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A fairy princess and her pumpkin Taylor Onyejose, 3, painting her pumpkin at the Valley Stream Halloween Family Fun Day, at Arthur J. Hendrickson Park, last Saturday.

Three students top the test-taking heap scholarship opportunities and catch the attention of college recruiters. Two seniors in Valley Stream National Merit Scholar is a title South High School, Emily Noththat lends its recipients instant durft and Ethan Fazal, joined the name reco gnition among the rarified rank of Commended nation’s top colleges and universiScholars this year. One student ties. To even be in the running for from Central High School, Saajed the title, a student must test in the Yaseen, advanced further as a top one percent of test-takers for Semi-finalist where he joined the PSAT/ National Merit Scholar16,000 high achievers nationwide ship Qualifying Test. and will have a shot at becoming a That’s only the beginning: stuNational Merit Scholar. dents must also be academically The judging criteria assign a accomplished, write persuasively score to each contestant based on about themselves, and demonstrate SAAJEd YASEEN the student’s application which involvement and leadership in National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalist includes the applicant’s stellar extracurricular activities. grades and SAT scores, which It is an extremely competitive should reflect the same high marks and rigorous competition. Yet, even those who do not make it past the initial rounds receive letters as the PSAT, with softer metrics like extracurricof commendation as “Commended Students.” A ular participation and a personal essay. designation that, by itself, can open the doors to Continued on page 5

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aking the test was calming for me because I forgot about everything else around me and was there to prove myself.

Valley Stream South High students launched their questions from Earth and heard the answers from astronauts on the International Space Station. Last month, Valley Stream South High School teamed up with Amateur Radio on the space station, NASA, and the Long Island Mobile Amateur Radio Club for a live conversation between its students and astronaut Andreas Mogensen, who is currently aboard the space station. This rare opportunity was awarded to 12 students, who won the “Ask an Astronaut a Question” contest held last spring, allowing them the chance to directly engage and pose questions to Mogensen, g aining insights into life beyond our planet. “The stories of astronauts like Andreas Mogensen, and the images of distant planets inspire us all to dream big and aim for the stars more motivating the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers,” Principal Matthew Swinson said opening the event. “How about environmental awareness? Studying space

helps us understand Earth’s delicate ecosystem, highlighting the need to bring nations together for a common purpose.” The contest winners were Meerab Suhail, 12th grade, Ethan Fazal, 12th grade, Dori Chau, 12th grade, Alexa Joy Kosinski, 10th grade, Bethany Kosinski, 12th grade, Kevin Tritschler, 11th grade, Samona Zafar, 12th grade, Noel Corrao, 12th grade, Juan Perez Marte, 8th grade, Andy Huang, 11th g rade, Samira Comb, 11th grade and Arielle Ismael, 8th grade. The high school incorporated an Earth Science ARISS Lesson Plan diving into astronomy, rocket physics, satellite studies, and the use of amateur radio for ISS communication. The school’s Falcon Report Club joined forces with the Long Island Mobile Amateur Radio Club to prepare for the event. As students anticipated the connection with Mogensen aboard the ISS, the faculty took a moment to express their gratitude to the Science Honor Society for transforming this vision into a reality. In New Hampshire, Fred Continued on page 16

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Forest Road thanks board of education for their efforts Forest Road Elementary’s administration, staff and students thanked the Valley Stream District 30’s Board of Education for all they do for the district during the business meeting held on Oct. 23. Principal Alison Bruno expressed gratitude to the board for their hard work and dedication on behalf of all students. She then introduced a short video during which staff and students alike thanked the board for their tireless volunteer efforts on behalf of the community. Sarah Fernandez, a music teacher at Forest Road, led second graders in a musical performance that was capped off with a song aptly named, “Thank you.” Superintendent Roxanne Garcia-France echoed the theme of the evening. “We are so lucky to have a board of education that has the best interests of our entire student body at the heart of everything they do,” she said. “Thank you is not enough for the endless hours of work you do ensuring our Global Leaders of Tomorrow are guaranteed the best education we can provide.” — Juan Lasso

Forest Road Principal Alison Bruno and students shared a moving video with the board of education thanking them for their efforts.

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Forest Road Elementary School second graders performed during the Oct. 23 board of education meeting, thanking the board for their service.

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Neighbors dressed in their scariest, funniest and more creative costumes for a night of Halloween-themed bingo to raise money for a Rescuing Families project. According to Gina Centauro, founder of Rescuing Families, 185 people bought tickets for the Halloween costume bingo on Oct. 27. Community members gathered at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 2718 in Franklin Square to raise money for the organization’s next project. The nonprofit that helps families with a disabled loved one retrofit and renovate their homes so that they can easily navigate their house. The Reyes family in Valley Stream will be the next family to receive help from Rescui n g Fa m i l i e s, and has already had a bit of work done to their property. Jessica Reyes, GINA CENtAuRO a family member founder, who no longer Rescuing Families l ive s i n t h e home, reached out to Rescuing Families about her family’s needs. Her brother, Douglas Reyes, 43, became paraplegic when he was 18 years old after a swimming accident. While Douglas has regained some mobility after physical therapy, he still needs help getting around. Jessica and Douglas’ parents have helped Douglas ever since then, but it has proved more difficult as time has gone on. Centauro said their father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and his condition has deteriorated over time. “We visited them and realized that they were in more need than they even realized,” Centauro said. “Or that they even asked for.” In October, volunteers with Rescuing Families and National Grid went to the Reyes family’s house to do a bit of landscaping and fix up a ramp at the home’s entrance. The ramp had originally been built by a family friend, Centauro said, but needed a bit of work. During the Halloween bingo, Rescuing Families was able to raise money for the cause. Attendees paid a $30 ticket fee for five bingo games, food and drinks at the event. To grab an additional bingo card, there was a $3 fee for each additional card. There were also raffle tickets sold for $5 for the 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction. There was also a competition for the funniest, scariest, most creative, best overall and best couples costume that community members were encouraged to participate in. The idea for the themed bingo started back in 2021, when Rescuing Families hosted an ugly sweater bingo. Since June, the organization has raised more than $35,000 for the Reyes family project.

e visited them and realized that they were in more need than they even realized.

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Nearly 200 community members gathered at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 2718 in Franklin Square on Oct. 27 to raise money to retrofit a home for the Reyes family of Valley Stream.

Last Friday, Rosie Lannotta of Bayside bought extra bingo cards from volunteer Barbara Donohue and Rescuing Families co-founder Vincent Centauro to raise money for a renovation project in Valley Stream. “They’re project is huge, we’re doing the entire house,” she said. “So, we’re looking to raise funds any way we can.” The nonprofit plans to work on the house after Thanksgiving, according to Centauro. The family will stay with Jessica Reyes while the home is renovated, and knows that the house is being renovated but don’t know exactly what work is being done throughout. “They’re going to come back into their home in 2024 with a brand-new home,” she said. For any community members who are skilled or unskilled with tools, Rescuing Families is always open to add a helping hand to its team. For more information on how to help out, visit RescuingFamilies.org.

The second annual Halloween costume bingo night hosted by Rescuing Families in Franklin Square drew up some smiles on the faces of the crowd.

Lynn Prestia and Mike Prestia of Huntington had costumes that went back in time during the Halloween costume bingo night hosted by Rescuing Families on Oct. 27.

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Alleged Green Acres Mall shooter arrested last month A man was arrested in connection to a shooting in which a single round was fired at a clothing store at the Green Acres Mall on the morning of Oct. 23. Nicholas Hibbert allegedly opened fire when a security guard tried to stop him from leaving the Clique clothing store without paying for his clothes at 11:14 a.m. Hibbert allegedly ran off and drove away in a red SUV. The incident triggered an immediate lockdown of the mall’s stores and sent Valley Stream District 30 and the Valley Stream Central High School District under lockout procedures. “At around 11:15 a.m. the Nassau County Homeland Security notified South High School of police activity at Green Acres Mall, and the school was placed on lockout,” said Valley Stream Central High School District superintendent Wayne Loper. “At around 12:30 p.m. law enforcement officials informed South that it was safe for the lockout to be lifted. “We always make the safety and security of our students and staff an absolute priority, and at no point were students or staff at the building in any danger,” he noted in a statement. After an investigation, he was taken into custody

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Nicholas Hibbert was put into custody after allegedly firing a gun while stealing clothes at a store at Green Acres Mall on Oct 23. on Oct. 27 and was charged with attempted murder, robbery, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal use of a firearm, criminal possession of stolen property, and reckless endangerment. He was arraigned that same day at First District Court in Hempstead. — Juan Lasso

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V.S. Central High student is a potential National Merit Scholar The finalists are expected to be announced in February, 2024. Of those finalists, more than half will receive scholarship money totaling 31 million dollars. The one score that rules them all Your place on the contest’s achievement rungs boils down to one metric above all others: your score on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. As the ‘P’ in preliminary suggests, the PSAT is the lead-up test for the SATs, held nationwide in October of a student’s junior year. All three students came within striking distance of the PSAT’s perfect score of 1520, making them eligible for National Merit status. Nothdurft and Fazal ear ned test scores of 1380 and 1440 respectively. Yaseen, who has been homeschooled her entire life up until the 10th grade, edged even closer with a 1470. When asked about how they each prepared for the test, their approaches varied but among their top resources were Khan Academy courses, taking practice exams, and getting feedback from a math teacher. “The most helpful way I prepared for the test was by math tutoring students,” said Yaseen, a senior who teaches from the kindergarten level to eleventh grade. “If you can explain even foundation-level math concepts, you retain the knowledge much better.”

National Merit Scholar Breakdown Courtesy Valley Stream Central High School District

Valley Stream Central High School student Saajed Yaseen, center, was named a semifinalist at the National Merit Scholarship competition. The secret of exceptional test-takers? One thing was shared by all three students, something hard to grasp for those who, no matter the age, wring their hands at the thought of sitting through a standardized exam: having fun. The students saw the test as less of a nerve-wracking ordeal and more closely akin to a problem-solving game. Not only in the literal sense of answer-

ing problem-solving questions but devising strategies to successfully maneuver their way through the test’s set of recurring question types and other predictable testing patterns. “There are a lot of trends that you can notice with the questions and so the more you practice, the more you start to notice that there are things that repeat and there are certain things that you

•roughly 3.5 million students take the pSat/NMSQt •about 34,000 are named Commended students •about 16,000 become Semifinalists •about 15,000 become finalists •about 8,5000 receive scholarships — Juan Lasso

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RAY TORCHIA Kennedy Senior Football IT WAS A MEMORABLE season for Torchia and the Cougars. Although Kennedy failed to reach the Conference III playoffs, its 4-4 record is a major step in the right direction. Torchia was front-and-center in the success, especially October victories over Valley Stream North and Clarke. He had an interception return for a touchdown, a rushing score and touchdown reception against VSN, and a pair of TDs and three two-point conversions versus Clarke.

fOOTBALL PLAYOffS Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4 Conference I Port Washington (8) at Massapequa (1) Freeport (7) at Farmingdale (2) Oceanside (6) at East Meadow (3) Syosset (5) at Hempstead (4)

Conference II Mepham (8) at Garden City (1) Long Beach (7) at Carey (2) MacArthur (6) at Manhasset (3) New Hyde Park (5) at Elmont (4)

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Kevin Beltran’s cross-country career may not have been long, but he still managed to leave a lasting impression. For the second straight year, the senior finished second in the Nassau County XC Class II Championships at Bethpage State Park last weekend to help Valley Stream North finish fifth among the 15 schools that competed. Junior Matteo Somma also had a strong fourth-place finish for the Spartans, whose overall score of 126 was just one worse than fourth-place Calhoun. “We had a great couple of weeks of training and these guys just put a lot of effort into it,” coach Tim Boyens said. “We got these two guys at the front that are real leaders and then the younger guys that follow them around wherever they go. I was really happy for them.” Beltran, who forgoed soccer to join the cross-country team last fall, finished with a time of 16 minutes, 37.77 seconds on the notoriously hilly 5K course, a pace of 5:21 per mile. Only Logan Schaeffler of Calhoun was better at 16:15.90 with Garden City’s Ryan McAlea trailing Beltran by just under seven seconds for third. “He finished real strong,” Boyens said. “He came out of the woods and I chirped at him like, ‘What are we waiting for?’, and then he just starts running real fast. He let Logan get too far away and he couldn’t catch him.” Last season, Beltran broke the school record in his first-ever start with a time of 16:04.54. He won for all four of this year’s league meets in September to help North finish with a conference-best 12-1 record and also finished in under 17 minutes at the Freshman-Sophomore-Junior-Senior meet at Eisenhower Park on Oct. 18. Somma, who consistently placed among the top three in the Spartans’ league events this year, finished just over five seconds behind McAlea with a time of 16:48.54. He had plenty of momentum coming into the event after placing third at Eisenhower with a personal-best time of 16:09.9. “Matteo has been getting significantly better with every race,” Boyens said.

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Junior Matteo Somma was Valley Stream North’s second finisher at last Saturday’s Nassau Class II championships at Bethpage State Park. Freshman Chamar Borden was the third-best Spartan, finishing 34th at just over 19 minutes. He too was coming off a personal-record time of 17:59.4 at Eisenhower among his numerous top-five finishes this season. Senior Charles Wu wasn’t that far behind with a time of 19:13.71, good for 41st in the field of 131 competitors. Frankie Polizzi, another promising freshman, was 45th in his event debut with a time of 19:21.30, “hard-working” sophomore Mateusz Grabowski was 48th at

19:20.30 and eighth-grader Andrew Lavoie was the seventh-best Spartan at 21:52.11. All seven boys return to Bethpage this weekend for the state qualifier and Boyens believes that North could have a couple of representatives at that championship event in Verona on Nov. 11. “On paper, I think there’s 10-12 guys that are real good and it’s going to be who wants it more on Saturday afternoon,” Boyens reasoned. “I think Kevin will qualify for sure, but I wouldn’t count Matteo Somma out.”

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Free wants to be more than LIRR’s temp chief life here. It would be a fantastic way to finish my career.” He principally aims to succeed where some observOne of his first jobs with the Metropolitan Trans- ers believe Rinaldi has largely struggled: staying presportation Authority was cleaning train stations, but ent and doubling down on his three core issues: “safeRobert Free was destined to do so much more. Over the ty, reliability, and the customer experience.” Rinaldi years, he continued to impress bosses, eventually ris- lives in Westchester County, so local presence wasn’t as easy. ing to the MTA’s senior vice president of operations. A large portion of Rinaldi’s 18-month And now, the tenure was spent in the recovery of two Port Jefferson resident is back at his commuter railroads, the Long Island Rail roots at the helm of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North, from the coronaviRoad, taking over as acting president and rus pandemic —when ridership dropped to allowing Catherine Rinaldi to return all historic lows. She faced criticism from her focus to the Metro-North line. Long Island leaders who said her attention He’s never been closer to that ultimate was too divided between the two railroads career prize — but he’s not quite there yet. amid a turbulent time for the MTA. Free is the railroad’s acting — but not Commuters also bemoaned deterioratyet permanent — president. No one has a ing train stations and increasing delays, as lock on the position as the agency mulls well as the loss of a popular fare discount over candidates, but MTA chief Janno program and the uptick in the price of Lieber says those minds could be made up tickets as a consequence. by next March. And it’s quite likely they ROBERT FREE It all has contributed to a sense that won’t have to change any nameplates or acting president, Long Island Rail Road LIRR leadership has been glaringly disconbusiness cards when it happens. nected from commuters — an optic Free is “I think we have an obligation to go striving to undo. through a national search and to make a He plans to capitalize on his broad-brush appeal decision,” Lieber said. “We don’t hand people jobs of with union workers and commuters — having been this importance without going through a process.” For now, the future holder of that spot remains an both for years — while bringing an intimate engineer’s open question — though Free promises to be a big con- view to fixing systemwide challenges to reduce comtender. He has roughly less than six months in his cur- muting headaches. At the top of his to-do list is to ride the rails with rent post to make a good impression — and he plans on using that time to win over the respect of commuters MTA law enforcement to get a better sense of commuter’s safety needs, fine-tune the LIRR’s schedules to and his bosses. “I would not take this position as acting if I did not shorten waiting times, and upgrade and beautify train want it full-time,” Free said. “I’ve invested a lot of my stations.

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Valley Stream homecoming highlights By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com

Each school from the Valley Stream Central High School District celebrated its spirit week and homecoming football game last month. Anticipating poor weather for game day, Valley Stream Central held a daytime pep rally in advance of the Eagles’ contest against Hicksville on October 21. The rally included a singing of the National Anthem by student Maya Andrews along with performances by Central’s streamers, cheerleaders, step team, marching band, and drum circle. The school’s fall athletes all had the opportunity to step onstage as well. Kenny Suquilema and Elize Quezada were named Homecoming King and Queen, respectively. Students took part in the school’s annual class banner contest despite cancellation of the homecoming parade due to rain. Each class designed banners based off this year’s theme of Disney. The banners are currently hung up in the school’s gym for all to see and vote on. Valley Stream North High School was awash with Spartan spirit on the Photos courtesy Valley Stream Central High School District week of October 9 in the lead-up to its Valley Stream South Falcons take on East Rockaway in their homecoming football game. annual homecoming. North’s Fall Pep Rally was held October 13. As part of the celebration, the Spartan cheer, step and kickline teams performed for the student body, and introduced North’s various varsity fall teams. That evening, North held its annual Homecoming Dance. Students enjoyed the festivities made possible by North’s Senior Class Council and advisors Marissa Baldi and Sofia Owen. The evening also saw the crowning of North’s Homecoming Royalty. Jaela Alvarez was named Royal Winner for the year, along with Homecoming Royalty Finalists Luciano DiSalvio, Karina McNamara, Charles Wu, Alyanna Nadal, Ava Valley Stream Falcons showed off their spirit colors with face Strojan, Chelsea Ramdyal and Swaraj painting. Pandit. Finally, rainy weather couldn’t stop the festivities for the North’s Homecoming festival and football game. The Spartans prevailed over their opponents from Division Avenue High School 48-6. Valley Stream South High School celebrated its spirit week and homecoming throughout the week of October 16. Festivities included spiritthemed weekdays, a class banner Valley Stream Central took on Hicksville during their design competition, and the home- homecoming football game. coming festival held prior to South’s homecoming football game against top prize followed by the class of 2027 and the East Rockaway on Saturday, October 21. class of 2029. Additionally, Michael Hernandez For South’s spirit week, each day carried a spe- and Dana Morales were named Homecoming cial theme selected by the senior class. The King and Queen. themes were career day, cultural day, decades day, Other homecoming festival activities includsoccer moms vs. BBQ dads day, and red/white day. ed pumpkin decorating, face painting and Then, for Saturday’s homecoming festival, the games organized by 19 of the school’s clubs and class of 2024 won the senior high school class ban- student organizations. The school accomner competition, followed by the class of 2025 and plished one of the major goals of this year’s festhe class of 2026. For the junior high school’s ban- tival by encouraging not just students, but also The Spartans kickline team celebrated at North’s pep rally on ner competition, the class of 2028 took home the families and community members to attend. October 13.

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Fall under love’s spell with the cast of “As You Like It.”

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in harmony An enchanting retelling of ‘As You Like It’ It’s a fantasy world with a lot of styles thrown in, but it works,” says O’Connor, What do Shakespeare and an ‘80s boy band have in common? In a modern musical By Karen Bloom who adds that “the music is WHERE production of Shakespeare’s woodsy romance “As You Like It,” quite a lot actually. fantastic.” Singer-songwriter Shaina Taub’s inventive production — which came out of the Public In Arden, soft natural change It’s aaudiences question WHEN Theatre’s Public WorksCan Divisionart to critical acclaim inthe 2017world? — now welcomes to fabrics and earth tones are the enchanting mystical forest of Arden, at the Madison Theatre, on the Molloy University ••Thursday through Sunday, that’s been at the focus of our collective utilized to contrast with the Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 campus. Nov. 2-5, times vary more rigid and militaristic p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, The show, which opened last weekend and runs through Nov. 5, is an opportunity for • Tickets $35; available at culture centuries. Now as tosociety look of the court. Don’t be 11 a.m.-4 p.m. the students at Molloy’s renowned for Cap21 Musical Theatre Conservatory shine. With its MadisonTheatreNY.org or surprised if you see actors •call Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, large cast of 40 actors, it’s a challenging endeavor, but one that director Chris O’Connor — the box office at (516) navigates the complexities of modern life, dancing around the stage in South Campus, Hempstead. chairman of Cap21 — was ready to take on, assisted by a team of theatre pros, including 323-4444 sneakers and sandals. That’s For information and to RSVP, • Madison Theatre, choreographer Briana Reed and musical director art as a path for Jane social change is at the part of the show’s charm. Molloy University call (516) 463-5672,campus, or visit Best. 1000 Hempstead Ave., The original soundtrack Hofstra.edu/museum A New York Times Critics Pick as forefront of artistic one expression. Rockville Centre features diverse musical of the best shows of 2017, “As styles such as hip-hop, You Like It” is an immersive dream-like lyrical, calypso, and even “When We All Stand,” Hofstra Museum Art’s new exhibition, examines taleUniversity of faithful friends,offeuding families, country western, performed by a four-piece band. and lovers in disguise. We follow the love the collective power of the arts in society. of Rosalind McMullen) Curated by Alexandra Giordanostory — the museum’s(Rachel assistant director of exhibition and “I’m really excited for ‘Will You Be My Bride,’” says Luke Cimorelli of North Bellmore. “It’s kind of like this Orlando (Corey Jennings) onuence. collection — the exhibit underscores and artists’ civic responsibility and infl ‘80s boy band dance. It’s very hip-hop, we all wear a quest to reunite after escaping “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that backward hats and shirts tied around our waist.” Duke Frederick’s court. Throughout, promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” A graduate of Sanford H. Calhoun High School, characters grapple with identity, Giordano says. “Artists often lead the justice chargeand andredemption. expose truths that may otherwise be Cimorelli plays one of the royal minions. ignored. The artists in this exhibition takeForced a standfrom andtheir call out injustices through their art The cast rehearsed 17 hours each week to ensure homes, that all the elements of this challenging production and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, rights, mass incarceration, Orlando, Duke reproductive Senior, his daughter came together seamlessly, enabling the young actors to voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfi lled.escape They all combine the making Rosalind, and niece Celia truly embrace the Bard’s poetry. The show’s two-week of art with public service that has a to grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their the Forest of Arden, a fantastical not only allows for them to sustain and craft place of transformation, where alland areinspire othersstaging communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, to their performance, but also gives the Cap21 program welcomed and embraced. Lost amid the stand with them.” greater exposure. Next year, O’Connor aims to expand trees, the refugees fi nd community and This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s under the stars. coming up in April. the performing schedule with additional productions. 13th presidential conference on acceptance the Barack Obama presidency For many of the cast, “As You Like It” is also a Its original 17th century themes “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says moment to reclaim their senior performance that was resonate in the 21st century with the many museum director Karen Albert.modernized “The initial idea for thisincluding exhibitiona was inspired by canceled due to the pandemic. elements, dynamic an Obama Administration White Housescore. briefing that took place on May “I graduated high school in 2020, so I didn’t folk-pop “Shaina really adapted it, 12, 2009, where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with officials toget to do my senior musical and have those senior shortened it, and took a lot of administration soliloquies discuss the collective power ofand the scenes arts to build community, create in change, and chart experiences,” Cimorelli said. “So, it’s exciting to be and put them to music a pathway for national recoverycontemporary in the areas oflanguage,” social justice, civic participation and a senior again and get these opportunities to be on O’Connor says. stage.” “This adaptation is really accessible and activism.” At its roots, Taub’s “As You Like It” is about the has exhibits a diversethat cast. Even the gender pairing To that end, unlike other recent showcased the museum’s importance of community. is different than the original, which is permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned “What we see going on in the world right now, part of the and the museum their selected works. Some 36 inclusivity. pieces are It’s on delightful view — representing there’s so many divides,” O’Connor says. “It felt to all about love and forgiveness. It’s also a all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, me especially after going through Covid and so many comedy, so there are some really funny For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Willis Thomas, and Sophia struggles, in terms of identity and all the work to create situations andHank moments.” Victor. inclusive spaces, like a really apt work to present to the Its a world that exists between the greater community of Long Island.” “The way our climate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than past and the present. Photos courtesy Chris O’Connor Indeed, “All the world’s a stage…” and we’re all at thisand moment,” Albert adds. “We don’t set it in Shakespearean Corey Jennings as Orlando invited to take part. Among the highlights, she points to the series of prints from the time, and we don’t set it in modern time. Rachel McMullen as Rosalind. collective For Freedoms. Their four large scale photos are based on Norman Rockwell’s 1943 oil paintings inspired by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address that outlined what he By Danielle Schwab

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Roomful of Blues

The renowned horn-powered, houserocking blues band will have the joint jumpin’ during their visit to Roslyn’s Cellar. The Rhode Islandbased group has been delighting audiences for more than 50 years, garnering a slew of accolades along the way. ‘In A Roomful of Blues’ continues their tradition of masterful music-making. Their 19th release, produced by guitaristbandleader Chris Vachon, features 13 wide-ranging songs, including 10 band-composed originals — more than on any previous Roomful album. Along with Vachon and tenor-alto saxophonist Rich Lataille, the band includes vocalist Phil Pemberton, baritone and tenor saxophonist Alek Razdan, trumpeter Carl ‘Geerz’ Gerhard, bassist John Turner, drummer Mike Coffey and Pat McGann keyboardist Rusty Scott. While Patalways McGann quickly rising as o Roomful of Blues hasisbeen of themost sharpest on the one of the tightest, joyful stand-ups blues comedy A relative latecom ensembles in the world,scene. they have comedy, he began doing stan never soundedto fresher or stronger up at 31 after as realizing he was n than with the current lineup, verylatest goodalbum. at selling packaging. evidenced by their hustled his way to become th Friday, Nov. 3,He 8 p.m.; doors house emceeCellar at Zanies open 6 p.m. $35. Roslyn’s , Chicago, whereBlvd., he distinguished himself a 1221 Old Northern Roslyn. especially at working the MFPProductions.com oradept call (516) 580-0887. crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening ac for Sebastian Maniscalco, movin with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively sho but impressive resume, includes Mat Kearney Montreal’s famed Just For Laugh Nashville-basedFestival, Oregon-born Gilda’sMat LaughFest, The Kearney is backGreat in tour, following American Comedy Festiva release of his new andalbum, more. ‘January McGann still calls Flower.’ WrittenChicago betweenhome. an isolated retreat in Joshua Tree and his home studio, ‘JanuarySaturday, Flower’ sees Feb.Kearney 11, 8 p.m. $40, $ $30,distilling $25. The in his rawest form, theParamount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (80 songwriting process and rediscovering 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com o the joy of making music. Over his career, KearneyParamountNY.com. has released ﬁve studio LPs, claimed the No. 1 spot on iTunes, topped multiple Billboard charts, made four entries into the Hot 100, with more than 2.5 billion global streams. The songwriterproducer has also amassed many television appearances, all the while garnering acclaim for his unique style and heartfelt songwriting. He has an incredible touring history, sharing the road with everyone from John Mayer to NeedToBreathe. With his Acoustic Trio Tour, Kearney pares back Yarn/Wire production to expose his Adelphi Now inthe its soul 18thofyear, captivating songs. With catchy University’s ‘newpop music’ melodies, Kearny brings an upbeat joy series welcomes Yarn/Wire. to his songwriting. The intrepid New York-based piano-percussion quartet has Tuesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 ap.m. $125path with forged singular VIP, $65, $55, endlessly $45. Jeanne inventive collaborations Rimsky Theatercommissions at Landmarkand onperformances Main Street, 232 Main St., Port that have made a signiﬁcant Washington. (917) 567-5842 or canon of contribution to the LandmarkOnMainStreet.org. experimental works. The quartet features founding member Laura Barger and Julia Den Boer on piano and Russell Greenberg,

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GOT holder and 10-time Grammy award winner John Legend headlines Tilles Center’s annual gala with his intimate “Evening With John Legend,” Saturday, Nov. 11, 8:30 p.m. This special solo performance will features reimaginings of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”), unexpected stories from Legend’s life and career, and selections from his most recent release, “Legend” (“Nervous,” “Wonder Woman”). Legend’s agile voice and virtuoso piano skills certainly do the talking in this wide-ranging performance. The multi-faceted talent dwelled in the background for several years before he launched his multi-pronged sneak attack on the entertainment industry. Shortly after Legend got his first break by playing piano on Lauryn Hill’s Top 40 hit “Everything Is Everything” (1999), the singersongwriter contributed to recordings by the likes of Jay-Z and Janet Jackson, secured a major-label deal through Kanye West, and made his proper debut with Get Lifted (2004). The album made Legend a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning musician, and he was just getting started, neither confined nor burdened by the Recording Academy’s Best New Artist designation. Amid a string of distinctive and debonair LPs, Once Again (2006), Wake Up! (2010), Darkness and Light (2016), and the double album Legend (2022) among them, Legend — as a composer, actor and producer — has excelled with screen and stage pursuits. His triumphs include the Oscar-winning “Glory” (for Selma), the Emmy-winning Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, and the Tony-winning production of Jitney. He is among the first 15 entertainers, and is the first Black American, to have won all four of the major show-business awards. Ticket start at $80; Gala tickets start at $1,250, and include pre-show cocktail reception, gala dinner and premium concert seating. Available at available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville.

Native American Drums

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On exhibit View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Long Island Children’s Museum celebrates Native American Heritage Month with an exploration of the art of drum lacing, Saturday, Nov. 4, noon-2 p.m. Make and decorate your own drum to bring home at the drop-in program. Suitable for ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Psychic evening Plaza Theatricals welcomes medium Robert Hansen to the stage, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m., as he takes you on a journey through the other side of the veil. Hansen will share with the audiences his psychic gifts of communication with loved ones that have crossed over to the other side. Messages of love will be randomly demonstrated to the audience and sensitively shared through his extraordinary ability. See him at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

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Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.

VSCHSD board meeting The Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education hosts its regular board meeting, on Tuesday Nov. 14, starting at 8 p.m., at the cafeteria of Memorial Junior High School. 320 Fletcher Ave. For more information, call district clerk at (516) 872-5628 or email to districtclerk@vschsd.org.

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Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education holds a regular board meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m., at James A Dever Elementary School. For more information, email district clerk MaryAnn Rosamilia at districtclerk@ valleystream13.com or visit ValleyStream13.com.

Town of Hempstead EMS Staff offers another session of Narcan training, Monday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m., at the Merrick Senior Center. Training includes how to identify an overdose victim, administer the Narcan Kit, and contact emergency officials as well as obtaining a Narcan certification and a Narcan Kit. This valuable session offers important information. 2550 Clubhouse Road, Merrick. For more information, call (516) 812-3297.

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The festive season is underway at Old Westbury Gardens. Enjoy a cream tea (featuring scones, Devonshire cream, assorted sweets, and tea), then a guided tour of decorated Westbury House, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:303 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. $22.50 person. Advance registration suggested. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Village board meeting

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The Village of Valley Stream will meet for their regular board of trustees meeting on Monday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. For more information, call (516) 825-4200 or visit Vsvny.org.

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Community Planning Workshop

The Village of Valley Stream hosts a virtual workshop to discuss street infrastructure and downtown American Legion Post 854 meets, revitalization, Thursday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Registration is required. For Thursday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. more information, visit tinyurl.com/ 51 Roosevelt Ave. For more information, call (516) 791-9719 ValleyStreamWorkshop or Vsvny. or visit Americanlegion854.com. org.

American Legion Post 854 meeting

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

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Art classes

Bring the family to Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, Nov. 4, when everyone can immerse themselves in the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. Participate in family art making, a Spanish and English language story time, music, traditional foods, and a display of artwork by a local Mexican-American visual artist exploring cultural themes. Choose from two sessions, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Suitable for children aged 2-14 and their adult companions. Everyone may participate in art making and each adult attending must purchase a spot. This is not a drop-off event. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $20 non-member adult, $10 member adult, $10 nonmember child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.

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GENERAL ELECTION Candidates Extending Sewage Project Debt Exclusion From Debt Limit The proposed amendment to Article 7, Section 5 of the Constitution extends for 10 years the authority of counties, cities, towns and villages to remove from their constitutional debt limits debt for the construction of sewage facilities. Shall the proposed amendment be approved? Removal of Small City School Districts from Special Constitutional Debt Limitation The proposed amendment to Article 8, Section 4 of the Constitution removes the special constitutional debt limitation now placed on small city school districts, so they will be treated the same as all other school districts. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

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Kemmerer, the director of the New England division of the American Radio Relay League and a mentor for Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, bridged the communication between the students and Mogensen. Once the connection was established, students sent their questions to space. The first question, asked by Suhail, was most likely the question on everyone’s mind. “What influenced you to become an astronaut,” Suhail asked.

“My interest goes back to when I was in fourth or fifth grade and first learned about in particular, the Apollo missions to the moon, I thought they were incredibly fascinating,” Mogensen said. “The sense of exploration that they encompass was amazing to me. And even to this day, I still think the Apollo missions are some of the most incredible achievements of humans and that’s what influenced me to become an astronaut.” Before the connection was lost, students were able to ask Mogensen 10 questions.

The experience of asking questions directly to an astronaut in space is something that will be memorable for not only the participants but also every student in attendance. “We were ecstatic that the Valley Stream school district was allowed to speak with Commander Andreas Mogensen,” advisor of the high school’s Science Honor Society, Elaina Garces said. “This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

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Valley Stream South students got a rare treat, having their questions about space answered by astronaut Andreas Mogensen live from the International Space Station.

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Assemblyman Brian Curran echoed the sentiment of Albany County District Attorney David Soares that refusing to reform Raise the Age is “legislative malpractice.” Recently, a man was murdered by 17-year-old Aalias Gilbert. Gilbert had a history of arrests for violent crimes including assaulting a bus driver and robbing and beating a man. Even though he had a history of violent crimes, his cases were transferred to family court because Raise the Age did not allow prosecutors to hold him behind bars. Curran argues that if his cases went to criminal trial instead of family court, the murder would not have happened. “I agree with DA Soares – this was absolutely an avoidable tragedy and Albany Democrats who refuse to address the issue share in the blame,” Curran said. “When Raise the Age first came up in the Assembly I proudly voted against it, knowing we shouldn’t coddle criminals simply because they are a few months away from turning 18. Unfortunately, under one-party rule, my Republican colleagues and I could not stop radical progressives from pushing this law through. A few short years later we can see the devastating realworld consequences. Innocent people have lost their lives due to Democrats pandering to a small radical group of progressives. We must end Raise the Age and I invite all those with common sense to join the effort. — Ben Fiebert

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2007-BR4, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BR4, Plaintiff, Against PEARL MATTHEWS, ETHEL MCKENZIE, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/14/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 11/13/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 26 Essex Place, Valley Stream, New York 11580, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Elmont, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 37 Block 520 Lot 17 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $413,698.16 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 612666/2017 This Auction will be held rain or shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 9/13/23 File Number: 18-301535 SH 142458 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. BARBARA O’NEIL A/K/A BARBARA O’NEILL, et al, Defts. Index #609872/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Aug. 31, 2023, I will sell at public auction on North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 15, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 37, Block K, Lot 6. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. RONALD FERRARO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100780 142436

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2004-HE1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-HE1, Plaintiff AGAINST MABEL SANTANA AKA MABEL J. SANTANA, GLORIA ESTEVEZ, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 23, 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 November 13, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 224 ROCKAWAY PARKWAY, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 37, BLOCK 166, LOT 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Approximate amount of judgment $839,137.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007221/2009. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-005670 77935 142404 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENT SECURITY BY VIRTUE OF A DEFAULT BY VIRTUE OF DEFAULT in a security agreement filed on March 1, 2006, with indebtedness due by APRIL 1, 2036, by Lucrezia Minneci in accordance with its rights as holder of the security, Greenpoint Mortgage Funding, Inc., its successors and/or assignees, by Richie Schultz, John William O’Keefe, Michael Campbell or Stephan G. Marcelin, auctioneer(s), will conduct a public sale of the security consisting

of 232 shares of stock issued by Valley Park Estates Owners Corp., and all right title and interest in and to a proprietary lease in a building known as and by the street address 1039 Rottkamp Street, Unit #2, Valley Stream, NY 11580, with an estimated value of $211,500.00 together with fixtures and articles of personal property now or hereafter affixed to or used in connection with said apartment on November 13, 2023 at 1:30 pm, on the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Drive, Mineola, NY 11501; in satisfaction of an indebtedness in the original principal amount of $204,000.00, on which there remains an unpaid principal balance of $126,000.14 plus interest from October 1, 2014, subject to open maintenance charges. Notice is hereby being given to Lucrezia Minneci that payment of the debt is due in full by OCTOBER 23, 2023. Further, that if Lucrezia Minneci or any person(s) has a dispute of validity of the lien or amount claimed herein, it may be brought to proceeding under Lien Law, Section 201-a, within 10 days of the service of this notice. You are entitled to an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness secured by the property that we intend to sell. You may request an accounting by calling us at 973-538-4700. The secured party reserves the right to bid on the security interest, to set the minimum sale amount and to reject any and all bids. The secured party makes no warranties or representations. Each bidder must make his/her own inquiry regarding the apartment and any liens or debts in connection therewith. The sale is subject to the Terms of Sale, including ten (10%) percent deposit by certified funds at the auction; balance due upon closing within thirty (30) days; the payment of all sums due to the cooperative corporation; and any existing tenancy. Certified funds are to be made payable ONLY to Fein, Such, & Crane, LLP. The apartment will be sold AS IS, possession is to be obtained by purchaser(s). Dated: October 3, 2023 FEIN, SUCH, & CRANE, LLP ATTORNEYS FOR SECURED CREDITOR, Greenpoint Mortgage Funding, Inc. 28 E. Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 (973) 538-4700 142548

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007RFC1, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, v. AMABEL DE LA ROSA A/K/A AMABEL DELAROSA, ET AL. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on November 15, 2022, I, Jane Shrenkel, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on November 21, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, County of Nassau, State of New York, 11501 at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 45 Munro Boulevard Valley Stream, NY 11581 SBL No.: 39-43-30 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. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 611773/2020 in the amount of $873,482.61 plus interest and costs. 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 142633

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, PLANET MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC, Plaintiff, vs. SAINT MARKS EAST 163 LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 20, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 163 East Saint Marks Place, 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 5 and Lots 19-21 a/k/a 20-21. Approximate amount of judgment is $652,674.78 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607424/2021. 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. David Paul Weiss, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 200540-1 142779 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EMX9, Plaintiff AGAINST KEITH MCNALLY, LISA MCNALLY, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 1, 2018, 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 November 28, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 43 WRIGHT AVENUE, LYNBROOK, NY 11563. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 504, Lot 152. Approximate amount of judgment $841,408.81 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #010010/2015. 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”. Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 15-003188 77845 142804 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC., Plaintiff AGAINST KELVIN GALLOWAY, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 1, 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 November 28, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 29 Clinton Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096. 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 40, Block 63, Lot 196. Approximate amount of judgment $650,851.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611961/2019. 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”. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-003157 77952 142806 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, V. LYNN ANDERSON, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 1, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein N A T I O N S T A R MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A

CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff and LYNN ANDERSON, 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 November 28, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 193 MARTENS AVENUE, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580: Section 37, Block 594, Lot 23: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003428/2015. Michael Mirotznik, 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. 142775 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, Daniel S. Perlman, 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 November 29, 2023 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 77911 142692 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against VARICK FLORES, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 10, 2016, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 29, 2023 at 3:30 PM. Premises known as 42 Cedar Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Sec 37 Block 00537-00 Lot 00014. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $492,185.78 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 009285/2011. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Richard L. Farley, Esq., Referee File # CARN262 142761

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LEGAL NOTICE VALLEY STREAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT THIRTEEN NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the fiscal affairs of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen for the period beginning of July 1, 2022,

and ending of June 30, 2023, have been examined by D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP and that the report of the external auditor has been filed in the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Human Resources where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to section thirtyfive of the general municipal law and section twenty one sixteen-a (b)(1) of the Education Law, the governing board of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen shall prepare a written response to the examination performed by the independent auditor, D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP and file any such response in the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Human Resources as a public record for inspection by all interested persons no later than December 15, 2023. MaryAnn Rosamilia District Clerk 142931

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff, vs. ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF HERMAN M.G. RITCHIE A/K/A GEORGE RITCHIE A/K/A HERMAN RITCHIE A/K/A HERMAN G. RITCHIE, NEXT OF KIND, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, DISTRIBUTEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AS WELL AS THE RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, DISTRIBUTEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSONS, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PLAINTIFF; DARLINE MAYALA A/K/A DARLINE MAYALA-RITCHIE; USA/IRS; NEW YORK STATE; NCEP, LLC A/P/O NISSAN; and “JOHN DOE” and “MARY DOE,” (Said names being fictitious, it being the intention of plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein.) Defendants. ___________________ Filed: 01/24/2023 Index No.: 601428/2023 SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 16 Laurel Place Valley Stream, (Village of Valley Stream, Town of

Hempstead) NY 11580 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is for the foreclosure of: Mortgage bearing the date of April 23, 2004, executed by Herman M.G. Ritchie to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting as nominee for Professional Mortgage Bankers Corp. to secure the sum of $227,350.00, and interest, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County on June 7, 2004 in Book 26910 page 567. That Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Professional Mortgage Bankers Corp. duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by Assignment dated June 25, 2015 and recorded on July 8, 2015 in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County in Book 40543 page 431. Loan Modification bearing the date of June 10, 2015, executed by Herman M. G. Ritchie to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. to secure the sum of $183,888.88, with interest, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County on July 27, 2015 in Book 40591 page 95. That Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Professional Mortgage Bankers Corp. duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to MidFirst Bank by Assignment dated April 1, 2022 and recorded on April 12, 2022 in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County in Book 46524 page 734. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the Mortgaged Premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the County in which the Mortgaged Premises is

situated. Section:37 Block:409 Lot:60 (Lot Group 60-61) DATED: January 23, 2023 Rochester, New York NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the Mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your Mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SCHEDULE A LEGAL DESCRIPTION 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, being known and designated as Lots Nos. 60 and 61 in Block Lettered “B” as shown on a certain map entitled “Map of Winslow Estate, Section 3. situated at Rosedale, Nassau County, N.Y., Property of AllynHall Realty Co., Inc., N.Y.C., surveyed and plotted May 1907 by John S. Newman, C.E., Woodmere, L.I., Map filed September 11, 1907 File No. 316 as Property of Rosedale Development Co., Rosedale, Nassau Co., to which Block letters have been added”, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County February 5, 1917 as Map Number 281, Case No. 2047, and which said lots when taken together are more particularly bounded and described according to said map as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Laurel Place distant 140 feet Southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of Laurel Place with the southerly side of Oak Street, now known as Princeton Street; RUNNING THENCE Westerly at right angles to the westerly side of Laurel Place, 100 feet; RUNNING THENCE Southerly parallel with the westerly side of Laurel Place, 40 feet; THENCE Easterly and again at right angles to

Courtesy Valley Stream Central High School District

Niche.com, a ranking and review website, has named Valley Stream Central High School the number one magnet high school in the state.

Valley Stream Central High School the top magnet school Valley Stream Central High School has been named the number one magnet high school in the state, according to Niche.com, a ranking and review website. The site also ranked Central 15 among the best public high schools in Nassau County, 45 among the best public high schools in the state overall and 641 among the 20,446 best high schools in the country, putting it in the top 3 percent of Niche’s best high schools nationwide. Niche.com ranks public high schools, elementary schools, middle schools and colleges nationwide based on data from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Census as well as parent, student and teacher surveys. The site also ranks neighborhoods based on a variety

of demographic data. “Valley Stream Central High School is a top rated, public magnet school located in Valley Stream, NY,” Niche wrote. “It has 1,065 students in grades 10-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 99 percent of students are at least proficient in math and 95 percent in reading.” “Central is proud to gain another accolade for our outstanding academics,” said Principal Candace Hugee. “My staff and I treat Central as a dignified place for learning where we hold both ourselves and our students to a high standard and it is always an honor to be recognized for those efforts.” — Juan Lasso

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the westerly side of Laurel Place, 100 feet to the westerly side of Laurel Place; and THENCE Northerly along the westerly side of Laurel Place, 40 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. 142857 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Nassau County Public Administrator, as the Limited Administrator of the Estate of Michael Barricelli a/k/a Michael G. Barricelli; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 11, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 6, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 396 Sherbourne Rd,

Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 580 Lot 1. Approximate amount of judgment $672,380.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 013429/2008. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Russell S. Burman, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 19, 2023 142949

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LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU TD BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against SAFET KARADUZOVIC, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 7, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 6th day of December, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Nassau County, New York. Premises known as 51 Manor Road, Valley Stream, New York 11580-0000. (Section: 37, Block: 290, Lot: 806) Approximate amount of lien $450,048.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of

filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 013052/2010. Robert Cristiano, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: October 6, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 142855

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-KS2, V. RONALD AUGUSTIN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 26, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-KS2 is the Plaintiff and RONALD AUGUSTIN, 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 November 28, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 235 DOGWOOD ROAD, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580: Section 37, Block 541, Lot 43: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 606069/2021. Scott H. Siller, 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. 142772

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Home Sales A sampling of recent sales in the area

Baldwin $1,100,000 Colony Drive. Colonial. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Finished walk-out basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room and wet bar. Ensuite master bedroom with walk-in closet and master bathroom with sauna/steam room. Bulkhead and heated pool. Central air conditioning, Nest smart thermostats and security system. Taxes: $15,889.73 East Meadow $810,000 Karen Court. Split Level. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Open layout. Den/family room. Taxes: $15,286.64 Island Park $590,000 Hamilton Avenue. Hi Ranch. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Open layout. Den/ family room. Updates include cathedral ceiling and skylight. Taxes: $13,525.08 Hewlett $1,760,050 Felter Avenue. New Colonial. 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and custom finishes. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. First floor bedroom. High-end finishes include skylight. Security system. Taxes: $10,830 Long Beach $1,150,000 Tennessee Avenue. Contemporary. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and pantry. High-end finishes include wet bar and cathedral ceiling. Security system. Taxes: $16,556.99 Merrick $790,000 Charlotte Drive. Hi Ranch. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Large den with sunken lounge/ playroom and fireplace, home gym and home office. Extended ensuite master bedroom with designer bathroom and custom closet. Sprawling deck overlooking sweeping yard with patio, gardens and rolling lawn. Security system. Taxes: $23,445 Oceanside $725,000 Bayfield Boulevard. Split Level. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room. Taxes: $12,852.21 Rockville Centre $1,175,000 Lincoln Avenue. Colonial. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/ family room. First floor bedroom. Taxes: $16,005.18

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Valley Stream $605,000 E. Hawthorne Avenue. Cape. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Updated eat-in kitchen. Open layout. Den/family room. First floor bedroom. Updated bathrooms. Ample closet space and large backyard with deck. Attached garage. Taxes: $13,118.68

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ew York is in tough shape. Between the rising costs of goods, a deteriorating public safety situation and an everincreasing tax burden on residents, New Yorkers have faced a slew of issues brought about by policy failures from Albany to the White House. Sadly, already beleaguered residents must also now shoulder the burden of a migrant crisis with serious security and financial implications, thanks to the Biden administration’s AnTHonY failure to secure borders, as D’EsposiTo our well as the “sanctuary state/city” policies of Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. It is estimated that since the beginning of President Biden’s tenure, 1.6 million migrants have evaded capture by law enforcement personnel while making their way into the United

States. This is a startling number, particularly when you consider that 146 people whose names appear on the federal terrorist watch list were stopped trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in the first 10 months of this year. While those individuals were captured, there’s no telling how many more slipped past authorities among the 1.6 million who got away, and what their destinations were. What we do know, however, is that New York was the final destination for over 110,000 migrants who have arrived here since April 2022. Drawn by Hochul’s and Adams’ regular declarations of New York’s sanctuary status, which limits local law enforcement’s cooperation with immigration authorities — as well as the Big Apple’s “right to shelter” law, guaranteeing housing to all — migrants continue to pour into the state at a record pace. Indeed, the mass arrivals have strained finances, particularly in

New York City, where Adams recently announced a sweeping 5 percent budget cut for all city agencies in order to divert additional resources for migrant support. What’s more, the cost of housing these migrants will total north of $12 billion over the next three years — precious taxpayer funding that will be diverted from New York’s longstanding homeless population, public safety/law enforcement, and a long list of social service programs. I have been working hard at the federal level to present positive alternatives to the failing policies of our “leaders” currently occupying the White House, the governor’s mansion and Gracie Mansion. Earlier this year, I was proud to join fellow House Republicans in passing H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023. This sweeping legislation would provide further funding to Customs and Border Protection, and includes provisions to enhance border security

either the state nor the city can continue to be a migrant sanctuary.

infrastructure, combat the exploitation and trafficking of unaccompanied children, and much more. I strongly urge my colleagues in the Senate to adopt this legislation and send it to President Biden for his signature. Every moment they don’t, this migrant crisis worsens both in New York and across the country. On the local and state front, I will continue standing alongside everyday New Yorkers who are tired of Hochul’s and Adams’ progressive policies, which have caused chaos on our streets, migrants being crammed into hangars at Kennedy Airport as well as in schools, and impending cuts to government services. The United States is a great country founded on the American dream — the dream that led my ancestors to settle on these shores. I firmly believe in keeping that dream alive and welcoming newcomers to this country, but our current immigration system is failing that dream. We must take immediate action from the top down to correct that failure. Anthony D’Esposito represents the 4th Congressional District.

If this singer-songwriter endorses a candidate, look out

nce upon a time, when you did a survey of the most respected people in America, names like Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey or Bill Clinton would dominate the list. Being on the most respected list was a guarantee that you could make a speech, or just send out a tweet, and it would get immediate attention from the public and maybe even move the stock market. Over the past year or so, things have changed. There’s no doubt that Winfrey and Obama will still JERRY make the list, KREMER but if you’re looking for power, prestige and an economic force, your choice has to be Taylor Swift. Winfrey can launch a new venture, and over a period of weeks or months, she will gain the attention of people who follow her career. But nobody can match the impact that Swift’s name and image currently generates. One

example, of many, was the Oct. 1 JetsChiefs game at MetLife Stadium, which drew nearly 25 million viewers, largely because Swift was seated in a luxury box. If you watched the game, you couldn’t help but noticed that the television cameras were devoting almost as much time to Swift as they were to the Jets and Chiefs. Swift didn’t sing or dance. She didn’t walk out on the field for a cameo appearance. All she did was sit — and jump up and down and cheer — with a bunch of friends and relatives of her latest love interest, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce. Besides the huge television audience, the stadium had its largest crowd in recent memory. That Swift is a money generator is no surprise. Her concerts fill every venue to capacity, and generate millions in revenues for hotels, restaurants and all types of local businesses. As a sign of the type of revenue she can generate with one concert,

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent her a number of fan letters, urging her to schedule concerts in Canada as a way of boosting his country’s economy. Some federal monetary officials have speculated that the revenues generated by her concerts are having an impact on inflation statistics. In recent weeks, a new documentary has been released that follows Swift around the world and gives the general public some idea of the dramatic impact that she has wherever she goes. According to entertainment writers, a number of fans were willing to pay astronomical sums just to get a sneak preview of the travelogue. Can Swift become a political force? No one knows for sure, but recently she sent out a tweet urging people to register to vote. According to election officials, her brief outreach generated 50,000 new registrants in one day. No one knows what her political leanings are, but there is no doubt that she

aylor Swift was on camera at MetLife Stadium as often as the Jets and Chiefs.

could get millions of people to the polls if she chose to promote a candidate. For those of us who don’t follow the music industry, the success of this 33-year-old phenomenon is a little mystifying. She has a sweet voice, writes many of her own songs and has a powerful stage presence. I thought that she appealed to a particular age group but recently a friend, who is 65, excitedly told us about attending a Taylor Swift concert. Her success is attributable to her talent, her personality and her exiting performances. It also is a sign that with all of the political turmoil in our country, the public is desperately seeking fresh faces that have nothing to do with politics. We are very much in need of pleasant distractions and Taylor Swift clearly gives us that, and more. 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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ore than a dozen people are running for president of the United states this year and next — and nearly as many are seeking to replace embattled U.s. Rep. George santos in Congress. and while final decisions in those races are 12 months away, much closer to home, Long Island voters are heading to the polls nov. 8, to decide on a number of races spanning town boards and administrations as well as county legislatures. It’s what we call an “off-year” election — an election that takes place outside more mainstream races — and it gives us a chance to learn about and choose leaders who are much closer to home. Even our neighbors. and listening to those voices is vitally important — much more important for our daily lives than what’s being bandied about in Washington or albany. But there’s a downside to off-year elections, and it’s a significant one: voter turnout is abysmal. across the state, offyear elections attract just half of those who head to the polls for presidential elections, according to Citizens Union. The potential solution? Turn “offyear” elections to “on-year,” by moving town and county races to the same year as campaigns for state and federal offices. and it’s part of a bill that has passed both chambers of the state legislature, and is now on the governor’s desk. This would certainly increase the number of people who cast votes in local races, and would save money typically

Letters Peter King wrote ‘the painful truth’ To the Editor: Re Peter King’s column last week, “Why is Israel urged not to ‘overreact’ against Hamas?”: I thought it was very well written and stated the painful truth. I, too, cannot understand the mentality of our students and politicians who believe Hamas is the victim and that Israel is the bully. I believe, as Mr. King stated, this whole disaster of an issue is due to poor leadership and failed support for Israel with the Obama and Biden administrations and the fake media. I just wanted to thank Mr. King for being brave enough to write the truth, and hopefully some people will read it and better understand what is going on. Thanks for the support of his Republican party, and maybe he should run for president! LIsa KEEnEy Oceanside

spent to make off-year elections happen (although how much is up for debate). and yes, the more people who vote, the better our communities are represented. It’s a noble idea, and it makes sense, at least at first blush. But it would also sacrifice a key element of off-year elections that make them so special: Focusing on these races allows the candidates to not only get their message out, but also to address hyperlocal issues in our neighborhoods that are simply not dealt with at the federal or even the state level. Imagine a ballot dominated by a presidential race, U.s. senate contests and U.s. House races that also included the choices for local judges, county legislators, town administrators and town councils, and village officials — to say nothing of local referendums. It would be a jampacked ballot, which would make it nearly impossible for a typical voter to be properly informed about who’s who and what’s what. naturally, much of our attention would be focused on who would be in the White House come January, and who would be sent to Congress. Candidates for local offices would have to shout to be heard, and even then they’d likely be drowned out. Local issues are crucially important. you know that, because you’re reading a local newspaper. Will local taxes be raised? Can we prevent the sinkholes that are opening up in our streets? How do we put up barriers to keep state legislators from forcing residential zoning in

our communities? How do we counter some of the issues we’re experiencing as a result of bail reform? Those are just a handful of the myriad issues that Herald editors and reporters have inquired about in more than 40 roundtable sessions with local candidates this election season — issues that most likely wouldn’t get anywhere near the attention they deserve if you mixed them in with topics dominating the debates in the state and national campaigns. We look at voting as a right, but it’s also a duty. True democracy requires participation by those being governed to truly work, and our participation takes many forms, but the primary one is casting a ballot. Increasing turnout for these races most certainly remains a priority — but we don’t want to accomplish that by pushing local races into a ballot’s fine print. Gov. Kathy Hochul hasn’t yet signed the bill changing election dates that passed both chambers of the state legislature earlier this year. and she shouldn’t. We need to come up with ways to bring more voters out for local elections, but we must do that by continuing to educate those voters on the issues affecting them most here at home, and by making it clear that voting is one of the best ways they can do something about them. What we can’t do is let those issues be swept away in the whirlwind of state and national elections.

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n May, I took part in a special hearing convened by the Nassau County Legislature’s Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. The hearing gave students, parents, rabbis and other interested members of the community the opportunity to share information about personal antisemitic experiences and incidents. I, and many of my task force colleagues, were horrified by some of the stories we heard. I am so proud of the students who came and aVi had the confidence to speak up, posnick knowing that what they said would be entered into the public record. The hearing was also recorded and covered by a number of media outlets. We heard horrendous stories, which included accounts of swastikas found on school property (in some cases left unaddressed for weeks) and antisemitic comments directed at Jewish students, among other things. What shocked me the most — and is

truly concerning — is how normalized and “casual” the antisemitism seems to be. In all my years of working to fight antisemitism and hate, I knew students were facing antisemitic incidents, but never thought it would be considered so normal among students in our local schools. Following the hearing, the task force convened a special meeting, which I had the honor to chair, consisting of superintendents and principals from a number of county school districts. This gave us an opportunity to learn what steps they are taking to combat antisemitism, both proactively and responsively. I heard many positive and encouraging remarks from the administrators in attendance, including two points that I believe we all must take to heart and implement. First, whenever an antisemitic or hateful incident occurs, the school must not attempt to hide the matter out of a concern for negative publicity. The school should instead be transparent, and notify the school community about the situation and outline how the administration is addressing it. Schools

t’s not enough to just tell those who spew slurs at school events to ‘be nice.’

Letters Next Tuesday, it’s all about voting To the Editor: It is a common misconception that important elections take place only every two or four years. On the contrary: Local elections take place every year, and because turnout is often low in the so-called “off years,” such as this one, your vote can actually make even more of a difference in matters of immediate concern to your community. Your local elected of ficials are responsible for making the laws and regulations that directly affect you, your family and your neighbors. Local officials have direct authority over things like schools, housing, public transit and the local environment. Local officials are also far more likely to take account of your opinions than are your representatives at the state and federal levels. Make the most of this relationship: Get out and vote on the laws and ballot proposals that matter to you and your community, and for leaders that you believe deserve your trust. Local and state, as well federal, elections affect the quality of our lives, from the healthfulness of our drinking water and the maintenance of our roads and bridges, to the quality of our public education. Voters should take them seriously. The right to vote is the heart of

need to identify both what the community can do to fight antisemitism and hate and outline concrete steps it is taking toward that end. Administrators who properly and promptly condemn and respond to antisemitism have friends in a number of groups, including my organization, StandWithUs, that are ready to support and partner with them, and to provide the resources and assistance they need. Second, as one superintendent made clear, there should be greater outrage when it comes to instances of antisemitism. Sadly, that is not always the case. For example, when students or visitors at school events spew antisemitic slurs and other hateful rhetoric, it is insufficient simply to tell the offenders to “be nice” and then continue the event in a business-as-usual manner. When something like this happens, the authorities responsible for the event should express outrage and stop the activity until the perpetrators are removed and all attendees have an equal opportunity to participate and enjoy the activity.

I understand that this kind of response doesn’t happen overnight. It happens only if the right boundaries and understanding are established. Antisemitism can be difficult to identify. Through the Special Legislative Task Force, StandWithUs and other groups have shared their clear commitment to fighting anti-Jewish bigotry. There are educational materials, policy recommendations, and training for administrators, teachers and students that focus on how to identify antisemitism and ways to address antisemitic incidents. As we continue the new school year, I hope our amazing schools in Nassau County, across Long Island and throughout the Northeast will take advantage of the resources being offered and commit to implementing best practices to ensure the safety, well-being, and equal educational opportunities for all students in these communities. Avi Posnick is the executive director of StandWithUs Northeast & New England, and a member of the Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. StandWithUs is an international, nonpartisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism.

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democracy. It is through the vote that “we the people” can effect necessary change and hold leaders accountable. Make full use of it in every election. Democracy only works when we make our voices heard. Early voting this year runs through Sunday, and Election Day is next Tuesday. ANN LEITEr President, League of Women Voters of Central Nassau BArBArA EpSTEIN Management team, League of Women Voters of East Nassau

Another one rides the bus To the Editor: Our County Legislature voting 19-0 last week to renew a contract with Transdev — the private contractor running the Nassau Inter County Express buses since 2010 — is good news for riders. It demonstrates bipartisan support for bus service. Even with a 15-cent fare increase earlier this year, from $2.75 to $2.90 ($1.45 for seniors), riding a NICE bus is one of the best public transportation bargains around. riders using the MTA Metro Card can get a free transfer to a New York City Transit bus or subway. Transdev has a track record of completing Federal Transit Administration-

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funded capital projects on time and within budget. Any contract change orders have been documented, fair and reasonable. NICE is a model for cost-effective urban/suburban bus operations that other transit agencies should emulate. I congratulate the hardworking men and women of both the Nassau County Department of public Works Transit Division and Transdev for providing such an excellent service, and the Coun-

ty Legislature for renewing Transdev’s contract for seven more years. LArrY pENNEr Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously served as a director of the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management.

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