Parents as Reading Partners month.
At William L. Buck Elementary School, students celebrated by having the building’s staff and faculty visit each classroom to read aloud to them. The school’s students were incredibly excited to have Principal Johanne Gaddy, Scott Comis, Principal of Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School, Lisa Conte, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Don Sturz, Superintendent of Schools, and Jack Mitchell, Assistant Superintendent for Business, take the time to read aloud to them. World Read Aloud day is celebrated annually in over 173 counties.
–Juan LassoIn honor of the Lunar New Year, Valley Stream 13 students engaged in educational and interactive classroom activities and lessons to learn about the culture and traditions surrounding the festive holiday. The schools in the district read books on the subject and created various activities to show their appreciation for the holiday.
John and Carole met in grade school, were sweethearts in high school, engaged at 18, and married at 21— and that was 61 years ago! John studied agronomy at the University of Massachussetts and became the Golf Superintendent of Engineers Golf Club in Roslyn Harbor. As a golfer himself, he had a 6 handicap and swears that he once came with an inch of a hole-in-one. Carole became a Registered Nurse and worked at Glen Cove Hospital for many years. They retired to Florida where John developed a golf supply business.
When it was time for assisted living, their son studied many communities and determined that Atria Glen Cove was the best. Their beagle Betty loves that it’s pet friendly and she often gives John a workout. John appreciates the convenience of the transportation service. Carole says they enjoy the many activities—live music, celebrations, movies, arts and crafts, and excursions, and she is delighted to let the friendly staf take care of the household chores.
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Howell Road Elementary School students read Sam and the Lucky Money by Karen Chin. The story was about a young boy who received a traditional gift of red envelopes that contained “lucky money” commonly known as leisees. After reading the book, Howell Road students crafted lucky red envelopes.
At Wheeler Avenue Elementary School, students celebrated the Lunar New Year by reading The Runaway Wok by Ying Chang Compestine. The Chinese New Year tale is about a boy who went to the market to buy food but came home with an old wok that rolled away from their house. After reading the story, the stu -
dents used musical instruments to practice Lunar New Year-related musical pieces to celebrate the holiday.
Some parents and grandparents at Willow Road Elementary School joined students to read aloud various stories and watch videos about the Lunar New Year. Families who celebrate the Lunar New Year brought in cultural items for show and tell. Afterward, students crafted colorful dragons and participated in a musical parade to the joy of everyone present.
–Juan Lasso Photos courtesy Valley Stream District 13 Howell Road elementaRy School students making their lucky red envelopes.
The Pointercounts, a basso a capella group from the Crane School of Music, performed for the senior high school choirs across the Valley Stream Central High School District on December 22. Basso a capella groups sing in lower pitched voices in comparison to a typical a capella group.
Starting at Valley Stream North in the morning and making their way to Central and then South, the singers performed for about 20 minutes in each class and took questions from students. Presenting original arrangements, the 11 singers performed a variety of music, including current popular hits and folk classics. Students enthusiastically took in the performances and even asked for photos and autographs.
At South, the visit took on extra special meaning.
Kyle Hayden, the school’s 7th and 8th grade chorus teacher was a founding member of The Pointercounts when he was a student at the Crane School of Music. He greeted the performers,
helped them answer student questions about the group’s history, and joined them singing the closing number. Later, South’s a capella group, The Jedwoods, had the opportunity to work with the Crane stu-
Spousal refusal is a legally valid Medicaid planning option in New York. By way of background, certain income and assets are exempt from Medicaid if there is a spouse. Generally, the spouse at home, known as the “community spouse” may keep about $3,700 per month of the couple’s combined income and up to about $150,000 of the assets or “resources”. Not included in those figures are any other exempt assets, such as a home (up to about $1,000,000 of the equity only) and one automobile. The spouse who is being cared for in a facility is known as the “institutionalized spouse”.
Many a spouse has advised us that they simply cannot afford to live on the allowances that Medicaid provides. This is where spousal refusal comes in. We start by shifting excess assets into the name of the “community spouse”. He or she then signs a document which the elder law attorney prepares and files with the county indicating that they refuse to contribute their income and assets to the care of the ill spouse since they need those income and assets for their own care and well-being. Note that you may not refuse your spouse’s own income over the $3,700 per month exemption as it is not coming to you.
Once the “community spouse” invokes their right to refuse, and all of the other myriad requirements of the Medicaid application are met, the state Medicaid program must pay for the care of the institutionalized spouse.
After Medicaid has been granted, the county may institute a lawsuit seeking to recover the cost of care from the refusing spouse. Nevertheless, there are a few reasons why spousal refusal makes sense, even in light of this risk. First, in many instances, the county never invokes this right. Secondly, these lawsuits are often settled for significantly less than the cost of care provided. Thirdly, the payment to the county can sometimes be deferred until the community spouse dies. As one county attorney told us when agreeing to such an arrangement, “the county is going to be around for a long time”. Finally, even though the county may seek recovery, it is only for the Medicaid reimbursement rate and not the private pay rate. For example, if the private pay rate is $18,000 per month, which is what you would have to pay, the amount Medicaid has to pay is generally a quarter to a third less. The county may only pursue you for the amount they actually paid.
dents on their repertoire and singing skills.
The students, at North, Central, and South could not have been a more enthusiastic and receptive audience. Planning is
already underway to have The Pointercounts return at a date hopefully not too far into the future.
–Juan Lasso
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a FoURth-YeaR vaRsitY bowler, Morris has earned a third All-County award and on Feb. 11 will try to repeat as Nassau’s individual champion. Last winter, she averaged 197 and earned AllState honors. So far this season, Morris has bowled 19 games over 200 and leads the county with a 210.4 average over 36 games. She rolled 18 consecutive strikes in a match Jan. 5, closing one game with 11 straight and starting the next with 7 in a row.
A total of 18 varsity teams take part in the New York Islanders High School Hockey League (NYIHSHL), the league that encompasses boys ice hockey. One of those clubs is Valley Stream/Sewanhaka/ Lynbrook, which is looking to build off an eighth-place finish last season and make an even deeper playoff run this month.
The team finished 8-8-0 last season and suffered a firstround loss. Now, the Storm are sitting in third place with a 13-3-0 record and have been a force to be reckoned with in 2022-23.
“We’ve certainly grown as a team,” head coach Peter Mastrota said. “We’ve added some new players that were not with us last season and we have some legitimate talent on this team.”
This season, the Storm is led by senior captain Ian Heiss, one of many players who was not on the team last season. The All-Star forward leads the way in assists (16) and points (32), but his work ethic is what resonates with his fellow teammates.
“He’s giving it everything he’s got every single shift,” Mastrota said. “He’s set a good example and the whole team has bought into that.”
Like the team, Joseph Marrone has also seen improved success, particularly on offense. Marrone, one of three alternate captains, ranks second on the team in goals (15) after scoring eight times last season. The senior credits this success to his linemate, Heiss, who he’s developed chemistry with this season.
“I devote a lot of my points to Heiss,” Marrone said. “I’m able to pass to him a lot and he can work his magic.”
Rounding out the leadership group for the Storm is junior Nicholas Naumov and senior Joe Sansone. Naumov is another forward who is new to the team this season whereas Sansone was recently named the team’s third alternate captain due to his work ethic.
“He (Naumov) has really taken off and is consistently reliable every game,” Mastrota said. “He (Sansone) sets a real
strong tone and is our only defenseman with a letter.”
Another big name that Valley Stream/Sewanhaka/Lynbrook has added to the club is defenseman Aidan Seegal. The all-star leads all defensemen on the team with three power play assists and 14 points.
“He’s really filled up our blueline,” Mastrota said. “He’s got an offensive power to him, plays very smart defense and is just an incredibly talented player.”
Seegal’s brother, Andrew, is one of two goaltenders for the team along with Connor Mon-
gan. Both goalies can be trusted on a nightly basis for the Storm and have played a big part in its season.
“We’ve been fortunate enough to share the goaltending,” Mastrota said. “They’ve really brought a special confidence to this team.”
After starting 2-2, the Storm went on an 11-game winning streak and clinched a playoff spot in late January.
“The consistent message is constantly improving,” Mastrota said. “They want to get better and are buying into that.”
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The Las Vegas Sands resort company wants to develop the 80 acres of vacant land surrounding the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum — an investment that could well exceed $1 billion. While some have championed a new commercial center complete with a hotel, celebrity chef restaurants, a convention center and a live performance venue, it’s the casino element some aren’t sure is worth the gamble.
Like Hofstra University president Susan Poser.
“So many people in our community are expressing the idea that this is already a done deal, and therefore not understanding that we are at the beginning of a competitive and quite lengthy process,” Poser told the hundreds of people who packed her school’s Monroe Lecture Hall on Saturday.
Poser has made her opposition to the casino project no secret, writing in one published opinion piece that it was a “very bad idea.”
The New York Gaming Facility Location Board opened the window last month for the bidding of three downstate casino licenses. Four licenses are already available upstate. To be successful, a bidder must win approval from a local community advisory committee made up of appointees by Gov. Kathy Hochul, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, state Sen. Kevin Thomas, Assemblyman Edward Ra and Hempstead town supervisor Don Clavin.
Joe Harrison, for one, hopes a casino project at the Hub moves forward.
“For economic growth, it’s going to be a great thing for the area,” said Harrison, vice president for Local One Elevator Constructors. “We’re looking for families to stay and earn living wages.”
The gaming location board explained to those attending the forum how the application process would work. Las Vegas Sands, for example, would have to demonstrate positives in several categories that include local impact, workforce enhancement, and how it will ensure diversity.
Most of the attention, however, will be on economic activity and development. Anyone developing through one of these licenses must work to provide as much tax revenue for state and local governments as possible, and must prove the benefits of the specific site they want to develop. They must also already have expertise in developing and operating a quality gaming facility, as well
as be able to have the project come to fruition in years, not decades.
Founded by the late Sheldon Adelson in the late 1980s, Las Vegas Sands is considered one of the largest casino companies in the world, although much of its holdings are now in Asia rather than the United States. It reports assets of well over $20 billion.
Local impact examines how such a development will help — or hurt — businesses immediately surrounding the project, as well as those nearby. Workforce enhancement examines how a developer would utilize the existing labor force in Nassau County, providing an estimated number of construction jobs and developing training programs that serve the unemployed.
One of those training projects is expected to be based at Nassau Community College, with Las Vegas Sands providing, in turn, internships and potential jobs.
That, Sands officials have said, could also help develop its diversity framework, which requires the company in its application to examine workforce demographics of unemployed minorities, woman and service-disabled veterans.
But it’s not neighbors Las Vegas Sands would have to convince, but Nassau’s community advisory committee. Without a thumbs up from them, it will be a hard no from the gaming location board. Approval requires a two-thirds majority.
John Kaman, Suffolk County’s deputy executive, said residents and institutions within the town and surrounding areas should understand one another’s needs, and the impact they have on one another.
“We need to make sure that everybody’s listening, everybody’s participating,” Kaman said. “If something like this was going to go forward or not depends upon what the larger community wants to see in their county, in their town, and their neighborhood.”
Geraldine Hart, who leads public safety efforts at Hofstra, worried about the potential increase in crime.
“There’s a number of criminal activities that are associated with human trafficking,” she said. “They include illegal drug sales, kidnapping, extortion, money
GERALDINE HART, WHO leads public safety efforts at Hofstra University, shared with a community forum over the weekend what she says are risks communities face when casinos — like the one planned for the Nassau Hub — are built. Hart gave an overview of many instances of human trafficking and auto accidents — including some she personally witnessed — she says have direct ties with casinos.
laundering, prostitution, racketeering and gang related crime.”
Hart also cautioned that the Hempstead Turnpike — one of the most popular roadways traveled in Nassau — was also designated the fourth-most dangerous road in the state last year based on average number of fatalities. Hart cited a Journal of Health Economics study claiming a link between casino expansion and alcohol-related fatal traffic accidents.
Neyrely Munoz, a sophomore majoring in television and film at Hofstra, says she’s also concerned about safety, but much closer to home.
“Near a campus with college students, it doesn’t sound like the best idea,” she said. “I feel as though that the women on campus will feel a lot less safe.”
W e need to make sure that everybody’s listening, everybody’s participating ... the larger community wants to see in their county, in their town, and their neighborhood.”
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dren suffering from cancer in honor of Schroeder; and the Anchor Program Fund, which supports people with special needs throughout the Town of Hempstead, in honor of Smith.
“When we first started out, we’d raise about $1,500,” Carr said. “We’ve had up to $3,500 for the year and we’ve even had up to $4,000. We give it to charities, whatever we can give them. This year we were able to collect $3,100.”
The houses are lit up the entire month of December and into early January. Carr said hundreds of people walk the block each day, on average, depending on the weather and temperature. The biggest night is the Saturday before Christmas, which draws anywhere between 500 and 1,000 people each time.
Carr may have been decorating for 30 years and admits it may be nearing the time when he cuts back a bit -- but he loves it.
“It’s what I like to see, people decorating people and just getting out there enjoying the holiday and enjoying the neighborhood,” he said. “Oh, and next time, we are looking to turn around and have the return of Santa at Sylvan Place.”
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Although we are still a while off from the warm weather, it’s never too early to being thinking about summer camp. Since the most popular camps typically fill their rosters long before the first signs of spring, the earlier you begin the process, the more options your family will have available.
When choosing a camp or summer program, reputation and word of mouth are meaningful resources; however, a terrific match for one child and family might not be the best match for your child or family. The best advice is to think about your child’s interests and temperament, and make a list of camp features that are most important to your family and child.
Staff: The staff will play a crucial role in how much your child enjoys himself over the summer. A qualified staff is adept at making all children feel welcome, and will be experienced in making everyone’s time at camp as enjoyable as possible.
When connecting with camps, ask about staff and how the staff is assembled. What education and training is required of the staff? Does the camp run criminal background checks on its staff? A good staff will be trained in first aid and have some type of background in child counseling or education. Camps that simply hire recommends that 80 percent of a camp’s
staff should be 18 or older.
Camp goals: Camps can differ greatly with what they hope to offer a child. Camps can focus on religion, sports, music, recreation, or a host of other interests. If you’re looking for a sports camp, ask about affiliations with any local colleges or professional teams. If it’s a musical camp, ask about what your child can expect to learn from staff.
It’s also important to determine the general temperament of a camp. Does the camp foster a laid back or more competitive environment? This can be a big help in choosing the right camp for your child. For example, a child who isn’t very competitive likely will not enjoy a camp where competition is heavily emphasized, whereas a child who is competitive might not get much out of a camp that is more recreational.
Daily schedule: While some camps might be specialized, most parents send their children to recreational camps that they hope offer their kids a well-rounded experience. Ask to see the schedule from a typical day, and ask about how flexible that schedule is. Will kids be able to choose from different activities each day, or is every day regimented? Remember, kids will be spending their summer vacations at camp, and for many kids camp is an opportunity to relax
and spend some time doing what they want. Camps that feature strict schedules might not be the best fit.
Referrals: Chances are some of your child’s classmates attend camp in the summer. Ask around and seek some advice on what are the top options. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to send your child to a summer camp that some of his classmates also attend, which should make it easier for your child to adapt to camp, especially if it’s a first summer away from home.
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• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum
“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.
Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.
“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to stand with them.”
This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April.
“We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by an Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to discuss the collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart a pathway for national recovery in the areas of social justice, civic participation and activism.”
To that end, unlike other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned the museum their selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia Victor.
“The way our climate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than at this moment,” Albert adds.
Among the highlights, she points to the series of prints from the collective For Freedoms. Their four large scale photos are based on Norman Rockwell’s 1943 oil paintings inspired by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address that outlined what he considered the essential four democratic values freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. For Freedoms has interpreted these iconic works for our era.
“It’s the same composition,” Albert says. “From 1940s America, these (works) show what America is today, our diversity and what we look like now.”
As always the museum offers additional programming to enhance the exhibit experience. Upcoming events include an artist panel on Feb. 23, which examines the role of the artist as activist, and a gallery tour with Alexandra Giordano, March 16.
Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.
Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Now in its 18th year, Adelphi University’s ‘new music’ series welcomes Yarn/Wire. The intrepid New York-based piano-percussion quartet has forged a singular path with endlessly inventive collaborations, commissions and performances that have made a significant contribution to the canon of experimental works. The quartet features founding member Laura Barger and Julia Den Boer on piano and Russell Greenberg, also a founding member, and Sae Hashimoto playing percussion. Barger is a frequent guest with many top American contemporary ensembles. French-American Den Boer performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. Greenberg is in demand with varied ensembles. Hashimoto, the newest member, contributes a unique approach to performance cultivated by her intensive classical training .
Friday, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. $30 with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.
Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.Courtesy Hofstra Universally Museum of Art Photos: Norman Rockwell’s celebrated ‘Four Freedoms’ are reinterpreted as photos by Hank Willis Thomas and Emily Shur in collaboration with Eric Gottesman and the Wyatt Gallery. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. Sculpture: Hank Willis Thomas, ‘Lives of Others,’ 2014, made from black urethane resin and standing 57 inches tall
Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” live, via Zoom, Thursday, Feb. 23 , 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “The Big Picture: Photography Now.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program. Register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the program Zoom link. Also Feb. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
The prolific Canadian singer-songwriter visits the Landmark stage, Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m. From the moment he burst onto the scene in the early 1990s with his band Great Big Sea, Canadians fell in love with the pride of Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, whose boundless charisma and sense of humor was eclipsed only by his magnetic stage presence. His influence is now being heard in a new generation of artists as his solo work continues to endear him to roots music fans everywhere. That’s clearly evident on Alan’s latest EP “Rough Side Out, “which finds him collaborating with Canadian country music superstars Dean Brody and Jess Moskaluke, while at the same time offering his own distinctive interpretation of contemporary country. $41, $37, $29. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
Waldinger Memorial Library hots a virtual talk held by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper at Stand Out for College to help students navigate the college admissions process, Wednesday Feb. 15, 7 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, contact Library Director Mamie Eng at (516) 825-6422 or send email at directorvs@ nassaulibrary.org.
Bethlehem Assembly of God in Valley Stream will meet for their annual business meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the main Sanctuary at the Valley Stream Campus, 12 East Fairview Sign-ups are required. For more information, call (516) 285- 8585 or visit Bethlehemag. org.
Internationally acclaimed brass quintet, Dallas Brass, will be holding a live concert at the Valley Stream Central High School’s Bert Keller Auditorium, Friday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Open to the public with a $5 suggested donation to support the Valley Stream Central High School District Music Scholarship Fund. For more information, call the district clerk at (516) 8725628 or visit Vschsd.org.
The Valley Stream Historical Society will be hosting special tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, Sunday Feb. 19, starting at 1 p.m. For more information, contact (516) 872-4159 or send an email to vshistorical@gmail.com.
Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education meets, Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m., at James A. Dever School, 585 Corona Ave, Valley Stream for their regular board meeting. For more information, call (516) 568-6100 or visit ValleyStream13.com.
Valley Stream District 24 Board of Education meets, Wednesday, Feb. 15 , 7:30 p.m. Wheeler Avenue School, 75 Horton Ave. For info, email the district clerk at efeurimond@vs24.org or visit ValleyStream24.com.
Valley Stream District 30 meets Monday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m., for their business meeting at Shaw Avenue School, 99 Shaw Ave. For more information, call district clerk Ashley Starna at (516) 434-3600 or visit ValleyStream30.com.
Waldinger Memorial Library offers a virtual workshop on resume prep with MS Word, Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. (516) 825-6422 for info or email hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.
Mo Willems’ popular Pigeon comes alive on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Saturday, Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, Feb.12, 2 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 15-17, noon. Pigeon is eager to try anything, with the audience part of the action. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Valley Stream Christian Academy Pre-K to 12th grade hosts an open house, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 3 p.m., 12 E Fairview Ave. For more information, call (516) 5616122 or visit Vscacademy.org.
Photography’s ascent in the art world is an international phenomenon. Nassau County Museum of Art’s star-studded exhibition spans the historical roots of the medium. View works by Ansel Adams and his generation and the thrilling, large-format color works of such contemporary masters as Cindy Sherman, Thomas Struth, James Casebere and Gregory Crewdson, among others. From the documentary to the painterly, images bear witness to the times. On view through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
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Mary Calvi, an Emmy award-winning journalist and national anchor for WCBS-TV and weekend anchor of Inside Edition, visits Molloy University to discuss her book, “If a Poem Could Live and Breathe: A Novel of Teddy Roosevelt’s First Love,” Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. Her novel is an indelible portrait of the authenticity of frst love, the heartache of loss, and how overcoming the worst of life’s obstacles can push one to greatness never imagined. $35, includes signed copy of the book. 1000 Hempstead Ave., Larini Room, 2nd Floor of Public Square Building, Rockville Centre. For tickets and information visit MadisonTheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.
The Valley Stream Central High School District will meet Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 8 p.m., at the Memorial Junior High School cafeteria. For more information, call the district clerk at (516) 8725628 or visit Vschsd.org.
The beloved fairy tale springs to life in a delightful musical romp, presented Plaza Theatrical Productions, Monday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.; Friday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 26, noon. All the ingredients that have made this story a perennial favorite are here, including Cinderella, a zany Godmother, a trip to the royal ball, and a glass slipper. Tickets are $16. Visit the Plaza stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, go to PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.
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 21, 2023, 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 16, 2023 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 21, 2023 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 21st day of February, 2023 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 2021 - 2022 and/or County, Town, and Special District taxes for the year 2022. The following is a partial listing of the real estate located in school district number(s) 8, 10 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.
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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.
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.
Furthermore, as to the bidding,
•The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.
•The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.
•The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.
•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.
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:
Town of HempsTead
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.
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LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU
WILMINGTON SAVINGS
FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTINA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE
ACQUISITION TRUST, V. GLEN DIRECTOR, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 7, 2022, and entered in the Offce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS
FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTINA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and GLEN DIRECTOR, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction
RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY
SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on March 7, 2023 at 4:30PM, premises known as 156 GORDON ROAD, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581: Section 39, Block
K-02, Lot 2: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS
THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 600934/2018. Hayley Greenberg, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
137074
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON
MORTGAGE LOAN
TRUST, SERIES 2006-FRE1
ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Pltf. vs. DONOVAN RUSSELL, et al, Defts. Index #17-001892. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Oct. 29, 2019 and order substituting the referee entered Sept. 20,
2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 9, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 117 Martens Avenue, Valley Stream, NY a/k/a Section 37, Block 14, Lot 266. Approx. amt. of judgment is $780,261.11 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of fled judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.
JANINE LYNAM, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #99798 137076
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Section 103 of the New York State General Municipal Law, that the Elmont Public Library Board of Trustees, Elmont, New York 11003 will accept sealed bids at the Elmont Public Library, Business Offce, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, New York 11003, on Tuesday, February 22, 2023 at 10:00am., at which time the following bid will be opened and read aloud.
Bid:
EPL 2023-01, Printing and Mailing of Library
Newsletter
The bid documents are available and may be examined at the Elmont Public Library, Business Offce, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, New York between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 114/23. NR VALLEY STREAM - Marlon Holder, Variances, lot area occupied, side yard, construct 2nd story addition and 2nd story open below, both attached to dwelling., W/s Dewitt St., 120’ N/o Oliver Ave., a/k/a 43 Dewitt St.
ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.
This notice is only for new cases in Valley Stream within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals
David Sackolwitz a/k/a
David L. Sackolwitz; Anna Sackolwitz a/k/a Anna M. Sackolwitz; et al., Defendant(s)
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled judgment and terms of sale.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs. KENDRA GARCIA, YVES PRISMY, ET AL., Defendant (s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 18, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, on the North Side steps, Mineola, New York on March 7, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., premises known as 97 HUNGRY HARBOR ROAD, VALLEY STREAM, NEW YORK 11581. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 39, Block: E, Lot: 251. Approximate amount of judgment is $482,674.23 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 604480/2019. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee. For Sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.
MARK S. RICCIARDI, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 137078
All bids must be submitted on the Bid Forms supplied by the Elmont Public Library and subject to all detailed specifcations, terms and conditions stated herein.
The Elmont Public Library Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids in part or whole and waive any informality, and to accept the bid which is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Elmont Public Library, Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau.
Dated: 01/26/2023
By Order of the Elmont Public Library Board of Trustees
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Elmont Memorial Library 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont Used Computer Equipment Sale
Keyboards, monitors, CPU’s, switches & other various items.
Saturday, February 18 from 10am to 3pm
EVERYTHING SOLD AS IS!
ALL SALES FINAL!
NO WARRANTIES, RETURNS, SUPPORT OR EXCHANGES
137229
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Offcers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 2/15/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.
137208
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. CARLA GIORDANI, et al, Defts. Index #611711/2020.
Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Sept. 14, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 39, Block 511, Lot 7. Sold subject to terms and conditions of fled judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale. JUDGE SCOTT SILLER, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100075 137257
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust 2005-8 Mortgage Pass-Through Certifcates, Series 2005-8, Plaintiff AGAINST
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 28, 2019 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 16, 2023 at 4:00PM, premises known as 177 Roberta Street, 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, State of New York, Section 37 Block 149 Lot 33. Approximate amount of judgment $532,270.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index# 001780/2017. 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.”
Charles A. Kovit, 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 17, 2023 137259
LEGAL NOTICE
REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff - against - HUGO GOMEZ A/K/A HUGO S. GOMEZ, JR., et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 20, 2015. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 16th day of February, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Premises known as 124 Rockaway Avenue, Valley Stream, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11580. (Section: 37, Block: 125, Lot: 132) Approximate amount of lien $278,488.31 plus interest and costs.
Index No. 013895/2013. Thomas A. DeMaria, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: November 17, 2022
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.
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Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.
Richard S. Mullen Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 136687
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT 2004-5CB, Plaintiff, vs. ANTOUN A. HAMAWI, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Harisson William; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 26, 2018 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 22, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 150 Ormonde Boulevard, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 431 Lots 350 & 351.
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. AUDREY SCOTT, IAN ALEXANDER, ET AL, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
THAT
In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Offce of the County Clerk of Nassau County on April 18, 2018, I, David Marc Shwartz, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on February 22, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:
716 Golf Drive N. Woodmere, NY 11581
SBL No: 39-613-17
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.
The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the fled judgment, Index No. 015460/2013 in the amount of $880,257.52 plus interest and costs.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 2, 2018 and an Order Extending Time to Sell duly entered on February 1, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 84 Roosevelt Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11581. 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 39, Block 388 and Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $599,418.52 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 015252/2009. 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.
Patricia Latzman, Esq., RefereePincus Law Group, PLLC, 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, New York 11556, Attorneys for Plaintiff 136738
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of April 1, 2005 Park Place Securities, Inc. AssetBacked Pass-Through Certifcates Series 2005-WHQ2, Plaintiff AGAINST
Approximate amount of judgment $336,196.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index# 005536/2014. 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.”
Lisa Segal Poczik, 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 6, 2023
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST
Patricia D. Savage a/k/a Patricia Savage; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 8, 2017 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 17, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 50 East Saint Marks Place, 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, State of New York, Section 37 Block 98 Lot 14.
Approximate amount of judgment $489,038.00 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index# 011595/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public
regional food pantries.
It’s hard for a middle-income family of four, making anywhere from $50,000 to $70,000, to get by when their wallets are strained to the limits with price jumps in basic living expenses — coupled with Long Island’s built-in high cost of living — noted Paule Patcher, chief executive officer of Long Island Cares.
“As we closed out last year, the number of first-time visitors needing food at one of our emergency food pantry locations is up by more than 50 percent,” said Patcher. “That’s 42,000 new people across Long Island.”
While demand swells, the available options to seek out federal and state food assistance have narrowed, noted Jessica Rosati, the regional food bank’s program coordinator. Gone is the federally backed pandemic-era universal free lunch program, and the emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will roll back by the end of the month.
The result? More and more families, facing the painful reality of teetering between paying a mortgage or purchasing a week’s worth of grocery items, are turning to local and regional pantries to secure a monthly box or bag of free food.
In turn, food pantries and distribution sites are feeling the pressure to keep their pantry shelves stocked. Nassau County Legislator Bill Gaylor earlier this month called on residents and local organizations to help the Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry replenish its supplies with a two-weeklong food drive collection, which kicked
Auctions of Foreclosed
Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.
Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Pallvi Babbar, 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: December 20, 2022
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK (BROOKLYN)
Millennium Trust Company, LLC; Plaintiff v. 25 Salem Road Corp, et al; Defendants
Attorneys for Plaintiff: Hasbani & Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1408, NY, NY 10123; (212) 643-6677
Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on 8/30/2022, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder in the EDNY-Brooklyn, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
On February 23, 2023 at 1:00 pm.
Premises known as 25 Salem Road, Valley Stream, NY 11580
Section: 37 Block: Q05
Lot: 5
All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State
of New York.
As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.
Approximate amount of judgment: $405,240.00 plus interest and costs.
Case Number: 1:21cv-06636-WFK-LB
Susan E. Rizos, Esq., Referee 136795
York, Section 37, Block 503 and Lot 126.
Approximate amount of judgment is $410,083.47 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 006543/2013. Cash will not be accepted. 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.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. GARY BALMIR, Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale
duly entered on October 11, 2017, 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 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 932 Bee 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 Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New
David Dikman, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 136908
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, V. EASTON FORBES A/K/A
EASTON A. FORBES, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 15, 2022, and entered in the Offce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE
SERVICING is the Plaintiff and EASTON FORBES A/K/A EASTON A. FORBES, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 28, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 145 COCHRAN PLACE, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581: Section 39, Block 386, Lot 36: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 000211/2017. Charles Casolaro, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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off Feb. 6.
“Many food pantries have empty shelves, and this food drive is meant to help fill those shelves and help keep food on the table for families in need facing the constant threat of food insecurity,” said Gaylor.
The drive takes place on weekdays through Feb. 17 at Valley Stream Village Hall courtesy of the Village. The building will be open Mondays through Fridays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. All nonperish-
able foods and paper products are accepted.
The Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry program depends on the contributions of the community’s patchwork of charity groups and schools to weather the strain. That is, until more robust help arrives in the form of Valley Stream’s own onsite emergency food pantry facility run by the Freeport-based regional food bank on Rockaway Avenue.
Though the project is more than two months behind schedule, Patcher is aiming to have the facility up and running by March. But much still depends on how fast major renovations will be completed and the facility cleared for use.
“There’s a lot of renovations needed to bring the building up to code,” Patcher said. “But we’ve done satellite locations eight times and we know what to expect.”
“We won’t open until it’s safe and we can serve people efficiently in a place where they feel welcome and comfortable,” Rosati said. “We pride ourselves on our satellite locations, and the site is going to be dynamic when it opens. We’ll need a little more time, but the end result will be worth it.”
“The new facility on Rockaway will be a blessing for residents,” said Gaylor. “We need all the help we can get.”
Those wishing to donate or volunteer at Long Island Cares may visit its website at Licares.org.
The EAC Network — a Garden City-based social service agency that empowers, assists and cares for people in need — receives a $2,000 donation from RichnerLive. The money was from a portion of ticket sales from last year’s Herald Excellence in Healthcare Awards Gala, which honored heroes and leaders in the health care industry. Neela Mukeriee Lockel, EAC’s president and chief executive, along with Robert Stricoff — the group’s chief development officer — accepted the donation from Herald Community Newspapers Publisher Stuart Richner and RichnerLive Executive Director Amy Amato. From left were Herald Community Newspapers Deputy Editor Jeffrey Bessen, Stricoff, Richner, Amato, Executive Editor Michael Hinman and Lockel. To find out more about EAC — and how to donate — visit EAC-Network.org.
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Q. We completely rebuilt in 1996, and are ready to retire and sell. Our real estate agent told us they checked our permit records and it was never signed off. Although it’s a long story, our first contractor went to jail and destroyed our original permit papers. The second contractor never got a plumbing permit or electrical sign-offs, even though they had people do the work. Is this going to be a big problem to get everything signed off, because we want to sell within the year to take advantage of the market right now? What can you advise?
A. Sounds like you went through a lot. Most people tell me they could write a book about their experience. You need to see your building department records and get copies of the signed and sealed plans. Many municipalities keep records either in paper form, which you may have to pay for copies of, or microfilm or computer files.
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Then speak with your inspector to find out what they think needs to be done. Most will be very helpful, and allow for the process to continue, asking you to hire a plumber to get a permit, which involves your notarized signature so you know it’s being done. In way too many cases, the plumber or contractor says it was done when it really wasn’t, so most municipalities require the owner’s signature on permit applications so the building department and owner are aware that the process is being done and is not false.
The plumber needs to see your bathrooms, kitchen, heating equipment and any other plumbing to be sure it meets the plumbing code (and building code). The same process must be done with an electrician, but most building departments ask for a certification from a private agency, not your electrician, since most building departments don’t have an electrical inspector. The reason for this is that one of the two leading causes of fire is electrical (the other being use of the kitchen) so your local government wants nothing to do with the liability for fire safety.
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You’ll find that almost everyone in this process wants to avoid responsibility as much as possible. You may have to either call for an inspection agency yourself or, if you suspect that there could be questionable electrical work, hire a licensed electrician to inspect and correct before hiring an agency to detect, if you elect. The private agency charges a few hundred dollars, usually, depending on the number of rooms and outdoor items, like air conditioning condensers, pool equipment and landscape lights, which must also be inspected. After all this is done, you may be able to get a final inspection and a sign-off and certificate from your building department, unless … your building department makes you get plans and a new survey redrawn and updated to the most recent code, which is complicated, time-consuming and expensive — in the thousands of dollars — before you can get a final inspection. Allow plenty of time.
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“Icouldn’t bear the thought of people being horrified by the sight of my son,” Mamie Bradley, the mother of 14-year-old Emmett Till, a Black kid from Chicago who was tortured and murdered by white racists in Mississippi in 1955, told the press at the time.
“But on the other hand, I felt the alternative was even worse,”
Bradley continued. “After all, we had averted our eyes for far too long, running away from the ugly reality facing us as a nation. Let the world see what I’ve seen.” Bradley had refused to close the lid of her son’s coffin.
What Bradley had to say then has echoed through the decades, and helped inspire America’s civil rights movement.
Her words are still relevant today.
I’ve heard many people say they “can’t look” at the televised footage of the Memphis police beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old who died a few
days after he was brutally assaulted by five police officers, who have been charged in his death. The footage has been shown and re-shown. And you could say that seeing it once is enough.
And I agree. But I know of others who refuse to look at all.
Many are the same people who refused to look at the images of the police as they suffocated George Floyd in 2020. They also didn’t want to look at the flag-draped coffins of American service members who had been killed in Afghanistan or Iraq.
The first Bush administration banned photos or video of the caskets of dead returning veterans. That decree wasn’t overturned until the Obama administration.
Some ask why we should look at any of it. What good does it do? To some, it’s similar to the almost unavoidable glances at an auto accident that attracts rubberneckers. Common decency should overcome the morbid desire to slow down to a crawl.
But it’s unacceptable to refuse to look at the images of Floyd as he lay gasping for breath, or of Eric Garner, who died in a prohibited police choke-
hold in 2014, or of Nichols as he was beaten.
In 1955, what Bradley saw was the horribly battered body and the crushed face of her son, who had traveled to the small town of Money, Mississippi, to spend a summer with his sharecropper great-uncle Moses Wright.
WAfter work one night, young Emmett and some friends stopped at a grocery store. Accounts vary, but some say that Till whistled at the store’s white cashier, Carolyn Bryant. In the early-morning hours of Aug. 28, Roy Bryant, Carolyn’s husband, and J.W. Milam, Bryant’s half-brother, broke into Wright’s home and dragged Till out.
He was severely beaten. One of his eyes was gouged out. His nose was so bent out of shape, his mother said, that it resembled an S. Then he was taken to the Tallahatchie River, where he was shot in the head. His body was dumped into the river.
Wright reported the kidnapping to the police the following day, and Bryant and Milam were arrested. The only way police were able to identify Till was by
a monogrammed ring he wore that had belonged to his father.
At the funeral, relatives asked Bradley to close the casket, but she refused. Photos of her son’s body appeared in Jet magazine and the Chicago Defender, two of the most important Black publications in the United States.
Bryant and Milam were acquitted by an all-white jury that deliberated for only four hours. Years later, the FBI extracted a deathbed confession from Milam’s brother, Leslie, who admitted his own involvement. By that time, however, Bryant and J.W. Milam were long dead.
Till’s mother’s decision to let the public see what had been done to her son still resonates today.
Those who ask why we should look at any of these disturbing images say, what good does it do? The footage of Floyd, Garner and, now, Nichols, is more than painful to watch, I agree. But the cameras don’t lie. They force us to see things we don’t want to see, but must see. When we turn away, we are lying to ourselves about the reality of what happens so often to members of minorities in this, our America.
James Bernstein is editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments? jbernstein@ liherald.com.
These days, when my husband and I share affairs of the heart, there is usually anesthesia and a sameday procedure involved. For us, Valentine’s Day, the fire sale of romantic love, doesn’t speak to a 55-year relationship. Heart-shaped cakes, red roses, pink balloons and chocolates have become cheap (although not inexpensive) symbols of love. We subscribe to a more expansive view of love that includes authentic moments, nourishing memories and new experiences in the world. We learned during the pandemic that a brilliant TV movie or a sighting of a comet in a dark sky can trigger the same endorphins as “love.” It all counts. One of the unintended consequences of living in the time of Covid-19 is an impatience with posturing and a desire for genuine emotion. Let’s sift through the dross of recent weeks for the gold nuggets. Think for a moment of the intense super-joys that give value to your days — the gifts that Hallmark and
Godiva cannot confer.
These past few weeks, I have been leading a book discussion group. I do this all the time, but suddenly this year the group is intensely wonderful. The people in our circle jelled. The talk is fast, funny and wicked smart. Maybe it seems odd to think of this meet-up in terms of love, but we need all the love we can gather, and we each get to define our own experiences.
Other random love bombs:
Last week I caught a glimpse of the green-hued comet that last visited earth in prehistoric times. It was a momentary sighting, but I thought to myself, “Be still my heart” when I spotted the ball of dust and ice that won’t swing by this way again for 55,000 years. What a show.
Two weeks ago, I saw “Shades of Spring,” a new ballet choreographed by Jessica Lang. During a fairly dull week of subpar weather, a week I would give a C+, the evening of dance was a breakout moment. The performance captivated every sense and held our attention until the last bow. It was love.
Then there is Rachel Maddow. She
makes my Mondays, which are the only days she’s on the air at MSNBC with commentary about the dreaded news. An investigative pit bull with a smile on her face and a crisp sense of humor, Maddow helps mitigate the despair I feel after an intemperate eruption from Marjorie Taylor Greene. Maddow’s wit is dead on, and she is rigorous in her craft. I would not want to be in her sights, but I love being in her audience.
My life would be different, and less joyful, without Lillybee, our 5-year-old Coton. I don’t need to explain this to dog lovers. And I can’t explain it to non-dog-lovers. We celebrated her birthday Feb. 1 with a heavy spoonful of shredded pork in her kibble. I heard her whisper, “Be still my heart.”
I love our expanding daylight, which translates to elevated moods, for me and everyone else. There is just no boogying to the 4:30 p.m. Sunset Blues. The happy dance must wait for the sun to travel closer, and it is, by the minute, and I love it.
Another love bomb in my life is pasta al dente, still the most delicious, cheap-
est meal in America. When I’m ready to take on some carbs, a half-box of pasta with olive oil, parsley and garlic is sublime. Anytime we lust for linguine, we have this, right here in all our lives, and it is an affair of the heart as much as the belly.
Great books are the red roses that never fade. Consider the books I talked about this month: “The All of It,” by Jeannette Haien; “The Glass Hotel,” by Emily St. John Mandel; “Lila,” by Marilynne Robinson; and “Drag your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead,” by Olga Tokarczuk. The joy of disappearing into a book, giving up one’s grounding in time and space, is a gift. Then to talk about it with like-minded readers? Enchanting.
Wordle and Spelling Bee, my twin obsessions, have the best words. For the uninitiated, these are New York Times daily word games. And they’re like crack. You can’t stop. When you figure out the puzzle, the rush is unmistakable and familiar: love.
From the ridiculous to the sublime: I embrace my friends on Valentine’s Day and every day, don’t you? They can love anybody, and they choose you, and me. Hold them close, every precious one.
Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
RANDI KREISS
Even a comet in a dark sky can trigger the same magical endorphins.
e don’t want to see the images of Floyd, Garner and, now, Nichols. But we must.JAMES BERNSTEIN
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When we think of the most influential people in our lives growing up, we’re likely to point out our parents, some members of our extended family, maybe even a religious leader or two.
But no list is complete without teachers. It’s a role so important in our development that we spend nearly 13,000 hours of our childhood in front of teachers — whether we’re learning long division, the Civil War, natural selection, Newton’s laws of motion, or even where, exactly, New York is on the planet.
Education is vital, and we depend on teachers more than anyone else to deliver it. Yet when it comes time for us to show our gratitude for their extraordinary contribution to our lives, we instead focus on debates on whether teachers are overpaid, underworked and demanding just too much.
It’s not that exploring whether teachers are appropriately compensated isn’t important — in the public sphere, at least, it’s taxpayers’ hard-earned dollars that pay their salaries. However, such discussions must be done in a way that not only provides an accurate and complete look at educator salaries, but also still respects the essential role teachers fill.
A recent analysis conducted by Newsday found that more than half of all teachers on Long Island — 31,000 of them — are making at least $100,000 a year. A handful of them earned even more — upward of $300,000 and even $400,000. Numbers, we assume, we should be outraged about.
To the Editor:
Assemblyman Chuck LaVine’s letter, “It’s Santos, for better or worse,” which appeared in last week’s issue, has me perplexed. The black cloud that U.S. Rep. George Santos finds himself under is clearly his doing, and his alone. If I were a constituent of his, I would welcome a call or email from another representative who understands our Long island issues.
While Lavine said he appreciated Rep. Andrew Garbarino reaching out, the tone in his reply was less than respectful. It seems that Lavine is up to his old tricks by attempting to cast shade on an otherwise respected member of Long Island’s congressional delegation, as well as the Nassau Republican Party. Here’s a concept you might not be familiar with, Chuck: Instead of bickering, try working together, for the people
But those specific large amounts were anomalies, not the norm. Three teachers — two with more than four decades in the classroom — retired from the Central Islip school district with a mountain of sick days for which they were due compensation. These are teachers who were in the classroom nearly every day, providing consistency for their students and saving their district the need to hire substitutes.
Making this more atypical is that Central Islip has a rather unique — and far more generous — benefits package compared with other districts on Long Island.
On average, however, teachers on Long Island made a little more than $110,000 per year. That’s what the Empire Center for Public Policy told Newsweek, pointing out that that average is higher than any other region in the state, and higher than average salaries in other states. Three of the 11 school districts with the highest wage earners were in Nassau County — Jericho, Great Neck and Syosset.
Teachers have built-in holiday breaks —including the entire summer. They are done teaching by early afternoon. Their jobs aren’t physical. Who hasn’t heard these cries about teachers whenever discussions about compensation crop up?
But we also cannot forget that teachers take work home with them. They are there after school, many times giving an extra hand to our kids, helping them get the most out of their educational experience through sports or other extracurricular activities.
And while some might argue that
teachers make up for lower pay than their private-sector counterparts with better benefits, even that can be a tricky mound to stand on. A 2021 report from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College concluded that while teachers might earn the same as those with similar educational backgrounds in the private sector, ongoing across-the-board benefits cuts through pension reform means that new teachers have a far bleaker economic outlook than their more experienced colleagues.
That’s bad. “Uncompetitive compensation may make it harder to recruit highquality individuals into the teaching profession,” the report stated. Low-quality teachers — or worse, simply not enough teachers — means potentially low-quality education.
For a country struggling to keep up with many of our international competitors, an educational system in decline will only make the situation worse.
The United States already falls below the global average in math test scores, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. That put us well behind Singapore, Macao, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan. And while our children’s science scores are higher than the global average, the United States remains behind Singapore, Macao, Estonia, Japan and Finland.
We must keep our public schools costs under control — absolutely. But just like anything else, we get what we pay for. And if we pay for high-quality teachers here on Long Island, we’ll continue to get them.
“make lemonade out of lemons” is a saying ingrained from an early age in students across the country to teach perseverance in the face of adversity. In essence, when we’re faced with a bad situation, we navigate the circumstances to imagine a positive outcome.
When it comes to U.S. Rep. George Santos, it’s far easier to imagine a steady stream of lemon juice squirted directly into our eyes than successfully following this elementary maxim. Each new day seems to bring a new Santos lie with it, one more outrageous than the next. From a fake resume to a fake address to a fake religion and more, Santos remains as defiant as ever in the midst of his fictional masterpiece: the most sophisticated web of lies ever created in the history of American politics.
The good news is that people of good conscience all across New York state’s 3rd Congressional District, regardless of political affiliation, are exasperated by the Talented Mr. Santos, and have had enough. Calls for him to resign ring out from the headquarters of both the Nassau Republicans and county Democrats. But being outraged isn’t a solution to our Santos problem.
Santos is an issue for the nation, but let’s not forget that he is a problem of our local creation. Therefore, the burden lies with us here in the 3rd District not just to destroy Frankenstein’s monster, but also to ensure that the next George Santos is barred from ever getting his, or her, name on the ballot.
In the meantime, what Santos — the long-lost brother of fake German heiress Anna Delvey? — has shown us is that guardrails to prevent charlatans and liars from running for office simply don’t exist in the 21st century.
That’s why I’ve proposed the
To the Editor:
Great op-ed by Daniel Offner, “We must remember — and teach — the Holocaust (Jan. 26-Feb. 1), about his childhood memories of his grandmother, her history and what she went through.
I can really relate to it, but on my side, my grandparents would never, ever talk about what they lived through in Europe, while they raised their five children (my mom and her four siblings). The only piece of information I know is that all five of them were born in different countries while the family kept running from country to country to try and avoid Hitler. I know my grandparents were in camps, because they both had numbers on their arms, but they never, ever talked about it.
MICHAEL GILLER West HempsteadTo the Editor:
Last month on “Monday Night Football,” we all witnessed a horrific event when Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac
arrest on the field. Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the world. Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. Almost three out of four of them happen at home.
If you’re called on to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation, you will likely be saving the life of someone you love. The members of our community need us. Our children need us. Our neighbors need us. Our co-workers need us.
The American Heart Association recognizes this need, and has a plan to help. You can be the difference, by learning CPR to save a life. The American Heart Association is committed to being the leader in resuscitation science, education and training.
This month — American Heart Month — the American Heart Association is specifically focused on helping people learn the life-saving skill of CPR, and we want every family and home to have someone who knows it. With the help of local supporters, we can help more of our community be prepared when called on in an emergency.
I encourage you to Be the Beat by learning CPR to be the difference and save a life. To find a class near you, visit cpr.heart.org.
DR. LAWRENCE KANNER Chief of cardiology, and director of electrophysiology/arrhythmia Services Mount Sinai South NassauGEORGE Package here in Nassau County, a series of laws named for Mr. Santos: Get Egregious Officials Removed from Government Elections. It features several proposals to keep people like Santos from ever getting elected in the first place. They include:
■ Mandatory background checks for all candidates, just like any employee of any company is subjected to.
■ Barring anyone with an open foreign arrest warrant from holding office.
■ Making it a misdemeanor for a candidate to lie about his or her education, employment history, address or income sources.
The GEORGE Package would not be a guarantor against politicians lying to get elected. It would, however, offer voters more peace of mind that they have an honest choice between two candidates, and assurance for those voters that if candidates don’t play by the rules, they, like us, will be held
accountable.
When James Madison created the framework for the Constitution, never in the wildest dreams of our founders did they envision needing laws like the GEORGE Package on the books. But just as the Constitution is a living document, our governments also must continue to evolve with the times.
And in the age of George Santos, when many politicians take an ends-justify-the-means approach to elevate lies over the truth and perpetrate fraud against the voters in order to win elections, these safeguards are needed now more than ever to protect our democracy.
My hope is that versions of the GEORGE Package pass in Mineola, in Albany and in Washington. If they do, voters across the state will be able to breathe a collective sigh of relief that no matter which candidate wins, no one who is as morally reprehensible as George Santos will be representing them.
Santos may be the lemons, but the GEORGE Package would be our lemonade. Let’s drink up.
Framework by Tim Bakerwe must ensure that the next George Santos is barred from getting his, or her, name on the ballot.JosH LaFaZan
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