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Community garden comes to the village expected to be picked at random through a lottery system from its eligible pool of adult-age ValAgainst the backdrop of con- ley Stream residents. Disadvancrete-paved streets often devoid taged groups will be considered of nature and clogged with traf- as some slots are reserved for fic, residents, village officials, individuals with disabilities in compliance with and environmental the Americans with experts are planDisabilities Act. ning to bring more “We are now in green to the village the groundbreaking by transforming an and planter buildunused field into a ing phase,” said thriving pocket of C r o v e t s - P r a g e r. lush vegetation. “ We ’ l l w e l c o m e The mostly members in phases empty plot of land, as we build the garwh i ch s i t s n e a r den and at optiE a s t H aw t h o r n e mum, we’ ll have Avenue, between over 40 spots.”

Newbold Avenue David Sabatino, and Horton Avenue, deputy village treais being repurposed surer for planning into the village’s and economic develfirst community opment estimates garden.

28 plots in the first The g arden is IRENE phase with the lotslated to become a tery for spaces set f e n c e d g r o w i n g CRoVEtS-PRAgER for January 2024. area to raise organi- Volunteer While the project cally-sourced vegehas been catapulted tables by and for its gardening members, noted into reality thanks to seed Irene Crovets-Prager, a leading money secured by Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, a volunteer in the project.

Because there are only so longtime advocate of the projmany soil plots, membership ect, to be truly self-sustaining, slots are limited. Gardeners are Continued on page 7

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one tree-mendous view Seven-year-old James Olsen browsed the Christmas trees on sale with his caretaker, Greg Olsen, at the Brooklyn Avenue Firehouse last Saturday.

Long-awaited L.I. Cares pantry finally plans to open next spring

By JUAN lASSo jlasso@liherald.com

The long-awaited and long-promised onsite emergency food pantry facility, run by the Freeport-based regional food bank, Long Island Cares, may finally be up and running by this spring.

While the anticipated grand opening of the 2,600-square-foot facility on Rockaway Avenue was initially November of 2022, news of the 2024 opening couldn’t have come at a better time for struggling families dogged by persistent inflation on basic food items.

The pantry will operate as a discreet “one-

stop” site for families to acquire healthy foods.

The food items available would reflect the dietary preferences and needs of the area’s diverse cultures from the Caribbean to the West Indies. Even financially pinched pet-owning families could look forward to securing free pet food.

Why the delay?

Before space reconstruction could begin, the project found itself stuck in red tape, forcing unforeseen delays to get the former storefront retail space to conform to building code and fire safety regulations.

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t’s a way to bring people of all ages together and to share the joy of creation and building something you can take pride in.

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ANCHOR campers dance the night away It’s a night where they get to leave Lido Beach, the program’s base of operations, and venture out, socialize, and connect For yet another year, the Valley in a more open and mature atmosphere Stream American Legion Post 854 hall in the Hempstead community.

“In total, we had 120 campers from hosted residents from the Town of Hempstead’s ANCHOR program for an the ANCHOR organization, and there were 25 staff to support,” eve n i n g o f d i n n e r a n d s a i d Vi c e C o m m a n d e r dance last Tuesday.

A n t h o ny Vi n c e n t e wh o For those unf amiliar coordinated the event on w i t h t h e o r g a n i z at i o n , behalf of the Legion.

ANCHOR stands for “Every single year this Answering the Needs of Citorganization is appreciative izens with Handicaps of what we do, and we’re through Organized Recrehappy to be able to provide a ation, a comprehensive venue for the campers of year-round program serving this organization to, you over one thousand children know, come together and and adults with special have a really good night.” needs.

It’s always a rewarding A fixture celebration for collaboration, noted Vincenover 40 years, the American te. The ANCHOR program Legion has held the provides the D.J. and the ANCHOR dance for handipartygoers and the Legion capped teens and adults to enjoy themselves while ANthONy ViNceNte provides the venue, food, and staff. All in all, it is a being a part of the wider Vice Commander, merry fun time all around. community. T he Valley American Legion This is Vincente’s second Stream scout troops lent Post 854 time hosting the event. their support in helping to When asked about any chalprep the banquet hall for the dance as well as dishing out refresh- lenges he’d encounter in his new role, Vincente assured him the tradition had ments to guests.

ANCHOR Program officials look for- been going strong for so long that planward to the event every year and consid- ning came as second nature to the memer it a special occasion for its members. bers so everything ran quite smoothly.

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ur members do this as an act of service and sacrifice for others. That’s just part of the norm of being a veteran.

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Children and adults with special needs in the Hempstead ANCHOR program took to the dance floor in the Legion’s annual ANCHOR Dance last Tuesday.

“I’m tasked with coordination and I usually ask if there is anything additional that the campers will be needing.

And so if any special requests may come up, we’ll take care of that,” said Vincente. “Otherwise, it’s very easygoing since the veterans have been doing it for so many years.”

Vincente says hosting the party, year

after year, aligns with and affirms the Legion’s core mission of service and duty.

“I think events like this speak to the purpose of having a veterans organization to begin with,” he said. “Our members do this as an act of service and sacrifice for others. That’s just part of the norm of being a veteran.”

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Thanksgiving drives galore this November

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By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com

Amid a season of gratitude piled high with festive celebrations for many families, for others, the holidays can just as easily be a source of lack and financial stress. To ease the hardships some Valley Stream families face in affording a Thanksgiving meal, the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce lent a charitable hand.

Three food drives, organized by Chamber members, collected 28 bins of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and Thanksgiving fixings earlier this month. Key Food Supermarket on North Central Avenue and the C-Town grocery store on Rockaway Avenue, both member businesses, offered their space for the food drives. It was a win-win situation, noted Chamber board member Lauri LoQuerico.

“We drove business to those stores because we advertised all week on social media and a LAUri LoQUeriCO lot of people came,” said Chamber LoQuercio. “And we fulfilled board member our mission of giving back to the community.” All food and proceeds were donated to House of Hope at the Valley Stream Bethlehem Assembly of God and the Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry program at the Holy Name of Mary Church. The response by the community was overwhelming in just three days. LoQuercio and her team had asked for a list of needed items from the pantries and neighbors were willing to go inside the grocery markets and come out with purchased items on that list.

“We were trying to help the local community because we heard there was a need for food,” noted “We also collected money amongst ourselves and purchased 125 turkeys for families” alongside an extra $774 in

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his was our first drive and we plan on making this the first of many throughout the year.

Courtesy Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce

The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce hosted three Thanksgiving food drives for neighbors in need. donation money, more than half of which was donated by the Valley Stream Central Alumni Class of ’73.

“This was our first drive and we plan on making this the first of many throughout the year,” said LoQuercio. “We’re really making a big effort to be more visible in the community and do a lot of outreach” with more community events to come.

Turkey giveaway at Green Acres The Chamber was not alone in its generosity.

The Green Acres Mall, managed by Macerich, also embraced the spirit of thanksgiving by partnering with a host of non-profit and community organizations to distribute nearly 1,000 turkeys to families in

need. Two giveaways were organized with regular turkeys on Nov. 15 and one that took religious dietary restrictions in mind on Nov. 16 offering halal and kosher turkeys.

Giving Back to Community The Giving Back to Community Corporation also got in on the turkey-giving efforts with a second annual Thanksgiving food drive at 31 E. Merrick Road in Valley Stream on Nov. 18. The food drive helped 50 area residents secure a turkey for the holiday this year. People were able to grab traditional frozen foods to prep such as corn, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, string beans, and green beans.

Dever delivers multisensory playground James A. Dever Elementary School announced the completion of a new multisensory playground to welcome children of all abilities to play, learn, and grow together. This innovative playground provides a safe, fun, and interactive environment for all students.

“We are thrilled to provide this new resource for our students,” said Darren Gruen, Principal of James A. Dever Elementary School. “We believe that all students should have access to play and learning environments that cater to their needs and abilities. This playground will provide our students with a space where they can feel comfortable, express themselves, and develop their communication skills.”

The playground, which was built with the needs of the students in mind, features various interactive and sensory-friendly equipment. This includes tactile panels, musical instruments, and communication boards encouraging non-verbal communication and social interaction.

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The new multisensory playground offers students of all ages an ability to provide a fun and interactive environment for play.

Photos courtesy Valley Stream District 13

James A. Dever Elementary School students break in their new playground replete with multisensory features.

Keeping your kids safe on the road

Getting back to the basics of traffic safety from Lynbrook to Valley Stream

By NICOLE FORMISANO

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The Lynbrook Police Department wants to remind everyone about school traffic safety.

School traffic safety is a critical concern for the safety of students, parents, and school staff.

Ensuring the safety of everyone around schools — especially during drop-off and pick-up times — is essential to prevent accidents and protect the well-being of children.

The department has seen an increase of speed violation on Peninsula Blvd and Merrick Road.

Illegal U-Turns in school zones are a common violation seen at school drop offs and dismissals, especially near Lynbrook North Middle School.

To keep everyone safe, we’ve increased enforcement to target aggressive driver offense.

This effort has seen positive results — auto accidents have dropped by 20 percent.

Bicycle safety is just as important. The Lynbrook Police Department has community outreach for younger riders, including a yearly bicycle rodeo. These bicycle rodeos help younger riders learn the skills they need in order to ride safety, as well as proper bicycle safety rules including the equipment they need to stay safe while riding their bikes.

Ensuring school traffic safety requires cooperation between parents, school staff, law enforcement, and the broader community. It’s essential to prioritize the safety of children when it comes to traffic in and around school areas.

■ School Zone Signs: School zones are typically marked with special signs indicating reduced speed limits, often during specific hours. Drivers should always adhere to these speed limits and be aware of school zone signage.

■ No Passing and No U-Turn Zones: In many areas, there are specific rules against passing other vehicles and making U-turns near schools during certain hours to prevent congestion and ensure safety.

■ School Bus Safety: Drivers should always stop for school buses with flashing red lights when they are picking up or dropping off students. Failing to do so is illegal and extremely dangerous.

■ Distracted Driving: Drivers should never use their

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■ Parking Regulations: Parking regulations around schools, including no-parking zones, fire lanes, and handicap parking spaces.

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■ Speed Limits: Be aware of posted speed limits in and around school zones and adhere to them. Speeding can greatly increase the risk of accidents.

■ Bicycle Safety: Encourage students who ride bicycles to wear helmets and obey traffic laws. Drivers should also be cautious around cyclists.

■ Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures: Schools typically have designated areas for dropping off and picking up students. Parents and caregivers should follow these procedures to prevent traffic jams and ensure the safety of children.

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Through the use of a Caregiver Agreement, also known as a Personal Services Contract, the disabled or elderly person may transfer money to family members as compensation rather than as a gift. Gifts to family members made in the last five years before applying for Medicaid to pay for nursing home costs disqualify the applicant from receiving Medicaid for a certain period of time, known as a “penalty period”.

For example, mom depends on daughter Janice for her care. If mom gifts $180,000 to Janice, then goes into a nursing home in the next five years and applies for Medicaid, the gift to Janice will result in about a ten month penalty period. Janice will have to give the $180,000 back to mom to pay nursing home costs during the penalty period, or mom will have to use other resources to pay.

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phones or engage in other distracting activities while driving near schools. Keeping full attention on the road is crucial.

■ Crosswalks and Crossing Guards: Crosswalks are designated areas for pedestrians to cross the road safely. Schools often employ crossing guards to help children cross streets, and drivers should follow their instructions.

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A Valley Stream man was put in custody for an assault on November 3 at around 10 a.m. in North Long Beach.

Police responded to a reported assault on The Island House at 4029 Long Beach

Road. Police officers allegedly discovered Chase Lewin, 33, who violently resisted arrest, injuring two officers.

He will be arraigned on November 3 at First District Court in Hempstead.

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Fresh produce grown for, by neighbors a beautiful plot of land where we can grow food and foster friendship and fellowship with members of our community.”

While garden planners are hoping to make food and farming available for a committed few, some residents envisioned a community garden with perhaps far less rigid ground rules and a hodgepodge of public uses.

Some of the initial ideas tossed around included garden wine and kids’ party fundraisers, planting apple trees and then hosting an apple tree-picking fall festival, and school district field trips to the garden for children to plant flowers in pots to

bring home.

But maybe those ideas are too far in the future for the time being.

The main focus as it stands for Crovets-Prager and others is helping interested residents reconnect to the soil in Valley Stream while building camaraderie around growing things and “getting your hands dirty” under the sun.

“Gardening is a very calming and quiet time for me, which I always need.

It’s my secret spot,” said Crovets-Prager.

“It’s a way to bring people of all ages together and to share the joy of creation and building something you can take pride in.”

Herald file photo

the Village of Valley Stream is transforming an overlooked parcel of land into its first community garden.

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there are still year-round expenses to cover.

“We’re providing each gardener with a raised plot of rich soil, water will be available, and it will be locked and secured for them,” said Crovets-Prager.

“Plants are not included. That they’ll have to bring themselves.”

A “pay structure” in the form of an annual membership fee has yet to be finalized for those who want to become a member, noted Crovets-Prager.. Just like with access to the village pool, CrovetsPrager anticipates rates may differ slightly depending on whether someone has village residency.

All aspects of the project are being carefully planned and professionally executed in partnership with the Cornell Cooperative Extension, according to officials. There will also be a bylaws committee on gardening and most likely master gardeners lending their green thumbs to help see out the garden’s maturity.

Crovets-Prager is a veteran gardener and compost-lover who has participated in or led community garden initiatives before. “I’ve learned a lot of lessons about what it takes to grow and maintain a community garden and to bring that knowledge to my community is great,” she said.

To that effect, there are mandatory guidelines that gardeners are expected to follow including that whatever organic edibles sprouted from the garden will not be available for sale, noted Crovets-Prager. The local growing operations are strictly for members and what they grow is for “home use only.”

This policy is in sharp contrast to other communities where the spontaneous joys of gardening and the fruits of members’ labor are shared more liberally.

In some community gardens across New York City, given concerns over access to fresh foods for low-income residents, growers can provide and distribute their weekly harvests to the community with reduced rates for lower-income families.

Non-members, nevertheless, won’t be left out of the program’s benefits in other ways.

“We’re looking to offer educational seminars on gardening and workshops on nutrition awareness to the community free of charge,” Crovets-Prager said.

“Plus, we need volunteers to provide around-the-edge assistance with basic maintenance. This might fit the bill for Honor Society students, for example, that require a certain amount of volunteer hours.”

The project has been a long time in the making.

First proposed by Solages in 2018 and initially conceived as a shared green space for Elmont and Valley Stream residents in 2020, the Assemblywoman elicited feedback from a resident coalition over potential location ideas. At that time, the leading candidate wasn’t an empty field but a deserted home at the intersection of North Central Avenue and North Drive.

Plans, however, did not solidify.

“While we’ve had so many people excited to participate, just getting a location has been the challenge,” said Solages. “The village stepped up and provided

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What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

HERALD SchoolS V.S. 13 cheers American Education Week Valley Stream District 13 recently celebrated American Education Week, inviting families across the district to visit their children’s classrooms and observe the district’s educational program.

The week-long celebration was an opportunity for families to witness firsthand the many accomplishments made by the students in the district. The event allowed families to participate in fall and Thanksgiving-related classroom activities, fostering a sense of community and shared learning experiences.

“We are proud to celebrate American Education Week and showcase the hard work and achievements of our students,” said Superintendent Judith LaRocca. “It is a wonderful opportunity for families to engage with their child’s learning environment and see the progress they have made.”

The celebration of American Education Week is part of Valley Stream District 13’s ongoing commitment to fostering a strong connection between home and school. The district prioritizes parental involvement as part of student success and strives to create opportunities for families to engage in their children’s education.

Photos courtesy Valley Stream District 13

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Howell Road Elementary School students and families celebrated American Education Week.

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By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

The Baldwin Harbor Animal Hospital is collecting items for their second annual pet pantry.

The animal hospital is working with Paw It Forward Pet Pantry in Valley Stream to collect cat and dog food, toys, treats, litter, towels, leashes, collars, and grooming supplies until Jan. 2. They have a box in the hospital for community members to donate pet supplies. People can donate items at 2933 Milburn Ave. in Baldwin Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This is the difference between keeping an animal and not being able to keep one,” Leigh Santiago, receptionist at the Baldwin Harbor Animal Hospital, said.

The pet pantry was a big hit last year, as there were about 100 cases of food donated. Santiago said that there were a lot of donations and at least six truck pickups. Supplies that were collected included cages, beds, towels, treats, food, and toys.

“We really collected a lot last year and I would really hope to match that,” Santiago said.

All of the supplies were given to Danielle Scala-Nathan, who runs the pet pantry. Santiago explained that the pantry is in need of more volunteers, especially those who can pick up and deliver the donations to Valley Stream.

“Our mission is a little different than most,”

the Paw It Forward Pet Pantry’s Facebook stated. “Sometimes, people who are going through hard times experience difficulty caring for their pets. Why should your family pet suffer?

Our goal as a pet food pantry is to assist pet parents when they fall on these difficult times.”

The Facebook page noted that the pantry is a short-term solution to provide “temporary assistance to these pets.”

The pantry also accepts monetary donations and checks can be written out to Paw It Forward Pet Pantry Long Island NY. Gift cards can also be given to the pantry. Also, you can buy items on their Amazon wishlist at TinyURL. com/y5wca3dy.

The main drop off location is 114 Clarendon Dr., Valley Stream. Items must be placed in the donation bin near the mailbox.

Other drop off locations include 59 Edmund St, Lynbrook in bin on the porch, 30 Bridle Ln., Hicksville in bin in front of the garage, and in Bellmore — to donate there, you need to message the Paw It Forward Pet Pantry Long Island NY Facebook page.

“Paw It Forward Pet Pantry LI NY is in high demand of cat supplies for cat parents in need,” Nathan said on Facebook. “We need any brand of dry cat, kitten food. We need litter, all brand clumping preferred. We need dog treats. As of now we are good on dry food and canned food.

We are only focusing on these much needed supplies. Anyone can help by sending one item off our (Amazon) wish list.

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About 100 cases of food were donated for hometown pantry from Baldwin

Courtesy Leigh Santiago

Donation boxes are located at 2933 Milburn Ave.

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Eisenhower rally attracts crowd of 3,000

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Thousands of people flocked to Eisenhower Park Sunday for the United Jewish Appeal – Federation New York’s Long Island Stands with Israel rally, to express a slew of emotions over the events transpiring in the Middle East.

It’s been just over a month since Hamas, a terrorist organization that controls the Gaza strip, began a war with the State of Israel, killing over 1,000 people and taking hundreds hostage.

The supporters who packed Eisenhower’s Harry Chapin Theatre held both Israeli flags and signs, saying “We Stand With Israel,” “Free Palestinians From Hamas,” “Bring Them Home” and “Let My People Go,” among several other messages.

In the weeks following the initial attack, antisemitism and hateful acts against Jews around the world have been on the rise. The Anti-Defamation League reported that antisemitic incidents worldwide had risen by 400 percent in the weeks following Oct. 7, when compared to the same time period in 2022.

Mindy Perlmutter, the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island thanked County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Parks Department for allowing the rally to go off successfully, and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and the Nassau County Police Department for protecting the Jewish community.

Perlmutter welcomed Jewish War Veterans Post 652, who presented the color guard, as well as students from the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns & Rockaway, the North Shore Hebrew Academy and Solomon Schecter, who sang “Hatikvah,” the Israeli national anthem, followed by the “Star Spangled Banner.”

Rabbis and cantors, from dozens of Long Island congregations, blew shofars, officially signaling the start of the rally.

Pamela Barnett, chair of UJA Long Island, said it was hard to believe that Jews recently commemorated the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the organized attack against Jews and their businesses, conducted by the Nazi Party in 1938.

“It truly feels like history is repeating itself,” Barnett said.

Barnett said Israel has the right to defend itself and called on the world to “remember and unequivocally condemn Hamas.”

“Fourteen hundred innocent Israelis murdered, over 240 taken hostage, including infants and children, grandparents, entire families, people young and old, burned alive, raped, beheaded, and for no other reason than because they were Jewish,” she said.

“We stand unequivocally with Israel who is fighting terror on its border, as every sovereign nation must,” she added. “Israel has the duty, the absolute

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People held flags and signs with messages like ‘I Stand With Israel’ and ‘Let My People Go’ at the Nov. 12 rally in Eisenhower Park.

Want to support the UJA’s work?

To support the United Jewish Appeal – Federation New York’s efforts, visit UJAFedNY.org to donate to its Israel emergency funds, and learn about upcoming events.

The Long Island Jewish community was united at Eisenhower Park for the United Jewish Appeal – Federation New York’s Long Island Stands with Israel rally. obligation, to protect its citizens and its country. And at the same time, we grieve for the suffering of innocent Palestinian civilians who are also victims of Hamas’ brutality.”

She added that the increase in antisemitism must not hinder the community from living “proudly, public Jewish lives.”

New York State Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader and highest ranking Jewish official ever elected in the U.S., said he is working tirelessly to ensure that Israel is supported.

“I was the first elected official to go to Israel after Oct. 7,” he said, “and I got off the plane, and I said to Israel ‘We have your back.’ We feel your pain.”

New York Congressman Nick LaLota, who represents the state’s first congres-

sional district, said a ceasefire should not be considered.

“A ceasefire would only give our common enemies more time to regroup, to reattack,” he said. “No American, no other friend of Israel throughout the world should promote the notion of a ceasefire. We must eradicate the terrorists right away.”

Todd Richman, the UJA’s co-chair of Long Island Global Jewish Affairs, encouraged the crowd to not only donate to the UJA’s Israel emergency funds, but to lobby extensively.

“Go to House.gov, call the U.S. Capitol switchboard — just Google it — and make your voices heard on Capitol Hill,” Richman said. “For all of you that have children or grandchildren on college campuses, make sure they do the same thing. Because most of the repre-

sentatives on those college campuses are the ones that are getting these calls, and they listen. Members of Congress listen to their constituents.”

Rabbi Ya’akov Trump of Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst said he just returned from Israel.

“To me, the most painful experience in the last week was visiting the Tel Aviv center for Bring Them Back Now, for the hostages,” he said. “When you meet a family of somebody who has somebody in Gaza right now, the pain is so tangible, you can almost feel it in the room.”

The support of the hostages was abundantly clear. Each speaker on stage stood at a podium, with over 200 chairs behind them — each featuring the face of someone held hostage, alongside a Teddy Bear.

“It is so inspiring to see the overwhelming generosity of so many people supporting UJA’s critical work in Israel, over $130 million to date,” Barnett said.

“And it’s so inspiring to see how our community continues to show up like we are today in support of the hostages, because we refuse to be silent.

“I am a mother and have children the same ages as our soldiers, and many of our hostages,” she added. “I go to sleep every night praying for our soldiers and hostages and wake up every morning praying for them. We must not stop until every hostage is free. Bring them home.”

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The Nutcracker

By Karen Bloom

hat aroma of fresh-baked goodies wafting through the house is surely a signature of the season. Make merry with a cookie swap party, where guests bring cookies and enjoy some sweet tastes. Everyone can get in on the act and share their creations all around in your makeshift holiday workshop.

Refresh those holiday favorites. Sure, chocolate chip and gingerbread cookies are classics, but find inspiration in trying something new, such as a peppermint mocha chip version.

Visions of sugarplums await holiday revelers. Leggz Ltd. Dance presents its annual full-length production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. This 29th edition of the holiday treat, helmed by longtime artistic director Joan Hope MacNaughton, features Violeta Angelova as the Sugar Plum Fairy — who’s appeared with the Vienna State Opera, Ballet Bulgaria, and Suzanne Farrell Ballet — with Bolshoi Ballet’s Peter Borchneko as the Cavalier. Also the Bolshoi’s Anastasia Fedorova as the Snow Queen, along with dancers from Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, and Twyla Tharp, among other acclaimed ballet companies. It’s rounded out with 40 young dancers from the metropolitan area. The South Shore Symphony, under the baton of music director Adam Glaser, brilliantly brings the glorious Tchaikovsky score to life.

Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. $30-$55. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.

Peppermint Mocha Chip Cookies • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar • 3 teaspoons instant coffee • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract • 3 large eggs • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 12 soft peppermint candies, crushed Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease or line baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt butter and 1 cup chocolate morsels in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.

Transfer chocolate mixture into a large mixer bowl; add sugar and beat until combined.

Add coffee granules, vanilla extract and peppermint extract; beat just until combined. Beat in eggs. Add flour and baking powder, mixing until all is incorporated. Fold in remaining 2 cups chocolate morsels.

Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart, using a medium-sized cookie scoop. Sprinkle each cookie with a little of the crushed peppermint candies.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set. Allow to cool for about 2 minutes on baking sheet, and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes 36 cookies.

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Peanut Butter Blossoms • 48 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped • 1/2 cup shortening • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter • 1/3 cup granulated sugar • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar • 1 egg • 2 tablespoons milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • Granulated sugar Preheat oven to 375° F. Using an electric mixer, beat shortening and peanut butter together until creamy. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beating dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough forms.

Using your hands, shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll shaped balls in granulated sugar; turning completely to coat. Place sugared balls of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for easy clean-up.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies turn a very pale brown. Immediately remove sheet from oven and press a Hershey’s Kisses candy into the center of each cookie. Carefully remove cookies from cookie sheet to wire rack and allow to cool completely. Store airtight.

Makes approximately 4 dozen cookies.

Snowballs • 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened • 3/4 cup powdered sugar • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) Nestle Holiday Morsels • 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts • Powdered sugar Preheat oven to 375° F. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour; stir in morsels and nuts. Shape level tablespoons of dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned. Remove from oven. Sift powdered sugar over hot cookies on baking sheets. Cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Store in airtight container.

Parsons Dance brings its innovative performance to the Tilles Center stage. As one of the world’s premier contemporary dance companies, this talented troupe showcases a dynamic fusion of styles. Through endless creativity and self-expression, striking choreography and powerful music guided by founder and artistic director David Parsons, the dancers perform pieces from the vast and varied repertory of more than 75 works Parsons created. This program includes the dance ‘The Road,’ with music by Cat Stevens, commissioned

by Tilles Center. In addition to Parsons’ work, established choreographers like Trey McIntyre and Monica Bill Barnes are invited to re-stage works from the American canon. Heralded

by The New York Times as ‘one of the great movers of modern dance,’ Parsons has received many accolades throughout his 30-year career, combining his choreographic gifts and talent for training highly skilled dancers with a real passion for the art form.

Friday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets start at $34.50; available at TillesCenter.org, or (516) 299-3100.

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Celebrating 38 years of music making, Cherish the Ladies continues to delight audiences with its beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing. Delight in the holiday season with music that embodies the beauty of the season, Celtic style, when the supergroup performs on the Landmark stage, Sunday, dec. 10, at 7 p.m. “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” says the Boston Globe speaking of the long-running, Grammy nominated, Irish-American band formed in New York City in 1985 to celebrate the rise of extraordinary women in a male-dominated Irish music scene. The past decades have included world tours, concerts at the White House and the Olympics and numerous critically acclaimed albums including their Emmy Award-winning special, “An Irish Homecoming,” which was broadcast on PBS. Under the leadership of All-Ireland flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, named by The Irish Voice Newspaper as one of the Top 25 most influential Irish Americans of the past quarter century, Cherish the Ladies create an evening that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing. Their continued success as one of the top Celtic groups in the world is due to the ensemble’s ability to take the best of Irish traditional music and dance and put it forth in an immensely entertaining show. $47, $41, $37. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Family theater It’s a beautiful sunny summer day in the meadow. Leo Lionni’s beloved children’s books come to life, in “Frederick,” on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Monday through Friday, dec. 1, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, dec. 3, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; also Tuesday through Thursday, dec. 5-7, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Mouse friends Nellie, Sunny, Baby, Ernest, and Frederick are playing their musical instruments and having fun singing, until a leaf falls from the sky — autumn is here! Winter will be coming soon. All the mice get to work gathering supplies for winter, except, where is Frederick? He is gathering supplies, too, in his own unique way. With toe-tapping Americana music inspired by bluegrass, gospel, and folk, Frederick is an engaging, energetic story about the power of the arts, community, and that no mouse gets left behind. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Winterfest The village hosts their annual winter wonderland event and Christmas tree lighting, Friday dec. 1, starting at 7 p.m., at Hendrickson Park. 123 West Merrick Road, on. For more information, visit Vsvny.org or call (516) 821–3786.

Breakfast with Santa The village hosts a Breakfast with Santa event at the Community Center at Arthur J. Hendrickson Park, 123 West Merrick Road, on Saturday dec. 2, starting 10 a.m. For more information, visit Vsvny. org or call (516) 821–3786.

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Fun with art Families can enjoy an artsfilled day at Nassau County Museum of Art, with author and illustrator Tim Miller as he reads his newest book, “Izzy Paints,” Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. The program includes an illustration demo and an immersive artmaking activity designed to activate imaginations and creativity.

Miller is the author-illustrator of “Moo Moo in a Tutu,” “What’s Cooking, Moo Moo?,” and “Tiny Kitty, Big City.”

He’s also illustrated numerous other books. $20, $10 children and members. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.

Village board meeting The Village of Valley Stream meets for their regular Board of Tustees meeting, on Monday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m.

For more information, call (516) 825-4200 or visit Vsvny. org.

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A Motown Christmas Plaza Theatricals invites everyone to celebrate the holidays in true Motown style, Sunday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of soulful tunes, joyful dancing and nostalgic vibes at an electrifying Motown holiday party. Get ready to groove, spread the festive cheer, and make unforgettable memories.

Performance is at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.

Granny’s Attic Sale Grace United Methodist Church in Valley Stream will host a Granny Attic’s Sale Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. at their Thrift Shop, 21 South Franklin Avenue. For more information, call (516) 8251182 or visit GraceVsny.org.

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Letters to Santa Kids are invited to Henry Waldinger Memorial Library to write a letter to Santa. For every letter that is written and submitted, Macy’s will make a $1 donation to the Make-AWish Foundation. Each child who submits a letter receives a holiday craft to complete at the library or take home.

Visit ValleyStreamLibrary.org or call (516) 825-6422.

District 30 board meets Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education holds its regular board meeting, Monday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m., at Forest Road School. For more information, email district clerk Ashley Starna astarna@vs30.org or visit ValleyStream30.com.

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

Westbury House, decorated for the season, welcomes visitors to celebrate the season, Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Take a self-guided tour through the illuminated and decorated period rooms with their enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa.

A Christmas-themed concert performed by the Bethel Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., is followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony.

Limited ticket availability; advance purchase required. $25, $18 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. It was an exuberant age of excess with its own secret flaws, including widespread fraud.

The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Rocking in Woodmere to aid Israel relief

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

The positive effects of music is aiming to help people in Israel, according to Allan Spielman, the organizer of a Dec. 3 benefit show That will have several classic and acoustic rock bands perform from 1 to 5 p.m., at Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere with all proceeds going to two Israeli relief organizations.

Spielman set up the relief show, just days after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on the Jewish state. He has spent a lifetime playing music and over the course of 18 years organized about 55 music charity events with his group, Retrofest that coordinates benefit shows for multiple causes.

“The atmosphere for past events is very jovial, very upbeat,” Spielman said.

Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance for $18 or $25 at the door. All proceeds will go to Operation Manna, a supply relief organization put together by Tel Aviv university students who wanted to show their support for Israel.

The group focuses on providing day-to-day items like clothing, food and relocation supplies to those displaced from their homes, Spielman said. Proceeds will also benefit NATAL, an organization selected by the host synagogue, which offers psychological relief to people in Israel, according to Spielman.

When he learned of the Hamas attack, he wanted to do something.

“This music does actually really elevate everybody’s moods and wellbeing, which you really need when you’re in fight or flight 24 hours a day listening to difficult news and difficult things,” Spielman said.

When he reached out to Sons of Israel, they were thrilled to host, Joseph Lampert, board member and event committee co-chair at the congregation said.

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“We immediately loved the idea, we could think of no better cause to put our efforts towards right now,” Lampert said. “All of us were very strongly hit by the events of Oct. 7. When you see some of the footage and you’re tuned in so closely to news coming out of Israel, in some way you want to contribute to help with the pain and suffering.”

Lampert also found this event fitting, in relation to the Hamas attacks, since they had targeted a music festival crowd.

“In some small way we thought that this would be a statement that we should not allow terrorists to prevent the gathering of Jews and the enjoyment of music,” he said.

It will be a multiple act show with music from a Grateful Dead cover band, 1970 acoustic hits, named Acoustic Retro and Woodstock music from Spielman’s own band, Retro 69.

There are multiple event sponsors including Hewlett Bagel Boss, which has contributed to several Israeli relief projects since the attack.

“I think its going to be a good draw for people looking to support Israel,” Randy Rosner, Bagel Boss manager said. “I think it’s going to make people happy. To me it’s a little bit of a relief, a relief of tension, hopefully it can relax people.”

Spielman is hoping to provide what is needed for Israeli people from afar while taking advantage of music’s healing power, he said.

“It helps people get through difficult situations,” Spielman said. “It’s definitely an important event to help us feel stronger and better.”

To get tickets, go to TinyURL.com/43ATAW45.

Acoustic Retro will perform at the Rocking for Israel Dec. 3 event has played a Bagel Boss. The group will raise money for Israeli relief organizations at Sons of Israel, Woodmere.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Pltf. vs.

DONOVAN RUSSELL, et al, Defts.

Index #17-001892.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Oct. 29, 2019 and order substituting the referee entered Sept. 20, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 7, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 117 Martens Avenue, Valley Stream, NY a/k/a Section 37, Block 14, Lot 266.

Approx. amt. of judgment is $780,261.11 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JANINE LYNAM, Referee.

MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #100860 143185 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF MATAWIN VENTURES TRUST SERIES 2017-3, V. MINOL MOISE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 12, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF MATAWIN VENTURES TRUST SERIES 2017-3 is the Plaintiff and MINOL MOISE, 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 December 13, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 261 BUSCHER AVENUE, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580: Section 37, Block 646, Lot 25: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT VALLEY STREAM, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010522/2014.

Scott Guardino, 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. 143197 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 3800/2016 COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

ARYEL MUKAMAL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF ZACK MUKAMAL, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; E.M. (MINOR CHILD) BY AND THROUGH THE NATURAL GUARDIAN OF MICHELLE ATTIAS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ZACK MUKAMAL, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors,

trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; HAILEY MUKAMAL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ZACK MUKAMAL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF ZACK MUKAMAL, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MICHELLE ATTIAS, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 206 HUNGRY HARBOR RD, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581 Section: 39, Block: 527, Lot: 40 ___________________ 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 the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other 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. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $344,000.00 and interest, recorded on December 18, 2008, in Liber M00033391 at Page 68, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 206 HUNGRY HARBOR RD, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

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 the mortgage company will not stop the 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. Dated: April 11, 2023 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Nadine D. Smith, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 143201

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 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST

Quan Li He a/k/a Quan L. He a/k/a Quan He; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 5, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 13, 2023 at 3:30PM, premises known as 51 Dewitt Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, District: 2820 Section: 37 Block: 495 Lot: 223. Approximate amount of judgment $287,118.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 600388/2018.

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

John Kennedy, 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 24, 2023 143193 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Banc of America Mortgage Securities, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Debelle J. Emmanuel a/k/a Debelle Emmanuel, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 20, 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 December 13, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 182 Hungry Harbor Road, Valley Stream, NY 11581. 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 and partly near Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 39, BLOCK: 506, LOT: 33.

Approximate amount of judgment $793,856.18 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold

subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008650/2016.

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 contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-082464-F00 78113 143077 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC2, Plaintiff against - CASSANDRA N. CEAN, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 29, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 8th day of December, 2023 at 2:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

Premises known as 76 Southgate Road, Valley Stream, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11581.

(SBL#: 39-540-15) Approximate amount of lien $1,104,538.81 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 005943/2012.

Richard C. Lunenfeld, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: October 3, 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.

143083 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL J. CARR, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 1, 2017 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline duly entered on January 21, 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 December 18, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 637 Diane Place, Valley Stream a/k/a South Valley Stream, NY 11581. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being near Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 595 and Lot 7.

Approximate amount of judgment is $177,240.29 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003666/2016.

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.

Lisa A. LeimbachGutman, Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 211487-1 143325 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. 341 EAST LLC, Plaintiff againstRUDOLPH CHONG, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated July 24, 2023 and entered on July 26, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located

at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Carroll Avenue, distant 180 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of Carroll Avenue with the southerly side of Garfield Place; being a plot 40 feet by 114.97 feet by 40.20 feet by 113.97 feet.

Section: 37 Lot: 401 Lot: 40 Said premises known as 84 CARROLL AVE, VALLEY STREAM, NY Approximate amount of lien $21,628.88 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 608796/2019.

CHARLES CASOLARO, ESQ., Referee Marc P. Gershman, Esq. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 263 Mineola Boulevard, Mineola, NY 11501 {* VAL STRM H*} 143276 LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU Quiet title action under Article 15 of N.Y. Real Prop. Act. Law INDEX NO.: 602429/2023, CURTIS BARRY PROPERTY MGMT LLC (AKA CURTIS BARRY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC), Plaintiff, vs. The unknown heirs, legatees, devisees and/or representatives of Ida Nansen and the unknown heirs, legatees, devisees and/or representatives of Donald Nansen and all persons that may claim an interest in the property referred to in the complaint by, through or under any of the foregoing (the aforesaid unknown heirs, legatees, devisees and/or representatives being all such heirs, legatees, devisees and/or representatives other than those specifically named as a defendant herein-the identity and addresses of all the foregoing not being known to plaintiff), defendants.

PREMISES SUBJECT TO QUIET TITLE ACTION: Section 37, Block 12, Lot(s) No.: 133-134 (Vacant Land located at Motley Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice

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The wait is almost over for L.I. Cares pantry Continued from page 1

the building permit that we needed to begin construction and turn this office space into a pantry, they wanted us to upgrade and bring the building up to code,” said Jessica Rosati, the food bank’s program coordinator. And so, they did.

Months behind schedule, the permit was granted by the end of August but then the project ran into another snag.

“We were asked to hold beginning construction because our landlord needed to install sprinklers within the building,” noted Rossati. “There was no sprinkler system and the Nassau County Fire Marshal is requesting that all buildings be equipped with it. It’s a very expensive job.”

With the sprinkler system box checked, construction has been underway for the past few weeks with all eyes on opening day in March or April. Once open, the facility is projected to serve anywhere between 800 and 1,000 people weekly. These numbers are on par with its other emergency pantries in Lindenhurst, Bethpage, Freeport, Hampton Bays, and Huntington Station.

Food costs and their consequences While the price of gas finds itself on a marked decline, national food prices at the grocery keep ticking up, and expenses on the basic cost of living on Long Island remain frustratingly high, particularly for low-income families.

Despite delays, the pantry services will no doubt play a pivotal role for families beleaguered by rising food bills these post-pandemic years. Rather than hopes of diminishing demand as society phased into a post-pandemic normal, both Long Island Cares and its sister regional food bank organization, Long Island Harvest, have reported an upswell in demand for their services in the years since.

This year, the Melville-based non-profit is inching closer to distributing 17 million pounds of food, roughly an extra million than the last.

“As we closed out last year, the number of first-time visitors needing food at one of our emergency food pantry locations is up by more than 50 percent,” said Paule Patcher, chief executive officer of Long Island

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Long island Cares’ on-site emergency food pantry facility is on the cusp of becoming operational and is expected to open this spring after months of bureaucratic delays.

Cares in February. “That’s 42,000 new people across Long Island.”

The two key drivers of this need Paule argues are a roughly 35 percent increase in the price of many grocery store items such as milk, eggs, and poultry as well as an influx of new immigrants on Long Island regardless of their citizenship status.

The build-up in anticipation of the new facility is palpable for Paule and his team with their phone lines busy with callers asking about when the facility will open “We pride ourselves on our satellite locations, and the site is going to be dynamic when it opens,” said Rosati earlier this year.“We’ll need a little more time, but the end result will be worth it.”

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of appearance, on the plaintiff s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exc1usive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: November 2, 2023. Joseph Ehrenreich, Attorney for Plaintiff, 366 North Broadway, Suite 410, Jericho, NY 11753, 516-942-4215.

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foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON. SARIKA KAPOOR of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated October 31, 2023. Such order and the Complaint in this action are filed in the office of the Nassau County Clerk, in Mineola, NY. The object of this action is to confirm that plaintiff holds fee title to the premises identified above free and clear of any and all claims, liens and interests of the defendants.

143263 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the

BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 12/06/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 737/23.

NR VALLEY STREAM Mahesh Persaud, Maintain 6’ high pool enclosure forward of dwelling on Downing Rd., S/W cor. Donald Pl. & Downing Rd., a/k/a 932 Donald Pl., ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

This notice is only for new cases in Valley Stream within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction.

There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar.

The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

143439 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

The outlook for food prices ■ In 2024, all food prices are predicted to increase by 2.9 percent, with a prediction interval of -0.9 to 6.8 percent.

■ Food-at-home prices are predicted to increase 1.6 percent, with a prediction interval of -4.0 to 7.8 percent.

■ Food-away-from-home prices are predicted to increase by 4.3 percent, with a prediction interval of 2.3 to 6.3 percent.

News brief

Valley Stream District 13 celebrates Diwali Valley Stream District 13 recently celebrated the festival of Diwali with great enthusiasm and joy through classroom activities and lessons.

“The celebration of Diwali is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about different cultures and traditions,” said Superintendent Judith LaRocca. “It allowed them to appreciate the diversity within their community and fostered a sense of unity and respect for all.”

For example, Wheeler Avenue Elementary School students showcased their creativiCourtesy Valley Stream District 13 ty by coloring beautiful rangoli designs, while the Willow Willow road elementary School students with their Road Elementary School stu- paper diya, or lamps, in celebration of diwali. dents crafted intricate paper provided valuable insights into the tradiyas, symbolic lamps associated with the holiday. To educate the ditions, customers, and legends associstudents about the significance of Diwa- ated with the festival. li, students read “Amma, Tell Me About Diwali” by Bhakti Mathur. This book –Juan Lasso

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A. About 10 years ago, they started with the explanation that whole house plans were needed, because it was suspected that the house might have been used by a previous owner for more than one family, and the municipality wanted to see current conditions to compare with original plans to see if changes need to be put on record. Then it became onte eeper required that plans needed to be provided, because the house either wasn’t on record, if it was built before 1930, before records were kept, or the addition required a zoning variance because it might increase the allowable area of the home’s footprint on the lot.

Any way you examine the issues, the architect you first interviewed was correct, but it wasn’t what you wanted to hear. Just to get the job, the second person, not even a qualified professional, gave you a low-ball figure and downplayed what was needed.

It doesn’t surprise me to hear about your predicament, because this is a constant problem. The most difficult part is that your municipality is pretty capable of notifying you about what a great job they’re doing, but not really giving you alerts about the fact that you may want to check your house records to be sure that you won’t feel ambushed when you get a violation notice for your shed or fence. They could explain that you need to keep street corners clear of taller fences and foliage that can cause car accidents, or that your finished basement may someday delay your house sale while you scramble for a permit.

The reason I started writing this column is because almost nobody else figured out that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and that people need to know how to avoid problems.

Instead, neither the downward spiral of surprising people nor the equally worse problem of people avoiding the costly inevitable dilemma produces a better outcome. Good luck.

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Q. I’ve been living in my house for 41 years, and just wanted to add a bathroom at the back, next to my den, for my elderly father. It’s just a bathroom, but when I met with an architect, he told me he had to do plans for the whole house. I thought that his fee and the amount of work were ridiculous just for a bathroom, so I got a draftsman for one-third the cost.

It’s now five years later, I still have no permit, and the plans were rejected because the reviewer wants to see more information, including house plans. I should have listened to the architect because the draftsman, it turns out, won’t answer phone calls, and he ended up paying another architect to seal the plans, which were inadequate, anyway. So I’m out the money for bad plans and still need the bathroom, since my father can’t use stairs. Why would the town need plans for the whole house? It makes no sense.

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he older you get, the more you think about the times when things were simple and pleasurable. That especially applies to my years in school, when my only cares were homework, lunch, recess and our next vacation. I fondly remember the milk and a graham cracker at 3 p.m., and field trips to the zoo or a museum.

I thought about those heady days while watching the latest session of the House of Representatives. The JERRY boys and girls of KREMER the House were just out on what they call recess.

Over the past 11 months they have worked so hard, and deserved a rest. They have funded the federal government until early January, and when they get back from their trips to Israel and the Ukraine, they will once again try to figure out how to further postpone any action on those challenges. Looking back on 2023, there are so many parallels between current Washington politics and my school days.

In elementary school, we used to

bring home lots of things to show off to our proud parents. Sometimes it was a crayon drawing or a clay model.

In middle school it was something we made in shop class. So what did the House bring home to the taxpayers?

What bills did they pass?

Was there any legislation that will improve your day-to-day quality of life?

Did they come up with a plan to reduce the price of a dozen eggs? Did they call over to the Senate and say, “Let’s make a deal”?

As a child, I met quite a few schoolyard bullies.

Luckily, I always ran faster than they did. Two weeks ago, Tennessee Congressman Tom Burchett complained that former Speaker Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the kidney.

McCarthy told the press that there are a lot of tight spaces in the House corridors, and that he didn’t elbow anybody.

As I got older, sometimes I’d run into some kid with a short fuse who was looking for a fight. Just before recess time in D.C., Sen. Markwayne Mullin asked Teamsters President Sean O’Brien if he wanted to mix it up at a committee hearing, and the chair, Bernie Sanders, had to defuse the situ-

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In school, the biggest threat a teacher could make was that you’d be kept after class, or that classes wouldn’t end until certain projects were completed. In Washington, there is no scarier edict than one that members might have to work on Thanksgiving or some other holiday.

After all, vacation plans have been finalized, or some educational trip to a far-off destination — sometimes a taxpayerfunded junket — would have to be canceled.

The Republican House is in danger of losing its majority in next year’s election unless it can start acting like a cohesive body on issues that matter. The 30-member Freedom Caucus kicked McCarthy out of the speakership, and will only support the new speaker, Mike Johnson, so long as they get some of their wish list. The problem is, that wish list could cost them their majority next November.

To show that McCarthy’s ouster was just a function of personal dislike, Johnson worked out a budget extension with Democratic votes. Recognizing that a government shutdown was imminent, the Freedom Caucus gave

here are so many parallels between Washington politics and my school days.

him a one-time pass. But going forward, the caucus could just as easily oust Johnson, so this small group of representatives can keep him on a short leash.

And there are some members whom Johnson can’t muzzle forever. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a consistent bomb thrower, led an effort to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, the secretary of homeland security, but the move was shut down. She will keep coming back, even though her party doesn’t want the process to go forward without a case strong enough for a vote to pass.

All my life, I’ve treated politics as an important cause that should be handled with the greatest dignity and respect for the Constitution. I have supported and practiced bipartisanship. The politics of Washington must not be demeaned by a bunch of boys and girls who act like they’re still in elementary school. We are entitled to what the Founding Fathers envisioned, and nothing less.

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.

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N.Y. needs to boost financial education in our schools

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oung people in New York have a great knowledge of many subjects, but they have much to learn about personal

finance.

Many states have already incorporated financial education into the school curriculum, with some starting lessons as early as kindergarten. Twenty states, including Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah and West Virginia, require that stutake a perTHoMAs p. dents sonal finance DinApoLi class to graduate high school. New York should get with the program.

I issued an executive order on financial literacy in 2019, directing my office to identify ways to enhance New York residents’ personal finance knowledge and understanding of issues such as mortgages, student loans and credit card debt. But we should also be focusing on financial

literacy for the next generation, to ensure that young people have the skills to effectively manage their finances and avoid falling into the trap of spiraling debt.

According to a National Endowment for Financial Education 2022 report, 80 percent of those surveyed stated they wished they had been required to take a personal finance class in school. Also, a study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, a nonprofit corporation regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, found that respondents with higher financial literacy were more likely to make financial ends meet than people with lower financial know-how.

During last year’s legislative session in Albany, eight bills were introduced to include financial education in schools starting as early as pre-K. One bill called for the creation of a financial literacy fund, which would provide funding for grants or pro-

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grams to establish financial literacy programs, specifically targeting atrisk populations. These bills merit further discussion.

In September 2022, the state education department convened a Blue Ribbon Commission charged with examining the state’s high school graduation measures.

The commission’s recommendations to the Board of Regents, related to ensuring educational excellence and equity for New York’s diverse student body, are expected to be released soon.

Several Board of Regents members have voiced support for adding personal finance as a requirement to obtain a high school diploma. I’m encouraged that the issue of personal finance was included in this important discussion, and hope that it will be given serious consideration. Adding financial education to the state’s curriculum can be successfully implemented, as evidenced by the fact that some of our schools already offering a

ow about adding personal finance as a requirement to obtain a high school diploma?

personal finance class.

For example, Mott Hall V, a South Bronx high school, is offering personal finance, taught in conjunction with a required economics course. Students learn theory, and also follow the stock market in real time, research corporate earnings and select stocks.

They appreciate the real-world lessons that can be applied in the future.

The importance of learning personal finance can’t be underestimated, and I’m committed to helping New Yorkers strengthen their financial knowledge and understanding.

The stresses associated with financial difficulties can adversely affect your physical and mental health and hurt family members as well.

Education in financial literacy can be an important step toward accessing a better job, improving your quality of life, and providing peace of mind.

Let’s make financial acumen part of our kids’ educations.

Thomas DiNapoli is the New York state comptroller. A version of this column originally appeared in amNew York.

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Staying safe: The county’s 13-second challenge

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ow long is 13 seconds? If you ask Google, it’s long enough to run 100 meters. Send a text message. Make a paper airplane. Or even look up on Google what you can do in 13 seconds.

In Nassau County, however, it’s also the amount of time — on average — between car crashes. If you stopped to think about that, you might have realized it took you longer than 13 seconds.

It’s just not a lot of time.

That’s what 39,128 car crashes look like, according to statistics compiled last year by the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research. A good portion of them were minor. But twice a day, there is a serious accident right here in our own backyard, and at least once a week, someone dies as a result.

But 13 seconds is important, because it reminds us that traffic accidents aren’t rare, and they can happen to anybody at any time. We think about safety when it’s raining or snowing, or when it’s dark. But accidents also happen in good weather, in bright sunshine.

That’s why vigilance is key. No matter how good a driver we think we are, 1 in 35 people In Nassau County can expect to be involved in a car accident at some point in any given year.

And we’re just talking about crashes

that involve only cars. When you mix in pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles, the numbers become even more troubling. Like the fact that 856 people were hit by vehicles in Nassau County last year. That’s more than two people every day. More than 95 percent of them were injured, and 22 died.

More than 400 bicyclists were hit, according to the traffic safety institute, with 93 percent of them suffering injuries, and two people dying.

And 328 motorcycles crashed in Nassau County last year, injuring more than 225 riders and killing 14.

Believe it or not, despite the fact that so many people travel during the holiday season and the potential for heavy winter weather, this isn’t the time of year when most accidents happen. That’s actually in the summer, particularly around the Fourth of July. But becoming a statistic is becoming a statistic, no matter what time of year it is. And no one wants to remember their holiday as a statistic, or know someone who becomes one.

The American Red Cross offers some great tips for safe driving — something every one of us should heed. Primarily to buckle up, slow down, and don’t drive impaired. But also to be well-rested and alert. That means giving your full atten-

tion to the road, and avoiding distractions like cellphones.

Also, be sure to observe speed limits — driving too fast, or even too slow, can increase the chances of being in a collision.

If you’re taking a long trip, make frequent stops. Rotate drivers if you can.

But no matter what, if you’re too tired to drive, stop and get some rest.

This might not be easy for all of us, but be respectful of other motorists, and follow the rules of the road. But don’t follow other cars too closely.

If you plan to drink, designate someone to drive who isn’t drinking.

Before you head out, clean your headlights, taillights, signal lights and windows to help you see — especially at night. And as dusk approaches, turn on your headlights. And anytime your windshield wipers are moving, your headlights should be on.

If you have car trouble, pull off the road as far as possible. And always be alert about any cars moving near you — or where they could be moving near you.

No matter how you look at it, 13 seconds isn’t a lot of time. Yet it’s long enough to stop a car dead in its tracks in Nassau County. This holiday season, don’t be a statistic. Stay safe on the roads.

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Letters A letter writer proves that being Jewish doesn’t matter To the Editor: I’d like to express my thanks to reader Charles Holster for his eloquent, compassionate letter regarding the brazen, brutal, unprovoked attack on Israel by Hamas, and the surge of antisemitism in this country and elsewhere (“We cannot remain silent in the face of evil,” Nov. 16-22). He proves that one does not need to be Jewish to speak out against antisemitism or the unfortunate evil in this world.

I am a Jewish American who was very frightened by the events of Oct. 7. I was born in this country, as were my parents. My grandparents came here from Russia in the early 1900s to escape the pogroms, which were sanctioned to kill anyone who was Jewish. They felt relieved to be in this country of freedom. They subsequently heard about what happened to the Jews years later in Nazi Germany and elsewhere in Europe. It was hard to believe, but once again, they felt relieved that they were in the USA, a country where Jews could be safe.

Growing up in New York City, I didn’t feel the personal attacks of antisemitism until I visited Salt Lake City while on a teen trip. While I’d heard about antisemitism, it was worse face to face.

Then came the horrors of Oct 7. The actions by

Hamas were bad enough, but the support the terrorists received in social media, even as they held on to hostages, made me feel unsafe in my own country.

Nazi Germany didn’t start the Holocaust with its gas chambers. It started the war against the Jews (and other minorities) with words. People did not speak up enough

then, but fortunately, Mr. Holster and others have been speaking up lately in the press and at the rallies. Let us all remember that if we fail to speak up for others, there will be nobody left to speak up for us.

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hat does it mean to be antisemitic? Can Jews do better in fighting against it?

This is a complex issue, and a difficult one. It requires looking outside and inside our community. Eradicating hate is a group effort. Hillel would say, “If I am not for me, who will be for me? And when I am for myself alone, what am I? And if not now, then when?”

Let’s begin in Germany, right before Hitler was appointed chancellor in 1933. People liked his charisma and his sHai direct way of Jews BeLooseskY speaking. even felt he was good for Germany’s growth economically. And yet, from the beginning, Hitler’s speeches showed signs of hate.

Why did many Jews overlook those signs? Why did so many non-Jews who loved their Jewish neighbors dismiss those signs? Was it for personal gain, or simply a false sense of security?

Of course, no one ever could have imagined the atrocities that occurred.

The blame lies directly in the hands of Hitler and those who participated.

What’s important, though, is that we understand how Hitler gained his power.

Jews are not to blame, but what would have happened if German Jews had taken the hate speech seriously?

What if they had listened to the early warnings?

We must be cognizant of why we, as Jews, tolerated the hate talk. Excused it. Defended it. And supported Hitler.

We must be honest with ourselves. Are we still doing it today? And if so, why?

I feel strongly that it’s important to sweat the small stuff. This means to take even the seemingly smallest of antisemitic comments seriously. We must learn to recognize hate speech. We must make sure we are represented, and never avoid taking a moment to educate.

I’ve been asked if I feel the propaganda about Israel is rooted in antisemitism. It’s a great question, and one that doesn’t have a simple answer.

Israel isn’t perfect. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a lot to answer for when it comes to the terrorist attacks. The government failed our people.

Regardless, I often wonder whether the manner in which Israel is represented around the world is anti-Israel, or actually anti-Jewish.

Here is a great question I recently

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ate comes from a place of fear and a lack of knowledge. It’s about ignorance.

Letters King calls out antisemitism To the Editor: Thanks to Peter King for his excellently written column, “How quickly the world seems ready to turn on Israel,” in the Nov. 9-15 issue. It directly addressed the double standard that has infiltrated segments of our country, and beyond, in judging Israel.

The dramatic rise of antisemitism, which commenced even before Israel’s response to the heinous Oct. 7 attack, is appalling. This lifelong registered Democrat believes King’s presence in Congress is missed.

STEvE WERBEL Merrick

Local businesses need to support local patrons, too To the Editor: The Herald rightfully is supportive of local businesses (Editorial, “Small businesses needs us, and we need them,” Nov. 9-15), and we all agree that these businesses are our country’s economic

heard: What is the difference between antisemitism and racism, transphobia, homophobia and all other forms of hate?

Did you know the source of hate is the same no matter whom it is directed at?

Hate comes from a place of fear and a lack of knowledge. It’s about (chosen) ignorance and not wanting to learn.

It’s about superiority and control. It’s about power.

And so I ask, why is hate speech allowed and tolerated in so many of our offices, schools, and most of all by our public figures, including our politicians?

Why are we allowing it?

What role do we play when we allow it?

Early Shabbat morning on Oct. 7, Israelis experienced a side of antisemitism that we hadn’t seen for generations. Terrorists attacked Israeli citizens in their homes, and at a concert for young people. They killed more than 1,000 people in the most heinous, barbaric ways. They tortured parents in front of children, and children in front of parents.

As Israelis begged for their lives, the terrorists laughed, thanked their god, and rejoiced as they kept murdering.

This type of antisemitism is one of the most frightening. It’s calculated. It is without mercy or value to life.

I am heartbroken by the rise of anti-

semitism I am seeing all over the United States. I’ve heard misinformation and a lack of knowledge of how a terrorist group functions and thinks. I’ve heard so little acknowledgement of what was done to the Israelis by Hamas and the justified retaliation.

Instead, I’m hearing hatred toward Israel.

We must understand that it can be hard to decipher whether the hatred toward Israel means also to all Jews.

Even so, not recognizing the mass murders done to the Israelis by Hamas — and, instead, blaming Israel — is rooted in antisemitism. Let’s call it what it is.

The Holocaust did not begin at the gas chambers. It started long before, with hate speech. We must be vigilant and proactive the very second hate is spoken. We must do a better job of uniting with others who are targeted — particularly now, as the pain of antisemitism is real.

As our oppressors try to push us down, we have the power in numbers to lift one another up. This gives me hope.

We stand on the shoulders of generations of Jews who did not give up for us to be here today. We owe it to them — and the next generation — to do our part, and to do a better job. We must continue to shine our light to illuminate the path toward healing.

Jeshayahu “Shai” Beloosesky is the rabbi at Temple Avodah in Oceanside.

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lifeline. Since the pandemic, however, many, if not all, small businesses are now charging back to their customers the credit card fees they have been paying since the inception of the use of credit cards.

We have all been hit hard by inflation, and all businesses have raised prices to counter the run-away inflation, and now have added credit card fees on top of rising prices. What is interesting, and what I feel is a slap in the face to us consumers trying to support our local businesses, is the amount the local businesses are charging, an average of 3.5 percent.

In reality, as of September, average total credit card processing fees were 2.23 percent. So why are local merchants charging more than they’re being charged by the banks? Additionally, debit card fees are even less than credit card fees. I feel a lot of the local businesses are taking advantage of the current situation, since they have been paying these fees for decades.

Local businesses need to rethink these charges, because the chain stores and chain restaurants aren’t charging these fees at all. Please give your loyal customers a break!

LARRy DOOLEy Rockville Centre

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