Valley Stream Herald 03-02-2023

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School meals no longer free, parents pay up

By JUAN lAsso jlasso@liherald.com

Parents of students in Valley Stream — as well as those across the country — are once again forced to pick up the tab for their children’s meals in school after lawmakers in Washington pulled the plug on the federally funded program.

For the past year, a hot lunch and breakfast at school were guaranteed to millions of students across the country at no cost to families, thanks to the universal school meal program.

meals with the end of the federal universal school meal program, but inflation has food advocates worried they can’t afford it.

In a shaky economy, parents of school-aged children —

struggling to earn just enough to keep up with basic living costs — came to depend on universally free meals to lighten their financial burden and keep their children fed.

But with the pandemic largely in the rearview mirror, the federal government has decided not to extend the program, requiring parents to pay up on any accruing meal debt since the start of the school year last September.

However, the move comes at a time when the persistent threat of hunger still hangs over many households. Fami-

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V.S. author’s debut children’s book is an ode to fathers

By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com

Growing up in Valley Stream, Devon Felix would often observe his father on his days off from work, getting into trouble around the house over little, silly things.

He jotted down what he saw, and now Felix has written a children’s book about it.

The 27-year-old author released his debut book, “When Dad is Home,” in December, highlighting the exploits of his busybody dad, who is always doing something around the house. And everything he does has an impact on the family.

The fictional dad doesn’t exactly fit neatly into the stereotypes assigned to father figures. He’s not your clean-cut, handyman dad, and his efforts to fix things around the house often end in catastrophe. He tends to leave his shirts lying around the house, to the dismay of his wife and kids. Nor is he the stern, stoic disciplinarian with a soft heart. He openly cheers his kids at games and unabashedly sings and expresses his love for his wife.

Instead, Felix sought to capture the real, unfiltered essence of a father being present in the lives of his children.

All of the little things his dad

do things and it could be annoying and funny, but they also have a purpose as well.”

In the book, Felix said he shows that while his fictional dad is funny, he is not cast as the “bumbling dad” often seen in the media. It’s his presence and authentic interactions with his family that earn him the love and respect of his loved ones.

did account for “the funny aspect of the book,” Felix said. “I decided that it can’t just be funny, though. We also had to talk about the good things that my father does and that, most of all, nobody’s perfect. So, it was important to show people could

Felix said his own journey to finish the book was rocky. He started writing it in 2019, but finally decided to get it published last year.

He had to make a few edits to get the ending just right and communicate the important, more meaningful things that his father does for his family that

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PARENTs ARE oNCE again paying for their children’s school

I decided to just go ahead and start making my ideas come to life.

DEVoN FElIx Author

Girl Scouts fundraise for victims in Syria, Turkey

The crowd of men and children streaming into the Masjid Hamza mosque in Valley Stream gathered along a spot sectioned off for Friday afternoon prayer at the back parking lot on Feb. 24. Without the need for any instruction, congregants lined up along the communal prayer mats in rows and knelt in silence.

But tucked a few feet away from the sea of bowed heads and solemn faces was a band of cheery-eyed, self-assured Nassau County girl scouts quietly at work.

Through well-timed coordination, they had unpacked and unbagged their baked goods and assorted treats, arranging their delectable spread on the tables in front of them, hoping — after the close of prayer — to get some customers.

This impromptu bake sale sprouted up to raise money to help Masjid Hamza members provide onthe-ground relief to the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria earlier this year noted cadette Satura Kapadia of Troop 2266.

“I would like to thank Masjid Hamza for giving us the platform to raise money to support the cause,” said Satura. “It’s important to help communities in need and help the communities that need us the most. All of us girl scouts helped to bake one cookie or one sweet for the fundraiser.”

Girl Scouts from Troops 2344, 2475, 2265, 2410, and 2266 pitched in and arranged everything within a week’s notice, and even secured food donations from vendors like the Butt Karahi House in Valley Stream and the Jazeera restaurant in Hicksville.

“For me, it took two hours to bake my cupcakes,” said cadette Afifa Patel of Troop 2266.

As the men said the last of their prayers, some fanned

out slowly. Others slipped out without paying mind to the stand. But soon enough, a handful decided to stop and peruse the bake sale table. Others followed their lead. And suddenly, within minutes, the girls had a crowd. In the end, the scouts came away with roughly $5,500 in earnings from the sale.

“They do a lot to help other communities, but it’s nice

for up to $26,000 per employee

to see them do something close to home,” said Ruhee Kapadia, the mosque’s outreach coordinator. “The girls came up with the idea and wanted to help. They approached me to do it on a holiday week. They took the initiative. And it’s beautiful.”

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Valley Stream Girl Scout Troops launched a bake sale to raise money for the earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey. Girl Scouts Afifa Patel, left, Zehra Beskardes, Maryam Beskardes, Sakeena Vaseen, Aleena Rana, and Hiba Anwarulla man the tables.

Hempstead commemorates Black history Celebration

by town officials recognizes ongoing fight against racial oppression

The Town of Hempstead’s Black History Month celebration on Feb. 24 was an evening of performance, recognition, education and inspiration. Deputy Town Supervisor Dorothy Goosby coordinated the program, which followed the theme of “Black Resistance” and highlighted “the struggle of African-Americans in fighting history oppression throughout sit-ins, boycotts, walkouts, strikes and more.”

The program also focused on the country’s ongoing battle against racism and bigotry.

The event’s keynote speaker was Wilma Holmes Tootle of the Long Island Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Community Service awards were given to Linda Boyce, Charles Nanton, Jonathan Provost, Brandy Watson, Lillian Watson and Ronnie Williams for their acts of volunteerism and contributions to their respective neighborhoods.

Jazaira Polley, 13, was presented the Rise Up Youth Award for her entrepreneurial and educational successes.

Amongst the other honorees were Bishop R.W. Harris and Pastor Novella Harris who both received the Rosa Parks Award. Goosby also acknowledged the Montford Point Marines — the first African Americans to join the U.S. Marine Corps.

The hundreds of attendees enjoyed musical entertainment and a tribute to the life and legacy to Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III. Several African American Town of Hempstead employees were congratulated for their 25 years of service, including Sharon Bagley, Sylvester McCarthy, Perry Quann and Michael Wiggins.

TRUMPET PLAYER EVERTON Bailey had the audience on their feet as he led the Instrumental Sounds of Praise Youth Ensemble in a musical performance.

KELLY ATKINSON, PRESIDENT of the Montford Point Marines New Jersey Chapter, spoke about the first African-American recruits in the Marine Corps known as the ‘Montford Marines,’ which ended the military’s longstanding policy of racial segregation.

CAROLYN HARDING, LEFT, and her nephew Kyrin Harding sang a touching rendition of ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ in tribute to the Montford Point Marines.

Tim Baker/Herald photos THE INSIDE OF the Nathan L.H. Pavilion at Hempstead Town Hall was packed to the brim with hundreds of people in attendance for the town’s Black History Month celebration. The program focused on the theme of ‘Black Resistance,’ which recognized African Americans and their fight against oppression across the nation.

BRANDY WATSON, LEFT, was one of the several honorees recognized by Hempstead Deputy Town Supervisor Dorothy Goosby for her dedication to community service. Watson is the president and chair of the Hempstead Community Land Trust.

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Federal program ends amid soaring food prices

lies in Valley Stream and surrounding communities, battered by sticker shock at the grocery store and hikes in electric and gas bills, have turned to village pantries and regional food banks at surging rates. At the same time, many benefits, such as the Emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Allotments, are fading away and not returning anytime soon.

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages expressed concern about the “hidden hunger” found among families earning just short of the income threshold to qualify for federal and state-backed free or reduced lunch programs but not making enough to pay full price for school breakfast and lunch.

“The impact of inflation on grocery bills is a very real problem for families and the issue of food insecurity has gotten worse,” Solages said. “For some of these kids, the school is the only place where they can secure a nutritious meal.”

Statewide projections estimate that about 470,000 children are not eligible for free school meals but live in households earning less than a living wage.

Superintendents of school districts in Valley Stream have stressed that no student is ever forced to go hungry or denied a school meal because of family finances.

“In those rare instances when a student forgets to bring a lunch in, or their lunch fund needs replenishment, the district will make that day’s lunch available,”

Superintendent Don Sturz of District 24 and Superintendent Judith LaRocca of District 13 said in a joint statement. “At no time should a student or a family have any food insecurity during those times the student is in school.”

In the two Valley Stream districts, where roughly 45 percent of students are low-income, 40 percent of students qualified for free or reduced lunch — about roughly the same percentage as before the Covid-19 outbreak, according to the state.

In District 30, where roughly 60 percent of students are low-income, officials said they saw a marginal drop in the number of students who qualified for free or reduced lunch this year than before the start of the pandemic.

District 30 Superintendent Roxanne Garcia-France stressed that students’ food needs are closely monitored.

“At this moment in time, the district has not been impacted by the end of the free school lunch program,” Garcia-France said. “If food insecurity is suspected or brought to our school administrators’ attention, the free and reduced school meal

application is sent home with a follow-up call by the school psychologist to provide support and assistance.

“We provide our families with information on New York State’s resources, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Women, Infants, and Children program, and food banks like Long Island Harvest,” she added. “We continue to strengthen our partnership with the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, a regional, nonprofit umbrella organization for health and human service providers to bring awareness of the various services and supports available to our community.”

As the school year continues, the extent of unmet needs found among families across the districts will come into focus as food providers see how much unpaid school meal debt is owed by families this year when compared to pre-pandemic numbers.

Higher rates of unpaid meal debt often reflect a struggling money situation at home for families. A recent survey of food service directors across the state conducted by Hunger Solutions New York already found that about half of respondents said unpaid meal debt is a challenge for their school meal program.

Megan Norton, food service director for Valley Stream schools, could not be reached for comment as of press time.

But health and social service experts like Rebecca Sanin, chief executive of the HWCLI, said she refused to wait for data to further confirm the reality they’re seeing on the ground, pushing Albany to fund universal free meals for students in the 2024 state budget.

“Providing free school meals for students in Valley Stream and in all schools really levels the playing field,” Sanin said. “A well-fed child shows fewer behavioral issues. They learn better, listen better, they just do better. Food insecurity is a serious issue on Long Island, and we shouldn’t accept the notion that any child should go hungry.”

Book highlights all that dads do for their loved ones

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were not initially included. He made his revision last April and began the process of getting it published with AuthorHouse in August.

“At the moment, this is my dedicated job,” Felix said of being a new author. “I decided to just go ahead and start making my ideas come to life. We release a lot of ideas, but your day is nothing if you can’t make them tangible and bring them to life.”

The release of the book was a breakout for Felix, helping him gain the confidence to do more creative projects in the future. He even quit his job earlier this year to pursue his passion for writing full-time.

Along with planning to write more

books, he’s also in the process of working on selling clothing. He aspires to be an entrepreneur, but whatever he does, he said he hopes to be productive at it.

He added that he hopes his debut book will help deepen the appreciation and understanding of fathers and their worth in the lives of their children.

“This is a book for everybody, not just children,” he said. “When they read this book, I want them to laugh and smile with a parent. I wanted a book that could be read over and over, and it could be passed down. After growing up, the kids can say, ‘Hey, this is a book I read when I was small, and when I become a dad. I need to do this and do that.’ I want it to be like a guide.”

Courtesy Devon Felix Valley Stream author Devon Felix says he hoped to highlight the importance of fathers with his debut children’s book, ‘When Dad is Home.’

Courtesy Metro Creative SuperintendentS in Valley Stream districts assuaged fears that the end of the universal meals program would limit students’ ability to secure food.

a well-fed child shows fewer behavioral issues. They learn better, listen better, they just do better.

rebecca Sanin Health and Welfare Council of Long Island

Dozens of fooD items were donated to replenish the shelves at the Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry thanks to last month’s food drive hosted by Legislator Billy Gaylor with the village.

Far Rockaway woman charged with DWI

After being found leaving the scene of an accident, Natasha Robinson, of Far Rockaway, was allegedly driving while intoxicated and arrested in Hewlett by Nassau police at 11 p.m. on Feb. 23.

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Gaylor’s food drive replenishes parish pantry

Legislator Bill Gaylor in partnership with the Village of Valley Stream capped off a two-weeklong food drive from Feb. 6 to Feb. 17 in an effort to combat rising hunger among the village as grocery store bills are on the rise from inflation.

A donor box placed at Village Hall was filled to the brim alongside two flatbed carts filled with donated food and paper items, all of which were delivered to the Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry at Holy Name of Mary where they were accepted by the outreach parish director Sister Margie Kelly.

“The program was a huge success,”

said Gaylor. “Thank you to everyone who helped out. We managed to fill the Holy Name of Mary’s Food pantry. Remember, food insecurity is still a major issue on Long Island, and I urge everyone to help out their local food pantries to make sure everyone is able to put food on their table.”

To make an appointment to access the Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry program at Holy Name of Mary Church or to donate food, gift cards, and money call parish outreach at (516) 825-0177.

–Juan Lasso

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The accident occurred on Broadway near Hewlett Avenue when a 2010 Ford Escape driven by Robinson, 37, hit a white 2022 Chevrolet Suburban, then took off, according to police. Robinson was stopped by the police on Broadway near Starks Place, where they took her into custody after a field sobriety test was conducted.

2-year-old boy in the vehicle. He was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation, and then released to a family member. The Suburban was driven by a young woman, 17. No one was hurt, police said.

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Arraigned on Feb. 24, Robinson was charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child under 16, aggravated driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a child, leaving the scene of incident and several traffic violations. Her next court date is March 2..

Robinson, of Beech 46th Place, had a

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Manager charged in sale of THC products

A manager at a smoke shop in Valley Stream was arrested after Nassau police discovered vape cartridges containing tetrahydrocannabinol — the active ingredient in cannabis — being sold without a license.

Lara Vasilakos, 44, was taken into custody on Feb. 23 — the lat est in a spate of individual arrests for similar violations at smoke shops and convenience stores across Long Island.

Police also seized the THC-laced products and cash from the Spot Convenience Smoke Shop on Rockaway Avenue.

Vasilakos was charged with criminal sale and possession of a controlled substance and arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead. She is due back in court on March 2.

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Participating in, instead of watching, history

Susan Gottehrer couldn’t ignore inequality, even as a young girl

By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

She described herself in college as a “timid soul” with a fear of public speaking. Meet Susan Gottehrer now, and you’ll find out that’s nowhere near accurate.

The 60-year-old is director of the Nassau Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, advocating through the years for women’s and LGBTQ+ rights, along with police reform and overall equity. She is using her decades of experiences to continue developing class consciences — all of which started during her days at SUNY Oneonta.

“I somehow fell in with the political crowd,” Gottehrer said. “I didn’t feel like a well-formed person at that point at all, but I guess I had it in me because we became student leaders.”

As in leading fellow students to lobby for lower tuition fees in Albany, speak out against the 21-yearold drinking age, and attempt to keep Ronald Reagan from winning another presidential election.

But when Gottehrer graduated in 1985, she found options for women like her were limited. Unless becoming a secretary was a career goal.

“Unfortunately, I could actually (type) very well, and so I became an executive secretary,” she said — but on her own terms, of course.

“I said, ‘OK, well, if I have to be a secretary, let me at least be a secretary to nonprofits that I care about.’ So, I got into the communications department at the March of Dimes.”

Created by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938 during the polio epidemic, the March of Dimes took on a noble task of working to prevent birth defects and infant mortality.

Yet, eight years in, Gottehrer was not feeling fulfilled. She needed a change and wanted to start a family. She had met a man she wanted to marry — but who was going to take whose last name? Not exactly the kind of conversations couples had at the tail end of the 20th century, when there wasn’t much talk about equity.

Gottehrer harked back to when she first started consciously thinking about gender as a young girl.

“I was developing a conscience about it,” she said. “When I would be sitting in temple and listening to God be referred to as ‘he,’ I didn’t know it at the time, but I really did have a very rebellious spirit from the time I was little.”

That spirit would become more pronounced as she grew older, coming to a head during early married life and motherhood. It was there she faced the decision between family or career.

“Ironically, I had my first child and I did not want to go back to work,” Gottehrer said. But she also had good reason. Her mother died when she was 7, and Gottehrer wanted to spend time with her baby.

“It went against all my feminist everything to say I want to be home with my children,” she said, doing exactly that, although she acknowledges losing “a lot of career time.”

Gottehrer’s son, however, ended up with her name, not her husband’s.

When her son was old enough, Gottehrer went back to school, earning her master’s degree in public administration from New York University in 1993, and another master’s in political science from the New School for Social Research in 2010. She also attended Columbia University to become a certified social studies teacher.

Using that knowledge, Gottehrer has taught along the way as an adjunct at Pace University, Adelphi University and Long Island University. But she hasn’t taught since before Covid-19.

“If they call, I’ll teach,” Gottehrer said, stressing

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that “it’s really super-important to be able to teach the good and the bad — what a country has done — because we learn from history.”

Those topics have included government and radical social movements. Living through many of the definitive moments of human history, Gottehrer talks to students about the various movements that have been used so effectively over the years such as Act Up — looking to improve the lives of people living with AIDS — the structures of power that take away a person’s dignity, and having community voices shouted from on top of the soap box.

All of these play a role with her finally ending up at the ACLU, where she most often advocates for police reform in New York.

“I have a really hard time describing why I do this work,” Gottehrer said. “It relates to power, and it relates to dignity and powerlessness. And it relates to the most intense sense of outrage, that anybody thinks that they can have power over somebody else’s life and their dignity.”

Gottehrer believes in the promising power of dignity, and how having — or not having — it can lead down very different paths.

“It gives people hope,” she said. “It gives people a positive path forward. When you are treated with punishment, it is demeaning. It is condescending. It is somebody exerting power over you. And usually, if

you take two human beings, and take a negative path of one and take a positive path with the other, the one that you give the positive path to is going to do better.”

Gottehrer says her biggest achievement with the NYCLU is the implementation of a police reform report analyzing law enforcement conducted in Nassau County.

“The prison system and the jail systems are the most entrenched and difficult to change because of how the people inside those structures are viewed,” she said. “These faces are some of the most closed in our society, and the most dangerous because of that.”

Yet, so much work still needs to be done.

“There is a at least a five-times-more-likelihood that Black and brown communities will be stopped, patted down, field interviewed, or any of those things,” Gottehrer said. “As far as complaints go, that is still very, very hidden. Because the police department investigates its own officers, there is no independent oversight.”

Handling advocacy of vulnerable populations can get tense, and sometimes targeting.

“I walk out of some situations just going, ‘Wow, that felt almost even threatening to me as a woman, that level of power coming at me in a very degrading way.’ It feels frightening sometimes,” she said. “So yes, that is that is something but you have to be able to carry it — carry it, and you have to be able to come back at them.”

But you don’t need to be Gottehrer, or have a position like hers, to have your voice heard.

“Speak your truth,” she said. “Keep fighting for what you need to fight for, and your credentials as a human being will be what has to win the day.”

Courtesy Susan Gottehrer

SUSAN GOTTEHRER, DIRECTOR of the Nassau chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, has witnessed, participated and taught about the power of protests and essential need to speak up for rights and overall human equality.

Library meets future with 1.9M digital checkouts

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

Read a book. Listen to a book. But don’t feel like you have to physically pick up the book.

It’s been around for more than a decade, but the Nassau Library System’s Digital Doorway digital book consortium continues to grow, offering more than 40,000 titles that were checked out a record-breaking 1.9 million times last year.

The milestone illustrates the continued growth of library lending of e-books, audiobooks, and digital media, all as part of meeting different needs for different members of the community.

The library system’s Digital Doorway consortium is a network of more than 50 public libraries in Nassau County. It gives patrons a chance to download books to their electronic devices — like smartphones and computer tablets — and even have a chance to listen to books if they don’t have a chance to sit down and read it themselves.

“We are thrilled at the continued success of Nassau Digital Doorway and the role it has played in ensuring that our patrons continue to have access to a wide selection of reading material for both pleasure and educational purposes,” said Grace Palmisano, Digital Doorway’s resources and discovery manager.

Digital Doorway libraries have provided readers access to e-books and audiobooks for several years through Libby, a library-reading app. The large collection serves readers of all ages and interests, and usage has grown every year.

One silver lining from the coronavirus pandemic for the Nassau Library System was when people were not able to come to the library because of the lockdown, Digital Doorway started to grow exponentially.

“It was a program that was incrementally growing

throughout the years, but it took off and it continues to be so successful because we’ve got a huge collection of available titles — way larger than you could have in one single physical building,” Palmisano said. “You can access it whenever you want. It can be 2 o’clock in the morning, and you can download that item when the library itself is closed.”

Libby, the friendly face attached to a smartphone app., is available through the Apple App Store as well as Google Play. It offers not only books like “The Rose Code” from Kate Quinn and “The Radium Girls” from Kate Moore, but also magazines like Us Weekly, The New Yorker and Good Housekeeping.

For younger readers, titles like Sesame Street’s “The

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THE NASSAU LIBRARY System offers a tech mobile, which brings digital access, technology help and library services to those patrons who might not have those services otherwise. It experienced nearly 2 million digital checkouts last year — or more than 5,000 per day.

Courtesy Grace Palmisano

Monsters on the Bus” is a click away, while older kids might like “Puddlejumpers” by Mark Jean.

Some of the more popular audiobooks available include “A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe” by Mark Dawidziak, and “The Queen: Her Life” by Andrew Morton.

Anyone who can’t find Digital Doorway through their library’s website or on their phone can also visit Nassau. Overdrive.com.

“It’s such a digital world these days,” Palmisano said. “While there will always be a place for the physical items, it’s very convenient to have your book on your phone right there in your pocket whenever you’re out and about.”

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Webinars focus on health, staying safe as seniors

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

It won’t be long before flowers are blooming and birds are chirping once again. Those are not only sure signs of spring, but also the return of the Herald Inside LI webinars.

The free online events return Wednesday, March 8, delivering informative Zoom sessions intended on improving not just your health, but your safety, too.

It all beings March 8 with Dr. Kimon Bekelis shares his expertise on brain health, beginning at 6 p.m. Bekelis is director of The Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island. And he comes with extraordinary credentials, according to Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations and events for RichnerLive, which runs the webinars.

“Dr. Bekelis was recognized as an award winner for the Herald Excellence in Healthcare award,” Amato said. “He was also voted by the public as top neurosurgeon in the Long Island Choice Awards in 2021.”

The brain health webinar will discuss ways to detect problems in your brain early on before they become life-threatening. Bekelis will share risk factors, prevention, and treatment options for both brain aneurysms and stroke.

He’ll also take a moment to help you determine if a headache is just stress, or something to call for concern.

AARP Long Island returns next month with a pair of webinars intended to give you the tools to fight against fraud on Thursday, April 13 and Thursday, April 20. And it will all happen while you enjoy your lunch at home, with a noontime start for each.

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AARP LONG ISLAND returns with another pair of online webinars to talk about issues affecting older adults in our community. Past panelists have included U.S. Postal Inspector Joe Marcus, AARP associate state director Bernard Macias, and Postal Inspector Michael Del Giudice talking about scam prevention at the mailbox.

Herald Inside LI returns with its free online webinar series this spring with hour-long discussions:

■ Dr. Kimon Bekelis from The Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island talks brain health on Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. Register at LIHerald. com/BrainHealth.

■ AARP Long Island returns with a short series of webinars fighting against fraud set for Thursday, April 13 and Thursday, April 20 — both at noon. Register at LIHerald.com/Identity for April 13 on identity theft, and LIHerald.com/Elder for April 20 on elder fraud.

20, the speakers will focus on grandparent-in-need, lottery, sweepstakes and investment scams.

This particular webinar series focuses on scams that

have targeted Long Island for a while, with tips on how to avoid it given directly by members of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service — Donna Harris and Michael Del Giudice. Such scams include identity theft, elder fraud abuse, and frauds that target finances.

While anyone can be a victim of a scam, these specific ones tend to target people older than 50.

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Joining them, of course, is Bernard Macias, associate state director of AARP Long Island. The April 13 webinar focuses on how to protect personal identifiable information with tips to safeguard your identity. Then, on April

Herald Inside LI was launched in 2020 with the goal of bringing together local leaders to discuss pertinent issues currently impacting Long Island residents during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. To learn more about the free webinars and how to register, visit RichnerLive.com/InsideLI.

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By Michael Hinman

Who is Trevor Noah?

That was the collective cry across those audiences who loved mixing comedy with news — especially those who tuned into Jon Stewart every night on Comedy Central for “The Daily Show.”

But Stewart was moving on — quite literally to greener pastures. And replacing him was a rather unknown comedian (at least to American audiences) who had been in the United States barely a minute before getting the nod.

Trevor Noah had his work cut out for him. “The Daily Show” was a storied franchise that launched the careers of everyone from Stephen Colbert, to Steve Carell, to John Oliver, and some could argue even Stewart himself, who struggled with a number of intuitive projects that just never connected with audiences.

If there was a mold to what a host of an American news satire show should be, Noah broke it. He spent his entire life in South Africa. Had only been on the comedy stand-up stage for about a decade or so. And his own late-night talk show back home barely lasted a year.

Yet, here he was. Sitting in Jon Stewart’s chair. In front of Jon Stewart’s audience. But it wasn’t Stewart’s chair, or his audience. From his very first words, Trevor Noah showed why Jon Stewart’s “Daily Show” was now Trevor Noah’s “Daily Show.”

Brandon ‘Taz’ Niederauer

“Before we get started, I just want to say a few things,” Noah said at the top of his first episode on Sept. 28, 2015. “First of all, this is surreal for me. I’m not going to lie. Growing up in the dusty streets of South Africa, I never dreamed I would one day have — well, two things, really. An indoor toilet, and a job as host of ‘The Daily Show.’”

Noah would go on to earn nearly a dozen Emmy nominations — winning once in 2017. Hosting the last three Grammy broadcasts, including the most recent last month. And becoming a star in his own right, making headlines again when he left “The Daily Show” late last year after seven seasons.

Who is Trevor Noah? Ask him yourself on Tuesday, March 7 when the comedian makes a stop at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts for “A Conversation with Trevor Noah.”

For Tom Dunn, bringing Noah to Tilles is a fantastic way to officially start his tenure as executive director there — especially as audiences slowly start returning to live events.

WHERE WHEN

• Tuesday, March 7, at 8 p.m.

• Tickets start at $95; available at TillesCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com, or call the Tantleff Box Office at (516) 299-3100

The young guitar sensation visits the Landmark stage. Brandon Niederauer, nicknamed “Taz” for his ferocious guitar playing, is living proof that dreams really do come true. The 19-year-old has performed in some of the most legendary venues with many of the most prominent musicians of our time. And the young guitarist, singer-songwriter has already earned himself quite the reputation. It all started at 8 years old, when he watched the movie ‘School of Rock.’ Already inspired by his father’s record collection, Niederauer instantly realized he was destined to play guitar. From that moment on, his guitar rarely left his hands. Just four years later, Brandon was cast in the principal role of guitarist Zack Mooneyham in the Tony Award-nominated Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway production, ‘School of Rock: The Musical.’ And he never looked back.

Saturday, March 6, 8 p.m. $30, $25. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444, or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

• Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville

“Look, we are in an increasingly competitive marketplace,” Dunn says. “As we emerge from the pandemic, there’s certainly a hunger to return to live entertainment. But we’re still seeing a lingering hesitancy as well. But, you know, when we bring in world-class talents and voices like Trevor, there is tangible excitement.”

Fresh from his latest Grammy-hosting sting, Noah is about to launch his “Off the Record” world tour. But what he’s bringing to Tilles is different. There’s no script, Dunn says. Just a conversation he’ll have with comedian and regular “Daily Show” correspondent Roy Wood Jr.

“He’s out touring the country and the world, selling out arenas,” Dunn says. “So, to have the opportunity here on Long Island — to see this talent in our intimate concert space — is something that we’re really, really excited about.”

Trevor Noah showed why Jon Stewart’s “Daily Show” was now Trevor Noah’s script, Dunn says. Just a conversation he’ll have with comedian and regular “Daily intimate concert space — is something that we’re really, really excited about.” Grammys — maybe even last year’s White House Correspondents Dinner — the has written, produced and starred in — including his third for Netflix, “I Wish You

While it’s almost a certainty Noah will talk about “The Daily Show” and the Grammys — maybe even last year’s White House Correspondents Dinner — the comedian has other work he’ll want to share, too. Like the 12 comedy specials he has written, produced and starred in — including his third for Netflix, “I Wish You Would,” which was released last November.

He’s also the author of the best-seller “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood.” And his stand-up special, “Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia,” that itself earned a Grammy nomination for best comedy album in 2020.

Dunn can’t say it enough: There’s plenty to talk about, and you don’t want to miss a single word.

“Come hear a singular world-class talent and voice talk about the issues of the day. Talk about his incredible life journey, to what sort of got him here,” Dunn says.

“You’ll come away being entertained, informed, and having spent an evening out in the community in a way I think we all need as we emerge from this pandemic.”

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

The contemporary swing revival band will have the joint jumpin’. April marks the 30th anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. Since its formation in the early ‘90s in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music. The band, cofounded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival, fusing the classic American sounds of jazz, swing and dixieland with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. Their efforts to promote and revitalize swing music have taken shape as much more than a simple tribute. Their original horn-infused music and legendary high-energy show introduces the genre to a younger generation, while remaining respectful of the music’s rich legacy.

Thursday, March 23, 8 p.m. $55, $35, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

THE SCENE

March 11

StepCrew

StepCrew brings their Celtic flair to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Saturday, March 11, 7:30 p.m. The talented cast of dancers and musicians is led by Long Island’s Cara Butler and the Pilatzke Brothers, Jon and Nathan. All three are longtime touring members of the acclaimed The Chieftains. The StepCrew boasts Celtic and World music from three world-class fiddle players backed by a five-piece ensemble, featuring three dance styles — Irish, Tap, and Ottawa Valley step dance. Tickets start at $55, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi. edu/pac.

The Sicilian Tenors

History of Long Beach

Valley Stream Historical Society hosts a lecture on the history of Long Beach Wednesday, March 15, starting at 7:30 p.m., at Village Hall. For more information, contact (516) 872-4159 or send an email to vshistorical@gmail.com.

Breastfeeding Support Group

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

District 13 board meets

District 30 board meets

March 18

The Sicilian Tenors bring their marvelous tenor voices to Tilles Center, Saturday, March 18, 8 p.m. The three classically trained tenors sing their own interpretation of the world’s best music, in this lively evening of glorious music on the LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Take a romantic journey from Hollywood to Broadway to Italy with these operatic tenor voices performing a wide variety of beloved songs. Combined with light-hearted fun, Aaron Caruso, Elio Scaccio and Sam Vitale always provide a great show for everyone. They are a fresh and accessible take on the great Italian musical tradition and they are always in demand. Tickets are $ $52, $42, $32; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education meets, Tuesday, March 21, 8 p.m., at James A. Dever School, 585 Corona Ave., for their regular board meeting. For more information, call (516) 568-6100 or visit ValleyStream13.com.

Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education meets, Monday, March 20, 8 p.m., at Shaw Avenue School, 99 Shaw Ave. For more information, call district clerk Ashley Starna at (516) 434-3600 or visit ValleyStream30.com.

Bingo Fundraiser

Valley Stream North High School PTSA is hosting a BINGO fundraiser on Friday, March 10, 7 p.m., at Valley Stream North High School, 750 Herman Ave. Franklin Square. Tickets are priced at $12 or $15 at the door. For more information, call (516) 644- 1557 or send an email to disp25@optonline.net.

Computer Boot Camp

The Henry Waldinger Memorial library will be hosting a computer boot camp on Microsoft Excel basics on Saturday, March 4 at 10 a.m. Registration is required. For more information, contact Library Director Mamie Eng at 516-825-6422 or send email at hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.

Valley Stream Christian Academy

Valley Stream Christian Academy hosts an open house for families with pre-K to 12th grade students, Friday, March 17, at 9 a.m., at 12 E. Fairview Ave. For more information, call (516) 561-6122 or visit Vscacademy.org.

On stage

Mo Willems’ popular The Pigeon comes alive on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Thursday and Friday, March 9-10, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, March 11, 2 p.m. Pigeon is eager to try anything, with the audience part of the action. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.

Prom Attire Donations

Paradise Salon and Spa Suites is collcting prom dresses, men’s suits and other apparel donations for its annual prom giveaway through April , 164

N. Central Ave., To donate message Karen Gocoul at (516) 770 -4416.

Having an event?

On exhibit

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.

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

Art talk

Join Nassau County Museum Director Charles A. Riley II, PhD, for a Director’s Seminar, Sunday, March 5, 3 p.m. He’ll discuss “Ray of Light: The Life and Art of Man Ray,” examining the impact of the tailor’s son from South Philly, s a protégé of Alfred Stieglitz in New York, who was on the scene in Paris during the Jazz Age (shooting Picasso, Chanel, and others, celebrated by the Surrealists for his wicked wit. Participation is limited; registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

March 29

District 24 board meets

Valley Stream District 24 board of education will meet Wednesday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., for their regular business meeting at William L. Buck, 75 Horton Ave. For more information, send an email to district clerk Elizabeth Fleurimond at districtclerk@vs24.org or visit ValleyStreamSchoolDistrict24.org.

Family theater

Everyone’s favorite cat comes to mischievous life in this theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic, presented Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m.; Sunday, March 12, noon. See what goes on during that rainy day when two siblings are home alone with their pet fish while their parents are out of town, and the tall cat wearing a hat appears. Tickets are $15. Visit the Plaza stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore. For information/tickets, go to PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NAS

SAU Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust 2005-8 Mortgage

Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-8, Plaintiff

AGAINST

David Sackolwitz a/k/a

David L. Sackolwitz; Anna Sackolwitz a/k/a Anna M. Sackolwitz; et al., Defendant(s)

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 filed 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

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 filed 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, FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), CREDITOR C/O SETERUS, Plaintiff, vs. NEVA L. CHUNG, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 25, 2016, 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 on March 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 398 Cochran Place, 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 413 and Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment is $656,708.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 004892/2013. 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.

Eugene R. Gamache, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 137359

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-2F, Plaintiff

AGAINST Joseph Echie a/k/a Joseph K. Echie; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 16, 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 21, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 6 Fairmont 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:

440 Lots: 938 & 939.

Approximate amount of judgment $762,167.39 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 004934/2014. 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.”

Malachy Lyons Jr., 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 24, 2023

137346

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON

MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007RFC1, ASSET-BACKED

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff,

v. AMABLE DE LA ROSA

A/K/A AMABLE DELAROSE, ET AL, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on November 15, 2022, I, Jane Shrenkel, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on March 23, 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:

45 Munro Boulevard Valley Stream, NY 11581

SBL No.: 39-43-30

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 filed judgment, Index No. 611773/2020 in the amount of $873,482.61 plus interest and costs.

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 137362

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff,

v.

JACLYN CANNIZZARO

A/K/A JACLYN M. CANNIZZARO, ET AL, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on November 13, 2019, I, Brian J. Davis, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on March 20, 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: 63 Garden Street Valley Stream, NY 11581 SBL No: 39-408-4 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 filed judgment, Index No. 611311/2018 in the amount of $390,428.35 plus interest and costs. 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 137348

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BNC1, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL R. HIGGINS, IF LIVING, AND IF HE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, ET AL., ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 7, 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 on

March 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 9 Jasper Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 458 and Lot 156. Approximate amount of judgment is $577,472.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 608825/2018. 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. Geri Friedman, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 137537

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

Nationstar Mortgage LLC

d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff AGAINST Nassau County Public Administrator, as Limited Administrator of the Estate of Jonathan Rulx Clement a/k/a Jonathan R. Clement a/k/a Jonathan Clement; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 5, 2022 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 28, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 6 Pershing Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11581. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 39 Block 404 Lot 28. Approximate amount of judgment $434,527.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions o f filed Judgment Index# 603897/2018. 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.”

Audra A. Divone, 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 12, 2023

74813

137442

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, for Carrington Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-NC4 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Nicolas Carpio a/k/a

Nicholas Carpio; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

duly entered December 17, 2013 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 29, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2 Fulton Place, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block N Lots 676 & 677. Approximate amount of judgment $435,801.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 10-003983. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed

Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Judith Powell, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP

f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: February 9, 2023

137464

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream (the “Village”), situated in the County of Nassau, in the State of New York, has adopted, on February 27, 2023, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of New York, a bond resolution which:

(1) authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Village to refinance certain bond anticipation notes previously issued to finance the costs of acquisition of certain fire equipment, and authorizes the issuance of up to $600,000 aggregate principal amount of serial bonds to the Village to finance such purpose; and

(2) states the estimated maximum total costs of such refinancing to be not in excess of $600,000, states that such costs will be financed with the issuance of obligations authorized in the bond resolution and sets forth the plan of financing of such cost of the purpose; and

(3) determines the period of probable usefulness to be five (5) years; and

(4) determines that the maximum maturity of such serial bonds will be in excess of five (5) years; and

(5) delegates the Village Treasurer the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and to authorize the issuance of, and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds or renewals thereof, and to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes; and

(6) states that the validity of such serial bonds or any of such bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or (c) if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York.

Such resolution is subject to a permissive referendum under the provisions of Article 9 of the Village Law and petitions protesting such resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the electors of the Village of Valley Stream for their approval or disapproval, may be filed with the Village Clerk at any time within thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption of such resolution.

By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream, New York.

Dated: March 2, 2023

JAMES J. HUNTER

Village Clerk/Administrator Village of Valley Stream, New York 137637

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream (the “Village”), situated in the County of Nassau, in the State of

New York, has adopted, on February 27, 2023, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of New York, a bond resolution which:

(1) authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Village to refinance certain bond anticipation notes previously issued to finance costs of IT server and computer upgrades, and authorizes the issuance of up to $35,000 aggregate principal amount of serial bonds to the Village to finance such purpose; and

(2) states the estimated maximum total costs of such refinancing to be not in excess of $35,000, states that such costs will be financed with the issuance of obligations authorized in the bond resolution and sets forth the plan of financing of such cost of the purpose; and

(3) determines the period of probable usefulness to be five (5) years; and

(4) determines that the maximum maturity of such serial bonds will be in excess of five (5) years; and

(5) delegates the Village Treasurer the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and to authorize the issuance of, and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds or renewals thereof, and to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes; and

(6) states that the validity of such serial bonds or any of such bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or (c) if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York.

Such resolution is subject to a permissive referendum under the provisions of Article 9 of the Village Law and petitions protesting such resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the electors of the Village of Valley Stream for their approval or disapproval, may be filed with the Village Clerk at any time within thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption of such resolution.

By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream, New York.

Dated: March 2, 2023

Public Notices

JAMES J. HUNTER Village Clerk/Administrator Village of Valley Stream, New York

137636

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream (the “Village”), situated in the County of Nassau, in the State of New York, has adopted, on February 27, 2023, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of New York, a bond resolution which:

(1) authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Village to finance the costs of IT server upgrades, and authorizes the issuance of up to $75,000 aggregate principal amount of serial bonds to the Village to finance such purpose; and

(2) states the estimated maximum total costs of such IT server upgrades to be not in excess of $75,000, states that such costs will be financed with the issuance of obligations authorized in the bond resolution and sets forth the plan of financing of such cost of the purpose; and

(3) determines the period of probable usefulness to be five (5) years; and

(4) determines that the maximum maturity of such serial bonds will be in excess of five (5) years; and

(5) delegates the Village Treasurer the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and to authorize the issuance of, and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds or renewals thereof, and to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes; and

(6) states that the validity of such serial bonds or any of such bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or (c) if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York.

Such resolution is subject to a permissive referendum under the provisions of Article 9 of the Village Law and petitions protesting such resolution and requesting that it be submitted to

the electors of the Village of Valley Stream for their approval or disapproval, may be filed with the Village Clerk at any time within thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption of such resolution.

By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream, New York.

Dated: March 2, 2023

JAMES J. HUNTER Village Clerk/Administrator

Village of Valley Stream, New York 137635

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream (the “Village”), situated in the County of Nassau, in the State of New York, has adopted, on February 27, 2023, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of New York, a bond resolution which:

(1) authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Village to refinance certain bond anticipation notes previously issued to finance the costs of various vehicle fleet additions, and authorizes the issuance of up to $840,000 aggregate principal amount of serial bonds to the Village to finance such purpose; and

(2) states the estimated maximum total costs of such refinancing to be not in excess of $840,000, states that such costs will be financed with the issuance of obligations authorized in the bond resolution and sets forth the plan of financing of such cost of the purpose; and

(3) determines the period of probable usefulness to be five (5) years; and

(4) determines that the maximum maturity of such serial bonds will be in excess of five (5) years; and

(5) delegates the Village Treasurer the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and to authorize the issuance of, and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds or renewals thereof, and to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes; and

(6) states that the validity of such serial bonds or any of such bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is

commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or (c) if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York.

Such resolution is subject to a permissive referendum under the provisions of Article 9 of the Village Law and petitions protesting such resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the electors of the Village of Valley Stream for their approval or disapproval, may be filed with the Village Clerk at any time within thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption of such resolution.

By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream, New York.

Dated: March 2, 2023

JAMES J. HUNTER

Village Clerk/Administrator

Village of Valley Stream, New York 137638

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

LOCAL LAW NO. 11-2023

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held February 7, 2023, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 11-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 11-2023, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations.

Dated: February 7, 2023

Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.

Supervisor

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 137645

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream (the “Village”), situated in the County of Nassau, in the State of New York, has adopted, on February 27, 2023, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of New York, a bond resolution which:

(1) authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Village to refinance certain bond anticipation notes previously issued to finance the costs of replacement of underground storage tank and fuel system upgrades, and authorizes the

issuance of up to $575,000 aggregate principal amount of serial bonds to the Village to finance such purpose; and

(2) states the estimated maximum total costs of such refinancing to be not in excess of $575,000, states that such costs will be financed with the issuance of obligations authorized in the bond resolution and sets forth the plan of financing of such cost of the purpose; and

(3) determines the period of probable usefulness to be fifteen (15) years; and

(4) determines that the maximum maturity of such serial bonds will be in excess of five (5) years; and

(5) delegates the Village Treasurer the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and to authorize the issuance of, and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds or renewals thereof, and to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes; and

(6) states that the validity of such serial bonds or any of such bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or (c) if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York. Such resolution is subject to a permissive referendum under the provisions of Article 9 of the Village Law and petitions protesting such resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the electors of the Village of Valley Stream for their approval or disapproval, may be filed with the Village Clerk at any time within thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption of such resolution.

By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream, New York.

Dated: March 2, 2023

JAMES

J. HUNTER

Village Clerk/Administrator Village of Valley Stream, New York 137640

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream (the “Village”), situated in the County of Nassau, in the State of New York, has adopted, on February 27, 2023, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of New York, a bond resolution which:

(1) authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Village to refinance certain bond anticipation notes previously issued to finance the costs of reconstruction of various streets in the Village, and authorizes the issuance of up to $1,000,000 aggregate principal amount of serial bonds to the Village to finance such purpose; and

(2) states the estimated maximum total costs of such refinancing to be not in excess of $1,000,000, states that such costs will be financed with the issuance of obligations authorized in the bond resolution and sets forth the plan of financing of such cost of the purpose; and

(3) determines the period of probable usefulness to be fifteen (15) years; and

(4) determines that the maximum maturity of such serial bonds will be in excess of five (5) years; and

(5) delegates the Village Treasurer the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and to authorize the issuance of, and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds or renewals thereof, and to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes; and

(6) states that the validity of such serial bonds or any of such bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or (c) if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York.

Such resolution is subject to a permissive referendum under the provisions of Article 9 of the Village Law and petitions protesting such resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the electors of the Village of Valley Stream for their approval or disapproval,

may be filed with the Village Clerk at any time within thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption of such resolution. By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream, New York.

Dated: March 2, 2023

JAMES J. HUNTER Village Clerk/Administrator

Village of Valley Stream, New York 137639

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream (the “Village”), situated in the County of Nassau, in the State of New York, has adopted, on February 27, 2023, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of New York, a bond resolution which:

(1) authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Village to finance the costs of reconstruction of various streets in the Village, and authorizes the issuance of up to $1,500,000 aggregate principal amount of serial bonds to the Village to finance such purpose; and

(2) states the estimated maximum total costs of reconstruction of various streets in the Village to be not in excess of $1,500,000, states that such costs will be financed with the issuance of obligations authorized in the bond resolution and sets forth the plan of financing of such cost of the purpose; and

(3) determines the period of probable usefulness to be fifteen (15) years; and

(4) determines that the maximum maturity of such serial bonds will be in excess of five (5) years; and

(5) delegates the Village Treasurer the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and to authorize the issuance of, and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds or renewals thereof, and to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes; and

(6) states that the validity of such serial bonds or any of such bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication,

or (c) if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York.

Such resolution is subject to a permissive referendum under the provisions of Article 9 of the Village Law and petitions protesting such resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the electors of the Village of Valley Stream for their approval or disapproval, may be filed with the Village Clerk at any time within thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption of such resolution.

By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream, New York.

Dated: March 2, 2023

JAMES J. HUNTER

Village Clerk/Administrator

Village of Valley Stream, New York 137631

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR

123 South Central Avenue Valley Stream New York 11580 (516) 592-5105

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a Public Hearing of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream in person and on ZOOM in the Village Hall Auditorium, 123 South Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York on Monday, the 13th day of March, 2022, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. before the scheduled Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees.

The public may attend the Public Hearing or join on ZOOM using the link provided: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/7148140969

The Public Hearing is to consider the continuation of expenditure of money in regards to community development projects that include:

1.Public Facilities & Improvements -

a.To request funding ($250,000) for Decorative Lighting on the Village Green and update existing restrooms with ADA compliant restrooms at the Village Green Community Band Shell.

b.To request funding ($250,000) to update the existing playground to an ADA compliant playground at 120 Albermarle Avenue (Firemen’s Memorial Field).

2.Streetscape Improvements - To request funding ($100,000) for the beautification of Sunrise Highway from Hook Creek Blvd. to Horton Avenue.

3.Residential Rehabilitation Program -

To request continuation of funds ($100,000) for income eligible residents to have essential home improvements performed such as roof repairs or the replacement of energy efficient windows.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on the proposed project at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: Valley Stream, New York March 2, 2023

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream JAMES J. HUNTER Village Clerk/Administrator 137630

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-14, Plaintiff AGAINST CAROLINE BAILEY, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 16, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 4, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 892 BARRY DRIVE WEST, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at North Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 37, Block: 669, Lot: 8. Approximate amount of judgment $687,796.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006691/2009. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Barton Slavin, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-143967 75016 137621

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LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Telephone (516) 825-4200 / Fax (516) 825-8316

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a General Village Election will be held in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Nassau County, New York, on TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023 for the purpose of filling the following Village Offices:

POR FAVOR DE PONER ATENCION que la Elección General de él Inc. Villaje de Valley Stream, Condado de Nassau, New York será el MARTES 21, de MARZO 2023 para llenar las siguientes oficinas que van a ser ocupadas en el Villaje:

OFFICE TERM

MAYOR 4 Years

TRUSTEE 4 Years

TRUSTEE 4 Years

VILLAGE JUSTICE 4 Years

OFICINA TERMINO

ALCALDE 4 AÑOS

CONCEJAL 4 AÑOS

CONCEJAL 4 AÑOS

JUSTICIA 4 AÑOS

The hours of such election shall be from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Las horas de la siguiente elección serán desde 6:00 a.m. y 9:00 p.m

That for the purpose of conducting such election, the Village of Valley Stream shall be divided into twenty-six (26) election districts, numbered 21019, 21068, 21069, 21067, 22072, 22077, 21071, 21118, 22083, 22084, 22061, 22062, 22063, 22064, 22065, 22085, 22067, 22068, 22069, 22071, 22074, 22075, 22086, 22076, 22081, 22301 established by the Nassau County Board of Elections and the Village of Valley Stream for general elections - and the polling places for said districts shall be as follows:

Para el propósito de conducir esta elección el Villaje de Valley Stream se divide en veintiséis (26) distritos electorales, numerado, 21019, 21068, 21069, 21067, 22072, 22077, 21071, 21118, 22083, 22084, 22061, 22062, 22063, 22064, 22065, 22085, 22067, 22068, 22069, 22071, 22074, 22075, 22086, 22076, 22081, 22301 establecidos por el Condado de Nassau, Borde de Elecciones y el Villaje de Valley Stream para las elecciones- Los lugares para votar en estos distritos son los

Trustee (4 Years)

Consejal (4 Años)

Charles A. Lawson, 110 Munro Boulevard, Valley Stream, NY 11581

Village Justice (4 Years)

Justicia (4 Años)

GOOD TROUBLE PARTY

Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez, 64 Gibson Boulevard, Apt. 2A, Valley Stream, NY 11581

Mayor (4 Years)

Alcalde (4 Años)

Dated: Valley Stream, New York March 2, 2023

Fecha: Villaje de Valley Stream Marzo 2, 2023

JAMES J. HUNTER

Village Clerk/Administrator

Oficinista del Villaje de Valley Stream 137629

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream (the “Village”), situated in the County of Nassau, in the State of New York, has adopted, on February 27. 2023, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of New York, a bond resolution which:

(1) authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Village to finance the costs of Fire Department Training Center, and authorizes the issuance of up to $900,000 aggregate principal amount of serial bonds to the Village to finance such purpose; and

(2) states the estimated maximum total costs of such Fire Department Training Center to be not in excess of $900,000, states that such costs will be financed with the issuance of obligations authorized in the bond resolution and sets forth the plan of financing of such cost of the purpose; and

(3) determines the period of probable usefulness to be thirty (30) years; and

(4) determines that the maximum maturity of such serial bonds will be in excess of five (5) years; and

Such resolution is subject to a permissive referendum under the provisions of Article 9 of the Village Law and petitions protesting such resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the electors of the Village of Valley Stream for their approval or disapproval, may be filed with the Village Clerk at any time within thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption of such resolution.

By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream, New York.

Dated: March 2, 2023

JAMES J. HUNTER

Village Clerk/Administrator Village of Valley Stream, New York 137632

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream (the “Village”), situated in the County of Nassau, in the State of New York, has adopted, on February 27, 2023, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of New York, a bond resolution which:

and to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes; and

The following are the names and addresses of all those persons who have been duly nominated for Village office in accordance with the provisions of the New York State Election Law by certificate or petition of nomination duly filed with the Village Clerk and the office and term of such for which they have been so nominated:

Los siguientes son los nombres y direcciones de todas las personas nominadas para la oficina del Villaje según las provisiones de la LEY de ELECCION por petición de nominación debidamente sometidas en la oficina del Oficinista de él Villaje de Valley Stream.

UNITED COMMUNITY PARTY

Edwin A. Fare, 9 Raisig Avenue, Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580

Mayor (4 Years)

Alcalde (4 Años)

Dermond E. Thomas, 135 St. Marks Place E., Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580

Trustee (4 Years)

Consejal (4 Años)

Kevin Waszak, 133 Edgeworth Street, Valley Stream, N.Y. 11581

Trustee (4 Years)

Consejal (4 Años)

Melanie A. Jenkins, 60 Oxford Street E., Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580

Village Justice (4 Years)

Justicia (4 Años)

ACHIEVE PARTY

Anthony Bonelli, 160 Albermarle Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580

Mayor (4 Years)

Alcalde (4 Años)

Amil Virani, 65 Edgeworth Street, Valley Stream, NY 11581

Trustee (4 Years)

Consejal (4 Años)

Nicolas Nascimento Nogueira, 17 Cochran Place, Valley Stream, NY 11581

(5) delegates the Village Treasurer the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and to authorize the issuance of, and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds or renewals thereof, and to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes; and

(6) states that the validity of such serial bonds or any of such bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or

(c) if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York.

(1) authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Village to finance the costs of fire department equipment, and authorizes the issuance of up to $350,000 aggregate principal amount of serial bonds to the Village to finance such purpose; and

(2) states the estimated maximum total costs of such fire department equipment to be not in excess of $350,000, states that such costs will be financed with the issuance of obligations authorized in the bond resolution and sets forth the plan of financing of such cost of the purpose; and

(3) determines the period of probable usefulness to be five (5) years; and

(4) determines that the maximum maturity of such serial bonds will be in excess of five (5) years; and

(5) delegates the Village Treasurer the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and to authorize the issuance of, and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds or renewals thereof,

(6) states that the validity of such serial bonds or any of such bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or (c) if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York. Such resolution is subject to a permissive referendum under the provisions of Article 9 of the Village Law and petitions protesting such resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the electors of the Village of Valley Stream for their approval or disapproval, may be filed with the Village Clerk at any time within thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption of such resolution.

By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream, New York.

Dated: March 2, 2023

JAMES J. HUNTER

Village Clerk/Administrator

Village of Valley Stream, New York 137633

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream (the “Village”), situated in the County of Nassau, in the State of New York, has adopted, on February 27, 2023, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of New York, a bond resolution which:

(1) authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Village to finance the costs of an 80’ electric truck scale for the department of public works, and authorizes the issuance of up to $200,000 aggregate principal amount of serial bonds to the Village to finance such purpose; and

(2) states the estimated maximum total costs of such an 80’ electric truck scale for the department of public works to be not in

excess of $200,000, states that such costs will be financed with the issuance of obligations authorized in the bond resolution and sets forth the plan of financing of such cost of the purpose; and

(3) determines the period of probable usefulness to be fifteen (15) years; and

(4) determines that the maximum maturity of such serial bonds will be in excess of five (5) years; and

(5) delegates the Village Treasurer the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and to authorize the issuance of, and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds or renewals thereof, and to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes; and

(6) states that the validity of such serial bonds or any of such bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or (c) if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York. Such resolution is subject to a permissive referendum under the provisions of Article 9 of the Village Law and petitions protesting such resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the electors of the Village of Valley Stream for their approval or disapproval, may be filed with the Village Clerk at any time within thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption of such resolution.

By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valley Stream, New York.

Dated: March 2, 2023

JAMES J. HUNTER

Village

Clerk/Administrator Village of Valley Stream, New York 137634

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A. Your observation and explanation of a “hot roof” points out a true dilemma in the construction industry. Before I write a column, I research every angle of the pros and cons, best practices and codes, rules and regulations, and I encourage you to do the same. Misinformation starts with not taking the time to fully investigate the subject, and I urge you to do some more investigation before reaching your conclusions, in this case about hot roofs.

While it’s true that the damage you describe is happening, like everything, there is a time and a place for applying specific methods, and material installation is usually part of a system with chainreaction results, good or bad. The sources for my column, which are extensive, originated from a need, and whether you appreciate it or not, start with a long chain of command, from the federal government down to the state you live in, and down to the local municipality. Along the way, several hundred private and public institutions, from manufacturers to universities, jumped on the bandwagon, and the band became a full-blown orchestra.

The term “hot roof” is a bit misleading, and conjures up thoughts of frying-pan-like heating of the roof. That’s an exaggeration. Studies using sophisticated sensors, computers and applied physics have shown that many regions, from warm climates to cold, benefit from insulating directly under the roof, as a system, and actually enclosing the attic space, unvented. Temperature fluctuations varied by less than 10 degrees when the attic became part of the “conditioned” space of the home, meaning that the attic was treated like any other room in the dwelling, resisting the heat or cold, just like the walls do.

Because of the complete barrier under the plywood below your shingles, the only extreme effect on your shingles is the extreme sunlight, which, if the shingles are installed to the manufacturer’s specifications, they are made to resist, and do so very well in most cases. The benefits include having a better vapor barrier at the roof, a more stable and temperature-resistant system and less chance of heat from the attic in the winter causing the formation of ice dams, which lead to shingle damage, water penetration and collapse in extreme circumstances. So before you dismiss the idea of this type of insulation system, please investigate online at one of the many sites or read the published reports from Canada to Florida. Before doing work on homes, please do your homework. Good luck!

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It’s time to give Joe Biden a break

Since taking office, President Biden has been the subject of all manner of criticism. Most of it focuses on his age. He is described as weak, bumbling, demented and a host of other unkind adjectives. But somehow, in just two years, he has accomplished more than some presidents could ever have hoped to do. Isn’t it time to give Biden a break?

His recent trip to the Ukraine, against the wishes of the Secret Service, sent a message to the world that he was not afraid of the Russian army or anyone else, in his determination to show his support for the Ukrainian people. Taking a 10-hour train ride into a country at war was a historic moment, and showed that “Scranton Joe” wasn’t afraid of the consequences.

Following his trip to the Ukraine, he met with leaders of NATO countries and leaders of nations that share borders with Russia. At a time when Russia has made it clear that it wishes to once again

be a world power, Biden has united virtually all of Europe, which sends a powerful message to Russian president Vladimir Putin that the West will not allow him to succeed in his dangerous power play.

On top of his international success, Biden has notched a series of bipartisan wins on infrastructure, chip manufacturing and climate change. Over the next five to 10 years, communities all over America will benefit from the construction of new bridges, the reconstruction of aging highways, the revitalization of mass transit and thousands of other public works programs that will produce millions of new jobs. Prior to its passage by Congress, there had not been a major infrastructure bill since the early 1990s.

There is no doubt that the country has suffered the fallout from a tough period of inflation, but there has been a sharp rebound, and the prediction of a crushing recession has not proved accurate. The unemployment rate is the lowest since the early 1960s. To date, over 8 million new jobs have been created in numerous industries, and with the bipar-

tisan silicon chip bill, many more will be added. Not to be forgotten is the climate change law that gives the federal government extensive powers to clean up the environment.

Biden’s record has not been all roses. He continues to be plagued by problems at the Southern border, as millions of people from poor countries seek new lives and have overwhelmed the federal bureaucracy. The president has yet to propose a comprehensive immigration plan to send to Congress. But it is also a fact that Congress has no appetite to pass anything that will solve the problem. We are still waiting for legislation that will protect the millions of so-called Dreamers.

Critics looking for signs of mental weakness were disappointed by Biden’s State of the Union address. He displayed a strong command of his long-term goals, and managed to trap his Republican opposition into backing off on their desire to cut Social Security and Medicare. But the next two years promise to be a daily battle with the newly empowered Republican House majority, and it

will be a further test of Biden’s political abilities.

He has strongly hinted that he will seek another term, and many Democratic office holders have pledged to support him if he runs. Polling shows that the country is clearly ready for a younger nominee, but the politics of 2024 are so muddled that Biden could win another term, especially if former President Donald Trump fails to win the Republican nomination and runs as a third-party candidate.

There is no way to predict whether Biden will continue to have the stamina to hold on to the presidency, but to date he has defied his detractors. He is an 80-yearold man who has defied the odds. History will probably treat him better than his critics, because the facts are out there for all to see. He has shown that all of the harsh predictions about his strength and abilities have proven to be wrong. So maybe it’s time to give the president a break, and a few pats on the back.

Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

Open to learning new stuff? Jump on my list.

Born with the teaching gene and not likely to recover any time soon: That is my self-diagnosis. I write, do book talks and edit, but sit by my side for a minute and I will likely try to teach you something.

I can’t help it. I started out as a teacher with a blackboard, some chalk and a captive student. I was 8 years old and undaunted by Pinky the dog’s limited attention span.

ping? Perhaps, but what if, with all the clicking and scrolling they do, they never get to read why the only safe alcohol consumption is zero?

I have sent my grandson Jacob many unsolicited articles on football and injuries. For example, “Explaining the NFL’s Latest Concussion Controversy and Policy Change,” from NPR. I have no idea if he reads the articles, but I feel better knowing I put them out there.

This year I sent a few women friends “Margaret Atwood on Envy and Friendship in Old Age,” from The Atlantic, and it stirred a big, open discussion when we met in person.

I share a layperson’s interest in science with a friend, and I recently sent her “Scientists raid DNA to explore Vikings’ genetic roots,” from National Geographic.

lonely, I sent “How Volunteering Can Help Ease Loneliness,” from The Times.

To my kids and grandkids I sent, “The Effects of Social Media on Children,” published on the Cleveland Clinic website. Also, “How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers,” from the Child Mind Institute. We cannot bang this drum loudly enough.

My teaching CV is, I started teaching Pinky, and went on to teaching everyone I know. I learn a lot by reading, and I have the sense that my family and friends will be as fascinated as I am about “The Book of Eels” or the lives of rogue gold miners who live underground for years in South Africa’s illegal mines. This is my blind spot. I’m excited to learn something new, and I want to share it. Can I be pedantic? Yes. There are also the articles I send to deliver a message. Within the family, I want to offer kids or grandkids something they may not know, or a point of view they haven’t considered. Overstep-

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Recently I sent one hiphopping granddaughter “An ‘audacious dream’: The birth of NYC’s Universal Hip-Hop Museum,” from CBS News. This fits into the noncontroversial Grandma offerings.

I don’t know if my husband reads the articles I send him daily. Most of them focus on pertinent health issues, and I feel as if I’m doing my duty without engaging in a back-and-forth. French fries as health food or not? Golf when it’s 98 degrees or not? “Why Men Don’t Ask for Directions” on PsychCentral. com. Last week I shared with him, “The secret to a long-lasting marriage,” from The Washington Post. Probably the secret is not to send your partner pointed articles.

I gifted “Want to be healthier? Hang out with your friends,” from The Post, to grandkids and kids and friends, an article for all ages.

Three weeks ago, David Brooks wrote, “How Do You Serve a Friend in Despair?” in The New York Times. It garnered a big response in letters, and I shared it with people I thought would be receptive.

“19 Sensational Southeast Asia Recipes,” in Food and Wine magazine, went out to my daughter. “Best Way to Experience Sicily,” from Backroads Travel Update, was texted to my son.

I helped launch a rich discussion with a group of women with an article from The Atlantic, “Why Women’s Friendships Are So Complicated.” We pinged and ponged ideas back and forth for days in our texts. To a friend I know is feeling

In the interest of salacious entertainment and shock value, I sent out “The Corrupt World Behind the Murdaugh Murders,” from The New Yorker. I forwarded a Wikipedia article about where to find wild orchids in the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary on the west coast of Florida to a dear friend. I suggested a bushwhacking adventure, which she promptly declined. For the best article about articles, you want to read, “David Brooks Announces the Sidney Awards for Best Essays,” from The Times last Dec. 29.

Last week I was wowed by a story about finding awe in nature and finding comfort in our place in the universe. “The ‘Small Self’ Effect,” by Shannon Stirone, can be found in The Atlantic.

Let’s start an exchange. Send me an article you want me to read, and I’ll return the favor. The idea is to elevate, illuminate and entertain. To teach.

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

Sit by my side for a minute and I will likely try to teach you something.

Besides his success internationally, he’s notched a series of bipartisan wins.

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A year later, still defending freedom, democracy

the moment Russian President Vladimir Putin marched his forces across the border into neighboring Ukraine, the world was shocked. Not that Putin was going to do it — it was an open secret that an invasion was imminent. No, the world was shocked because it couldn’t believe he actually did it.

“How this can happen in a modern world, in a modern country, is beyond me.” Those were the words of Oleh Balaban, the Ukrainian-born owner of Ole Fajitas in Wantagh, in the days following the Feb. 24, 2022, invasion. Balaban has lived in the United States since he was 11, but has plenty of family back home — including a cousin who was drafted into the Ukrainian army at the start of the conflict.

“I’m watching the news every day, hoping that maybe something turns positive,” Balaban said. “That maybe Russia decides to call back and say: ‘Retreat. We don’t want to do this anymore.’ But that is never coming.”

It was the largest European invasion since World War II, pitting a superpower — Russia — against a much smaller, yet far grittier, opponent, Ukraine. Yes, there was ample pride on the Ukrainian side, where they waved the blue-and-yellow flag. But this was Russia we were talking about.

More than 900,000 soldiers, with another 2 million on standby — triple the numbers Ukraine boasted, according to a CNN report at the time. Nearly 16,000

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‘We were scammed’ by Santos

To the Editor:

Re Randi Kreiss’s column “Minx or madman: the George Santos Story” (Feb. 16-22): I have been a resident of Glen Head, part of the Town of Oyster Bay and part of the 3rd Congressional District, since 1975. The state Democratic Party did a horrible job of running its campaigns last fall. I saw thousands of signs for Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for governor, and George Santos. I only saw a handful of signs for Robert Zimmerman, Santos’s opponent. I got one phone call from New York State United Teachers — I’m a retired teacher — to urge me to vote for Zimmerman. I got daily robocalls from the Zeldin/ Santos campaign on my answering machine.

One local newspaper, The Leader, had a story before the election that George Santos was a fake, but no big newspaper (Newsday, N.Y. Times) checked it out or mentioned it anywhere. How did The Leader know something that the Republican and Democratic parties did not?

I wasn’t surprised that Zeldin and Santos won on Long Island. I am surprised that the local Republican Party didn’t vet their congressional

tanks, 1,400 planes, nearly 1,000 helicopters, compared with Ukraine’s total of barely 3,500 in all three of those categories of armaments.

And Russia has dedicated more than $45 billion per year to defense spending, while Ukraine spends $5 billion.

On top of that, its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, had spent his entire life as a comedian and actor, not a politician or even a military leader. This wasn’t going to be a long campaign.

Or so we thought. It turns out that underestimating Ukrainians’ tenacity, pride and desire to stay independent is a mistake. Especially if you’re Russia.

More than 100,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the conflict, according to NBC News, compared with 13,000 Ukrainians. But so have more than 7,000 civilians, including hundreds of children. Then again, it’s likely that casualties on both sides are actually far higher.

And that is the truest cost of war. Not the billions of dollars poured into it, but the lives that are damaged or destroyed, and especially those that are lost. Governments see war as territorial expansion, or acquisition of resources. Sometimes it might be necessary to remove someone truly evil, or it could simply be over what kind of faith you practice.

But in the end, all it really accomplishes is turning the world upside-down. Even after Russia bullied its way into the Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine was home to 44 million people who lived their lives the same way we do — looking to leave

our society in a better place than we found it. Getting married. Having kids. Spending time with our grandchildren. Working dream jobs. Counting down the days toward retirement and relaxation. Some 8 million people have left Ukraine since the invasion, and many will never return. Even if they do, with the blue-and-yellow stripes flying above Kyiv, it will take years — if not decades — to rebuild. To heal. To move forward.

“I know a great deal of the horrors and tragedies of war,” U.S. Army Gen. George C. Marshall once said. “The cost of war in human lives is constantly spread before me, written neatly in many ledgers whose columns are gravestones. I am deeply moved to find some means or method of avoiding another calamity of war.”

Yet the constant deluge of horrors from war is never enough to turn us off from it. As long as there are people on Earth, there will be wars. Most of us are fortunate we haven’t been caught up in it, but we don’t have to be there to feel the pain.

Just ask Oleh Balaban. When his cousin left for the military, he had to leave his wife and young son behind.

“I hope this comes to an end so I can stop worrying what I’ll wake up to see on the news,” Balaban said a year ago. “It’s tough to watch, but I remain hopeful and optimistic that Ukraine will keep defending their freedom, their democracy and their homeland.”

But the fact is, Ukraine never should have had to.

At the Capitol, it was almost as if I’d never left

Last month I made my first visit to Capitol Hill since Dec. 28, 2020, the day I had cast my final vote on the floor of Congress before my retirement from the House of Representatives. Actually, the absence from Congress seemed even longer, because Covid restrictions had severely reduced the days I spent in Washington for most of 2020.

Driving down to Washington with County Executive Bruce Blakeman and GOP Chairman Joe Cairo to meet with members of New York’s congressional delegation, I couldn’t help thinking of Thomas Wolfe’s caution that “You Can’t Go Home Again.” Not that Washington was ever my home, but I had spent three to four days a week there for most months of the 28 years I was in Congress. During those almost three decades there were highs and lows, victories and occasional defeats, but never a moment of regret about being there. It was the experience of a lifetime. Now I wondered how it would be coming back.

After the almost five-hour drive, we checked in at the Hay-Adams Hotel, across from the White House, in mid-afternoon.

Our first stop on Capitol Hill would be U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s office in the Longworth Building. D’Esposito is my congressman, and represents many of the South Shore Nassau County communities I had represented. Driving up Independence Avenue to Capitol Hill, my first view of the massive Capitol dome brought back good memories and a sense of reassurance.

D’Esposito graciously welcomed us to his fifthfloor office. Over sandwiches and coffee he discussed his first weeks in Congress, including the turbulent five days, and 15 ballots, which finally resulted in Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s election as speaker of the House. As a former chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, I was particularly interested in D’Esposito’s appointment to that committee and his designation as chairman of its subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, which is so vital to New York and Long Island. Learning that Long Island Congressmen Andrew Garbarino and Nick LaLota would also be on the Homeland Security Committee gave me further reassurance that our security interests would be protected.

Walking through the underground tunnels to the Capitol with D’Esposito, Blake-

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candidate, and the Democrats didn’t, either — maybe they assumed the Republican Party had?

I have written to Santos, asking him to resign, since he is a liar and ran a fraudulent campaign. (No response.) I have also written to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, asking him to ask for Santos’s resignation. (No response.) In New York state there is no recall law, so it seems we are stuck with Santos for two years and probably longer, since the Republican Party is very strong here. If he had been a teacher with bogus credentials, he would have been fired immediately.

We were scammed.

AMY KEMPTON Glen Head

Please, keep the food donations coming

To the Editor:

I serve not only as the pastor of Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, but also as treasurer of the Long Island Council of Churches. The emergency food pantry in Freeport is a mission of that organization.

Each year, after significant donations during the Thanksgiving and Christmas

seasons, we experience a significant decrease in donations in the following months. This has required me to write significant checks from our operating budget to keep food on our shelves in January and February. This year, with the cost of food much higher due to inflation, we are seeing more and more folks coming to the pantry and less and less food on our shelves.

The People’s Food Drive began as a mission project of the Community Presbyterian Church of Malverne 12 years ago. Over the years, to increase the impact of its successful mission, the food drive has been extended to businesses, civic organizations and caring individuals across the South Shore. In 2022, over 200 people showed up on Move the Food Day, an annual event when all of the collected donations are packed up and taken from Lynbrook to the LICC Food Pantry in Freeport. This year, my church has decided to bring the People’s Food Drive to Wantagh at this crucial time.

You can participate in several ways. You can drop off nonperishable food at the church, at 1845 Wantagh Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will also be collection boxes at the front and rear doors if you can’t come during those hours. We will also be conducting a food drive at the King Kullen on Wantagh Avenue on March 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church will also be col-

man and Cairo, I began to feel I was back. Capitol Police officers recognized me and said hello, as did clerical staff manning the information booth. I ran into old Republican friends like Mario Diaz-Balart, from Florida, and Democrats like Jim McGovern, from Massachusetts, a committed progressive if there ever was one. After their initial shock at seeing a face from the past, it was soon like old times.

Garbarino then joined us for a meeting with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise in the Louisiana congressman’s conference room. I always had a great regard for Steve. He had been on the edge of death in 2017 from severe gunshot wounds suffered in an assassination attempt by a gunman who was shot dead by Capitol Police. After multiple surgeries and extensive rehab, Scalise is almost fully recovered, and is fighting as hard as ever. I was especially thankful that he was a strong ally of mine in passing 9/11 health care legislation.

Giving us a lot of his time, Scalise readily acknowledged that Republicans wouldn’t be the majority party without the seats we won in New York last November, especially on Long Island and in Rockland County. He emphasized that our congressional agenda would focus on hard-

working middle-income families and support for the police.

Voting on the House floor began at 6:30. As a former House member, I retain floor privileges, but it felt surreal to enter the House chamber again. Within seconds, though, I felt as if I had never been away. After their initial surprise, former colleagues couldn’t have been more welcoming. When the voting concluded, D’Esposito was given the honor of serving as speaker for the proceedings that followed. He looked like the real deal in the speaker’s chair!

Later that evening, we were joined for dinner at Mastro’s Steakhouse by Representatives Nicole Maleotakis, from Staten Island, and Nick Langworthy, from Erie County. As in all of our meetings that day, Bruce Blakeman and I stressed the importance of restoring the income tax deduction for state and local taxes and retaining local control of zoning to preserve our suburban communities.

After a few drinks back at the hotel as we reviewed the events of the day, we called it a night. Beginning the drive back to Long Island the next morning, I took another look at the glorious Capitol dome shining in the morning sun. The trip had been bittersweet, but I was truly glad to be back. God bless America!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

lecting food or financial donations during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

If you would like to get your neighborhood, place of worship or civic organization involved, please contact me at (917) 940-6447 or ron.garner@gmail.com. And

if you would like to be involved in a “hands on” experience, Move the Food

Day, when volunteers gather at the food pantry in Freeport, will be on March 25. Your kindness and compassion for the food insecure will be greatly appreciated.

THE REV. RON GARNER Pastor, Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church

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