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Village’s sour credit rating has improved

By NORA TOSCANO Intern

After years of mounting fiscal stress leading to a massive downgrade in creditor confidence, the Village of Valley Stream’s financial situation is bouncing back.

Blessed Sacrament clergy and parishioners took their faith to the streets of the village during their annual Eucharistic Procession last Sunday. Story, more photos, Page 10. W e always have and will continue to strive to provide the best services for our residents at the most efficient cost.

Students vent frustrations with FAFSA at local roundtable

By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com

Syedah Ali, a Valley Stream South High School senior, curtly summed up what it was like applying to this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid program, better known as FAFSA.

“It was a hard process,” said Ali, a lowincome student, with aspirations to become a physician assistant.

She knew college was financially out of reach for her parents. Determining how she could afford it led her to search for financial aid opportunities with eyes wide open.

For Ali, that meant negotiating financial aid

packages from colleges, and — like millions of other students — navigating the federal student aid application. According to government officials, this year’s application process was intended to be easier than ever with the roll-out of a new site and a simplified and streamlined version of FASFA’s original 108-question application form. But for Ali and countless other students, that was far from the case.

Navigating the FAFSA maze

Riddled with errors and bureaucratic slipups, the federal education department fumbled the processing of student information required by colleges to formulate financial aid offers, cre-

Moody’s Investor Service, the Manhattan-based firm that assigns credit ratings to bond securities, also sees cause for a better fiscal future. In 2019, the village’s once-feted Aa credit rating from Moody’s Investor Services sunk to Ba1, its lowest rating in history and a level financial experts regard as an investment liability.

able in meeting their financial debt obligations. Ba1 ratings indicate high-risk investments and often reveal that a borrower is substantially underperforming in its ability to pay interest over the life of a bond and return the principal on time and in full. Those with Baa2 show moderate risk and therefore have a higher seal of dependability.

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The rating remained unchanged until recently when its less-than-stellar investment grade climbed one notch higher from Ba1 to Baa2.

Why does good credit matter?

Villages in good credit standing are seen as depend -

As to the reason for the rating upgrade, Moody’s pointed to “the village’s progress toward maintaining an adequate financial position” and the village’s stable economy with its “steady tax base and socioeconomic indicators and a moderate leverage position” in its assessment.

The village has increased taxes and cut spending in the last few budget cycles in attempts to rectify an uneven balance of village expenses and income which has inflicted eco-

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students at Willow Road Elementary took an educational journey back in time when they visited the Old Bethpage Restoration. With an eye toward fostering immersive learning experiences, the school organized the field trip to provide students with a hands-on understanding of 19th century life on Long Island.

Nestled within the serene landscapes of Long Island, the Old Bethpage Restoration is a living museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the past through meticulously preserved historic buildings and engaging demonstrations by tradespeople and historic interpreters.

During their visit, students explored historic buildings, learned from skilled craftspeople, and experienced the sights, sounds, and smells of the 1800s, from the bustling workshops of blacksmiths to the tranquil interiors. Students immersed themselves in the rich tapestry of history, gaining a deeper appreciation for the way of life in rural America during the 19th century.

One of the highlights of the trip was the chance for students to learn about agricultural skills that sustained

Meet the Central student violin prodigy with a love for classical

By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com

Before Valley Stream Central High School senior Tinatin Narimanidze discovered her brilliance with the violin, she was, as a girl, completely transfixed watching another girl and her bowstrings on TV.

“I used to be a huge Nickelodeon fan. And I loved this one show called ‘Fresh Beat,’” said Narimanidze. “There’s specifically because this one character who played a violin.”

One day, she shared her long-held fascination with the girl on the show with her mom and, most importantly, her interest in emulating her violin playing.

Her mother indulged her request and — to Narimanidze’s surprise — took it seriously. Within weeks, she had her first violin and a personal instructor to match. It was a flash point in her life that eventually revealed her dazzling ability with the strings. Years of constant and deliberate practice have molded her into a rising talent to watch. Her teachers are world-class composers and violinists with distinguished musical careers from Albert Markov to Anton Polezhayev. Narimanidze is, without qualification or exception, a violin virtuoso-in-the-making.

“She is that once-in-a-lifetime student,” said Tara Zamorano, her high school orchestra teacher. As a student, she has often been Zamorano’s right hand, elevating the performance level of her peers

with a dedicated student “fan base.” But as a violinist, Zamorano sees her as a “colleague.”

“Tinatin didn’t pick the violin, the violin picked her,” said Zamorano. “I want to

teach her everything that I know, but also I want to know what she knows that I don’t know.”

While Narimanidze has performed countless times in a variety of genres, her

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aspirations and passions rest in the classical music world. Its timelessness and its distinct musical quality which she says can’t be fully reproduced by electronic music is what draws her to the tradition, hoping to one day be numbered among its most celebrated players.

“We are kind of in a world where technology is kind of taking over, and I think that no matter what technology is made, classical music can never be replicated by any type of technology,” she said. “That’s why I think more people should appreciate classical music.”

In the style of any normal young adult, Narimanidze says she has a 600-song playlist full of modern music but she says those 600 songs could never fully replace classical music. Despite her litany of distinctions, Narimanidze is not immune from feeling the anxiety and demands of her discipline, easily prone to comparison which she calls a “toxic trait of mine.” When she scrolls through her phone and stumbles on a story about a 6-year-old prodigy suddenly self-deprecation and self-criticism settles in.

But to center herself, she only needs to recall why she loves music in the first place.

“Whenever I’m stressed or nervous, I really like to dig into the musicality of the piece and feel the emotions of the music. I would consider myself a pretty emotional player,” said Narimanidze. “It’s a reminder that everything is okay. The music is beautiful.”

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Shaw Avenue engages in learning centers

Kindergartners at Shaw Avenue Elementary School in Laura Savella and Jovaria Hanif’s class are engaging in innovative learning centers, which are designed to nurture its students through hands-on educational experiences in math, English language arts, technology, and science.

Math Centers:

• Playing Cards Addition: Featured during the District Art Show & Math Games Night, students and their families will enjoy math games with playing cards. Each family receives a deck of cards and a game booklet to continue learning at home.

• Number Puzzles: Activities that reinforce counting, number recognition, and basic addition.

English Language Arts Centers:

• Phonics Center: Practicing letter sounds and digraphs on dry erase boards.

• Library Center: Enjoying books from the classroom library.

• Zingo!: Recognizing and reading high-frequency words through a collaborative game.

• High Frequency Words Activity: Completing a phonics cut-and-paste activity.

Technology Center:

• Developing keyboarding skills using the “Typing Club” app on iPads. Science Observation Station:

• Observing ladybugs with magnifying glasses and recording findings in science journals as part of the science unit. “These centers foster a love of learning and provide experiences across a variety of subjects,” Savella said. “These activities engage students and make learning both fun and meaningful.”

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Courtesy Valley Stream District 30 Kindergarten students at Shaw Avenue Elementary School engaged in innovative learning centers.

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Despite her broad musical repertoire, Valley Stream Central student Tinatin Narimanidze’s true passion lies in classical music, aspiring to become a professional player.

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Wheeler Ave. hosts anti-bullying assembly

Wheeler Avenue Elementary School was honored to welcome Joe Salamone, the founder and executive director of the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying or LICAB, for a special presentation on the importance of empathy and respecting boundaries. The event empowered students with the knowledge and tools to foster a bully-free school environment.

During his visit, Salamone engaged with students in an interactive and enlightening session highlighting the significance of understanding and respecting each other’s boundaries. He emphasized how these actions are crucial steps toward building a compassionate and supportive school community.

“Empathy is the foundation of a bully-free school,” Salamone explained. “By understanding and respecting each other’s boundaries, we create an environment where everyone feels safe and valued.”

The students at Wheeler Avenue Elementary School participated enthusiastically, asking questions,

By now most people know that trusts avoid probate which is required with a will — if there are “probatable” assets, in other words those in your name alone. While many assets may be set up to avoid probate by putting joint owners on or by naming beneficiaries, titles to real estate in New York may not have beneficiaries and there are tax and liability reasons for not naming joint owners on real estate. As a result, real property generally goes through probate. Other reasons to use trusts, besides avoiding probate for the home, are as follows:

1. Out-of-State Property. New York residents who own property in another state face two probates, one in New York and another in the other state. However, you may transfer both properties into your New York trust and avoid the “multiple probate problem”.

and sharing their thoughts on how they can contribute to a more inclusive and respectful school culture. Salamone’s visit provided practical strategies for students to recognize and address bullying behaviors, encouraging them to be proactive in standing up for themselves and others.

Principal Ruth Peets-Butcher expressed gratitude for Salamone’s visit. “We are incredibly grateful to Joe Salamone and LICAB for their commitment to promoting kindness and respect in our schools,” she said. “His message resonated deeply with our students, and we are confident it will have a lasting positive impact on our school community.”

This event is part of Wheeler Avenue Elementary School’s ongoing efforts to promote a safe and nurturing environment for all students. By partnering with organizations like LICAB, the school continues to provide valuable resources and education on the importance of empathy and respect.

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3. Special Needs Children. If you leave assets to a special needs child in a will, the court will appoint a lawyer to represent the special needs child which will require your estate to pay two lawyers and significantly delay the proceedings.

4. Keeping Your Assets in the Bloodline. Wills generally leave assets to your children and have no provisions for what happens after they get the inheritance. As a result, when your child dies, assets often go to in-laws and their families. Trusts can provide that your assets will stay in your bloodline for generations to come.

5. Protecting Assets from Long-Term Care Costs. Wills take effect on death and offer no long-term care asset protection. Often, the cost of care ends up leaving nothing for the heirs at death. Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts not only avoid probate, but also protect assets from being lost to longterm care costs.

2. Trusts Are Private. Unlike wills, trusts are not filed in court, so there is no public record of how much you had, who you left it to, where they live, and who you left out.

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Wheeler Avenue students gathered for their anti-bullying assembly hosted by Joe Salamone, founder and executive director of the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying.

District 30 trustee receives high praise for her service

Kelly Ureña, president of the Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education, has been recognized with the SCOPE Community Service Award for her exceptional commitment to serving the community.

Ureña has a long history of advocating for equity in healthcare and education. The Queens-born educator is a licensed social worker, obtaining her masters in social work from Adelphi University and is a Parent Leadership Initiative graduate. She has demonstrated a profound sense of community and responsibility, channeling her passion into fulfilling her purpose through social work, according to district officials.

Grounded in principles of community and family engagement, cultural responsiveness, and social justice, Ureña has dedicated her career to serving children and families. She is co-leader of Latina Moms Connect Inc. and sits as a board member of the Long Island Latino Teachers Association.

As a leader in her profession and community, Ureña has made significant contributions to strengthening families, communities, and building partnerships. She firmly believes that when children are provided with the tools and opportunities to succeed, they will surpass all expectations.

The SCOPE Annual School District Awards Dinner is an event that honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their school district. Ureña was recognized alongside other distinguished individuals from school districts across Nassau and Suffolk counties, including school board members, school superintendents, principals, teachers, and others.

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Courtesy Valley Stream District 30

President of the Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education Kelly Ureña has been bestowed the SCOPE Community Service Award for distinguished service to the community.

HERALD SPORTS

VSN track teams runners-up in Class AA

By BRIAN KACHARABA sports@liherald.com

Both Valley Stream North spring track and field teams had their title runs end at the Section 8 Class AA Championships nearly two weeks ago, but the Spartans did produce some county champions among the six athletes heading to the New York State event this weekend at Syracuse.

The girls’ team had won the previous four county championships before a runner-up finish to Calhoun 94-75.33 on May 21, while the boys were denied a third straight title as they too placed second to Manhasset 81-68.66. The boys won the conference after an undefeated regular season – the girls were second after going 13-1 – and both groups captured the Division 3B meet on May 7.

Despite the disappointment at the counties, coach Mike Frazer still called the 2024 outdoor season a success.

“When you look at it, we’ve got 11 All-County kids, runners up in the county meet, both division team titles and sending six kids to the state cham-

pionships,” he said. “I’d say that’s a pretty good year for sure.”

All of the county champions came from the girls’ side. Senior Moanna Thelusca was the top discus thrower at 113 feet, 2 inches and she placed second in the shot put behind senior teammate Nattaly Lindo, who tossed the heavy ball 39-0.75 on her final attempt to claim the title.

Lindo won the discus and shot put events at last weekend’s state qualifier and will be representing the school in both events. Thelusca will be competing in the discus at Syracuse.

“This is the 1-2 punch that most coaches of track teams dream of,” Frazer said.

The Fessler sisters finished 1-2 in the high jump, with freshman Paige besting senior Brooke. Both got as high as 5-2, but Paige was awarded first by virtue of fewer misses, and both will battle each other again in Syracuse.

“She had a breakout season this year,” Frazer said. “Paige is also a hurdler, so she scored third place in the 400 hurdles, she also scored in the 100 hurdles. So you combine that with a

5-foot-5 high jump, which ties our school record, so we’re looking forward to seeing what she can do over the next few years.”

The female Spartans also had three top-six finishers in the pole vault with junior rookie Chantelle Gamory and senior Gabriela Bonilla tying for third and sophomore Zady Munguia earning a sixth-place tie.

On the boys’ side, sophomore pole vaulter Michael Muoio finished tied for fourth at the counties with a height of 10-06 but went on to win last weekend’s state qualifier after clearing 12 feet. Matthew Olivencia finished third in the pole vault and Zaiden Jackson also finished in a three-way tie with Muoio.

Senior Raphael Baez was the second-best high jumper at the counties at 6-6, the second time he reached that height this spring and six inches better than his track debut last winter. He will be joining Muoio in Syracuse.

Sedgeley Duperval placed second in the long jump and third in the 400meter dash with a season-best time of 50.26 seconds.

Mateusz Grabowski competed in the steeplechase for the Spartans, who placed runners-up in Nassau Class AA to Manhasset.

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Long Island’s choice honored at annual gala

By Melissa Berman

It truly was a beautiful evening for more than 160 of Long Island’s best businesses at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on May 14 for the third annual Herald’s Long Island Choice Awards gala.

More than 250,000 ballots were cast from 15,000 people choosing their favorite businesses and organizations in categories ranging from dining to finance to shopping to sports.

“What an accomplishment to be selected as one of the best on Long Island,” said Amy Amato, the executive director of RichnerLive. “And by your customers and clients no less. With thousands of businesses across Nassau and Suffolk counties, to be named a finalist is quite an accomplishment.”

The Long Island Choice Awards was made possible through PSEG Long Island. The event itself drew 700 attendees, and was hosted by Miss New York herself, Amelia Collins.

“One of our driving forces is to support smal-l to medium-sized businesses as much as possible, because they are what drives our economies on Long Island,” said Veronica Isaac, the customer and community partnerships manager for PSEG Long Island. “It’s one of our missions to ensure that they thrive.”

As far as the Long Island Choice awards, for many of the participating businesses, it’s an honor just to be nominated and make the finals. But it’s also nice to win, like it was for Ron Gold, owner of Marketing Works.

“It’s something we’ve never been a finalist in before,” Gold said. “But the big question is, will we win? It’s just so special to be here and be recognized for our work.”

Adam Schneider of Sip n Say Craft Wine and Spirits oozed confidence ahead of the awards presentation, saying he’s thankful for the customer appreciation.

“We’re not only happy to be winning,” Schneider said, “but we’re happy to be here and supporting other winners and connecting with other Long Island businesses that are just trying to get by.”

Frank’s Steaks of Rockville Centre earned recognition for his company’s work, and owner Chris Meyer made sure he gave a special shout-out out to his team.

“It shows how wonderful my staff is,” he said. “And our customers, we have the best loyal clientele who constantly support us and a ton of regulars building a lot of new business.”

Taking home multiple awards was the Long Island Children’s Museum, which has been a community staple since 1993.

“It’s exciting because we’re up against a lot (of) larger venues than ours, so we’re really excited to have that opportunity to be recognized by the public,” said James Packard, director of the museum’s theatre programs. “It’s just one of many opportunities to serve the children and families of Long

Isaac — from presenting sponsor PSEG Long Island

Island.”

“All of us know small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities,” said Stuart Richner, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers. “They foster local identity, create jobs, and nurture connections that transform neighborhoods into thriving ecosystems. They are the economic engines of our communities, and we love celebrating them — not only for the Long Island Choice Awards, but each week in our Herald community newspapers and websites.”

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The poolside cocktail hour was a hit with attendees at the Long Island Choice Awards.

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— gave welcoming remarks.

Stuart Richner, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, helped honor Long Island’s best choices.

Miss New York 2023, Amelia Collins was the host for the evening.

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The band, Elegance Quartet, gave guests a wonderful performance at the annual Long Island Choice Awards.

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Miss Long Island, Katherine Wang, and Miss Long Island Teen, Alexis Ebanks.

JAG Physical Therapy say they’re No. 1.

Hart & Soul Dance and Performing Arts have a lot to cheer for.

Living Neat excited about win.

Gibraltar Home Improvements team with a handful of wins.

VS Roses Landscape & Design celebrate.

Hewlett House also a winner.

Bagel Boss and their crew have so much to smile about.

Lawrence Woodmere Academy with a number of wins.

Blessed Sacrament procession and chapel unveiling draws a crowd

Dozens took to the village streets in a Eucharistic Procession led by Blessed Sacrament Church last Sunday afternoon. The ceremonious display saw parishioners garbed in long flowing vestments of white and red, holding candles with the sounds of snares and horns.

Catholics view the procession as a

public declaration and sharing of their faith.

“This Eucharistic Procession, a sacred tradition founded in the Year 1264 by Pope Urban IV, is not just a mere act, but a profound and powerful demonstration of our faith,” said Father Reverend Father Lawrence Onyegu. “It is a public

act of adoration and praise to the Lord, who offered us His body and blood as a great sign of His unconditional love.”

The procession dovetailed with the inaugural unveiling of the Blessed Sacrament Perpetual Adoration Chapel.

“This chapel, a place of solace and prayer, will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

every day, where the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for people to come and adore and pray before Jesus in the Eucharist,” said Onyegu. “The day ended with refreshments, and the joy on everyone’s faces was a testament to the event’s success.”

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After the conclusion of Holy Mass, Blessed Sacrament parishioners and residents walked through the street in a ceremonious public declaration of their faith.

Patriotism and hometown pride at Freedom 5k

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

Every step Greg Waxman takes is toward a better future for those who need it. His second annual 5k race raised $14,000 for local veterans, first responders and nonprofits.

Some may know Waxman better as “Patriot Man”: the man who neighbors may have seen — whether on Facebook or their very own window — run 50 miles across Malverne, all while holding the American flag high.

But last year, Waxman wanted to invite everyone to join him on his mission to honor local heroes. Thus, the Freedom 5k was born — and it hasn’t lost momentum in its second year. The 2024 charity race raised $14,000 for local nonprofits.

The thousands raised wouldn’t have happened without Waxman — but neither would it have happened without the countless neighbors that showed their support.

“A lot of people came out,” Waxman said. “We passed by a couple houses of residents who were veterans, and that was great. Every year, the village puts little flags on houses, on utility poles on the avenue — Malverne is a very

patriotic village.”

Half the money is going to the American Legion Post 44, who has partnered with Hope for Warriors — a nonprofit that helps veterans wounded in combat, and the families of those killed in action.

“Without the veterans that fought with us that are still here, we wouldn’t be able to hold events like this,” Waxman said.

$3,000 is going to Crossroads Farm at Grossman’s, a fixture in Malverne, owned by the Nassau County Land Trust. The nonprofit focuses on protecting locally owned farms, and supporting organic farming and agricultural education for the public.

Crossroads Farm was the site of Waxman’s inaugural race last year, called Freedom on the Farm 5k. This year, the race has shifted to Memorial Day to even further highlight its focus on local heroes.

Thousands more is going to two foundations that honor fallen officers from Malverne.

The race’s proceeds will fund two scholarships — $1,000 each — to high school graduates that receive the Sgt. Winters scholarship, organized by the Police Benevolence Association to

honor Thomas Winters, who served in the Malverne Police Department for 21 years before dying three years ago at 55 years old.

The Detective Steven McDonald Foundation, created for a fallen New York Police Department officer, will also be receiving $1,000 of the race’s proceeds. Benefitting organizations for fallen officers is a way to make sure their memory continues to live on, Waxman said.

“We just want to keep the spotlight and keep the awareness for these individuals,” Waxman said. “And honor them for the sacrifices that they made.”

And the final $1,000 will go to the Malverne Fire Department, to supply the resources the department needs so they can continue to keep neighbors safe.

Waxman will present the money at the Malverne Village Board meeting this Wednesday, June 5.

“We wanted to keep it local and transparent,” Waxman said. “So people could see where their money is actually going when they sign up or donate.”

First and foremost, organizing benefit events like the Memorial Day Free-

Memorial Day Freedom 5k Proceeds

■ $7,000 American Legion Post 44 and Hope for Warriors

■ $3,000 to Crossroads Farm at Grossmans

■ $2,000 to the Sgt. Thomas Winters scholarships

■ $1,000 to the Det. Steven McDonald Foundation

■ $1,000 to the Malverne Fire Department

dom 5k is about giving something back to the hometown heroes who have given so much to others.

“The veterans and first responders are really the fabric of the community, and whatever we can do to support them, I’m happy to do,” Waxman said.

“What better thing to do than help out your local community?”

Keith Rossein/Herald Inwood’s Our Lady of Good Counsel Band, also known as the Mazza Band, joined Valley Stream residents during Blessed Sacrament’s Eucharistic Procession last Sunday evening.

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New, ‘simplified’ FAFSA is anything but

ating a dizzying storm of delays and postponements.

South student Arianna Perez said the FAFSA website would crash constantly on her, turning what was advertised as a quick, painless process into something that took months to complete.

“You’d submit information and then tell you two months later that you missed a part of the application, and then wait another month to redo it all over again,” said Perez. “Other websites warn you about missed information and don’t make you start the process all over.”

Colleges adapt, challenges remain Colleges and universities, in response to the roster of unsent financial award letters, have pushed back their normal May 1 decision deadline for applicants to commit. As of last Friday, Ali, whose FAFSA assistance was delayed, said she was still weighing her options between Boston University and Stony Brook.

“Clearly, we have had a difficult processing year,” said Dana Kelly, vice president of professional development and institutional compliance for the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. “Right now,

the application is stable and most people can go in and complete the form online.”

But there are still kinks left to straighten out, noted Kelly. Students, for instance, who have one parent with U.S. citizenship status and the other without, “cannot complete the form outside of filling the paper FAFSA.”

“FAFSA paper forms aren’t going to be processed until sometime later this month and we don’t have a date yet as to when those actually will begin,” she said.

Streamlined questions, simplified forms

Despite a bumpy execution and a swirl of negative headlines, the technical bugs in the FAFSA electronic application have, for the most part, been cleared, argued Kelly. Positive reports about shorter completion times and user-friendly accessibility are coming in — a reassuring sign that things are getting back on track.

In terms of positives, the application has been peeled back to 36 questions and much of an applicant’s financial details can be pulled directly from their tax returns.

“There is skip logic built into the new system to eliminate the number of questions a student sees that are not

specific to his or her situation,’ said Kelly. “If you look at the back of the FASFA form, there are actually more fields than we had before, but those fields are targeted to individuals who need them.”

Kelly admitted that some new features of the application like having parents individually consent to the transfer of their IRS data have eliminated the former ease of simply having an aid administrator fill out the form on behalf of a student.

“Consent has become a big piece of the puzzle for FAFSA this year,” she said and noted that for parents with a complicated immigration status, information provided to FAFSA is completely confidential.

Still, concern looms among state education experts that the cumulative difficulties of the FAFSA process this year have driven away applicants, particularly among minority and low-income students.

“Every year, millions of federal and state aid dollars are left on the table because students don’t apply,” Donna Linderman, senior vice chancellor for student success for SUNY, told a select group of students at a roundtable discussion at Memorial Junior High School last Friday.

■ The deadline to submit 20232024 FAFSA application is June 30, 2024, midnight Central time.

■ Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form.

■ Students need a verified account username and password (FAFSA ID), parent or spouse contributor name, date of birth, Social Security number, and email address, as well as income and asset information if required).

“Our SUNY system has so many resources available to help students fill out the FAFSA regardless of whether you’re applying to us,” she said. “I want to make sure students like you have the accessibility to the resources they need.”

Additional reporting by Nora Toscano

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D’Esposito picks up big endorsement from Trump

Former president Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee in his efforts to return to the White House, endorsed incumbent U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito.

“Congressman Anthony D’Esposito is a fantastic and highly effective representative for the people of New York’s 4th Congressional,” Trump said, in a statement.

“A retired NYPD police detective, Anthony is working hard to uphold the rule of law, create jobs and lower inflation, secure the border and support our incredible military and police officers. Anthony D’Esposito has my complete and total endorsement.”

D’Esposito — seeking a second twoyear term in the House of Representatives — faces a challenge from Democrat Laura Gillen, the former Hempstead town supervisor, in November’s general election. D’Esposito is a former Hempstead town councilman.

D’Esposito defeated Gillen in the 2022

race, flipping a congressional seat to the GOP the Democrats had held for 25 years with Carolyn McCarthy and Kathleen Rice.

“Under President Donald Trump, America was respected on the global stage,” D’Esposito said, in a statement.

“Families had more money in their wallets, and our southern border was not the disaster that it is today under Joe Biden’s watch.

“With President Trump back in the White House, my House Republican colleagues and I wlll finally have a partner in government equally committed to securing our borders, stopping the crime crisis, standing up to our enemies overseas, and ending Biden’s inflation-inducing progressive-spending spree. I am honored to receive President Trump’s endorsement.”

D’Esposito currently serves on three House committees: Administration, Homeland Security and Transportation. He chairs the subcommittee on Energy Management and Technology.

Retired from the New York Police Department, he also served as a volunteer firefighter in his native Island Park.

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It was a big day for Girls Inc. of Long Island and New Ground as each organization earned $200,000 after being named Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders.

New Ground, Girls Inc. this year’s Neighborhood Builders awardees

New Ground and Girls Inc. of Long Island have now joined a prestigious group of more than 100 non-profits across the country —becoming the latest to be named Neighborhood Builders by the Bank of America.

With that comes grants of $200,000 each for the organizations, which will help them continue their programs over the next two years.

“Local non-profits provide critical support and services to address our community’s needs and advance equity on Long

Island,” said Bank of America Long Island president Marc Perez, in a release.

“Both New Ground and Girls Inc. of Long Island are dedicated to creating lasting change by breaking the cycle of homelessness and equipping young women with the skills and resources to become the next generation of leaders.”

Bank of America has invested more than $300 million in nearly 100 communities since 2004. There have been 38 Long Island awardees since 2005, earning $8 million in grants.

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Moody’s sees positive shift in fiscal outlook

nomic stress.

A history of fiscal challenges

In 2015, New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli placed Valley Stream on his list of municipalities susceptible to fiscal stress. In 2017, this label increased to moderate fiscal stress and was elevated to significant fiscal stress in 2020. Additionally, the village’s debt rating was downgraded by Moody’s in 2019, when the firm pointed to years of fund deficits as well as an error in debt service budgeting alongside other factors.

The increased rating from Moody’s reflects Valley Stream’s positive movement towards balancing expense and income funds and making progress away from fiscal stress.

The village budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which began June 1, provided a $1.5 million increase from the plan for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

This budget also includes a 2.59 percent tax rate increase, which the village predicts will raise $34.6 million, avoiding the 2 percent tax cap due to a carryover provision in New York State law.

Moody’s forecasts continued financial improvement

Such tax increases follow the trend in the last few years’ budgets of increasing village income to manage funds. Har-

lene Liriano, Associate Lead Analyst at Moody’s Ratings, said that Moody’s predicts the balance to further increase.

“We expect recurrent surpluses to continue and material improvement in financial reserves,” Liriano said. “Their available fund balance at the end of fis-

cal 2023 was approximately 7 percent of revenues following several years of lower reserves. Management projects a surplus in fiscal 2024 that will add to available fund balance bringing them closer to the median for the current rating category.”

Village treasurer Michael Fox declined to answer specific questions about how the village plans to further improve its credit rating and what exact measures he believed helped raise the village’s credit standing in the eyes of Moody’s.

Instead, he said in a statement: “... The village is very pleased to announce an upgrade in our bond rating. We always have and will continue to strive to provide the best services for our residents at the most efficient cost.”

Moody’s assessment added that the village government’s “ability to project year end results and develop structurally balanced budgets” will be essential to the debt rating increasing further.

Lawrence Levy, dean of suburban studies at Hofstra University, said that the credit increase can help the village “both fiscally and psychologically.”

“It means that the next time the Village goes out to borrow, it should pay lower interest rates than it would have without the improvement and have a lower debt service, which should be less to pass along to taxpayers,” Lawrence said. “It also can send a message that the people in charge, who would be blamed if the credit rating went down, can say they are competent fiscal stewards. And in these cynical times, anything that boosts public confidence in government can’t hurt.”

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STEPPING OUT

Images courtesy Heckscher Museum of Art Marching Stick Men, 1947, depicts a Zombie-like parade of gray stickmen marching in unison behind the image of a rainbow-colored effigy in the shape of a man.

Eclipse of the Sun, 1926, is a masterpiece of political art. As signaled by the dollar sign darkening the sun — a symbol of life — the artwork critiques the greed and violence of Germany’s military, politicians and industrialists.

Battalion of the Hole, 1948, is another representation of Grosz’s emaciated and wounded figures in his abstract, expressionistic style.

that ‘sticks’ with us

George Grosz’s groundbreaking series on view at Heckscher Museum

By Danielle Schwab

Perhaps, there is nothing more symbolic than the “stick man.” We see it on signs, in sketches, in games.

George Grosz, a German-born artist, takes a different symbolic approach with his “Stick Men” series to ponder a post-World War II landscape.

Born in Berlin, Grosz’s political art offered a strong commentary on the German government following World War I. After observing the horrors of war as a soldier, Grosz became involved in pacifist activity, publishing drawings in satirical and critical periodicals — also participating in protests and social upheavals. His drawings and paintings from the Weimar era sharply criticize what Grosz viewed as the decay of German society.

His art was branded “degenerate” by the Nazi regime due to Grosz’s criticism of Hitler and aggressive nationalism.

The Heckscher Museum’s current exhibition, “George Grosz: The Stick Men,” brings the artist’s works “home.” Fleeing persecution, Grosz and his family left Germany and arrived in Queens in 1933, eventually settling in Huntington in 1947. He became an American citizen in 1938, and lived in Huntington until shortly before his death in 1959.

The exhibition — featuring 33 watercolors, oils and drawings — is the first dedicated to the Stick Men series since it debuted in New York City in 1948. The majority of works on display — 23 in all — are from the Stick Men series. Seventy-five years later, Grosz’s warning against fascism and global conflict is as relevant as ever, according to Karli Wurzelbacher, the museum’s chief curator, and exhibit co-curator.

It was in Huntington — and in response to the harrowing atrocities of World War II — that Grosz created the Stick Men, his last major series of works. The series represents starved beings wandering aimlessly through a polluted, post-apocalyptic world. In search of food and shelter, these victims of adverse circumstances in turn become perpetrators themselves.

Writings of the period portrayed Grosz as living a suburban and apolitical life in America, in contrast to his earlier fierce political art in Germany. The opposite is true: his Stick Men series culminates his lifelong political and artistic struggles.

“Stickmen are these abstracted figures who are really dehumanized. They are skeletal, they are transparent, we can see right through them,” Wurzelbacher says. “I don’t even know if you could say they’re people anymore. They are beings who have lived through this period of time, and really have kind of forfeited their humanity.”

The exhibit makes its way here from Das kleine Grosz Museum in Berlin,

• Now through Sept. 1

• Open Thursday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

• Heckscher Museum of Art,

2 Prime Ave., Huntington

• (631) 380-3230 or Heckscher.org

Germany, a museum dedicated to the career of this important artist. Curator Pay Matthis Karstens and co-curator Alice Delage organized the original exhibit, which includes works from The Heckscher Museum and European public and private collections.

Now it’s arrived at Heckscher in an expanded version, featuring additional works from its own collection, including Grosz’s 1926 masterpiece “Eclipse of the Sun.” The painting, done while he was in Berlin, is almost prophetic in nature, telling of the turmoil leading up to World War II. The scene depicts headless German bureaucrats at a conference table being influenced by militarists and industrialists.

“It’s called ‘Eclipse of the Sun’ because, in the upper corner, a dollar sign has eclipsed the sun,” Wurzelbacher says. “The sun — the symbol of life, health and nature — is being eclipsed by capitalism, war and greed.”

Grosz uses watercolors to show the emotional hollowness of the characters, employing thin washes to show faded husks of humanity.

“Watercolor as his choice of medium helps communicate what the stickmen are,” Wurzelbacher adds. “He also kind of splatters the canvas with flecks of paint that can look like mud or blood.”

The series gives us insight to Grosz’s own experiences. Another work, “Painter of the Hole,” shows a stickman artist painting a hole on the canvas in front of him.

“He is surrounded by such a loss of meaning that he doesn’t even know what to paint, and all he can paint is this emptiness,” Wurzelbacher says.

Ensconced in the United States during World War II, Grosz’s art demonstrates the impact of war separated by an ocean.

“There’s this thinking that because Grosz was on Long Island, he was somehow separate from what was happening in Europe,” Wurzelbacher explains. “We wanted to make the case that that wasn’t true, that the war did touch his life and touched the lives of many Long Islanders.”

Visitors to the museum will have free access to this and all other exhibits, continuing the legacy of founders August and Anna Heckscher. A Bank of America grant enables Hecksher to offer free admission into 2025, welcoming more visitors and families to enjoy art and community.

Of course, donations are always welcome.

‘The Rocketman Show’ Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show. Prepare to blast off into the stratosphere with this electrifying tribute to the Rocketman himself. With a nostalgic setlist that’ll take you right back to when rock was young, this is the perfect night out for Elton John fans — of all generations. Rus Anderson, Elton John’s official body double for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour launch, recreates an early Elton concert complete with gorgeous, colorful costumes actually worn by Elton himself. Enjoy a nostalgic night of Elton’s greatest hits, wildest outfits, and outrageous stage antics. Anderson recreates the magic and live persona of a young Elton like no other as he storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock ‘n’ roller.

Friday, June 7, 8 p.m. $65, $45, $35, $30. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. com or ParamountNY.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

Northwinds Symphonic Band

Sands Point Preserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the majestic backdrop for a lively musical afternoon. Be immersed in a feast for the senses, with the Northwinds Symphonic Band. Led by conductors Helen P. Bauer and Brandon Bromsey, the band has curated a delightful repertoire that traverses Broadway, Hollywood and classical favorites. Adding an extra layer to the performance are Broadway vocalists Karen Murphy and John Preator, whose dynamic voices delightfully interpret cherished classics. Before the concert begins, consider indulging in the quintessential summer tradition of a picnic on the Preserve’s majestic grounds, The audience, including children, are invited to meet the musicians following the performance and learn about the instruments they play.

Sunday, June 9, 3-4:15 p.m. $10, with additional $15 parking fee. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.

THE Your Neighborhood

Jessie’s Girl

It’s time to drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off, on the Paramount stage, Friday, June 14 2, 8 p.m. So slip on some Jordache jeans, legwarmers, grab an extra-large bottle of Aqua Net and get ready to dance the night away as you travel back to that wild and crazy decade. There is no decade like the ‘80s and no band that has mastered the music of the time period like Jessie’s Girl! Hear all of your favorites ‘80s hits by Prince, Madonna, Eddie Money, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, J. Geils Band, Soft Cell, The Police and many more. The show is led by New York City’s top rock and pop vocalists and backed by a phenomenal band, who get everyone into that “Back To The Eighties” vibe with the latest edition of their popular concert experience. With a lineup including four vocalists dressing and performing as ‘80s icons, with their terrific band, this is the definitive ‘80s experience. Throw on top of that: a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles, and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. Jessie’s Girl has mastered over-the-top renditions of the some of world’s most unforgettable songs, all while dressed up as the iconic characters of that decade. This is theater meets live music, covered in plenty of ‘80s glitz. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Family theater

Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, June 7, 10:15 a.m. and noon; also Saturday, June 8 11:30 a..m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, June 11-13, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books. Featuring a live band to bring the jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.

Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.

Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Seasonal Sprouts

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Seasonal Sprouts session, Wednesday, June 19, 11 a.m.-noon. Children (ages 4 to 6) can explore the grounds on a guided walk within the formal gardens and informal woodlands. Families will enjoy activities and plant a flower to take home. $10 per child. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Car Show

The Village of Valley Stream hosts their annual classic car show, Friday, June 7, starting at 6 p.m., on Rockaway Ave. For more information, call (516) 8254200 or visit Vsvny.org.

Village meeting

The Village of Valley Stream holds its regular Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, July 15, at 7 p.m., at Village Hall. 123 S. Central Ave. For more information, call (516) 825-4200 or visit Vsvny.org.

Central Board of Education meets

Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education holds its regular meeting, Tuesday, June 11, 8 p.m., at Memorial Junior High School cafeteria B. 320 Fletcher Ave. For more information, call (516) 872-5628 or email districtclerk@vschsd.org.

Summer Concert Series

The Village of Valley Stream hosts its annual Summer Concert Series, beginning Wednesday, June 12, starting at 8 p.m. at the Village Bandshel. The concert will feature a “Vinyl Revival” by the Upbeat Cover Band. East New York Ave. For more information, call (516) 8254200 or visit Vsvny.org.

District 30 budget hearing

Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education holds its regular meeting, Monday, June 10, at 8 p.m. at Shaw Avenue School. 99 Shaw Ave. For more information, email district clerk Ashley Starna at AStarna@vs30. org or visit ValleyStream30.com.

Having an event?

Marching through history

Step back in time and observe different eras of military history, at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. As you “march through history” be side by side with knowledgeable and welcoming reenactors from Long Island and numerous other states portraying soldiers, their uniforms and weaponry from Colonial America through more recent conflicts.

With firing demonstrations throughout the day, as well as tent and camp life displays. $15, $12 children, $12 seniors 60+. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road Old Bethpage. Visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration.org for more information or call (516) 5728409.

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

On stage

Plaza Theatrical brings back its acclaimed Broadway series. With the recent passing of Stephen Sondheim, regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th-century musical theatre for reinventing the American musical, Plaza honors him with a staging of “Into the Woods,” the clever interpretation of four well-known fairy tales, Saturday June 8, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 9, 2:30 p.m. See it 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.

Wash, Cut & Blow

Valley Stream Central High School Cosmetology Department in partnership with Kiwanis Club of Valley Stream is offering a free wash, cut, and blow to anyone that wants to donate their hair (10 inch minimum ponytail or braid) to Locks of Love,. The nonprofit organization provides hairpieces, free of charge, to children suffering from medical hair loss. 135 Fletcher Ave. To make an appointment or for more information, call (56) 561-4436 or send an email to glasowk@ vschsd.org.

Celebrate Israel

Salute Israel, while welcoming Eisenhower Park’s summer concert season, at the annual Celebrate Israel concert, presented by Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, Sunday, June 30, 6 p.m. Israeli superstar Raviv Kaner performs. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For more information, visit Facebook.com/jcrcli.

Art talk

Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, June 13, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the in-depth program and also participate in a guided exhibition tour following the lecture, at 2 p.m. No reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

June 6, 2024 —

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Notices

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff, vs. AVA N. COHEN, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 6, 2017, an Order Appointing Substitute Referee duly entered on December 3, 2018 and an Order

Extending Time to Conduct Foreclosure Sale and Other Relief duly entered on December 28, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 18, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 11 Fir Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 382 and Lots 42 & 43.

Approximate amount of judgment is $333,179.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #015553/2012. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Michael Zapson, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 231356-1 146835

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, -againstEDGAR E. REINOSO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on April 4, 2024, wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION is the Plaintiff and EDGAR E. REINOSO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 20, 2024 at 2:00PM,

premises known as 525 DUBOIS AVE, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581; and the following tax map identification: 39-406-15. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT VALLEY STREAM, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 000897/2016. Melvyn K. Roth, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 146847

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2005NC2, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-NC2, Plaintiff AGAINST Ivy May Johnson a/k/a IvyMay Johnson, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 10, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 14, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1033 Stafford Road, 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 Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 37., BLOCK: 582, LOT: 30. Approximate amount of judgment $722,479.46 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003354/2015. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening

practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-066204-F01 80471 146748

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS, OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST

2006--WMC4 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WMC4, Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAMS FAMILY TRUST; EVERARD WILLIAMS, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale with Reference for Sale duly entered on September 12, 2019, 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 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 187 Fir Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 395 and Lots 453 and 454. Approximate amount of judgment is $831,973.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #533/2015. 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.

Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 146831

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE CO-OP APARTMENT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, STEPHAN G. MARCELIN, Auctioneer, RICHIE SCHULTZ, Auctioneer, RICHARD J. CANTWELL, Auctioneer or MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Auctioneer, will sell at public auction

with reserve to the highest bidder, North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, at 1:30 PM on June 13, 2024, security consisting of 232 shares of VALLEY PARK ESTATES OWNERS CORP., in the name of HURMAT HOTAKI, and all right, title and interest in and to a Proprietary Lease for Cooperative, located in a building known as and by the street address 1808 SHIPLEY AVENUE UNIT 2, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580, between HURMAT HOTAKI as Lessee, and VALLEY PARK ESTATES OWNERS CORP., as Lessor.

This sale is held to satisfy an indebtedness of the unpaid principal balance, interest, attorney fees and advances through June 13, 2024, and to enforce the rights of CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2019-NQM3 (the “Secured Party”), arising under a Security Agreement dated July 18, 2017, executed by and between HURMAT HOTAKI and QUONTIC BANK The Secured Party reserves the right to bid. The Co-op Apartment will be sold “AS IS”, subject to open common charges, and possession is to be obtained by the purchaser.

DATED: April 29, 2024 Knuckles & Manfro, LLP Attorneys for SECURED PARTY 120 White Plains Road Suite 215 Tarrytown, NY 10591 (914) 345-3020 146986

Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #101427 146974

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Pltf. vs. DONOVAN RUSSELL, et al, Defts. Index #17-001892. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Oct. 29, 2019 and order substituting the referee entered Sept. 20, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 26, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 117 Martens Avenue, Valley Stream, NY a/k/a Section 37, Block 14, Lot 266. Approx. amt. of judgment is $780,261.11 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JANINE LYNAM,

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST DHARMIE D. INDER, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 7, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 25, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 208 DEAN STREET VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580 AKA 208 DEAN STREET NORTH VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580 AKA 247-15 135 ROAD, ROSEDALE, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being partly in the Borough and County of Queens, and partly in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, State of New York, Block: 13230, Lot: 12 (QUEENS COUNTY), Section: 37, Block: 415, Lot: 0384 (NASSAU COUNTY). Approximate amount of judgment $382,521.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602017/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Harold F. Damm, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-002063 80690 146910

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, -againstCHARLES BROCKINGTON, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on April 16, 2024, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER is the Plaintiff and CHARLES BROCKINGTON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 26, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 8 GREENLAWN BOULEVARD, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580; and the following tax map identification: Section 0037, Block 00575-00, Lot 00029. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 610699/2018. Janine T. Lynam, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 146994

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Monaco Muse LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on January 22, 2024. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC92 E. St. Marks Place Valley Stream, NY 11580. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 146926

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Grandeur Suites, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 2/20/24. 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:1 Gladys Lane, Freeport, NY 11520

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 147096

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 6/12/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 405/24. NR VALLEY STREAM - Monday Ogbemudia, Variances, lot area occupied, rear yard, construct one story addition with roof deck above & two story addition both attached to dwelling., W/s Ascan St., 75’ N/o Barry Dr. S. a/k/a 948 Ascan St. 410/24. NR VALLEY STREAM - I. Devi Singh a/k/a Indera Peyadhar Sannie Devi Singh, Mother/Daughter Res. (2nd kitchen)., W/s Debra Pl., 156’ N/o Clair Pl., a/k/a 1532 Debra Pl. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Valley Stream within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals

The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video

Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 147238

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE TREASURER 123 South Central Avenue Valley Stream New York 11580 (516) 825-4200

LEGAL NOTICE COLLECTION OF VILLAGE TAXES

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the tax roll and warrant have been delivered to the Village Treasurer for the collection of the taxes levied on such roll.

Taxes will be collected at Village Hall from June 1 to and including July 1, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

Taxes can be mailed to Village Hall postmarked on or before July 1, 2024. Taxes can be paid on line. See the Village website www.vsvny.org home page for the link. Pursuant to Real Property Tax Law §1432 the required interest to be added will be a 5% penalty after July 1, 2024 and 1% a month for every month late thereafter.

Dated: Valley Stream, New York June 6, 2024

MICHAEL FOX Village Treasurer 147245

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST Plaintiff, v. MARTIN SILVERMAN, ET AL, Defendants. NOTICE OF LEGAL POSTPONEMENT OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on April 12, 2023, I, Martin Dehler, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on June 17, 2024 at 2:00PM, sale was originally scheduled for May 29, 2024, at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY, at 2:00PM the premises described as follows: 934 Park Lane Valley Stream, NY 11581 014-39-556 -00230 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 011866/2008 in the amount of $1,344,180.23 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 147173

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 18th day of June, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations:

ELMONT

GOTHAM AVENUE (TH

198/24) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO

CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Blackstone Street, north for a distance of 15 feet.

FRANKLIN SQUARE

OAKS DRIVE (TH 209/24) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Franklin Avenue, east for a distance of 40 feet.

OAKS DRIVE (TH 209/24) South Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 82 feet east of the east curbline of Franklin Avenue, east then south for a distance of 30 feet.

SAINT LUKES PLACE (TH 209/24) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Oaks Drive, east for a distance of 35 feet.

(NR)VALLEY STREAM

ROSEDALE ROAD (TH 32(B)/24) South Side -

NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the east curbline of Hewlett Drive then east for a distance of 33 feet.

WANTAGH

STRATFORD ROAD (TH 201/24) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Wantagh Avenue, east for a distance of 40 feet.

STRATFORD ROAD (TH 201/24) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Wantagh Avenue, east for a distance of 40 feet.

(NR)WESTBURY

MERYL DRIVE (TH

210/24) South Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Gloucester Court, east for a distance of 51 feet.

GLOUCESTER COURT (TH

210/24) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO

CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Meryl Drive, north for a distance of 46 feet.

GLOUCESTER COURT (TH

210/24) East Side -

NO STOPPING HERE TO

CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Meryl Drive, south for a

distance of 30 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following location:

FRANKLIN SQUARE WOOL AVENUE (TH 11(B)/18) South SideNO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 200 feet west of the west curbline of Cleveland Street the west for a distance of 24 feet. (Adopted 01/08/19)

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid Dated: June 4, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147205

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. PATRICK MOLONEY, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 22, 2024, 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 July 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 24 West Dover Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 164 and Lot 123. Approximate amount of judgment is $506,554.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608747/2018. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Heather Crosley, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 147269

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OPT 1, Plaintiff, Against UKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF PETER FORTUNATO, if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the Complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff, ET AL. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/03/2023, 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 on 7/8/2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 387 Sherbourne Road, 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 At Valley Stream, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 0037 Block 00579 Lot 00012

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $508,685.49 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 003355/2016 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Karl C. Seman, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite

205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 4/4/2024 File Number: 16-300688 CA 147271

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 July 9, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 160 East Maujer Street a/k/a 160 Maujer Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 6 and Lot 432. Approximate amount of judgment is $323,747.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609580/2017. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 181933-1 147267

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, -againstJAMES J. DAW, JR. AS NOMINATED EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF PASQUALE AMATO, JR. AND AS NOMINATED TRUSTEE UNDER THE PASQUALE AMATO REVOCABLE TRUST BY AND BETWEEN PASQUALE AMATO FBO

MICHAEL SAMUEL HAMELBURG AND GEORGE EDWARD HAMELBURG, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE

A map of the proposed alternative plan from Woodmere Club developers Efrem Gerszberg and Robert Weiss.

Woodmere Club saga coming to an end?

A little more than seven years after developers Efrem Gerszberg and Robert Weiss bought the then 109-old Woodmere Club for a little more than $9 million and assumed the club’s nearly $15 million debt, then set off a firestorm of controversy and multiple lawsuits.

The saga could be ending.

Gerszberg and Weiss have proposed an alternative to what was their vision of 284-single-family homes on the 118acre property and the 53 homes that a restricted zoning plan held them to.

The newest proposal calls for 160 agerestricted condominiums wit that the developers said would be “many amenities” in a May 24 letter sent to Lawrence Mayor Alex Edelman and Woodsburgh Mayor Jacob Harman.

There will also be five residential lots, a dedication of property to the Town of Hempstead to create a turning lane on Broadway and build a sidewalk along Meadow Drive, installation of a 75-foot landscaped buffer, a 300-foot setback for the front of the building on Broadway.

A dedication of roughly 50 acres to a conservation alliance. The preserved land will have a deed restriction to prohibit development. Five acres to create Lawrence Park. Transfer of the Woodmere to Woodsburgh village and a transfer of 50 feet of property to adjoining neighbors. The club also abuts Cedarhurst.

“We believe we have made significant concessions to attempt to provide the Five Towns an Age Restricted Condo Project (a needed resource), while providing for significant open space and buffers,” the developers wrote in the letter.

“We would like to make sure the negotiated points are clearly outlined,” they added. “Moreover, we all believe that public input at this stage is important to understand if we should move this concept to the next step.”

The meeting will be held on Monday, June 3 at 7 p.m., at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, 101 Causeway, Lawrence.

— Jeffrey Bessen

Public Notices

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 2, 2024, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff and JAMES J. DAW, JR. AS NOMINATED EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF PASQUALE AMATO, JR. AND AS NOMINATED TRUSTEE UNDER THE PASQUALE AMATO REVOCABLE TRUST BY AND BETWEEN PASQUALE AMATO FBO MICHAEL SAMUEL HAMELBURG AND GEORGE EDWARD HAMELBURG, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 9, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 134 COCHRAN PLACE, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581; and the following tax map identification:

39-400-2. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 606634/2017. Mark Ricciardi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 147257

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, -againstSANDRA MULLINGS, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on December 21, 2023, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST is the Plaintiff and SANDRA MULLINGS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 8, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 140 ARLINGTON AVENUE, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580; and the following tax map identification:

37-441-777 & 778. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 008415/2013. Mark L. Lieberman, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 147259

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Q. We finally found a home and have fixing-up to do. The first thing is new roofing. We interviewed roofers. One told us he “cuts” in the valleys where the roof meets, and another said he would not recommend that. What do you recommend, and are there other things we should know? The gutters are old and sagging, and not really draining, either.

A. A roof is one of the first things any home buyer should look at before a purchase. The slope of the land and the roof condition are very important.

Roof shingles are chosen depending on the slope of the roof. For example, a steeper slope will get greater wear due to the velocity of the running water, so a heavier architectural shingle is my first choice. Thinner shingles can be used on less sloped roofs, although I recommend the longerlasting, more heavily constructed shingles for steep and low slopes anyway, because they tend to last longer.

If the slope of the roof is less than 3 inches vertically for every 12 inches horizontally, called a 3-in12 pitch, then you should pay more attention to the underlayment. You should pay more, and get the self-adhering, flexible membrane, often referred to as “ice and water shield,” although that is actually a trade name of W.R. Grace. The code refers to the membrane as “ice barrier underlayment.”

The current building code allows for roofing shingles on a 2-inch to 12-inch pitch, but be mindful that building codes establish the minimum requirement, and failure can easily occur on a lower sloping roof when ice forms and water pools and backs up under the shingles and through the hundreds of nail holes that were made when the shingles were nailed into place. Flexible membrane underneath has performed very well over the life of roofing, and grips the nails to limit leaking, but be safe and have the membrane installed across the entire roof. The code requires only that the membrane be installed around the perimeter edges of the roof and on either side of the roof ridge.

As for cutting the valleys — the troughs where the roofs join — I understand that many roofers like the look and believe that seeing the clean metal valley is better because the water runs faster, but the tradeoff is that any time you cut a material and create a joint, the possibility for water penetration is increased. Ice and snow buildup in the valley can cause water to dam and get into the roof.

I recommend weaving the valleys by alternating the shingles and not exposing the valley trough, which should still be installed underneath the woven shingles, over membrane, because, as I have often written, redundancy is the most important thing in construction to prevent leaks. Have the gutters installed so that the downspouts are attached at corners, on trim. It’s a cleaner look. Good luck in your new home!

© 2024 Monte Leeper

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Who knows which way this presidential race is headed?

The 2024 presidential campaign is already one like no other.

The candidates are the oldest ever nominated by a major party for president. The presumptive Republican nominee is not only the first president to be criminally indicted, put on trial and now convicted of felonies, but has been indicted four times — and seen his popularity gain with each indictment, pulling him ahead of the incumbent.

The Democratic putative nominee has extraordinarily low favorability numbers for a sitting president, yet has encountered no serious opposition on the way to obtaining his party’s nomination for a second term.

Debates between the presumed nominees, which have always been held during the heart of the campaign, in September and October, have been moved up to June 27 and Sept. 10. It was President Biden who called for these debates,

in what has to be described either as a Hail Mary pass or an act of political desperation. It is almost always the trailing challenger who hollers for debates, to get attention, while the incumbent delays for as long as possible. No scriptwriter could have envisioned the scenario playing out this year, at this point still the opening act.

IDonald Trump left office with markedly low poll numbers, in the aftermath of not only a losing re-election campaign, but also the shameful Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the nation’s Capitol. Biden took office promising to heal the national divide. If there was any consensus among the cognoscenti, it was that Trump was finished as a candidate, if not as a political force altogether. Trump did re-enter the political wars that were the 2022 House and Senate campaigns, in what was expected to be a Republican blowout year. But when the GOP failed to win back the Senate and barely recaptured the House, much of the blame was placed on Trump for having foisted unqualified candidates

f the past few years are any guide, the polling numbers can change overnight.

on the Republicans in key races. Once again he was written off, and the main question was whether the 2024 Republican nominee would be Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador. Coming off a landslide re-election win, DeSantis was the strong favorite.

Though Democrats had survived the 2022 election cycle, Biden was considered a flawed candidate by many in the party. His falling poll numbers reflected the unpopularity brought about by mass illegal immigration, inflation, gas prices still being considerably higher than what they were during the Trump years, and what appeared to be mental confusion and incoherence during Biden’s public appearances. Yet no serious Democratic challenger emerged.

According to the political calendar, it is five months until voters go to the polls in the 2024 elections. Between now and that fateful day, the two political parties will have spent over a billion dollars campaigning. Being a Democrat, it isn’t my business to tell the Republican Party how to run its presidential campaign, but I have some thoughts about the Democratic effort to re-elect President Biden. Up to now, the president’s campaign has centered on such things as the infrastructure bill he signed into law in 2021 and its funding for new roads, bridges and other needed public-works programs. There is no doubt that such expenditures are important, and should be stressed, but the election is more about other critical issues.

When Bill Clinton ran for the White House, James Carville, his campaign strategist, uttered those now famous words, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Carville was right, and Biden would ignore that dictum at his peril. These days,

But while all had been going well for Trump, his criminal conviction adds a great deal of uncertainty. It’s still a long way to Election Day in November, and if these past few years are any guide, the numbers can change overnight. Is this month’s debate Biden’s opportunity to turn the campaign around, or could Trump land a crushing knockout blow? Or will it be just one more transitory moment in this unprecedented campaign?

My prediction, which means nothing, is that this campaign won’t be over until it’s over — and maybe not even then.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

On the Republican side, DeSantis waited and waited to announce his candidacy, and by the time he did, Trump had passed him in the polls. Once again defying all the rules of gravity and politics, Trump’s emergence as frontrunner was fueled not by grand strategy, but by the reaction of his base to his being indicted in New York, accused of paying off a porn star. Recent polls show not only that Trump is leading Biden in the swing states, but also that a majority of Americans look on the Trump administration more favorably than the Biden years. And Biden shows no signs of gaining momentum.

Some advice Joe Biden badly needs

everything is about the economy. People vote with their pocketbooks, and the issue has to be dealt with by the Democrats.

Over the past few years, prices have skyrocketed, and it isn’t the fault of the president.

The executives of the companies that produce gasoline, food and other necessities don’t care about the average person. They have jets to service them, and take luxury trips around the world to ease their tensions. They raise their prices just before the quarterly earnings call to satisfy Wall Street, not Main Street. There’s nothing wrong with telling America who the culprits are and bashing the business tycoons.

the country believes that the unemployment rate is at a 50-year high. In fact, unemployment has been below 4 percent for over two years. It isn’t the media’s fault that the voters think that way; it’s because politicians don’t tell the story well.

Undecideds are up for grabs, but he has to find a message that appeals to them.

A recent Washington Post column by Catherine Rampell tells an interesting story about the economy. The headline is “Nearly everything Americans believe about the economy is wrong.”

Rampell wrote that a recent Harris poll revealed that Americans’ thinking about the economy is often at odds with reality.

Most Americans believe the economy is shrinking. In fact, the economy has been growing for the past two years. The poll also found that 49 percent of

If you talk to average voters, they believe they were better off four years ago than they are today. That is in fact a total fallacy. In 2020, we were dealing with the coronavirus disaster, and then President Trump had failed to warn the nation about the perils we faced, in order to avoid the political fallout. The public was encouraged to try crazy medicines, none of which saved any lives. There were so many other bad things happening under Trump that Biden should be talking about. When Trump took office, the unemployment rate was 4.8 percent. When he left it was 6.3 percent. (It is currently under 4 percent.) There were supply chain disruptions and widespread lockdowns, and we were suffering from a recession. Thanks to a tax program that gave the rich big cuts, the national debt swelled by $7.8 trillion, an increase of 40 percent.

As for the current state of politics, Biden will have plenty to talk about.

Even though the Trump campaign is much more under control, the candidate isn’t. Trump goes off script all the time, and says lots of crazy things. His base voters won’t abandon him, but the undecideds are up for grabs, and they could be Biden voters. But Biden has to find a message that appeals to them.

Another challenge for the president is the third-party candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Right now Kennedy would get about 14 percent of the estimated vote. He may be appealing to protest voters, but it’s up to the Biden campaign to let the world know how nutty this guy is. There is enough of a record on Kennedy’s past statements to bring his poll numbers down and reduce his possible threat in November.

Incumbents are often underdogs in an election year, and Biden needs to run a campaign that focuses on pocketbook issues and explains them in simple terms. He will get countless other gifts from the uncontrolled candidate that is Donald Trump. But it’s time for Biden to retool his efforts and appeal to the voters he so badly needs.

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

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Safe day at the beach? Thank the lifeguards

Whether it’s Jones beach, on the South Shore, or Stehli beach, in bayville on the North Shore, summer on long Island means that hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors will look to find fun under the sun. but there is also danger.

Amid the excitement and relaxation, it’s essential to recognize the importance of beach safety and the indispensable role lifeguards play in protecting beachgoers. beaches are more than just picturesque landscapes; they are dynamic environments with inherent risks that require vigilance and expertise to navigate safely.

The ocean is unpredictable. Those venturing into the water often underestimate the power of the waves and currents, leading to life-threatening consequences.

Six people drown, on average, each year at regulated beaches and pool facilities across the state, according to the state Department of Health. but losing even one life is one too many.

Rip currents, in particular, pose a significant threat on beaches, swiftly pulling swimmers away from shore with alarming strength. Without proper knowledge and awareness, even experienced swimmers can find themselves in perilous situations.

It’s crucial for beachgoers to understand the signs of rip currents — murkier water, where sand is being churned up, or water that is flowing away from the beach instead of crashing onto it — and how to respond effectively, by swim-

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Jan. 6 police attackers

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ming parallel to the shore and staying calm. but it’s just as critical to have trained professionals on hand to provide assistance when needed.

lifeguards protect all who venture into the water. They undergo rigorous training to identify hazards, respond to emergencies, and perform rescues swiftly and effectively. They scan the water constantly, and are prepared to spring into action at a moment’s notice: last summer, they rescued more than 2,500 swimmers in distress across long Island. And beyond their lifesaving abilities, lifeguards also offer valuable guidance on water safety for all who ask, to help prevent accidents before they occur.

lifeguards serve as a reassuring presence for beachgoers. Families can relax and enjoy their time on the sand, knowing that these trained professionals are on duty to ensure their safety. This sense of security encourages more people to visit the beach, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community space for all.

Despite their indispensable role, lifeguards often face challenges in securing adequate resources and support. budget constraints and staffing shortages can strain lifeguard services, putting both beachgoers and guards themselves at risk.

The state recently earmarked $5 million for hiring lifeguards, amid a nationwide shortage that affected a third of the country’s water attractions last years. The hiring initiative is expected to raise pay by as much as 34 percent among the municipalities that employ lifeguards. Those municipalities have

In his opinion piece last week, “We must back the blue, now more than ever,” Congressman Anthony D’Esposito calls out the “unholy alliance of radical legislators, soft-on-crime prosecutors and district attorneys, and the perennially out-of-touch progressive activist class” for unjustly targeting the police. Significantly, he disingenuously omits to call out the right-wing insurrectionists who viciously attacked the Capitol police officers on Jan. 6, 2021.

RobERT TollE Cedarhurst

Jerry Kremer is correct: College protesters are confused

To the Editor:

Jerry Kremer’s recent column, “The blemish of

until July 26 to apply for the state grant money.

It’s imperative for governments, communities and beachgoers alike to recognize the value of lifeguards and prioritize the funding and resources necessary to maintain strong teams of rescuers. Investing in lifeguard training, equipment and facilities is an investment in public safety and the vitality of our beaches.

To that end, the New York State lifeguard Corps — which represents roughly 1,200 lifeguards — is campaigning to have them recognized as first responders, the same designation as police, fire and emergency medical technicians. That would give lifeguards access to the same medical and survivor benefits afforded other first responders, as well as legal protection from victims’ claims when performing lifeguard duties. lifeguards also play a crucial role in emergency response and disaster management, providing essential support during natural disasters and other crises.

beach safety is a collective responsibility. While the allure of the ocean is undeniable, it’s essential to approach it with caution and respect for its power. lifeguards serve as the backbone of beach safety. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to public safety make our beaches safer and more enjoyable for everyone. As another summer season gets under way, let’s recognize and appreciate the vital role they play in safeguarding our shores and preserving the joy of beach-going for all.

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For neighborhoods of color, local media offer hope

iwas surrounded for nearly a week by thousands of protesters, any one of whom might have infected and potentially killed me, according to health officials, yet I was unfazed.

You might wonder why I was unconcerned that I might have caught Covid19 while walking amid the river of Black lives matter demonstrators who streamed through Bellmore, merrick and Freeport in June 2020, following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a minneapolis police officer. I just wasn’t. And I didn’t get Covid.

I covered the protests for the Bellmore Herald, merrick Herald and Freeport Herald, diving right in. These were historic demonstrations taking place down the street from my merrick home. I had to experience and record them, the insistent government warnings against attending mass protests be damned. This was my job. This was my calling.

On Day Two of the demonstrations, June 3, I shot a 15-second video of a 7-year-old girl, Wynta-Amor Rogers, chanting, “No justice, no peace!” as she marched alongside her mother, lakyia Jackson. Within hours, the video went viral on Twitter (now X), garnering more than a million views by midnight and 23.5 million within days.

Based on the hundreds of online comments that I read, for many Wynta-

Amor represented a measure of hope for better days in the most contentious presidential election year in decades (perhaps ever). This dark period was racked not only by the global pandemic, but also by worldwide joblessness and financial turmoil, leading to a suffocating sense of helplessness and mass psychic malaise.

tFloyd’s murder by a police officer who knelt on his neck for 8 minutes, 46 seconds transformed an already growing unrest into a social and political movement that united millions of Americans seeking peace and justice for Black and Brown people around the country. Wynta-Amor served as a powerful symbol of fearlessness, a beacon on whom people could project their desires and aspirations for a more equitable and inclusive society.

and exhilarating as 2020.

I came away from the experience feeling enthused about the media’s ability to telegraph a message that aided in a movement to effect social change, to improve society. Four years later, I am less sanguine, though still hopeful.

hey cover crime, yes, but they also report regularly on the good stuff.

Adult Black lives matter protesters knew precisely whom they were fighting for: millions of children like WyntaAmor.

She became a charismatic speaker at Blm marches. She was immortalized in poems, paintings and building-size murals.

The video of her was shared thousands of times on social media, and played by news outlets around the globe and at the Democratic National Convention in milwaukee. Google even included it in its Year in Search, the final footage in a long line of remarkable viral videos. I can think of few years in my lifetime as terrifying, heart-wrenching

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college demonstrations,” was very interesting. I think the colleges were put in a bad position. Freedom of speech and the right to protest are important rights, but I think Kremer nailed it when he wrote that the protesters were confused on the issues. (And New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who I think started all the problems, did so because she was attacking Harvard after she was kicked off a board she was a member of.)

If the protesters want the war in Gaza to stop and have the Israeli hostages returned, that’s one thing. But many of them were protesting to destroy Israel. That’s totally different. Israel is our ally. Once students started protesting to destroy Israel — and America, with some reportedly chanting “Death to America” — all their benefits should have been removed, including scholarships, health care and anything else we supply them with.

RANDY PERlmuTTER

King’s right about the wisdom we could use

To the Editor:

I want to commend former Congressman Peter King for writing the wonderful op-ed “Wishing for some of that World War II-era wisdom” (may 23-29). It certainly pointed out what the u nited States is all about. We can and should be able to come together and unite for the common good. We have so much potential for doing the “right thing” that benefits us all.

It seems that today’s decisions in government policy are more about winning than cooperating. We should learn to make wise decisions that benefit the “governed,” not just for political expediency. Being wise is a lot better than trying to win the popularity contest. I agree completely with the concept that we should always learn from history, so we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past. Keep up the good work, mr. King.

JEROmE I. ROSEN Hewlett

After 28 years at the Herald, I left the newspaper group in early 2022 to teach journalism full-time at Hofstra university. Almost immediately, I started researching the effect of media coverage on communities of color, in particular at the hyperlocal level. Fellow Hofstra professors mario murillo and Aashish Kumar and I interviewed 40 leaders of communitybased organizations in Freeport, Elmont, Hempstead, Roosevelt, uniondale and Westbury, asking about their perceptions of media reporting on their neighborhoods. The adjective most often used to describe the coverage: negative.

Crime, the leaders repeatedly said, dominated news reports on their neighborhoods, with little positive coverage and virtually no reporting on critical issues besides education. A news audit of 469 stories on their communities from January to June 2022 largely supported their assertions, with two exceptions: the Franklin Square-Elmont Herald and Freeport Herald.

In these community publications, crime comprised less than 10 percent of coverage, whereas it made up anywhere from 25 to 80 percent of reporting in

regional news outlets. Fingers crossed, we are set to release the study’s complete findings this month in a paper titled “The Suburban News Desert: Where Communities of Color are Starved for Critical Information Amid Crime-centered Coverage.”

We know this from the social sciences: According to cultivation theory, the more people are exposed to violence in the media, the more they believe the world is dangerous, even if they live in peaceful places.

The more people read or view reports on crime in communities of color, without positive coverage to provide context, the more they believe these neighborhoods to be crime-ridden and deviant, even though they may in fact be largely safe and harmonious communities in which to live, work and raise a family.

This is where community newspapers come in. They cover crime, yes, but they also report regularly on the good stuff — neighborhood block parties, volunteer efforts, graduations, marriages and births, along with the crucial issues that matter most to people.

Having made my career as a community journalist, I believed in community media before I became a professor. Having studied the media as an academic researcher, I appreciate, more than ever, the need for community news outlets, particularly in neighborhoods of color.

Scott Brinton is an assistant professor of journalism, media studies and public relations at Hofstra University’s Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. ©Scott A. Brinton. Comments? Scott. Brinton@hofstra.edu.

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