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Shaw rocked by principal’s plan to depart

By JUAN lASSo jlasso@liherald.com

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SHAw AVENUE PRINCIPAl Christopher Colarossi, left, will step down on June 30, to the dismay of parents and teachers.

Shaw Avenue Principal Christopher Colarossi is resigning and stepping away from Valley Stream District 30, bringing an abrupt end to a more than three-year run.

Colarossi was elevated to his position in 2019 after serving as the school’s assistant principal in 2015.

The Valley Stream District Board of Education officially accepted his letter of resignation at its regular business meeting on May 15. His last day will be June 30.

The decision has sent shock waves through the Shaw Avenue community. Details about the circumstances surrounding Colarossi’s departure seem to be veiled in secrecy, adding to the surprising nature of the news.

When asked if parents were given prior notice of Colarossi’s resignation in the lead-up to the board meeting, Superintendent Roxanne GarciaFrance said, “The district does not comment on personnel matters.”

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Jim Zabatta is V.S. Republican Club’s Person of the Year

By JUAN lASSo jlasso@liherald.com

The Valley Stream Republican Club presented its annual Person of the Year award to Jimmy Zabatta, the president of the Valley Stream Lions Club.

Village officials, Republican dignitaries, and Valley Stream residents came out in force, packing American Legion Post 854 to celebrate Zabatta.

“This is incredible. I want to thank you all for being here,” Zabatta said. “I’m also glad that I’m a registered Republican.

(Registering) is probably the only thing I did that my father told me to do!”

Zabatta, 69, has been involved with numerous clubs and organizations throughout the village.

He has served on the fundraising committee for the Holy Name of Mary Elementary School and taught religious education there.

He has served as president, vice president, and treasurer of the Valley Stream Rod and Gun Club, and edited its newsletter.

He has also volunteered with Boy Scouts Troop 109, was a member of the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce, and served on the boards of the Valley Stream Youth Council and the Community Fest and Car Show. Most notable, though, is his involvement with the Lions

Club, which he joined in 1986.

“Initially, he joined the Lions Club in 1986 to promote his business,” Sharon Daly, a club member, recalled. “However, when he saw firsthand the good work of the club, he was truly hooked.

Our honoree has served as president, vice president, and treasurer of the Valley Stream Lions Club. His dedication and commitment to this organization is beyond measure. His enthusiasm is contagious, and it’s mostly because of him that all these programs sponsored by the Valley Stream Lions Club were so successful. He just doesn’t quit.”

Zabatta attended and graduated from Holy Name of Mary Ele-

mentary School, Valley Stream Central High School, Nassau Community College and Adelphi University.

He met his wife, Cheryl, at a pub in Valley Stream, and the two were married on May 27, 1978. They have three children — Venessa, James and Miranda — and still live in the village.

“Growing up in Valley Stream

was the best,” Zabatta said. “We had the best childhood. It was the best place to grow up. . . . We have nice, warm friends who are here tonight, and Cheryl and I are so glad we chose to stay here in Valley Stream. It’s the best place to live in New York.”

Zabatta’s family history dates back nearly 80 years in the vilContinued on page 20

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D’Esposito wants George Santos out of Congress increase the federal debt limit and decrease spending.

The bill also quashes several tax credits, modifies the permitting process and other requirements for energy It has been a busy week on the House floor, especially projects, expands work requirements for the Supplefor U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito. He not only passed his mental Nutrition Assistance Program, and nullifies Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights, but spoke out actions by the federal education department to suspend in support of a resolution to expel his fellow Long federal student loan payments, discharge debt and Island Republican representative, George Santos. implement a new income-driven repayment plan.

The resolution was reportedly first introduced by a D’Esposito dispelled concerns the bill would make Democratic House member from California, U.S. Rep. financial cuts to Veterans Affairs. Instead, he said it Robert Garcia. essentially caps discretionary spending and decreases Santos was indicted this month, accusing him of 13 the spending level for fiscal 2024. counts of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public “It grows the economy, it saves taxpayers money, and funds, and making materially false statements to the it protects veterans, defense spending, Social Security U.S. House of Representatives. and Medicare,” D’Esposito said. “We believe the Limit, Last week, D’Esposito took to the podium to urge the Save, Grow Act is exactly what this country needed, and bipartisan House Ethics Committee to take swift action more importantly, it was this first step in negotiations in getting rid Santos, who he called a “pathological liar.” with the president and the Senate.”

The House ultimately voted to refer the resolution to the With the Santos “stain” potentially damaging the House Ethics Committee instead of voting on the resoreputation of the Republican Party, Democrats could Courtesy Matthew Capp lution itself. come out in full force to reclaim his district, U.S. Rep. ANThONy D’Esposito passed a motion in the House “I was the first member of Congress to say that he D’Esposito’s and others to take back the House, where should resign, but unfortunately, the fact of the matter of Representatives on May 17 to send the case of Long Island the GOP maintains a very slim majority. is that in order for a member to be expelled, you need colleague to the House Ethics Committee.

Reflecting on the policies and efforts brought forth two thirds of the vote of Congress,” D’Esposito said. by his colleagues such as Hempstead Town Supervisor “They don’t have the numbers, so that’s the problem.

Don Clavin, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Salaagain “because public service can be a noble calling that “I don’t think that George should serve another day in makes people’s lives better.” However, “too many in Wash- dino and North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer Congress. The quickest way to rid this institution of this ington care about political gamesmanship, sound bites DeSena, D’Esposito believes voters aren’t focused on the stain is to refer this issue to the House Ethics Committee.” and photo opportunities than actually making real prog- alleged misdeeds of one man, but looking at what the With 18 months to go until the general election, seven ress for our families.” party is doing as a whole. candidates have already put their hats in the ring looking Gillen previously told the Herald one of the reasons “I don’t believe Santos has tainted Republicans,” to take over Santos’ district. Former Democratic Hemp- she decided to run was because of the Republican position D’Esposito said. “I think voters see that the Republican stead town supervisor Laura Gillen and Olympian Sarah on the national debt crisis. The GOP insist President way of governing Nassau County and Long Island is the Hughes seek to face D’Esposito for his seat in the fourth Biden reduce spending before they will agree to raise the right one. congressional district. debt ceiling.

“I’m preparing the same way I’ve prepared for every Gillen lost to D’Esposito in November’s election, but D’Esposito recently helped House Republicans pass the election in my life, and that is working hard now. It’s delivrecently said in her official announcement she is running Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which is intended to ering on promises.”

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Four new Lynbrook Eagle Scouts honored

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our Boy Scouts from Troop 116 of Valley Stream achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout on May 13.

The Scouts — all from Lynbrook — were celebrated during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for their outstanding achievement. Only 2 percent of Boy Scouts earn the highest honor in scouting.

Famous people in American business, science, politics and more are Eagle Scouts, including Neil Armstrong, Martin Luther King, Jr., Bill Gates, Michael Jordan, and many more.

The Troop 116 event took place at Holy Name of Mary in Valley Stream.

Lucas Colonna

Lucas started his journey as a member of the Scouts of America in 2015 when he became a Scout at the age of 11. Lucas was a Cub Scout when he was in elementary school, and at an early age was drawn to the camaraderie and adventurous spirit of the organization. Lucas participated in many of the camping trips and particularly enjoyed his weeks at the Onteora Scout Reservation summer camp. He went to Onteora each year with his fellow troop members.

As Lucas progressed through the ranks of the scouts becoming a Den Chief and then an Assistant Patrol Leader, he participated in a variety of activities and earned numerous merit badges, including: Aviation, Welding, Archery, First Aid and many more.

The part of scouting that most inspired him was the organization’s dedication to serving the community. Over the course of his scouting career, Lucas helped at beach clean ups, assisted fellow scouts in building, clearing and cleaning community areas for various eagle scout projects including refurbishing an old piece of playground equipment for a local nursery school.

In 2020, he reached a major milestone in his scouting journey when he completed his Eagle Scout project. His project involved clearing and marking nine miles of hiking trails for the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn. The project began in 2019 with Lucas, his family and a team of Boy Scouts from Troop 116 raking, mowing and weeding through overgrown brush and fallen branches.

He worked tirelessly to coordinate the efforts of his fellow scouts and volunteers, ensuring that the project was completed on time and to a high standard of quality. Once the trails were cleared, markers were installed and it has now been easier for visitors to explore the beautiful grounds of the museum, and he hopes his work will be enjoyed by generations of hikers to come.

Robert Munafo

Robert Munafo lives in Lynbrook and attends Valley Stream South High School.

He plays both varsity volleyball and lacrosse. He’s an all county saxophone musician, in the Key Club and National Honor Society, and earned the NYS Seal of Biliteracy. He is also a Lynbrook junior

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NEwLy-MiNtEd EAgLE SCoutS Andrew Schiller, left, Ethan Palacio, Robert Munafo, and Lucas Colonna. firefighter. In the fall he will be attending the University of Florida pursuing a dual major in aerospace and mechanical engineering.

Robert’s Eagle project was the design, construction, and installation of an information board at Intercommunity Nursery School, where he attended as a preschooler.

Communication between the parents and staff of inter-community is crucial, and during the pandemic, face-to-face communication was difficult due to social distancing and limitations on entering the building. The project included locating the proper site, digging foundations below the frost line, setting posts, and ultimately building and erecting the information board, all of which was made more difficult by the disruptions in the supply chain experienced after the pandemic.

The project was successfully completed and is currently in use at the school.

Ethan Palacio

Ethan has been a Scout since 2011 where he grew to love the outdoors and all the adventures that come with it. Ethan bridged over to Boy Scouts in 2016 and was eager to experience all that was ahead. While Ethan originally joined Troop 332 in East Rockaway, after spending a summer with Troop 116 at Onteora, he knew that he had found his place.

During his time in Troop 116, Ethan has held the roles of Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, and is currently the Senior Patrol Leader of the Troop. During his years in scouts Ethan has made many lifelong connections with peers and leaders. Ethan has completed a total of 43 merit badges with his favorite being Wilderness Survival which he completed while at Onteora. Ethan loved connecting with nature and building his own shelter out of his surroundings. Ethan’s

favorite scout skill is First Aid which connects with his passion for medicine and helping others.

Ethan’s Eagle Project was to complete a renovation at the Holy Name of Mary Convent. The project was extensive and took many months of planning and hard work to transform the basement into a usable space that will serve community groups for many years to come. The renovation involved several of his friends, family, and fellow scouts who put in over 400 hours of work making the space look beautiful.

Outside of Scouts Ethan has been involved in many different activities.

Ethan has been a member of the varsity cross country team throughout high school, and this year took on the role of captain of his school’s gEoRgE SChuChMAN, ChARtER Organization robotics team. Ethan is also a mem- Representative, presented citations to the ber of the Science Research pro- Eagle Scouts. gram at Lynbrook High School.

In the fall, Ethan will be attendThe thing that Andrew enjoys the most ing SUNY Albany where he will be study- about scouts is making memories with ing Human Biology on a Pre-Health track. his peers, but also getting to see those younger than him make the same memoAndrew Schiller ries as he once did.

Andrew’s Eagle Project was one very Andrew is honored to be recognized for his achievements at this Eagle Court personal to him. He restored the playof Honor. He has been in the scouting pro- ground at his local Temple/Pre-school gram since he was 6 years old, and he has hybrid, Temple Am-Echad. This included thoroughly enjoyed taking part in camp- repainting the benches, clipping back ing and other activities. He has held the growth, ripping up weeds, filling cracks positions of Den Chief, Assistant Patrol in the blacktop, and building a new playLeader, Patrol Leader, and Assistant house. Andrew is grateful for the opportuSenior Patrol Leader. nity to do his Eagle Project. Through the Outside of scouts, Andrew can often be experience, he improved socially, learning found in one or several musicals, plays, how to lead, but also how to rely on others skits, or other shows. He was also the cap- where necessary. He would like to thank tain of the Engineering Notebook for the his scoutmasters, fellow scouts, parents, Lynbrook Artificially Intelligent Mechan- religious instructors, and other friends ical Owls. He will be attending Bingham- and family members for their support. ton University as a member of the Scholars Program.

–Mark Nolan

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Troop 116 of Valley Stream celebrates four new Eagle Scouts at Eagle Court of Honor

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Valley Stream mother-son duo plead guilty to murder A Valley Stream mother and her son pleaded guilty to the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Far Rockaway man in 2020, the Queen’s district attorney’s office said.

Avita Campbell, 40, and Raymond Jackson, 24, were charged with manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon before Queens Supreme Court Justice Ushir Pandit-Durant on May 16.

Campbell also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of personal identification. Both will be sentenced on June 5. Campbell is expected to receive up to 22 years in prison and her son, up to 24 years. Both are also expected to receive five extra years of postrelease supervision.

The shooting occurred over a money dispute on Sept. 23, 2020, according to prosecutors. Lassau Lawrence, of Far Rockaway, went to Campbell’s home to recover money he believed Jackson owed him for a car repair. A fight then broke out between Lawrence and Jackson.

Later that day, at around 6 p.m. surveillance footage shows the armed mother-son duo getting out of their

white BMW on Beach 31st Street in Far Rockaway to assault Lawrence who was in a parked car nearby.

Jackson, carrying a shotgun, opened fire on Lawrence as bullets tore through his body. Campbell, wielding a metal pipe, bashed the front windshield of Lawrence’s car. The two got back in their car and drove off, leaving Campbell, who died of his injuries.

A month later, police pulled Campbell for what they called a routine traffic stop and searched the car under a court-authorized search warrant, discovering a loaded silver and black handgun.

The gun was seized and tested, revealed to be an identical match to the one used to kill Lawrence weeks ago. Police also discovered a notebook and spreadsheet with hundreds of names, addresses, and social security numbers, prosecutors said were used for fraud.

Police detained Jackson in Florida in December 2020 and extradited him back to New York.

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Matt Buck, general manager of Plattduetsche, was honored for his efforts as secretary of Rock Out Cures, Inc. The charity helps families in the community that are dealing with the impacts of cancer and other diseases.

Buck’s foundation also provides scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who show dedication to not only their studies, but to their community.

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The Central Nassau County Rotary Club is always looking for new members. Individuals who enjoy connecting with others in the community can do so through the Rotary, which meets weekly in person and on Zoom. For more information on where and how to attend the next meeting, visit CentralNassauCountyRotary.org.

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At a critical moment midway through her team’s trailblazing softball season, Valley Stream North junior first baseman Emily Rung went rogue.

Sitting 7-2 on April 19, the Spartans had already ensured their best record in six seasons under coach Dan Tronolone, and now they’d gone into extra innings at Nassau Conference 3 rival South Side.

Looking to aid a planned steal attempt by three-time All-County catcher Kayla Santo, who had doubled for VSN leading off the eighth, Tronolone sent the sign in to batter Rung: fake bunt. Rung nodded, but overrode, opting to keep it real. Her bunt was so well-paced Santo raced home from second with the winning run. VSN – long accustomed to sub.-500 finishes – notched its eighth win in nine games, 3-2 over South Side, as a new reality set in.

“I think from that point on the girls started believing they were legit,” said Tronolone, whose club finished third in Conference 3 at 11-5, 13-6 overall, to post its first winning season in Tronolone’s tenure and most wins in more than a decade.

As for Rung’s executive decision? “It worked,” Tronolone said succinctly. “We won.”

Indeed. Led by pitching ace Christina Ravo – who doubled her previous season high to rank second in Conference 3 with 12 wins and set career marks in strikeouts (144) and earned run average (1.43) in earning All-County honors – VSN reached double digits in wins for the first time in 12 seasons.

“I told the girls early that, while it maybe wasn’t necessarily the case in years past, they really were capable of winning,” Tronolone said. “It took a while, but at a certain point, after so many wins, they started to believe.”

In a storybook season that at times strained even the credulity of its authors, perhaps no part was more implausible than the ending. Due in large part to a new postseason format, the Spartans – whose league record matched second-place rival Baldwin’s – were shut out of this year’s county Class A playoffs, ending a streak of

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“It’s disappointing,” Tronolone said.

“But overall, the season was a success. The girls invested and it showed. It’s one of the best teams I’ve coached.”

Along with seniors Santo and Ravo – club leaders with three and two home runs, respectively – VSN’s awardees this spring included freshman outfielder Tiffany Melendez, who led the Spartans batting .569 and stole a team-best 15 bases in her second straight Honorable Mention AllCounty campaign, while junior shortstop Alyanna Nadal (.324 average) took All-Conference honors for her two-way contributions.

Spartans senior Grace Mastandrea – who parlayed a stint subbing at catcher into a regular lineup spot, shifting to DH and right field after Santo’s return from an early-season injury – hit .423 to finish fourth on the team in batting. “We couldn’t take Grace out,” Trononlone said. “She became very important to our lineup.”

“This whole group of kids worked hard, never missed practice, and it showed in the results,” Tronolone summarized. “They actually cared, which was nice to see. And they had by far the best chemistry of any team I’ve coached.”

“They had fun, too,” he added. “And I think that translated to more wins.”

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Oceanside schOOl nO. 4 was just one of several schools taking a field trip to an open house hosted by the Nassau County Police Department at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, just in time for the organization’s 98th anniversary. More than a thousand people came to each of the three days of the event.

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t’s not quite a century, but when anything reaches the ripe age of 98, it’s certainly time to celebrate. And that’s what he Nassau County Police Department did recently with its second annual open house — a three-day event at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, that attracted somewhere in the neighborhood of Tim Baker/Herald 1,000 people each day. the gRand finale at the end of the recent Nassau County Among those helping Police Department open house at the David S. Mack Center the department celebrate for Training and Intelligence was the take-off of the police its near-milestone were helicopter. groups of students from various schools who there” are experiencing, Ryder said. “How gathered to see demondo we do it? And how do we do it better? strations, learn more about the history of It’s a challenge for us every day. We’re the department at the police museum, and working to make it better.” visiting Children’s Safety Town.

The open house aimed not only to “We have progressed like the rest of the familiarize the public with police work, country has with police reform and the but also to bridge any divide in communineeds, as technology advances, as types of guns on the street, drugs, different ways to ties where trusting the police could be lacking. Ryder acknowledged past miscommit crimes” have advanced, we have takes and said the department is commitadvanced,” police commissioner Patrick ted to moving forward with the public’s Ryder said. “We are very fortunate here in support. And really, in the long run, they Nassau County that we are, I like to say, are the good guys, after all. ahead of the curve.”

“We’re here to help,” he said. “You Staying ahead of the curve means know, yeah, sometimes you’re dealing undertaking a new training village that with bad things. Things happen, and you will replace the usual tactical training the know, people are upset. We got that. We department has done since 1925 with what understand that. But we want them to Ryder describes as a more accurately simunderstand. We’re here to help you. And ulated real-life scenario. It’ll be complete trust in us. We’ve got to build that trust. with different locations such as a school, “We know we have errors. We’ve made house of worship, different types of residences, a bank, a police station, and even a mistakes. We want to get better.”

One attendee eager to see the police train station with a trestle and platform was Jack Mallon. The 2-year-old wore a for specialized situational training.

Through new technology and analytics, police vest and enjoyed the repelling demonstration. the department can adjust to the complex“We came just to show him a little bit ities modern law enforcement can encounand to support the police and get his interter out in the field, Ryder said. est piqued a little bit,” said Christina Mal“Life has gotten complicated with the lon, Jack’s mother. amount of mental health crisis people out

nassau cOunty POlice Department commissioner Patrick Ryder stands in front of a repelling demonstration off the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, where the department celebrated its 98th anniversary recently with an open house.

It’s important to support law enforcement, she added, because “they do so much for us so we should do a little bit for them.”

Visitors watched an array of demonstrations beyond repelling like using the Jaws of Life to help rescue people from crashed cars, and a display of police canines. Officer Michael Leone, one of the officers involved in the K-9 demonstration, was signing specialty made K-9 cards given to the kids after the display — something they could take home as a souvenir.

It was “exhilarating” to see the kids rush him for autographs, Leone said, adding that “it’s nice to be appreciated by the public.”

Steve Dembo took his children out of school early to attend some of the open house. He knew it was law enforcement

week, so he reached out to the department to see if anything was going on, and found out about the training center event he knew his two children would enjoy.

“I think it’s important for them to see what the police officers do every day,” Dembo said. “It’s interesting. They’re interested in it.”

Together, the family saw the repel demonstration, the new state-of-the-art robot dog, and even met the motorcycle unit.

“They love really everything so far,” Dembo said. And that allowed the dad to take his kids home with them the lesson that “police are your friends, and if you have any kind of trouble at all, they’ll help you.

“It’s very important that kids know that,” Dembo added. “Not to be afraid of them.”

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needs and helping folks,” Zappasodi said. “But there’s also, like, this somber tone, because, you know, we’re growing and growing, but then there As PFY is gearing up to celebrate the month of are still needs that are just unmet.” pride in June, and the LGBTQ community in genSome of the problems facing the LGBTQ comeral, this year it is also celebrating its own history, munity today include food insecurity, the inability as 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the agency, to obtain consistent housing and job insecurity, which was the first of its kind in a suburban setamong others. Many people struggle with their ting in the United States. mental health, and with accessing and understandPFY, which formerly stood for Pride For Youth, ing health care services, and PFY works constantly is now known simply by its acronym, because a to make sure those issues are addressed. grant allowed the organization to expand the reach At the organization’s 2050 Bellmore Road locaof its services, and it now provides lifelong assistion and at its Suffolk County center in Deer Park, tance to anyone who identifies as LGBTQ on Long it offers rapid HIV and syphilis testing. PFY Island and in Queens. recently partnered with the Suffolk County The Bellmore-based organization was founded Department of Health to run a mobile medical 30 years ago as an offshoot of the Long Island Criclinic, where things like free Covid-19 and HPV sis Center, Tawni Engel, the associate executive vaccinations were offered. HPV is a sexually transCourtesy Tawni Engel director of the crisis center and PFY, explained, mitted disease that can cause long-term issues because its founders recognized the need for ser- PFY, thE ORgANizAtiON previously know as Pride for Youth, is such as cancer if untreated. vices for LGBTQ individuals.

To celebrate the anniversary and Pride Month, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and gearing up for Pride The crisis center operates a 24/7 hotline for peo- Month in June. the organization has an upcoming Pride Gala on ple with mental health crises, and in the early June 13 at the Westbury Manor. Ninety-four per1990s, Linda Leonard, its former executive director, “I will say that we did the right thing, obviously,” she cent of all proceeds will be devoted to helping the noticed an influx of calls from members of the LGBTQ said. “What we’re sort of known for is just saying, no, we LGBTQ community through PFY’s services. community, Engel said. want to meet the needs, and the needs that we are seeing.

Attendees will hear from award-winning actor Maulik “Really over the years, it’s grown exponentially into There’s obviously a gap in services, and we want to be Pancholy, who is openly gay and known for his role in the what it is today,” Engel said of PFY. “And back then, with the ones saying we’re filling that gap.” sitcom “30 Rock,” among other series. For information society, the climate was very different — things were Devon Zappasodi, PFY’s director, said that as the orga- on the gala, visit tinyurl.com/PFYEvent2023, and for very different.” nization celebrates the momentous anniversary, it is also more on the agency, visit LICCPFY.org.

The crisis center actually lost funding from private important to reflect on the work that still needs to be We’re “always keeping the community close to us,” and public donors in the 1990s because they didn’t want done.

Zappasodi said, “because without them, we’re nothing — to support organizations catering to the LGBTQ commu“It’s really exciting when we’re growing and creating it’s really coming from them — 30 years of working with nity, Engel said. these new, innovative programs that are really meeting and in collaboration with the community.”

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Phoenix Graphics is based out of Rochester, and while admitting to “human error” over the party Anyone receiving a voter mail check card erroaffiliation, did claim no other part of the card was neously identifying them as a registered Democrat, incorrect. there are a few things to know.

“As soon as it was discovered, we moved immeFirst, it was caused by human error. Second, diately to remedy the situation,” the company said, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman does in a statement. not want any blame to be leveled at county Demo“This is an isolated event, but we apologize for crats. our mistake, especially to Nassau County officials, According to Blakeman, in the past couple of who bear no responsibility for this problem. We weeks, the county has fielded many calls from dishave fixed the error and, at no cost to taxpayers, gruntled voters claiming that they received these will deliver corrected voter information cards as cards that misidentified their voter registration soon as possible.” over the past couple weeks, Blakeman — a RepubliIn recent years, voter fraud concerns have risen can — said. There also were claims that other nationwide, with many Republicans blaming Demdetails like township and Assembly district were ocrats for creating such situations, despite presentalso incorrect. ing little — if any — evidence to back up those But there is no conspiracy, Blakeman said. claims. The most prominent case involves former Instead, it was a simple mistake admitted to by president Donald Trump, who continue to state the Phoenix Graphics, the vendor used by the county 2020 election was stolen from him — once again elections board to print and distribute these cards. with no evidence to support the claim.

“The voter check cards were sent out with inforBut Blakeman does not wish to see that kind of Michael Malaszczyk/Herald mation on a card about people and where they’re sentiment rise in Nassau. supposed to vote, what district they’re in, and what NASSAu CouNtY ExECutIvE Bruce Blakeman displays a voter card “I don’t think the Democratic Party is engaged their registration was,” Blakeman told reporters at he says was sent to a voter in his jurisdiction, incorrectly labeling them in a conspiracy to create havoc in their own primaa recent news conference. “In this circumstance, as a registered Democrat. According to Phoenix Graphics, the vendor ry side,” the county executive said. “I would everyone was identified as a Democrat. Not Repub- used by the county elections board, a number of voter cards were assume that the Democratic Party doesn’t want a lican. Not Working Families. Not the Green Party. misprinted with the wrong party — a mistake caused by human error. bunch of Republicans showing up for their primaSo obviously, you can imagine that people who are ry. So, I don’t think there’s anything nefarious on Republicans or in another party were very conwrong — like township or Assembly district — could add the part of the Democratic Party. cerned that their registration had been changed by some- to that confusion caused by this issue.

“With respect to my party, I wouldn’t want a bunch of one else.”

Blakeman says he’s reached out to the elections board, Democrats voting in our primaries.”

This has spurred concern that voters could be con- and is working to not only resolve this, but ensure it The county elections board said voters can expect regfused about how they can vote in upcoming primaries, doesn’t occur again. istration cards with the correct information coming to thinking their registration has been changed. Another “If you got this, don’t go vote in the Democratic pri- their mailbox ahead of the primary elections in late potential concern is that the other details that could be mary,” he added. “The voters rolls are accurate. These June.

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ixth-grade students from all three Valley Stream 24 Schools recently went on their annual overnight field trip to The Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, New York for an outdoor educational experience. Accompanying the students on the trip were Scott Comis, Principal of Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School and Rosario Iacono, Principal of Robert W. Carbonaro Elementary School.

“Field trips are an important part of the elementary school experience because they provide a fun and engaging opportunity for our students to learn outside of their classrooms,” said Superintendent Don Sturz.

“Our students are able to make long-lasting memories as well as experience hands-on learning, real-world connections, socialization, and exposure to new experiences.”

The sixth-grade students worked cooperatively during their outdoor adventures as well as other activities including preparing meals together. Students had the opportunity to learn about nature and how to respect the outdoor environment. The highlight of the trip was learning about wild birds of prey and other animals.

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Valley Stream 24 sixth-grade students on their outdoor adventure to the Ashokan Center.

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By Karen Bloom minutes of dynamic maneuvers. We’re t’s the moment we’ve been eagerly awaiting: Memorial Day

By Karen always improving our planes and refining our weekend has arrived. Besides the observances, parades and Bloom WHERE routines.” barbecues, for so many of us, that annual trek to Jones Beach His team is a close-knit group of to watch action overhead the Bethpage Show is Can art the change the during world?

It’s aAirquestion WHEN five pilots, with decades of military and a beloved tradition not to be missed. This year’s extravaganza, on professional experience.

Saturday and Sunday, helmed once the U.S. Air ••May 27-28, 10Sunday, a.m.-3 p.m. that’s beenMayat27-28, theis focus ofagain ourby collective Saturday and noon-4 “I like to say once you check in you never Force Thunderbirds.

• $10 usethrough fee Friday, p.m.;vehicle Tuesday check out. The camaraderie of our team is The distinguished back for their 9th headlining appearance, • Jones Beach State Park, culture for squadron, centuries.

Now as society 11 a.m.-4 p.m. what makes us special,” he says. is joined by other elite military pilots including the U.S. Army Golden Knights •Wantagh Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, navigates theMarines complexities of Team, modern life, • For “We’re thrilled that this is our 20th year Parachute Team, the U.S. F-35B Demonstration the U.S. Navy up-to-date South Campus, information, Hempstead. with the show. It’s so important to us as it’s F-18 Growler Legacy Team, and the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod visit BethpageAirShow.com.

For information and to RSVP, art as a path for social change is at the our home show. For many of our friends, it’s Team. call (516) 463-5672, or visit the only time they get to see us (perform).

The Thunderbirds, “America’s Ambassadors in Blue,” demonstrate the Hofstra.edu/museum forefront of artistic expression.

We are always excited to be here and put a smile on people’s faces. It’s great extraordinary capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon — the Air Force’s premier fun to fly down low and see everyone on the beach. This is an awesome multi-role fighter jet. The elite military pilots proudly showcase the capabilities weekend, and all the performers are great at what they do.” of the $18 million,19,700-pound fi ghter aircraft, which can travel at speeds “When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines up to 1,500 mph. Grace meets power in this mix of six aircraft performing the collective power of the arts in society. formation flying and solo routines. Flying only a few feet from wingtip to Photos courtesy U.S. Air Force by can Alexandra — skills the museum’s assistant director wingtip,Curated observers glimpseGiordano the superb that all fighter pilots must of exhibition and Airmen and women execute daring manuevers in a thrilling display of the collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and infl uence. possess. might of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

“It renowned highlights the vitalperformers role that artists have activating democratic values that Other civilian include theinalways popular Skytypers equality and freedom, encouraging civicIIengagement, and cultivating unity,” andpromise their flight squadron of five vintage World War aircraft.

Mike Goulian,says.

North America’s pilot.

Giordano “Artists oftenmost-decorated lead the chargeaerobatic and expose truths that may otherwise be Folds of Honor with Hamill. The Air Power ignored.

TheBiplane artists in thisEd exhibition takeAmerican a stand and call out injustices through their art Museum Warbirds. pilot gender, David Windmiller. and activism on Long issuesIsland’s such asdaredevil immigration, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, Thevoting Warbird Thunder The violence, Civil Air Patrol.

And theunfulfilled. They all combine the making rights, racialteam. bias, gun and promises Farmingdale College Rams, who will flapproach y several of of art withState public serviceFlying that has a grassroots in the hope of mobilizing their their 22 college-owned aircraft. communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to The Skytypers, an air show favorite, combine the best of old them.” andstand new. with The team uses five of the remaining World War II-era exhibit, runs through July 28, is in conjunction NA SNJThis planes left inwhich the world, meticulously restored with the with Hofstra’s 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April. latest technology.

“Wewere wereNavy interested the idea the artistin has a civic responsibility,” says “These scout in planes usedthat on missions World Warmuseum II and the KoreanKaren War,”Albert. explains Larry Arken, director “The initial ideaSkytypers’ for this exhibition was inspired by flight modernized them andbriefi give ng them anleader.

Obama“We’ve Administration White House thatplenty took of place on May 12, 2009, TLC.where We have take60 care of our warbirds. gotmet quite moretothan artists and creative They’ve organizers with administration officials to a military They’vepower landedofon aircraft and as discusshistory. the collective the arts tocarriers build community, create change, and chart fighter trainers they trained the Greatest Generation.” a pathway for national recovery in the areas of social justice, civic participation and The Farmingdale-based Skytypers are, of course, a familiar activism.” sight along beaches in the northeast with their skytyped To generated that end, unlike recent exhibits that showcased messages at an other altitude of 10,000 feet with puffs the museum’s permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary of smoke in dot matrix-style letters. Those messages will be on artists who loaned museum works. Some 36 pieces routine. are on view — representing full the display duringtheir the selected show, following their aerobatic all media Molly Crabapple andinthe “We like — to from think Emma of this Amos, as the largest text message theEqual Justice Initiative, world,” Arken says.

For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia Each message is two miles long and as tall as the Empire Victor.

State building.

Visible for 30 miles, they be seen bynot 4 be more timely than “The way our climate is now, thiscan exhibit could million people, according to adds.

Arken. at this moment,” Albert His Among planes’ flthe ying maneuvers command attention in from the highlights, shealso points to the series of prints their five-ship formation. collective For Freedoms. Their four large scale photos are based on “We fly low, at 500 feet,” Arken says. “We’re known for paintings inspired by President Franklin D. ourNorman precisionRockwell’s skills that 1943 involveoil18 Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address that outlined what he considered the essential four democratic values freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. For

All ages will enjoy some Memorial Day weekend fun on the Tilles Center lawn, with Grammy Award-winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Zanes. They perform a mix of old and new songs from near and far in a style that has been called ‘all-ages social music,’ also 13 described as an all-ages party. This interactive concert will have you dancing and singing along as the duo performs homespun, joyful music for everyone to enjoy. It’s a relaxed performance open to all, with modified sound levels and quiet spaces for those who wish to move around. Zanes occupies a unique place in American music Pat whereMcGann sea shanties, English music hall, North American Pat McGann is quickly and risingWest as one folk music, party songs, ofIndian the sharpest stand-ups on thethe spirit ofscene. early rock-and-roll, and comedy A relative latecomer originals collide.

Kidsstandwill also tosoulful comedy, he began doing enjoy games, bubbles,he face-painting up at 31 after realizing was not andgood crafts,atstarting at 12:30 p.m., very selling packaging. with a barbecue available He hustled his waylunch to become thefor purchase. house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as Saturday, May 27, 2 p.m. $25. LIU especially adept at working the Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., crowd.

A husband and fatheror of(516) Brookville.

TillesCenter.org, three young children, McGann’s 299-3100 appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Tom Gilda’s RushLaughFest, and The Festival, Loudon Wainwright Great American Comedy Festival, III and still calls Twomore. giftedMcGann performers pair up Chicago home. double bill on the for an exciting Landmark stage. These legendary Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 will p.m.enthrall $40, $35, singer-songwriters their $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 audience in an evening fi lled(800) with New York Ave., Huntington. story-telling, ballads passionateor 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com gritty blues. Tom Rush, a gifted ParamountNY.com. musician and performer, offers not just a performance but a musical celebration. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. For the past 52 years, Loudon Wainwright III has carved out a distinguished career as one of our most original singer-songwriters; a six-string diarist with material that is by turns, tongue-in-cheek, tender, sarcastic, Yarn/Wire heart-wrenching, and always Now in its 18th year, Adelphi deeply personal.

Along the way, University’s ‘new music’ he’s released more than 20 albums, series won welcomes a Grammy,Yarn/Wire. acted in film The Newand York-based andintrepid television, had his songs piano-percussion quartet has Johnny recorded by artists including forged singular pathBonnie with Raitt, Cash, aMose Allison, endlessly inventive and his own son, collaborations, Rufus Wainwright. commissions and performances Friday, June 2, 8ap.m. $55, that have made signifi cant$49, $45.

Jeanne Rimsky Theater at of Landmark contribution to the canon on Main Street, 232The Main St., Port experimental works. quartet Washington.

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Barger and Julia Den Boer on piano and Russell Greenberg, also a founding member, and Sae Hashimoto playing percussion.

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Tom Rush and Loudon Wainwright III

Two gifted performers pair up for an exciting double bill on the Landmark stage, Friday, June 2, 8 p.m. These legendary singer-songwriters will enthrall their audience in an evening filled with storytelling, ballads and gritty blues. Tom Rush, a gifted musician and performer, offers not just a performance but a musical celebration. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. For the past 52 years, Loudon Wainwright III has carved out a distinguished career as one of our most original singer-songwriters, a six-string diarist with material that is by turns, tongue-in-cheek, tender, sarcastic, heart-wrenching, and always deeply personal. Along the way, he’s released over 20 albums, won a Grammy, acted in film and TV, and had his songs recorded by artists including Johnny Cash, Mose Allison, Bonnie Raitt, and his own son, Rufus Wainwright. $55, $49, $45. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Delight of Painting The Village of Valley Stream hosts a Delight of Painting class with Matt Khan, starting Thursday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m.

Registration required. For more information, contact (917) 9298110 or visit Vsrec.org.

Breastfeeding Support Group

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works

by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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.

Memorial Day Parade The village of Valley Stream will be hosting their Annual Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 29, starting at 11 a.m., at the corner of Hicks Street and Valley Stream Boulevard. For more information, call (516) 825-4200 or visit their website at Vsvny.org.

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Whale of a Drink fundraiser

Matt Khan Art Exhibit The Valley Stream Historical Society hosts an exhibit of Matt Khan’s artwork, Friday, June 2, at 7 p.m., at Pagan-Fletcher Restoration. 143 Hendrickson Ave. For more information, call (516) 872-4159 or visit Vsvny. org.

Passion for Pride Support PFY, a division of Long Island Crisis Center, at a 30th Anniversary Benefit celebration, Tuesday, June 13, 6-10 p.m. With drag bingo and performances by Ivy Stalls and Syn; also special guest honoree actor-authoractivist Maulik Pancholy. The event, honoring PFY’s 30 years serving Long Island/Queens’ LGBTQ+ communities, is at Westbury Manor, 1100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. For more information and tickets, go to tinyurl.com/pfyevent2023.

Support The Whaling Museum by participating in Sandbar restaurant’s Whale of a Drink, Whale of a Cause fundraising effort, now through June 21.

Enjoy the Sandbar’s iconic cocktail, the Whalebone, and a portion of the purchase will be donated to the museum. A “mocktail” version is also available. To help promote the fundraiser, mixologist Dan Leopold will offer a mixology demonstration and Whalebone tasting at the Museum’s Whales & Ales event on June 3, 2:30-3 p.m.

Funds will support the Whaling Museum’s community education programs during its 2023 summer season. 55 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor. For information, visit SandbarColdSpringHarbor.com.

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Broadway on Long Island Plaza Theatrical goes to the Greek Isles with this enchanting tale, based on ABBA’s timeless songs, Saturday, May 27, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 28, 2:30 p.m.; Thursday, June 1, 2 p.m.

The show features “Dancing Queen” “Super Trooper,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” and more. It’s performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $49, $45 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

District 24 meeting

District 13 meeting

Valley Stream District 24 Board of Education meets, Wednesday, June 7, 7:30 p.m., at William L. Buck School. 75 Horton Ave. For more information, send an email to district clerk Lourdes Onesto at districtclerk@vs24.org or visit ValleyStream24.com.

Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education meets, Wednesday, June 14, at 8 p.m. at James A. Dever School.

585 Corona Ave. For more information, call (516) 5686100 or visit ValleyStream13. com.

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Back by popular demand, families will enjoy a musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Wednesday, May 31, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Thursday, June 1, 10:15 a.m. and noon.. Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences. Together with nutty backup singers, The Squirrelles, the comedic duo even gets the audience involved in the action. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only.

Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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The SNL star brings his standup act to The Paramount stage, Thursday, June 1, 8 p.m. As one of SNL’s main writers, he’s never at a loss for words. $89.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 7453000 or Ticktmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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Westbury House Tour For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, May 26, noon-1 p.m.; Monday, May 29, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday, May 31, noon-1 p.m. and 1:30-2 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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Top lawyers honored for time in, out of office

By MALLORY WILSON mwilson@liherald.com

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t was an experience that provided plenty of perspective, including for Frank Torres.

“Whenever I’m honored and recognized for what I do in my field of law, it’s so humbling,” said Torres, an associate attorney with Duffy & Duffy. “I never would have expected so many years later after getting out of law school that I would have gotten to this point.”

That point was being recognized as one of the Top Lawyers of Long Island during a ceremony last week, May 17, at the Heritage Club at Bethpage. Hosted by RichnerLive — the events division of Richner Communications and Herald Community Newspapers — the event featured some 300 attorneys, all mingling and congratulating each other on their achievements.

Lawyers were awarded for their accomplishments in a wide range of fields, including civil rights litigation, land use and zoning, commercial litigation, personal injury, and dispute resolution.

Jothy Narendran, a co-managing partner with Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran, was named one of the philanthropists of the year. She encourages everybody at her firm to get involved with a charity that they connect with on some level. For Narendran, that work involves Spectrum Designs, a custom apparel shop that employs individuals who are neurodiverse.

“It’s so nice to be recognized, especially in the community that we’re in,” Narendran said. “I don’t think there’s success without giving back.”

Amy Amato, executive director of RichnerLive, expressed gratitude for all who attended and made the event possible. Herald publisher and chief executive Stuart RichTim Baker/Herald photos ner described the gala as a “great way to celebrate all of the TOp LAWYeR HONOReeS enjoying dinner during the awards ceremony with friends, family & loved ones. legal firms and professionals that contribute to our community. They are critical to ensuring that everyone’s interests are represented both fully and fairly. And I congratulate all of the winners for their hard work, passion and expertise.”

A portion of the ticket proceeds were donatMajor Sponsor ed to the Suffolk County Bar Association ChariEasy Tax Credits ty Foundation, and the Nassau County Bar TenantBase Association We Care Fund. There the money will be used for educational and charitable purphoto Booth Sponsor poses, including the improvement of citizenship Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP and justice, and to provide scholarships, grants and charitable programs to help those in need.

Gold Sponsors Brad Cronin, founding partner of Cronin & Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, PLLC Cronin Law Firm, was honored with the lifeDuffy & Duffy, PLLC time achievement award for tax certiorari. He’s HON. IRA B. Warshawsky (Ret.) from Meyer, been practicing in his field for 40 years.

Mejias, Milgrim, Alvarado & Lindo, PC Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. & National “You do a lot of hard work to get to this Arbitration and Mediation, with Herald point,” Cronin said, “but the wonderful thing is Silver Sponsors BRAd W. cRONIN from Cronin & Community Newspapers publisher Stuart I have a wonderful staff that’s been with me for Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC Cronin Law Firm, PLLC. 20, 30 years. And it means a lot that they’ve been Richner.

Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP able to support me and everything Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP I do.”

Cona Elder Law PLLC Giuseppe Franzella, member of Harris Beach PLLC Bond Schoeneck & King, was honored for his work in commercial litKaplan, DiTrapani, Faria igation. Franzella chose this partic& Rabanipour LLP ular path of law because of his Littler Mendelson P.C. family, and that he’s known that Meister Seelig & Fein PLLC that was what he wanted to do Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. since he knew what work was.

“I just wanted to be able to advoNixon Peabody LLP cate for people and really solve peoPBI Payroll ple’s problems, which is what I do Raimondi Law, P.C. today as a litigator,” Franzella said.

Rosenberg Calica & Birney LLP “I’m very flattered to be honored. It Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC feels great to have the support of my firm and the local legal comSchroder & Strom, LLP munity, and it’s an honor to be Touro Law Center among this group that’s been nomiVerron Law Group, P.C. nated, which is people I’ve worked Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP with in the legal community, and THe VISHNIck McGOVeRN Milizio LLP team. looked up to, for a long time.”

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Jon Bell of Bell Law Group Frederick K. Brewington of The Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington Richard P. Byrne of L’Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini | National Arbitration and Mediation

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Brad W. Cronin of Cronin & Cronin Law Firm

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Peter Egan of Nixon Peabody

Christopher A. Raimondi of Raimondi Law

Anthony J. Fasano of Guercio & Guercio

Ronald J. Rosenberg of Rosenberg Calica & Birney

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David Green of Campolo of Middleton & McCormick Jay M. Herman of Herman Katz Cangemi Wilkes & Clyne Leah Jackson of The Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington Glenn M. Jones of Harris Beach Jared S. Kaplan of Kaplan, DiTrapani, Faria & Rabanipour Matthew E. Kasindorf of Meister Seelig & Fein Ken Kern of Cona Elder Law Adam H. Koblenz of Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz Elena B. Langan of Touro Law Center Steven L. Levitt of Levitt Alyson Mathews of Bond, Schoeneck & King Jennifer A. McLaughlin of Cullen and Dykman David L. Mejias of Milgrim, Alvarado & Lindo

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Deborah G. Rosenthal of Rosenthal, Attorneys at Law, and Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York Stuart H. Schoenfeld of Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld Jacqueline Silvey of National Arbitration and Mediation Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.) of Forchelli Deegan Terrana | National Arbitration and Mediation Lawrence J. Tenenbaum of Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran Frank Torres of Duffy & Duffy Tyleana K. Venable of Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran Rochelle L. Verron of Verron Law Group Hon. Ira B. Warshawsky (Ret.) of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein | National Arbitration and Mediation Ellen C. Yaroshefsky of Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra University Brian K. Ziegler of Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman

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ealthcare professionals from Northwell’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center recently visited Valley Stream 24 schools with their Wellness on Wheels mobile van.

The Wellness on Wheels program is an interactive and educational experience for students, educating them on the importance and value of exercise and making positive nutritional choices. The program goes further and provides insight into making positive life choices.

“Nutrition education provides our students with information and skills that they will use throughout their lives. The Wellness on Wheels program complements our own classroom wellness curriculum while offering our students an immersive, handson experience that further highlights the importance of making sound nutritional and lifestyle choices,” said Superintendent Don William l. buCk Elementary School student with her self-made greenhouse.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R10 Plaintiff, Against KENJA CARRINGTON, et al.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 02/05/2020, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 6/7/2023 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 324 West Jamaica Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 11580, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village Of Valley Stream, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 37 Block Z Lot 409 And 410 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $420,961.95 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 603985/2018 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Ellen N. Savino, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 4/10/2023 File Number: 18-300200 LD 139262 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2007-BR4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BR4 Plaintiff, Against PEARL MATTHEWS, ETHEL MCKENZIE, et al.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/14/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola,

N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 6/7/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 26 Essex Place, Valley Stream, New York 11580, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Elmont, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 37 Block 520 Lot 17 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $413,698.16 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 612666/2017 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated:4/6/2023 File Number: 18-301535 LD 139264

Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES l, INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-S9, Plaintiff, Against GENA MILLER, STEPHEN MILLER, JR., et al.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/28/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 6/8/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 54 Catherine Street, Valley Stream, New York 11581, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village Of Valley Stream, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 39 Block 24 Lot 25 And 26 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $201,108.27 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 15-007520

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Todd A. Restivo, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 4/6/2023 File Number: 14-303062 LD 139260

Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff - against - HUGO GOMEZ A/K/A HUGO S. GOMEZ, JR., et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 20, 2015. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 2nd day of June, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 124 Rockaway Avenue, Valley Stream, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11580.

(Section: 37, Block: 125, Lot: 132) Approximate amount of lien $278,488.31 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 013895/2013.

Thomas A. DeMaria, Esq., Referee.

Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: March 10, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF THE CABANA SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. OTTO CASAL A/K/A OTTO L. CASAL, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 3, 2017, a Short Form Order duly entered on September 26, 2018, an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on January 21, 2022 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on July 27, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 645 Wyngate Drive West, Valley Stream, NY 11580 a/k/a 645 Wyngate Drive, Valley Stream, NY 11580.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 522 and Lot 10. Approximate amount of judgment is $584,347.63 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 008654/2014.

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.

Glenn R. Jersey, III, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 201408-1 139208

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ABASC, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 08/08/22. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: c/o The Carter Firm LLC, 229-19 Merrick Blvd, #235, Laurelton, NY 11413 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISTION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

FRANK PULSIFER, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 17, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 13, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 160 East Maujer Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 6 and Lot 432. Approximate amount of judgment is $323,747.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609580/2017.

This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 181933-1 139464 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU TD BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against SAFET KARADUZOVIC, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 7, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 9th day of June, 2023 at 4:00 PM. 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, Nassau County, New York.

Premises known as 51 Manor Road, Valley Stream, New York 11580-0000.

(Section: 37, Block: 290, Lot: 806) Approximate amount of lien $450,048.70 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 013052/2010.

Robert Cristiano, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: March 31, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

139458 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 June 15, 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. #100367 139460 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSAL WILL BE RECEIVED by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead, 350 Front Street, Room 122, Hempstead, N.Y. 11550-4037 until 11:00 AM prevailing time Thursday, June 1, 2023 at which time the following Formal Bids and Contracts will be publicly opened, read and approved as soon thereafter as practicable

FB#21-2023 Labor And Material To Repair/Replace Parts For TOH Existing Dust Collector FB#22-2023 *Furnish & Install 3” Thick Foam Insulated Patio Roof and Two (2) Dry Wells FB#23-2023 Complete Restoration Of Courtroom Benches FB#24-2023 Purchase And Installation Of Two (2) AC units For DGS Printshop YEARLY REQUIREMENTS FOR: *TOWN BOARD TO MAKE AWARD Bid/RFP/RFQ packets may be picked up only between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:15 P.M. Bid/RFP/RFQ Packets may also be obtained via email request to Paul J. LoRaso paullor@hempsteadny.go v Please include Firm name, address, contact person and contact telephone number. Also include Bid/Offer number that you are requesting.

All Bids/Offers must be made on bidding sheets furnished by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead and subject to all specifications, terms and conditions stated therein.

The Division of Purchasing and or the Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids/Proposals and to accept the Bid/Proposal(s) that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town ATTENTION VETERANS: You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services.

Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section.

You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision.

Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%.

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DATED: May 19, 2023 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI DEPUTY TOWN COMPTROLLER 139613 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of April 1, 2005 Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2005-WHQ2, Plaintiff AGAINST Harisson William; Beatrice William, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 25, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 21, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 150 Ormonde Boulevard, Valley Stream, NY 11580.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 431 Lots 350 & 351.

Approximate amount of judgment $336,196.36 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 005536/2014.

The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Lisa Segal Poczik, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: April 12, 2023 139542 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs.

PATRICK W. FEASER, ET AL., Defendant(s).

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The Valley STream Republican Club presented its latest community recognition award to Jimmy Zabatta, right, last month.

Lions Club leader is village GOP’s Person of the Year “Our honoree was a typical Valley Stream kid growing up in the’60s,” Daly lage. His parents, Canio and Anne, moved to the village in 1948 from Mount said. “He played baseball for the VFW Vernon. Daly explained that then, his Bombers, he was in a bowling league, was a member of the Valley father and his uncle Frank Stream Sea Rangers, and has opened a dry cleaner and fond memories of that youth shoe repair business on organization.”

Merrick Road right across He worked with his broththe street from where the er, Joe, at a record store Valley Stream pool stands called American Vinyl for today. After a short while, about 11 years before eventhey ventured out on their tually deciding to go his own own, and his father opened way. He opened up a custom his own shoe repair busicar interior shop in Frankness on Mineola Avenue in Jimmy ZabaTTa lin Square called Phoenix the village. His uncle opened Honoree Upholstery, which he has one in Malverne. Both were run for the last 39 years. named Geronimo Shoe “He, like his dad, is great in his trade, Repair.

Zabatta’s father’s shop was connected is such a pleasant man, and always to the front of their home. He was greets you with a big smile,” Daly said. raised there alongside his five siblings “Our honoree has a genuine love for our known as the “Five J’s”: Joe, Judy, John, Valley Stream community and has been James, and Joanne. actively involved throughout the years.” continued from front page

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Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 10, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 27, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 91 Flower Road, 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 Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 526 and Lot 29.

Approximate amount of judgment is $437,002.56 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002163/2017.

This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety

concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

George Esernio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 180553-1 139722

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departure had been circulating quietly among grief-stricken parents and teachers for days ahead of the May 15 meeting. That was enough to drive a phalanx of restless parents to the Shaw Avenue auditorium, where a few, including the school’s Parent Teacher Association leaders, sought to air their grievances before the board.

Board President Kelly Ureña — likely anticipating questions about Colarossi’s departure — opened the meeting to public comments with a comment of her own: “Please remember that we will listen to your commentary, but we cannot respond as a board, nor can we discuss individual Juan Lasso/Herald personnel matters at large.”

It soon, however, became clear that Shaw pTa preSiDeNT Jose Paulino urged the parents had not come seeking Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education to answers. Instead, facing the crowd of refrain from accepting Shaw Principal residents and teachers, they each Christopher Colarossi’s resignation. seized their allotted three minutes to deliver an outpouring of praise for “It’s been an honor serving the Shaw Colarossi’s performance as principal and Avenue students, families, and staff durto urge board members to table taking a ing my time in Valley Stream,” he said. vote to accept his resignation.

“We’ve transformed from many individual “As a past PTA president. I’ve had the families to one large Shaw Avenue family.” honor and pleasure of working with our “I’m proud of what we’ve created in current principal very closely. I’ve not the past 8 years with stronger learning seen another administrator being so experiences for our kids, and I only hope hands-on and putting the children, fami- my contributions will shine in the smiles lies, and community first,” said PTA and linger in the learning for a long time member and parent Shabeena Shakur, to come,” he added. holding back tears.

Looking toward the future, the super“He’s out there most mornings on intendent remained tight-lipped about arrival to make sure the students are how and when her administration and entering the building safely, even in the the board will plan to hire a new principal rain with an umbrella,” Shakur contin- to fill the vacuum of leadership left by ued. “He constantly checks in with the Colarossi. Whoever takes over will likely PTA. He knows every parent and student have to exert a calm, stable influence on by name. He genuinely cares about the families and students, some of whom are well-being of each and every one of us.” disillusioned by the board’s decision and “It’s great to see Principal Colarossi’s face mounting feelings of uncertainty for presence at dismissal time when he’s the future. greeting everyone,” said PTA President “Speaking as a parent, I value stability Jose Paulino. “He cheered on our children in leadership. My daughters who are in during the robotics competition, taking third grade are just getting used to the time from his family on weekends to sup- new set of assistant principals at Shaw port our Shaw family. He welcomes us vir- Avenue. And suddenly I hear that the tually from his home as he makes pizza principal is leaving our school,” said Paufor International Night. And even dress- lino. “I’ve seen nothing but love that this ing up as the Cowardly Lion for Hallow- man has shown to this school.” een to partake in the fun of the day with Shaw parent Jackie Cortez said she felt our kids.” sick to her stomach when she heard the Despite repeated pleas to table the deci- news of another shakeup in leadership sion, however, the board voted unani- and expressed frustration at the board’s mously to accept Colarossi’s resignation inability to hold down a principal. along with a suite of other staff replace“My oldest child has experienced two ments and promotions. different school principals and he’s only Garcia-France later refused to com- in the fifth grade. Principal Colarossi has ment on speculations made by Paulino led our school during the most trying and other parents that the school hasn’t times of our children’s lives throughout had a tenured principal in 14 years and Covid and had to face his own changes in that the administration’s refusal to grant administration,” said Cortez.

Colarossi tenure had ultimately driven “How are we to build stable relationhis decision to leave. ships when at any given moment a princiColarossi, in an interview with the pal has to leave? How are we supposed to Herald, also refused to comment on his feel a strong sense of security, belonging, reasons for leaving or his plans for the and trust in this community? We need future. Instead, in a message to parents, answers from this board, not for ourselves he bid a bittersweet goodbye to the com- as parents but for our children,” she munity. added.

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A painter says he can do more than paint Q. We started doing work to our home and are just finishing, and the painter suggested that a wall could be taken down to open up the rooms. He says he can do this himself because it’s not a support wall.

We’ve looked into it, thinking about an island in the kitchen and matching the floor or replacing it. The painter said we might need an architect, but since the work is interior, it won’t need a permit. We’re wondering what we should do, because we know you’ll say we need a permit, but the painter says we can get one after the work is done, and he can start right away so he can finish the work and avoid interruptions. Do you think this is a good idea?

A. The permit, as a piece of paper or a process of reviewing the work, isn’t the point. As you read this, hundreds of projects around you are underway with no permits. Most of them will either never be found out or are of such small consequence that when an issue comes up, it will be ignored.

Usually, I only learn onte eeper about problems when either a buyer or a lending bank wants something put on record. I receive frantic calls asking if plans can be made quickly and a permit obtained before the closing in a week. Anyone who tells you the permit process is quick is trying to sell you something.

But remember, the permit document isn’t really the important thing. The permit is a symbol representing a more important issue — safety. Safety not only includes your well-being against doing something dangerous; it also means preventing health risks and the potential of losing a large sum of money if something goes wrong.

Removing a non-structural wall is a little misleading. The wall may not be supporting anything, but it has weight that you want to replace with another load. In general, people rarely look at any kind of building as a system of puzzle pieces, all fitting together in a specific way.

As an example of what can happen, I once got a call from someone who had that wall removed and added an island. The wall load was removed from the beams below, which was a good thing because those beams were now carrying less of a load. Then an island was installed, a four-foot-wide model with a beautiful quartz countertop, a sink and a sixburner stove. The homeowner also wanted an open display for restaurant-sized canned peeled tomatoes, ready for use with one of their famous recipes.

The island load was calculated after the finished flooring began to distort and come loose and sagged 4 inches, when I was called to figure out what was going wrong. The island weighed at least six times the load of the wall, and the beam below was buckling. The floor bounced and the wine glasses in a nearby cabinet clinked together every time someone walked by.

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he ongoing influx of undocumented immigrants into New York City now threatens not just to overwhelm the city, but to spread into the suburbs, as we have already seen in Rockland and Orange counties, raising serious quality-of-life issues.

Let me make it clear from the start.

America is a nation of immigrants. They have always been the lifeblood that gives America its unique sense of determination and ingenuity. I am a grandson of immigrants. Like the late Gov. Mario Cuomo, I consider pETER America to be more a mosaic and KING stained glass window than a melting pot.

No country has more legal immigration than the United States. Having said that, we cannot be a nation without borders or one that allows entry to unlimited numbers of migrants. There must be an orderly process and procedure for immigration, not just to safeguard our society and communities, but for the welfare of the immigrants. We cannot financially afford the surge of undocumented immi-

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grants we are seeing today.

Coming out of the coronavirus pandemic, our economy was straining to recover. Mental health and education needs caused by Covid had to be met and paid for, with diminished revenues. Crime in our streets had to be brought under control to protect our residents and to make cities safe for people to return to work and play.

Housing had to be provided for the growing numbers of homeless, including America’s veterans. Adding 60,000 undocumented immigrants to New York City is unsustainable, especially since we have virtually no idea who these people are and what physical, mental and educational needs they have. Nor do we know the criminal histories some may have.

While the overwhelming majority of undocumented immigrants are good people, some are not. I saw examples of the negative results of uncontrolled illegal immigration on Long Island in 2014 and 2015, when there was a surge of undocumented minors across the southern border. A significant numbers of those kids were sent by the federal government to communities such as Brentwood and Central Islip, many of whose residents are

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hardworking immigrants from Central America. This put a severe burden on the local school districts, which had to accept these kids on very short notice while addressing their unique educational and psychological needs and deficiencies as well as the language challenges.

Despite Rep. Steve Israel and I making requests and introducing legislation, the Obama administration refused to provide these school districts with any added funding. There was also the chilling reality that a number of these young people were connected to the MS-13 gang, which was recruiting new members and carrying out brutal acts of violence against other students.

In the 18 months from the fall of 2015 to the spring of 2017, MS-13 carried out a reign of terror in the immigrant community, brutally murdering 25 mostly young people.

You can understand why residents in communities in Brooklyn and Staten Island are so opposed to large numbers of undocumented immigrants being housed close to schools and neighborhood facilities.

This crisis of undocumented migra-

resident Biden must secure our porous borders as quickly as possible.

tion would be severe enough if there were any end in sight. Instead, more buses of immigrants arrive at the Port Authority every day. New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants to lessen the city’s burden by sharing it with neighboring counties, which are no more able to provide the necessary services than the city. Not surprisingly, Rockland and Orange counties are resisting through legal proceedings, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has made clear his opposition to Adams’s plan.

The only answer to this humanitarian crisis is for the Biden administration to secure our porous border as quickly as possible. Despite the president’s protestations, he doesn’t need congressional authorization to get the job done. He has the necessary power and authority.

Congress will not consider legislation on undocumented migrants already in the country until there is assurance that the border is secure, and the asylum system is reformed so that just claiming asylum won’t provide long-term sanctuary until hearings are held years in the future. Our challenge must be to stop illegal immigration while ensuring that America remains a nation of immigrants.

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

Dishing up an old-time menu for the holiday

he Memorial Day acai bowl just will not work. Neither do I want to see a tofu hot dog or an Impossible Burger vegging out at my table. Save the kale smoothies for another time. This year, after all the pandemic deprivations and accommodations and missed celebrations, I look forward to an old-time cookout, me and my old friends: carbs and salt and fat.

Even as I write this, it feels transgressive. I’m a good girl — I am. I eat healthy day in and day out. For heaven’s sake, even on Thanksgiving I now preRANDI pare stuffed butKREISS ternut squash as a main dish and cooked fruit for dessert.

Eating natural didn’t come naturally.

I didn’t grow up breakfasting on mango, granola and yogurt, lunching on avocado toast and dining on six ounces of salmon. I grew up the old-fashioned way, boosted by sugar, highly processed cereal, egg salad with mayo for lunch and liver and red meat for dinner. I stored bags of potato chips under my bed. I

know, you’re as surprised as I am that I reached this age.

My parents’ childhood diet was worse. As Jewish people of European descent, they ate everything with a scoop of chicken fat on top. Chopped liver was a fave. They were poor, so my mother’s family of six would share one chicken and fill themselves up with mounds of mashed potatoes (laden with chicken fat, of course). They served up pots of soup, also glazed with fat. The preferred cooking method was frying, and they weren’t using canola oil, believe me.

My mom and dad lived to 95 and 97, which does raise the question of whether chicken fat is an undiscovered health food. In their 60s they started eating fish and chicken, broiling instead of frying, consuming very little sugar and bulking up fruits and vegetables. They also started exercising, every day, in dogged moderation.

My food evolution began in college, when, after playing the vending machine cookie and cocoa slots, I gained 12 pounds. I hadn’t thought about it before: Would eating cookies and drink-

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ing sugar make me unhealthy? Was I prepared to buy all new clothes to accommodate my chocolate chip cookie habit?

As my parents improved their eating habits in the 1960s, I too educated myself about nutrition and began grazing at the salad bars rather than the dessert buffet.

I was an awful cook when we set up our first apartment. At my first official dinner party for the family, I cooked Cornish hens, plated them, and served them to our parents. They were hens on steroids, and it looked as if a flock of geese had landed on our table. When my mother-in-law stuck a fork in hers, blood spurted out.

Some food fads of the day were fondues, either chocolate or cheese, processed white bread and Tang (dehydrated orange juice). I did own a fondue pot, but eventually, dipping bread chunks into melted cheddar lost its appeal. Everyone I knew had a bun warmer to hold the doughy rolls we served with dinner.

Eventually I learned to cook, and have been doing it every day for more than 50 years. We have moved toward

know that a hot dog a day will put me away. But this weekend, serve ’em up.

the food paradigm of lots of vegetables and a small amount of protein, preferably fish. I eat lower-fat foods and less sugar because I believe in science, and I know that a hot dog a day will put me away. But one or two a year is good for my personal sense of well-being.

We all associate food with memories, and the coming together on Memorial Day, a holiday both celebratory and somber, has always included a gustatory launching of the summer season. The meal demands fresh corn and watermelon. Beer for the grownups.

This weekend, as we honor those who have given their lives keeping us safe and strong, let’s go back to basics. Even as fake news, fake intelligence and photo fakery overtake us, let’s serve up real hot dogs, rolls, sauerkraut, relish, hamburgers and ketchup, and let’s top it all off with a gaudy and gigantic red, white and blue Jell-O mold, which has no real ingredients at all aside from food coloring.

I don’t know why the prospect of an old-fashioned barbecue feels so satisfying, and I’m not going to analyze it. Just save a seat for me at the long table with the paper tablecloth and pass me a dog with the works.

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

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olitical animosity in America is as old as the Constitution.

Divisiveness and rancor are not traits unique to American politics, either. Humans have learned and relearned how to debate without smashing one another over the head with clubs.

Politics is messy. It will always be a blood sport. Political parties exist to dismantle their enemies. But hope remains that discourse will win the day over destruction.

Last week in Nassau County, there was a moment of collective breath-holding for those who support the rule of law, after a printing company made every active voter in the county a Democrat.

The company, Phoenix Graphics, of Rochester, assured the public the mistake was a printing error, and that no one’s party registration had been changed by the Nassau County Board of Elections.

Phoenix promised to fix the error, and print and mail updated voter registration cards to everyone.

County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, held a news conference anyway, clutching one of the incorrectly printed voter registration cards.

To his credit, Blakeman resisted a rhetoric-filled speech to score political points.

It would have been so easy for him to blame Democrats or cast doubts on the June primaries and the November election, especially since this election cycle will be the first with newly redrawn county legislative districts.

Redistricting is a bare-knuckled politi-

cal process that already causes voter confusion. Blakeman could have added to the confusion and distrust by blaming political enemies. He didn’t.

In fact, Blakeman explicitly said that Democrats weren’t engaged in a conspiracy. He emphasized that the county’s voter rolls are correct. He said there was nothing “nefarious” in the printing error. And he made light of any possible allusion to a conspiracy by saying that it would be nonsensical for Democrats to want Republicans to vote in Democratic primaries.

Pause and reflect for a moment on how significant Blakeman’s actions and words were. He could have made vague accusations, sown doubt and appeared to supporters as a hero battling dark forces.

The era of McCarthyism, the Gilded Age, the Civil War — there have been a number of times in our history when all hope of working with political rivals seemed dead. Our present-day political polarization has been described as among the most divisive in history. The ability to talk respectfully with people who disagree seems all but lost. Gerrymandering and U.S. Supreme Court rulings continue to separate us, and at any time there are a host of wedge issues that prevent reform.

Mention “stolen election” and people reach for pitchforks and torches.

Blakeman may not have scored political points with overzealous conspiracy theorists. Much more important, he sought to calm the electorate and reassure people’s faith in voting and democracy.

Now that he has poured cold water on a potential simmering issue, he and county legislators must focus on continuing to reassure voters that the county’s voting systems are secure. First, the county must investigate how the printing error occurred. Was it caused by an inadvertent keystroke? Did Phoenix check information before printing nearly 1 million copies of the registration cards?

Next, Nassau legislators must adopt a local law that stipulates that vendors are responsible for fixing such errors at no cost to taxpayers, and that vendors submit a statement of accuracy verification prior to publication. Phoenix voluntarily owned up to its mistake and said it would pay to fix it, but county taxpayers shouldn’t have to rely on the goodwill of vendors when they err.

Finally, the county must insist on prior review by a Board of Elections employee, who would examine voter registration cards and give the OK for printing.

Blakeman should hold another news conference with Democratic and Republican legislators before next month’s primary to reassure voters that the voter rolls are correct, and that no party registrations were incorrectly changed.

Partisanship in our country is close to all-time highs. Blakeman deserves credit for resisting an easy layup to score political points. He and the Legislature must, however, work hard in the coming months to reassure voters that their registration information is correct, and that their votes will be accurately counted.

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Grogan’s letter was short on facts To the Editor: Re Steve Grogan’s letter to the editor, “Democrats favor felons over disabled veterans” (May 11-17), referring to the Democratic lawmakers who have decriminalized adult-use recreational marijuana in New York: Grogan argues that Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary licenses to sell marijuana have gone to convicted felons, without providing the context behind the assertion. According to a March article in the Albany Times Union, state officials have reserved more than 300 “justice-involved” licenses in the first round, begun last November, for those previously convicted of a marijuana offense, or those whose immediate relatives were convicted. Lawmakers did so, in large part, to help compensate historically marginalized communities of color that were harmed by disproportionately higher marijuana possession arrests compared with predominately white areas.

From January to March 2018, for example, 93 percent of those arrested for marijuana possession in New York City were people of color. Of 4,087 arrests, 2,006 were Black people, 1,621 were Latino, and 287 were white, according to the Innocence Project. Yet Brookings Institution statistics from the time tell us there was relative-

ly little difference in marijuana use among people of different races.

Grogan writes that licenses went “mostly” to convicted drug dealers, with-

out attributing the statement to a source.

Meanwhile, Section 137 of the state’s cannabis law prohibits anyone convicted of marijuana trafficking within the last

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n many corners of the world today, instability and democratic backsliding reign supreme. We see this phenomenon playing out in real time as Russia continues its malicious invasion of Ukraine, China further cracks down on human rights, and Sudan braces for a potentially protracted civil war.

In the face of such a deteriorating international security situation, it is extraordinarily important that the United States reaffirms its commitment to standing for freedom, and continues to nurture democracy antHonY around the globe there is D’esposIto wherever fertile soil. America’s greatest ally in this generational struggle is Israel — a free country whose miraculous establishment by the Jewish people and survival against great odds has often drawn the ire of its antisemitic, authoritarian neighbors.

Recently I had the opportunity to travel to Israel as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation led by House Speaker

Kevin McCarthy, to see for myself the manifestation of that country’s great democracy and celebrate the 75th anniversary of Israel’s hard-fought freedom.

During our time in Israel, my House colleagues and I met with President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana, and several other Israeli lawmakers, and briefed them on ways Congress is working to help Israel combat violence perpetrated by terrorist groups and state sponsors of terror, such as Iran.

While speaking to our Israeli partners, my colleagues and I reaffirmed our support for enhancing Israel’s “Iron Dome” missile defense system, and announced our participation in a new joint U.S. House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group — a bilateral association of legislators from the United States and Israel designed to promote avenues of cooperation between our countries.

What’s more, the American delegation formally delivered a copy of a congressional resolution I co-sponsored that calls for

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Finally, Grogan states that no disabled veterans have received licenses in Round One, again without attribution. The state’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2021, however, requires that service-disabled veterans receive priority treatment in the licensing process, along with minority- and women-owned businesses and distressed farmers.

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Larger lawsuits will only damage our health care To the Editor: The State Legislature is again considering legislation (A.6696/S.6636) that would exponentially expand damages awardable in wrongful death lawsuits. This bill is very nearly the same as one that was — thankfully — vetoed by Gov. Kathy Hochul last January. The physicians at the Nassau County Medical Society and throughout the state worked tirelessly to have this bill vetoed, but this issue is now resurfacing.

As doctors, we have great sympathy for the grieving families of our patients, and we understand that this legislation seeks

the strengthening of the Abraham Accords. The accords — a historic framework brokered by Nassau County’s own David Friedman, who served as America’s ambassador to Israel — provide a path to lasting peace in the Middle East, and I am proud that a Long Islander played such a large part in their formation.

We were shown such warmth by the Israeli people as we toured large swaths of Jerusalem, including the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre — moving visits to sites important to my Catholic faith. I also paid my respects to the victims of the Holocaust at Yad Vashem, which serves as a palpable reminder to the world that we must work tirelessly to prevent such evils from ever being carried out again.

Indeed, Jerusalem truly is a holy city, and I am grateful to the Israeli people for their considerate caretaking of so many important religious places of worship and other sacred sites. Sadly, however, the carefully maintained peace established by Israel that I observed was shattered as rockets fired from Gaza targeted innocent

to help them. However, any legislation to expand costly lawsuits must be balanced to help prevent the enormous adverse impact it would have on our health care system.

Had the first bill been signed into law, it would have made it even more difficult for our struggling community hospitals and medical practices to continue to provide needed patient care.

While the new bill purports to respond to the governor’s veto, it in fact does not.

Hochul identified several reasons for vetoing the earlier bill, including that it “would increase already high insurance burdens on families and small businesses and further strain already distressed health care workers and institutions,” which would be “particularly challenging for struggling hospitals in under-served communities.”

Furthermore, the governor articulated her concerns that the bill “passed without a serious evaluation of the impact of these massive changes on the economy, small businesses, individuals, and the State’s complex health care system.”

The new bill does not address these concerns. It would continue to enable the awards of new categories of damages that multiple actuarial studies show will lead to a nearly 40 percent growth in liability costs, on top of the already unaffordable costs facing our physicians and hospitals.

Studies from Diederich Healthcare show that from 2019 to 2021, New York had the highest cumulative medical liability payouts of any state in the country, $1.4 billion, nearly twice as much as the secondhighest state, Florida. It also had the high-

Israelis in the southern sections of the country near the end of my visit — a painful reminder that Israel remains under siege, and that underscores the need for the United States to continue supporting our greatest ally in its struggle for survival.

On my flight back to New York from Jerusalem, I couldn’t help but think of those poor Israeli men, women and children forced to live in fear of indiscriminate death falling from the sky. We cannot allow this to remain the reality for the people of Israel.

I have seen firsthand how Israel stands as a beacon of hope in a world cloaked by darkness, and a shining example of the power of liberty in building a free, fair and just society. The United States must do everything in our power to safeguard our Israeli allies, for Israel’s very existence is a victory for the free world, and its success is America’s success. As a member of Congress, I will continue to do everything in my power to provide Israel the tools necessary to ensure that the blue and white banner forever flies high over the country’s eternal capital of Jerusalem. Israel will remain.

Congressman Anthony D’Esposito represents New York’s 4th Congressional District.

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est per-capita liability payment, 33 percent more than the second-highest state, Pennsylvania. And it far exceeds states like California and Texas, which New York is competing with to attract and retain the best and brightest physicians.

We just completed a budget cycle in which significant steps were taken to address the stability of our community health care providers, particularly those providing needed care in our undeserved areas. Yet this legislation would under-

mine the positive steps the Legislature has taken to protect access to care.

I urge the Legislature to work toward the adoption of truly balanced legislation that can expand the rights of grieving families, while at the same time preserving our patients’ ability to continue to receive needed health care in our communities.

DR. DAVID PODWALL President, Nassau County Medical Society

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