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Spreading the word with art Children use posters to raise awareness of blood donations ed posters that were displayed at local businesses to raise awareness of the need for To help fight a national blood. For Lions President George blood emergency, the Seaford community came together last Brennan, it’s important to bring the community together weekend to raise awareness of the importance of giving blood to donate blood. “It’s our mission, with the — and to donate. help of the chilOn Saturday, the dren from the comLions Club hosted munity, to raise its annual commuaw a r e n e s s t h a t nity blood drive at blood is important Seaford High to donate,” BrenSchool. The disnan said, “and it’s trict’s Harbor and important to underManor elementary stand why we school PTAs codonate and where it sponsored the goes.” event in a joint During the effort to encourage drive, New York bl o o d d o n at i o n s Blood Center techduring an ongoing GEoRGE BRENNAN nicians screened nationwide short- President, donors for anemia age. According to Seaford Lions Club and checked their the New York Blood blood pressure Center, a low winter turnout has left it with no before they gave blood. According to Brennan, one unit — or more than a two-day supply of blood, and the center made an pint — of blood is enough to emergency plea last month to save the lives of three people. He added that the Seaford encourage people to donate. To promote the Seaford drive has traditionally been drive, the Lions and PTAs orga- one of the largest in the state. nized their annual poster con- Over the past 15 years, Brennan test, in which students in kin- said, the event has collected dergarten through fifth grade over 3,500 pints, enough to save at the elementary schools creatContinued on page 7
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Celebrating the life of James McNaughton Friends and family of Staff Sgt. James McNaughton, an NYPD officer and Army reservist who died in 2005, gathered at Mulcahy’s Pub and Music Hall in Wantagh last Saturday for an annual tribute event to benefit charities and celebrate his life. Story, more photos, Page 3.
The end of a basketball era
Ralph Rossetti reflects on long coaching career By CHARlES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
Not many could lay claim to have coached in the same school district for more than four decades — but Ralph Rossetti could. At 74 years old, Rossetti is completing his 43rd year as coach of the boys’ varsity basketball team at Seaford High School, and he plans to retire at the end of the season. He has accomplished much in his storied career, including 22 playoff appearances and five league championships, and Rossetti said he’s happy the Seaford School District allowed him to coach for so long. “I’m just very thankful for Seaford to give me
the opportunity to do something that I really loved for my whole career,” Rossetti said. His relationship with Seaford began around 50 years ago. After graduating from the University of South Dakota-Springfield in 1971, Rossetti landed a job at Seaford Middle School, where he taught technology. Having played varsity basketball for two years at East Meadow High School and for three years in college, Rossetti coached the middle school basketball team for five years before leading the district’s varsity team in 1981. Rossetti said his first year as varsity coach got off to a rough start, with nine straight losses. In his first six years coaching varsity, the team Continued on page 9
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NYU Langone unveils ambulatory care center By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com
NYU Langone designed its new ambulatory care facility with a goal in mind: Creating a one-stop destination for patients’’ medical needs. The hospital — at 1111 Franklin Ave., in Garden City — offers more than 30 specialties under one roof, intended to make the days of running between appointments and specialists a thing of the past. “So, it’s no longer having the patient go to multiple places — the places come to them,” said Martin Chavez, chief of maternal-fetal medicine, at the Garden City center. “And it’s not so bad of a place to be when you need services.” The new hospital encompasses an entire half-mile block — which some neighbors may remember as the old Bloomingdale’s store — making it the largest ambulatory care center on Long Island. The $170 million facility is the latest development in Nassau County’s goal of becoming a premier site for health care, said County Executive Bruce Blakeman. “The county is investing a significant amount of money in marketing Nassau County as a destination site for medical tourism,” he said. “I believe this is very, very important for our economy. It is a jewel in our whole economic development of the region. “That’s what’s so great, is to have a
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Fostering a collaborative environment was one of the most important design priorities, senior director Jean Marie Addeo said. The 300 doctors and 600 nurses and support staff work together to make patients feel comfortable. facility like this. So that people in this community who have a medical condition can get the high-quality, first-class treatment — I would say world-class treatment — here that you don’t find in many places across the world.” The ambulatory care center expects 35,000 patient visits every month, NYU Langone officials say they want to deliver hospital care without an atmosphere of coldness or sterility. The center features floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light, colorful couches and coffee tables, and an outdoor garden.
“It makes a huge difference — you can see it in our patients,” Chavez said. “You can see it when our patients are able to come in and be in a comfortable environment as they wait. “Whether it’s an exam room, an ultrasound room, a consultation room, it doesn’t matter. They feel at ease. They feel safe. They feel like it’s the level of care they deserve and expect.” Experiencing illness or chronic health issues is stressful enough. The ambulatory care center is designed to remove the added challenge of juggling different spe-
cialists. Someone who is visiting a pulmonologist and discovers heart issues, for example, can now just head down the hallway to the cardiology department, rather than be caught in a cycle of referrals. “It’s not only a wonderful environment for our patients, it’s a wonderful environment to be a clinician for patients as well,” Chavez said. “Now all I have to do is walk down the hall and I can get a consultation, or talk with a colleague about a complex patient.” Balancing 25 consolidated practices and 32 specialties was no small feat, facility senior director JeanMarie Addeo said. She and other NYU Langone administrators had to figure out which departments should be separated, which should be neighbors, and which needed the most space. The resulting flow has created a very collaborative environment. The 600 nurses and support staff even have something of a running competition, Addeo said: Memorize each of the 300 doctors’ names, specialties and floors so they can match any patient to any doctor. Although the care center’s resources play a significant role in its success with patients, she added, the staffers are the real key to quality health care. “I’m incredibly proud of this beautiful, wonderful facility,” Blakeman said. “But more importantly, the people that work here that provide health care to our whole population.”
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Celebrating the life of a fallen soldier On Feb. 3, Mulcahy’s Pub & Music Hall in Wantagh played host to the 19th Annual Tribute to James D. McNaughton, a New York City police officer and Army Reservist who died in 2005 to sniper fire while guarding prisoners in Iraq. The tribute was a heartfelt fundraiser dedicated to honoring his memory, and was attended by friends, family and former coworkers. The event became a poignant celebration filled with dancing, music, and shared memories at the bar. The gathering marked the 19th anniversary of McNaughton’s passing, and the community came together to pay respects and ensure his legacy lives on. Throughout the evening, attendees enjoyed live music from the band Plunge, shared stories of McNaughton’s bravery, and raised glasses in his honor. The event’s purpose extended beyond remembrance, as it served as a fundraiser for multiple charities over the past 18 years. The tribute was organized by the James McNaughton Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for organizations such as the Centereach High School Scholarship Fund, Wounded Warriors Project and the Northport P.T.S.D Veterans Association. According to event organizers, the tribute event has had over 75,000 attendees throughout its history. McNaughton’s legacy, coupled with the recent passing of his father, Bill – an NYPD officer – made this year’s gathering particularly significant. The funds raised at the Annual James D. McNaughton Tribute will contribute to various charities, carrying forward the spirit of service and camaraderie that Staff Sergeant James McNaughton exemplified in his life. For more information on the James McNaughton Foundation, visit jimmymcnaughton.com.
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Former coworkers of James McNaughton, a New York City police officer and Army Reservist who died in 2005, were in attendance at a tribute event honoring his memory.
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Participants at the annual tribute event danced while listening to live music as a celebration honoring the life of James McNaughton.
Plunge frontman Matt Wahl plays music in front of an crowd at Mulcahy’s during the Annual James McNaughton Tribute.
On Feb. 3, Mulcahy’s in Wantagh was packed with attendees for the 19th Annual Tribute to James McNaughton, a police officer and Army reservist who died in 2005 from sniper fire while guarding a prison in Iraq.
Attendees were treated to live music and drinks at the bar during the annual tribute event.
Alissa Allen, right, with friends at the tribute event, which helped raise funds for various charities, including the Wounded Warriors Project and the Northport P.T.S.D Veterans Association.
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vaSILIS TrIaNTafYLLOu North Shore Senior Basketball JANUARY 29, 2024 is a night Triantafyllou will never forget. He etched himself into the Nassau County and North Shore boys’ basketball record book by scoring his 1,000th career points in a victory over Lawrence. He reached the plateau in thrilling fashion with a last-second three pointer, giving him 40 points for the game. “Big V” as he’s called, ranks among the county’s scoring leaders at 22 ppg and has the Vikings in line for a high playoff seed.
GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Feb. 8 Girls Basketball: Wantagh at Lynbrook .................5:15 p.m. Boys Basketball: Island Trees at Malverne................. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: West Hemp. at East Rockaway ....... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Friends Academy at Lawrence ........ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: East Rockaway at West Hemp......... 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 9 Girls Basketball: Westbury at Uniondale ................... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: V.S. Central at Long Beach.............. 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Manhasset at Hewlett................5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Syosset at Oceanside .................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Hicksville at Freeport...................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: South Side at Kennedy .................. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Baldwin at Plainview ...................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainview at Baldwin ....................... 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 10 Boys Basketball: Calhoun at Elmont .......................10 a.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. North at Carey ......................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Long Beach at V.S. Central ...........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: G.N. South at East Meadow .........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Garden City at Sewanhaka ..........12 p.m. Girls Basketball: MacArthur at Mepham .................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Elmont at Calhoun.......................... 2 p.m. Girls Basketball: Kennedy at South Side..............3:30 p.m.
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Three nights after it gave Nassau Conference A-6 boys’ basketball frontrunner Valley Stream North all it could handle, Wantagh continued its tour of the area Feb. 1 and was lights-out from downtown in a crucial 59-46 victory at Valley Stream South. Junior Oliver Iacobazzi had the hottest hand from behind the arc, hitting five of the Warriors’ nine treys on the way to scoring a game-high 19 points. Senior Charlie Destefano and junior Kevin Gutfleisch added 14 points apiece as Wantagh (7-10 overall, 5-5 in A-6) moved within one win of clinching a spot in the Class A playoffs a year after a run to the semifinals. “Oliver’s our point guard but we were having trouble scoring so we moved him off to ball to get some different looks and he couldn’t miss,” Wantagh head coach Matt Simeone said. “That’s the thing with us even though we’ve been a little inconsistent. We know our defense is always going to be there and we have a lot of guys who can step up offensively.” The outcome left the Falcons (5-12 overall, 3-6 in A-6) with no margin for error in terms of playoffs. Junior Brady DelValle had 17 points, senior Dillon Wallace added 10 and sophomore Jaden Pryce chipped in 8. “It’s the second game in a row an opponent that usually doesn’t shoot too well from the outside hurt us,” VSS head coach Mike O’Brien said. “We had a nice start but then in the second quarter they just caught fire against our zone. Give Wantagh credit for the way they shot the ball.” “We’ll need to win our last two and get some help to make the playoffs,” he added. “It’ll be difficult, but it’s not mathematically impossible.” Wallace had five points and DelValle and freshman Landon Jones two baskets apiece in the opening quarter as the Falcons soared to a 15-10 lead. But the next eight minutes looked nothing like the first eight, thanks in large part to Iacobazzi, who said he didn’t feel any differ-
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Junior Oliver Iacobazzi, right, poured in a game-high 19 points Feb. 1 as Wantagh defeated Valley Stream South to move closer to a playoff spot. ent in warmups. “We moved the ball really well and created open looks and the shots fell,” said Iacobazzi, who scored 14 of Wantagh’s 24 second-quarter points to help it build a 34-28 halftime advantage. “We’re a hard-working team and when one thing isn’t working, we’ll switch to something else,” he added. “We’re looking to get back to the playoffs and see how far we can go again.” South managed only six points in the
third quarter and the margin swelled to 50-34 as the Warriors carried over their momentum. Gutfleisch had eight points in the third and senior Jake Tate (9 points), one of Wantagh’s leaders all season, made his presence felt. “We feel like we let one get away the other night [Jan. 29] at Valley Stream North, so this is a huge win for us,” Simeone said. “We had to turn the page and now we have to turn the page again and focus on Floral Park next.”
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over 10,000 lives. Some 116 units were collected last weekend. “That’s the impact of just one blood drive,” Brennan said. “One day. One community. Seaford is not about to let an emergency situation occur in our backyard.” On Saturday, dozens of parents arrived with their kids to celebrate their contributions, and the first- and second-place prize winners in the poster contest in each grade were recognized in a ceremony. The posters were judged by a PTA committee, whose members noted whether the children kept to the theme, which was “Give with a Heart,” while also showing creativity and thoughtfulness. Each grade in the Harbor and Manor schools had a first-place prize of $20, while second place received $10. Diana Amira, a Harbor PTA member and blood drive coordinator, said that kids love helping encourage people to donate, and look forward to the contest each year. “It feels really exciting to know that I’m a part of something,” Charlotte Ickowicz, who won first prize in Harbor’s fifth grade, said. Harbor PTA member Kelly Kern said the Seaford students enjoy creating artwork to bring attention to the need for blood. “I think it’s great bringing awareness to all the kids,” Kern said, “and allowing them to learn more about the importance of the blood drive, how crucial it is to saving lives, and allowing them to express themselves through art to show what they’ve learned about it.” Local elected leaders stopped by to thank the contest winners for promoting the drive with their artwork. “This community really comes together and steps up donations,” Hempstead Town Councilman Christopher
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Hempstead town Clerk Kate murray, left, u.S. rep. anthony d’esposito, town Councilman Christopher Carini, County Legislator michael giangregorio and State Sen. Steve rhoads with members of the Seaford Lions Club and poster contest winners from Seaford Harbor elementary School. Carini told the crowd. “Donations are really down throughout our state and throughout our country.” Nassau County Legislator Michael Giangregorio said he was honored to speak with the children, and thanked them for spreading the word with their posters. “This is a fine example of community coming together to support the good,” Giangregorio said. Kelly Wolfson, the blood drive chair for the Lions
Club, said the poster contest has helped draw attention to the blood drive for over 20 years, as parents have created a tradition of getting their children involved in promoting it. “We’re just trying to keep that tradition going,” Wolfson said. “Seaford is a very giving community, so this is a good way to keep our traditions continuing.” For more information on donating blood, visit the New York Blood Center’s website, nybc.org.
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Long Island needs more volunteer firefighters By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com
Long Island is in dire need of volunteer firefighters. Here in Nassau County, for example, just 6,000 men and women serve local departments — not enough to serve a county of nearly 1.5 million residents. “It’s a crisis,” said Michael Uttaro, Nassau County’s fire marshal. The county saw a large boost in volunteer firefighters just after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, reaching more than 10,000 strong at its peak. But that enthusiasm has since dwindled, Uttaro said, and protecting communities depends on those willing to step up and defend it. “We had a little bit of a spike where people wanted to help their communities,” he said. “They were inspired and had feelings of patriotism. That has waned off. And it’s waned off significantly.” But not all is lost. Edward Tase Jr., president of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, believes it is up to local fire departments — and ultimately the state — to help fix this issue and raise volunteer numbers. In fact, the state firefighters association is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to properly invest in recruitment efforts. Otherwise, the volunteer-based system that has always fueled Long Island may
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Donald Corkery, president of the New York State Association of Fire Districts, shares a study from the state firefighters association at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Uniondale, which found nearly half of New York residents are interested in becoming volunteer firefighters. eventually collapse, forcing both Nassau and Suffolk counties to move toward professional firefighters, like those in neighboring New York City. And that could get expensive. The 80,000 volunteers who staff fire departments throughout the state save taxpayers $4.7 billion each year, according to a state firefighters association study. There are 179 fire departments on Long Island — more than 70 of them found in Nassau — with all but two being volunteer. “We’re fighting with the government right now,” Tase said. “When you join as
a volunteer firefighter, you get a $200 credit on your state income tax. I’m pushing to get it to $800, and pushing for the state to understand the value that we provide.” But volunteering comes with other perks and benefits beyond the income tax credit: breaks on property taxes, grants and scholarships for free or reduced college tuition, and even retirement benefits and service pensions. “We need to do better and connect more with the communities we serve,” Uttaro said, adding that by having better
community connections, the county can not only grow its active volunteer roster, but also increase the fire department’s diversity. Although Nassau’s population is becoming more diverse, those demographics aren’t always translating over into the community fire departments. “We’re missing those folks,” Uttaro said, “and the opportunity to get them to join and let them know about the community they just moved into, and how they can help.” Another state study found that nearly half of New York residents are interested in volunteering at their local fire department — something Uttaro says he wants to capitalize on. More than “66 percent of the people surveyed said they would stop down at their local firehouse to get more information on volunteering,” the fire marshal said, “so now it is our job to roll out the welcome mat.” Regina Cabrera found her way to volunteering for her local fire department in Patchogue. And despite what some might believe about doing this kind of work, there is still plenty of opportunity to still have a life outside of the fire station. “I have a social life,” she said. “I go to church. I have a 9-to-5. I do a lot. But why not push yourself to do something? You don’t know what you’re capable of until you try.”
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Rossetti leaves a legacy of quality coaching made the playoffs twice, and it wasn’t until one impressive student walked onto the basketball court in the 1990s that the program really took off. “When this kid Michael Harrington came into the program, that’s when we really won a lot of games,” Rossetti said. “He was an exceptional athlete at Seaford.” Harrington would go on to become one of three players during Rossetti’s varsity coaching career to have reached 1,000 career points. Rossetti said he has witnessed impressive athletes come through his locker room, but not every season during his 43 years as varsity coach was a successful one. “There were some stretches where we won over 75 percent of our games,” Rossetti said, “and then there were stretches where we won 30 percent.” In addition to playoff appearances and league championships, his team received two sportsmanship awards and won a county championship in 1998 against Island Trees, which Rossetti singled out as the most memorable moment of his career. “That was a real highlight,” Rossetti said of the county championship, “winning that game.” Another milestone in his career came on Jan. 6, when he won his 400th game as Seaford’s varsity coach, defeating East Rockaway, 66-34. Rossetti said he was
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ralph rossetti, coach of the boys’ varsity basketball team at Seaford High School for over four decades, with senior players andrew tudda, left, and Jeff Cesario. given a brass ball on a stand as a trophy for his accomplishment. A week later, he received a citation from the Town of Hempstead, congratulating him on the win and his decades-long commitment to the Seaford team. “It was unbelievable,” Rossetti said of the community’s reaction to his 400th win. “I was really taken aback. I was overwhelmed because I’ve never really had that kind of attention in my life.” While his record is over .500 as a coach, Rossetti said winning doesn’t matter to
him as much as the longevity of being at Seaford for decades — a feat that is not common for coaches to achieve. Rossetti added that it was more important for him to have been a part of young lives. “Teaching the kids to be better people, to be better communicators, to enjoy being a teenager, and through sports, learning life lessons,” Rossetti said, “that’s more important to me than worrying about how many games I won or lost. It’s all relative.” Rossetti expressed hope that his play-
ers would apply the life lessons they learned during the varsity program to their journey after high school. These lessons include making commitments, being punctual and taking on responsibilities, he said. For Rossetti, coaching in Seaford for so long is an accomplishment he’s proud of, adding that Seaford is a tight-knit community where students come back to live after graduation. “It’s a nice place,” Rossetti said. “It was a nice place to work. And it’s a really nice place to live.” During his coaching career, Rossetti said he learned that players would work hard for him if he treated them with respect. This means treating them fairly and showing flexibility, such as when a student can’t make practice because they’re studying or visiting a college. “You want to be treated with respect,” Rossetti said. Rossetti said the 2023-24 season would be his last, and looks forward to enjoying his retirement and spending time with his wife, family and grandkids. Rossetti leaves behind a large set of shoes to fill, but he hopes whoever take his place will have the same fun that he had. “This is it,” Rossetti said of his coaching career, “and hopefully, whoever takes over, they enjoy the same journey that I had. Hopefully, they take over the program and enjoy the kids and have success.”
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On Feb. 4, Veterans and local elected leaders gathered at the Wantagh American Legion to honor four World War Two US Army Chaplains who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Wantagh Veterans honor heroic sacrifices In a poignant tribute to valor and sacrifice, Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 hosted a Four Chaplain Day Ceremony on Feb. 4, attended by local elected officials, Veterans, and community members. The event commemorated the selfless actions of four World War II US Army chaplains who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Attendees gathered to hear the true story of these brave chaplains – Reverend George Fox, Rabbi Alexander Goode, Father John Washington, and Reverend Clark Poling.
On Feb. 3, 1943, a German U-boat torpedoed the SS Dorchester, a troopship on its way to Greenland. As chaos ensued on the ship, the chaplains worked to calm and comfort the soldiers. They sacrificed their own lives by giving up their life jackets to others, and in their final moments they joined arms and said prayers as the ship sank in the North Atlantic. Local elected officials, including County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, Assemblyman David McDonough, County Legislator
Michael Giangregorio, Councilman Christopher Carini and State Sen. Steve Rhoads joined the community in honoring these courageous men at the ceremony. The gathering upheld the legacy of the Four Chaplains, exemplifying the heroism of individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect others. –Charles Shaw
Wantagh kids learn the magic of reading On Jan. 24, over 80 families from the school district gathered at Wantagh Elementary School for family literacy night. Children from preK to 2nd Grade were given a complimentary book bag with brand new books as a courtesy of the Wantagh Foundation to promote reading at home with fun and engaging tactics. Darren Sardelli, a self-proclaimed silly poet, guest authored for the night and performed interactive readings from several books about how poetry can help with expressing emotion. After the reading were two workshops where kids and their families could apply their reading skills and inferential thinking to learn how to bring book characters to life. Students were able to use photographs to enhance comprehension through choice boards and decode text, even drawing in rice or shaving cream to make it more interactive. “It was truly wonderful to have so many families across the district participate in our Elementary Family Literacy Night,” said Alison Hazut, Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction K-5. “The workshops, facilitated by teachers and administrators, offered opportunities to learn more about our approaches to teaching reading and the role that families can play at home.” –Rachel Bamgbose
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Students from Wantagh school district gathered at the elementary school for Literacy Night on Jan. 24. Children listened to a poet and participated in workshops to develop reading skills and express their creativity.
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Lucky Day Stir Fry
Classic Fried Rice
Snake Alley Noodles
Lunar New Year feasting
Host a celebration to welcome the Year of the Snake
By Karen Bloom Super Sunday weekend is upon us. And with it, the start of the Year of the Dragon, which arrives Feb. 10. Before everyone’s attention turns to the Big Game, why not partake of some more New Year’s revelry with an Asian twist? So take out the broom and sweep away the winter doldrums with a Lunar New Year gathering. The dragon is the sixth year of the Chinese zodiac, which consists of 12 years (and 12 different animals) total. A majestic and lucky creature in Chinese folklore, the dragon symbolizes bravery, creativity and innovation. According to the Chinese horoscope, 2024 is a year full of potential and opportunities for personal growth, professional success and social impact. The dragon is also associated with one of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal or water. Each element gives the dragon a different personality and destiny. Actually the Year of the Wood Dragon, 2024 is also known as Yang Wood on Dragon, or Jia Chen. The fixed element of the dragon (chen) is Earth (Wu), which represents stability, honesty and loyalty. The variable element of the dragon in 2024 is yang wood, or jia, further representing growth, creativity and flexibility. The wood dragon, according to the lore, is the most creative and visionary of the dragons. They are optimistic, ambitious and adventurous — ready to explore new ideas and challenge themselves. They are also generous, compassionate, and loyal to their friends. Therefore, the Year of the Dragon in 2024 is expected to be a time of visionary leaders, innovators and problem solvers. It’s also predicted to be a great year to start new projects, explore new opportunities, and create value for yourself and others. Lunar New Year is all about spectacle, from those ubiquitous fireworks and dancing dragons, to an assortment of delectable food. That’s why it’s a holiday anyone can enjoy — and a great time to host a party. From the décor and color scheme, to the food, Lunar New Year is rich in beautiful symbols. If you’ve got a round table, this is the time to use it, because it is a sign of wholeness. Decorate it with red and gold accents to represent good luck and prosperity. During Lunar New Year, the color red is everywhere. People wear red, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children “hong bao” (or “lucky money”) in red envelopes. That’s because red symbolizes happiness, abundance and good fortune. It also symbolizes fire, which according to legend, can drive away bad luck. There are all sorts of symbolic foods, each associated with specific blessings or good luck. Noodles — in dishes such as Snake Alley Noodles — stand for longevity. Pork symbolizes wealth. A whole chicken? Completeness and prosperity. Supplement the meal with other symbolic foods, such as pot stickers or spring rolls (said to bring prosperity because they resemble gold ingots); a bowl of tangerines or oranges
(their Chinese names sound like the words for “luck” and “wealth”); fortune cookies to go with dessert — you can even insert your own customized fortunes for the year ahead. For the ultimate in a customized fortune, make homemade fortune cookies and write creative fortunes to delight and amuse your guests. And at the stroke of midnight, open your doors and windows to release the stresses of the old year.
Lucky Day Stir Fry
• 1/3 cup stir-fry Sauce • 1 large clove garlic, pressed • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 medium onion, sliced • 1/2 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips • 10 to 12 ears canned whole baby corn, rinsed (optional) Combine stir-fry sauce and garlic. Cut asparagus crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Heat oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat. Add asparagus and onion; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add snow peas; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add red bell pepper; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add corn; stir-fry 1 minute. Pour in stir-fry sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until vegetables are coated with sauce. Serve immediately.
Classic Fried Rice
• 6 strips bacon, cut 1/2-inch pieces • 1 egg, beaten • 8 green onions and tops, sliced • 4 cups cold, cooked rice • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Move bacon to the side of the pan; add egg and scramble. Move egg over and add green onions to the skillet; saute for about a minute. Stir in the rice, add garlic and soy sauce. Toss until mixture is well blended and heated through.
Snake Alley Noodles
• 3/4 pound uncooked spaghetti • 1/4 cup soy sauce • 2 tablespoons dry sherry • 4 teaspoons cornstarch • 1 pound ground pork • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper • 3/4 cup chopped green onions and tops • 1/2 pound cooked baby shrimp, rinsed and drained Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt; drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and 1 cup water. Stir-fry pork with ginger, garlic and red pepper in hot wok or large skillet over medium heat, until pork is cooked. Add green onions; stir-fry 1 minute. Add soy sauce mixture; cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens slightly. Stir in shrimp and heat through. Pour over noodles and toss to combine. Enjoy!
Relive those great R&B tunes of days gone by as some top R&B groups take the stage at Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center for an evening of classic sounds. Blue Magic, Black Ivory and The Legendary Blue Notes featuring Sugar Bear sing their greatest hits. The evening is hosted by ‘Big Murph’ of Classic Soul 107.5 FM’s ‘Murph in the Morning and Instant Classic Radio Show.’ Sing along to such favorites as ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now,’ ‘I Miss You,’ ‘Don’t Turn Around’ and ‘Sideshow.’ The iconic Philly soul group Blue Magic — known for dreamy ballads and choreographed stage moves — peaked in 1974 with the Top 10 pop hit ‘Sideshow.’ Romantic, sensual, soothing and captivating are the words that describe Blue Magic’s musical talents. They reached Gold status with ‘Sideshow,’ their first million-selling hit single. Besides their exquisite vocal harmonies. they’re also known for their masterful storytelling choreography. Friday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. Adelphi. edu/pac, or (516) 877-4000.
‘Easy come, easy go’ Queen-mania rocks on. Almost Queen is back with their homage to the beloved band. They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, they transport you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. The band — featuring Joseph Russo as Freddie Mercury, Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon, and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor — consistently delivers a dynamic live performance showcasing signature four-part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. Their authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience. Saturday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
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Join the JULIETS for Mah Jongg and card games at Congregation Beth Tikvah, every Thursday, noon-4 p.m. (doors open 11:30 a.m.). Open to women and men. $5 per person. 3710 Woodbine Ave. For more information email mahjonggCBT@yahoo.com or contact Beth Tikvah office at (516) 785-2445.
Friends of the Brothers
Friends of the Brothers visits the Landmark stage with their dynamic tribute to the Allman Brothers, Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Their powerful celebration of the Allman Brothers, featuring musician closely associated with the original band, continues the brotherhood with passion, committed to the ideals of every night being special and unique. Guitarist/singer Junior Mack has fronted Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band for 12 years and starred in the acclaimed Broadway show “Lackawanna Blues.” Guitarist Andy Aledort played with Dickey Betts for 12 years, has recorded with Double Trouble and Band of Gypsys and toured with Experience Hendrix. Singer/guitarist Alan Paul is the author of “One Way Out,” the definitive, best-selling Allman Brothers Band biography based on 25 years of reporting on and interviewing the band. Their first-hand experience with the Allman Brothers Band and their deep knowledge of the repertoire and the music’s roots and heritage allows them to play with an unrivaled depth. They perform songs from every stage of the Allman Brothers Band’s career, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players, including drummers Dave Diamond (Zen Tricksters, Bob Weir, Robert Randolph) and Lee Finkelstein (Tower of Power, Blues Brothers), bassist Craig Privett (Half Step) and keyboardist Mike Katzman (Leslie Mendelsohn, The Electrix). Hear songs from every stage of the Allman Brothers’ career, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players. $33, $28. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
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Art talk Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Our Gilded Age.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the in-depth program and also participate in a guided exhibition tour following the lecture. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
In concert Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Linda Ipanema and The Dixie Cats, Saturday, March 16, 2 p.m., at Seaford Public Library. Their concert, “It’s a Great Day for the Irish,” features beloved Irish classics. Registration required. 2234 Jackson Ave. Visit SeafordLibrary.org or call (516) 221-1334.
Lunar New Year celebration Welcome the Year of the Dragon at Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Feb. 10, 12-2 p.m. Stop by to learn all about this special year, believed to bring an abundance of opportunities, wealth and luck for everyone. Make a dragon craft to take home. For ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org..
Wantagh Museum Explore Wantagh’s history and see the Jamaica Parlor car and the community’s post office at the Wantagh Museum, 1700 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, open Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. No admission.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Wantagh Chamber of Commerce hosts its 4th annual Wantagh St. Patrick’s Parade, Sunday, March 17. The parade will step off at 2 p.m. from Wantagh High School, 3297 Beltagh Ave. This year’s grand marshal is John Theissen, founder and executive director of the John Theissen Children’s Foundation. For more information, visit WantaghChamber. WildApricot.org.
Feb. ‘Parallel Perspectives’ View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.
‘Love Letters’ Plaza Theatricals continues its season with “Love Letters,” Sunday, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. Starring Kim and Chris Dufrenoy, this and imaginative theatre piece is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence began with birthday party thankyou notes. Following the performance, the Dufrenoys share some favorite Broadway love songs! See it at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.
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Love yourself on Valentine’s Day, with a breast screening at Mercy Hospital, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1-4 p.m. Self-care is the most important gift you can give yourself on Valentine’s Day. Must be age 40 and over to book an appointment. 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit chsli.org/mercyhospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.
Cinderella, a zany Godmother, a trip to the royal ball, and a glass slipper continues to delight audiences everywhere. The most classic of all fairy tales springs to life in this Sunrise Theatre Company’s production of the classic tale, Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 11, noon. Follow along in this fast-paced musical production as the ragged Cinderella meets up with the handsome prince looking for a bride. All tickets $15. Visit the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.
Winterfest
AARP Tax Preparation
Levittown Community Council hosts their 25th Winterfest event, Saturday, Feb. 10, at Island Trees Library, at 11 a.m. With raffle, crafts, games, magic show and a model train display by the Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers. The Levittown Lions Club will be available to provide a free eye screening for attendees. Admission is free. 38 Farmedge Rd. in Levittown. For more information, email levittowncouncil@yahoo. 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.
Wantagh Library hosts tax preparations sessions aimed at low to moderate income taxpayers with simple returns. IRS-Certified AARP Tax-Aide Foundation tax preparers will be available most Tuesdays, Feb. 6 through April 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required. 3285 Park Ave., in Wantagh. For more information, visit wantaghlibrary.org or call (516) 221-1200.
School budget workshops Wantagh School District will be offering four community workshops on the 2024-2025 budget. All residents are invited to attend the forums, which will include budget presentations and opportunities for comments and questions. Three evening workshops are offered, Monday, March 11; Monday, March 18; and Tuesday, April 2, all starting at 7 p.m. in the Wantagh High School cafeteria. A daytime workshop will take place on Wednesday, April 3 at 10 a.m. at Wantagh Public Library. 3297 Beltagh Ave.
Bingo at Temple B’Nai Torah Temple B’nai Torah hosts a fun-filled session of bingo, every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and every Thursday, 7:15-10 p.m. Prizes, progressive games and refreshments will be available. Temple B’Nai Torah is located at 2900 Jerusalem Ave in Wantagh. For more information, call (516) 221-2370.
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Notice is hereby given that I shall, commencing on February 20, 2024, sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on real estate herein-after described, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party-ininterest in such real estate shall pay to the County Treasurer by February 15, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges, against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 per cent per six month’s period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 20, 2024 lien sale, Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February, 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. The liens are for arrears of School District taxes for the year 2022 - 2023 and/or County, Town, and Special District taxes for the year 2023. The following is a partial listing of the real estate located in school district number(s) 23, 6 in the Town of Hempstead only, upon which tax liens are to be sold, with a brief description of the same by reference to the County Land and Tax Map, the name of the owner or occupant as the same appears on the 2022/2023 tentative assessment roll, and the total amount of such unpaid taxes. ImpoRTanT THE NAMES OF OWNERS SHOWN ON THIS LIST MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS OWNING THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. SUCH NAMES HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE 2022/2023 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND MAY DIFFER FROM THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IT MAY ALSO BE THAT SUCH OWNERS ARE NOMINAL ONLY AND ANOTHER PERSON IS ACTUALLY THE BENEFICIAL OWNER.
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6,247.91 4,836.39 2,017.62 7,841.80 7,355.89 12,772.07 4,788.79 6,240.67 5,984.78 11,103.52 55,354.05 3,572.33 9,886.84 10,015.69 1,279.16 15,035.46 14,447.16 2,203.13 15,741.21 16,907.83 6,263.42 17,379.15 3,628.91 736.05 697.16 677.72 2,312.30 3,549.72 5,694.88 1,558.46 4,280.30 959.60 19,176.96 5,687.85 7,687.96 42,264.06 2,219.29 17,698.75 17,803.03 1,119.39 387.82 387.82 7,297.92 19,910.82 5,823.20 2,397.72 17,036.43 3,682.58 7,330.25 17,443.45 18,629.41
KITT SHEILA M 65071 12920 1292-1299 PRIME BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS LLC 65072 03260 RICCIARDELLI CHRISTINA 65073 15240 1524-1527 CAIRO PAUL J 65085 06260 626-628 MENICHINO ANGELA 65086 07270 727-728 COSTANZA ANGELO & NANCY 65182 00240 24-25 HERMER MARGARET LIFE ESTATE 65231 00140 GRIFFIN JOHN & EILEEN 65240 00030 CESTRO MICHAEL & MELISSA 65256 00260 ROSSEN SANFORD & LAURIE 65257 00060 SMALL ARTHUR BRIAN 65260 00160 VILLEGAS JANETT 65271 00230 YEUNG VICTOR H & SARAH 65274 00190 LYNCH CHRISTOPHER & ANN MARIE 65276 00490
14,734.62 23,291.80 14,223.08 2,178.57 5,380.58 1,247.91 4,896.50 21,406.85 2,362.23 2,997.52 16,172.54 21,852.99 3,869.82 13,065.04
Town of HempsTead scHool:23 wanTagH Ufsd Name Parcel Group Lot MEANEY L MUSCARELLA & R 56 H0400350 ARDELEAN MICHAEL & DAWN MARIE 56 H0401360 GREIG JENNIFER SKELLEY 56 H1000070 WALLIS JAMES A & CATHRINE 56 H1300400 BITETTO JAMES E 56 H1500160 MAGGIE’S SIGNATURE HOMES, LLC 56 Y 00170 17,38 WANTAGH 3215 LLC 56156 02080 KAMPFER MICHAEL R & DISTEFANO V 56186 00120 GARRETT BRITT & KYLE 56217 00360 DE MAILLE LEA ELLEN 56267 01960 FAYMAN LYUDMILIA 56269 03060 MUNDY TRUST 56280 00070 7,44 MOSES MARTIN I & SONIA 56280 00240 SACIOLO ROSALIND 56299 02570 257,259 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY 56355 02220 BRAUM MEYER TRUST 56410 03280 PRINCE NANCY & HOWARD 56410 04040 GRAGNANIELLO MICHELE & SANCLEME 56419 00060 6-9 OLSON JOANNE 56444 00080 LILIENTHAL MARVIN & DOROTHY 56462 00110 1220 WANTAGH AVE CORP 56462 00460 3341 BELTAGH AVENUE LLC 56462 00610 1358 WANTAGH AVENUE LLC 56462 00620 1378 WANTAGH AVENUE LLC 56462 00630 POLLOCK BRIAN R & 56488 00090 DESIMONE DENISE & SERAFINA 56495 00270 GUBISTA CHARLES & ANNE 56499 00100 TOWNSEND JOHN M & CHRISTINE 57011 00750 CAMPODONICO ADRIAN A & SILVANA 57033 05550 SEGERDAHL PAUL & ELIZABETH 57033 05640 ALBANESE ANNE 57038 00580 GRUBER MANFRED & PATRICIA 57049 01870 WANTAGH ASSOCIATES LIMITED PART 57097 00010 1,3 GEFFNER JONATHAN & LINDA 57099 00320
Amount 2,763.16 2,473.65 15,858.73
STEIDEL MONICA 57123 05420 TRIOLO CALOGERO & IODICE MARIA 57130 01610 WALTER RENATE E LIFE ESTATE 57133 02230 223-224 SCHAFER RONALD & LINDA 57213 00210 ECKHOFF WALTER & JOANNE 57231 00060 FRANCIS JR IRVING 57259 00150 FONTANA DIANA 57272 00170 ZAPPULLA PETER H TRUST 57285 00070 BYRNE ALLISON 63012 00860 FICCO MICHAEL & MAUREEN 63012 00880 FALACE SUSAN 63012 00960 DIDONATO DANIEL & BARBARA 63116 00810 81-82,278 GLASS HALF FULL PROPERTY PROJEC 63179 00170 17-18 7003 65 PL INC 63184 00740 SUDY DONALD & PATRICIA 63194 00570 2880 RIVERSIDE LLC 63236 20160 LIPMAN KENNETH & MARCY 63236 20390 DEMA ROBERT & DENISE 63237 14680 SYLVESTER STUART 63246 20640 D’AMORE MARY P & 63308 00130
21,406.91 20,069.94 4,874.73 4,170.82 4,514.43 4,426.64 12,156.66 2,359.75 13,049.80 2,435.68 5,070.50 2,307.54 15,183.20 2,321.78 5,314.11 3,047.91 27,919.49 24,456.44 15,060.75 1,742.55
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TERMS OF SALE
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Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldier’s and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts.
8,069.06 17,530.39 2,260.08 936.92 15,858.73 15,435.47 5,111.31 2,085.65 8,655.70 3,289.96 23,956.22 17,166.95 13,028.44 26,226.41 7,882.07 27,098.67 42,984.46 22,019.05 28,050.14 8,686.65 16,568.45 16,683.85 18,374.36 4,758.32 23,592.80 21,378.20 7,064.17 18,958.06 15,194.05
However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA), 12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et. seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The rate of interest and penalty which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount from which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding,
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• The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. • The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. •The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. •If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made, in connection with, said bid shall be forfeited. This list includes only tax liens on real estate located in Town of Hempstead. Such other tax liens on real estate are advertised as follows: Town of HempsTead Dist 1001
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN ALTERNATIVE TRUST 2007-A2 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES,
Plaintiff, Against RICOPIAN GARCIA, ZAIDA GARCIA, IRWIN GARCIA, ET AL, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/20/2018, 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 on 2/29/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3985 Berrywood Dr., Seaford, New York 11783, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 52 Block 480 Lot 21 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $858,538.00 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 14-011613 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 12/19/2023 File Number: 120-2352 CA 144459 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs. DAVID W KEEFER, ET AL., Defendant(s).
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Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in braille, large print, audio tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 13715. Dated: February 07, 2024
1246995 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, NA., Plaintiff AGAINST Guy Peden; Teresa Peden, and Millie Peden, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 4, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 20, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1554 Holiday Park Drive, Wantagh, NY 11793. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wantagh, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 56. Block H04 Lot 105. Approximate amount of judgment $404,308.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 010068/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Harold F. Damm, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: January 4, 2024 144324
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THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER MINEOLA, NEW YORK
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale After Inquest and Appointment of Referee duly entered on July 30, 2015, 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 February 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 3621 Regent Lane, Wantagh, NY 11793. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 51, Block 500 and Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $481,785.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 004494-2014. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 144447
entered March 2, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 1, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 19 WHISPER LANE, WANTAGH, NY 11793. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wantagh, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 51, Block 359, Lot 14. Approximate amount of judgment $350,842.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613262/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Oscar A. Prieto, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-003740 79064 144561
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST GINA CIPOLLA, ROBERT CIPOLLA, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 29th day of January 2024, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal law. An extract of the resolution is as follows:
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The Wantagh Fire District has by appropriate resolution established and maintains a certain capital reserve fund, established pursuant to Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law, in an account for deposit of said Capital Reserve Fund entitled, “The Wantagh Fire District, Section 6(g) General Municipal “Firematic Equipment and Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund “ in local banks; in which account is sufficient funds to accomplish the purposes herein after set forth, namely, the Portable Radio Upgrade Project Phase 2 (labor, material, inspection and delivery), including incidental expenses, advertising, and attorney’s fees, in order to maintain the efficiency of the Wantagh Fire District in the discharge of their duties in preserving the lives and property of the residents of the Community and the said project is deemed in the best interest of the residents of the Wantagh Fire District. The resolution further provides that there be transferred from the present Firematic Equipment and Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund of the Wantagh Fire District a sum not to exceed TwoHundred and Four Thousand Dollars ($204,000.00) dollars and the District Treasurer is authorized to effect such transfer from time to time as necessary for the project. This resolution is subject to a permissive resolution and shall not take effect until thirty (30) days, as provided by the General Municipal Law. Dated: January 29th 2024 By order of The Board of Fire Commissioner Brendan J. Narell Superintendent 144766 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232
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 2/14/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 95/24. WANTAGH - Pang Wei Wang & Nicolette Jiang, Renewal of grant to maintain fence on top of retaining wall varying in height from 6’ to 6’11”., S/s Roland Ave., 60.66’ E/o Hannington Ave., a/k/a 1795 Roland Ave. 103/24. WANTAGH Timothy & Elizabeth Kissane, Variance, height, construct 2nd story attached to dwelling., E/s Park Dr., 65’ N/o Terrace Rd., a/k/a 783 Park Dr. 110/24. 111/24. LEVITTOWN - Collins Anyiam, Variance, side yards aggregate, construct 2nd story addition attached to dwelling; Variance, lot area occupied, construct 2nd floor deck attached to dwelling., S/s Taylor Ave., 100’ W/o Whittier Ave., a/k/a 372 Taylor Ave. 112/24. LEVITTOWN Dennis A. & Maria I. Bulina, Mother/Daughter Res. (2nd Kitchen)., W/s Saucer La., 268’ N/o Wantagh Ave., a/k/a 16 Saucer La. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Wantagh & Levittown 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. 144774 LEGAL NOTICE Wantagh School District Transportation Notice Wantagh School District parents are reminded that state law requires a written transportation request annually from parents or guardians of students who plan to attend private or parochial schools. Applications must be submitted prior to April 1st for the school year beginning in September. However, first time enrollees in a private or parochial school shall be permitted to submit their application by June 30th, and new residents moving into the district have 30 days after establishing residency to submit their application. Transportation applications for the 2024 - 2025 school year are now submitted electronically on our website at www.wantaghschools.or g by using the Services and Transportation links. If you need assistance, please contact the Wantagh UFSD Transportation Office, 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793, at (516) 765-4155. January 2024 144762 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT,
V. JOHN DELISA A/K/A JOHN F. DELISA A/K/A JOHN F. DE LISA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 15, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT is the Plaintiff JOHN DELISA A/K/A JOHN F. DELISA A/K/A JOHN F. DE LISA, 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 March 13, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3014 VALENTINE PLACE, WANTAGH, NY 11793: Section 56, Block 263, Lot 427: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WANTAGH, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 608335/2018. Jane P. Shrenkel, 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. 144739 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
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Q. Why do bricks fall off a wall? I live in a brick house, and was concerned when I saw in the news recently that a whole side of condos in Suffolk County just collapsed on cars. The report said it was under investigation, but we rarely hear the answer to what they found. What could cause that, and is there anything I can do with my brick house?
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A. The expression that something or someone is “built like a brick house” obviously didn’t apply in this case. You never think of brick as a weak or precarious material applied to buildings, but because brick is not structural, but rather cosmetic, attached to the rest of the face of a building with thin strips of metal from behind, if not done onte eeper correctly, the result can be just like what you saw in that news story. Unfortunately, there’s little you can do about your wall’s hidden conditions unless you open them. Sadly, there are many workers who have never had formal training in the proper application of construction materials. I noted over the years, as a volunteer mentor in several high schools, that school curriculums reduced or eliminated classes in industrial arts, automotive repair and construction technology and replaced them with computer technology and preparation for a college education. I realize this is a general statement that educators could debate and grade me on, but the simple fact is that because little or no training qualifications are required to get a contractor’s license and no formal construction education is required, poor workmanship and bad decisions, with no basis in engineering or science, are a daily occurrence, especially in residential construction. Not that everyone does a poor job, but quality control is based on pride and vigilance, not on uniformity, like you find with other skilled professions, where oversight and responsibility is strict and rampant, as in the medical field. Anybody can argue anything, but public safety should be everyone’s job, and that wall was either missing the wall ties, they were spaced too far apart, they weren’t the right kind, the wall had no spacing behind to allow trapped water to flow out, or the backup material wasn’t correctly waterproofed and thus deteriorated. It’s important that even a brick wall is handled correctly from start to finish. We hear people protesting daily for freedom from regulation, but isn’t it your right not to be subjected to a brick wall collapse that was avoidable? I speak with building and homeowners daily, and find that most, if not all, have a reasonable expectation that the work they’re paying for will be, as they often say, “perfect” or something close. When that level of expectation isn’t met, the customer is generally upset. Since the industry places responsibility on the wrong people, such as inspectors, engineers and architects instead of the last person to touch the construction, the problem is perpetual. Good luck!
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orget scary movies or the end of the world — what scares almost all of us the most, by far, is getting a voicemail from a family member, telling you to call back right away because “it’s important.” My 90-year-old father did that last week, a message I got on my phone as I was walking from what had been an enlightening and productive meeting with a school superintendent. The last several months had been MICHAEL filled with diffiHINMAN cult calls like this. My mother’s cancer. My stepmother’s passing. Learning that a former colleague is gravely ill. I couldn’t begin to imagine what this call might be about. Not wanting to stress as I dialed my dad’s number, I calmed myself by joking under my breath that my parents probably went
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out and got married. “Dad, it’s Mike. What’s wrong?” “Nothing’s wrong. But I wanted to let you know your mother and I got married.” This wasn’t my imagination. This was actually coming from the other end of the line. “Wait, what? When?” “What time is it now?” My dad paused for a moment. “Oh, about an hour ago.” Since my stepmother died, my parents had reconnected. My dad moved from Florida back to where I grew up in Pennsylvania late last year to be closer to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And my mom happened to already be there, with room in her house for him to live. Although they divorced in 1998, my parents remained friends. They didn’t have to co-parent or anything — all their kids were grown. But even in the worst of times, if two people truly love
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each other, can anything really keep them apart? That’s a mystery of love — one of many. And it was no coincidence, I’m sure, that all of this took place on the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. Not much is known about Valentine, except that he lived and died during the third century, ministering to persecuted Christians in the Roman Empire — if you can believe what Wikipedia shares. But so much of Valentine’s story is obscured by legend, and it’s really not clear what led our culture to revere him. More than 200 years after his death, Pope Gelasius I established a Feast of St. Valentine to take place on Feb. 14, to honor his martyrdom. Centuries later, Geoffrey Chaucer — the English poet who brought us “The Canterbury Tales” — wrote about Valentine in his poem “Parlement of Foules,” linking
ecades after calling it quits, my parents decided to remarry.
him to romance and lovers for what is believed to be the first time. Love happens to be the language many of us — if not all of us — relate to the most. The power of love can build new worlds or destroy them — and do just about everything in between. The famed radio psychiatrist Dr. David Viscott once said, “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” And 20th-century philosopher Rabindranath Tagore described love as “an endless mystery, for it has nothing else to explain it.” My parents woke up one morning last week and decided between breakfast and buying some groceries that they would give marriage another go, decades after they called it quits. Love is indeed an endless mystery. But as long as it continues to bring people together — like it did my mother and father once again — keeping it a mystery is worth the price. Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? mhinman@liherald.com.
Climate change is breaking the bank
ast year was the hottest ever recorded on Earth, with accompanying climate disasters. More than 40 percent of the planet’s surface was at least 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than in the late 19th century. Many scientists believe that a 1.5-degree increase over preindustrial levels is the point at which severe climate consequences begin. Parts of Canada and the northern United States already have average temperatures at least 2 degrees Celsius above the mark, and in ALAN j. parts of Europe the average temsINgEr perature was 3 degrees warmer. Last August, the average surface temperature of the world’s oceans was a record high 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Hotter ocean temperatures destroy ecosystems for fish and create stronger tropical storms and hurricanes. In Canada, out-of-control forest fires burned through an area the size of North Dakota, and wildfires in northern Greece were the largest ever recorded in the European Union. Recordbreaking rains left one-third of Pakistan underwater and 20 million people
homeless. In Beijing, China, recordbreaking rains flooded hundreds of roads and forced the cancellation of flights. Rural villages in northern China had to have food, water, and emergency supplies dropped in by helicopter. Last year was the fourth time in less than 20 years that the Amazon region of South America suffered from severe drought, which had never happened before. The United Nations estimates that almost onefourth of the world’s population was living in drought conditions in 2022 and 2023. Prolonged droughts would have been highly unlikely if not for climate change. Climate change means more extreme weather events, not just record heat. Last week, record cold gripped many parts of the U.S. It was so cold during the NFL playoff game between Kansas City and Miami that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ helmet shattered. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a climate change denier, warned Texans that they faced temperatures below freezing for “dozens of hours.” Voters in the Iowa caucuses traveled to local precincts in what the National Weather Service called “life-threatening cold.” It was 10 below zero in Des Moines, and wind chills were as low as 35 below.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced a new climate change record that no one was looking forward to: There were 28 weather-related disasters in 2023 in which damage totaled more than $1 billion. The previous high was 22, set in 2020. Since 2017, more than 5,000 people have died in the United States as the result of $137 billion in weather-related disasters. In 2023, those events included destructive hail, flooding, cyclones, tornadoes, wildfires, drought, winter storms and heat waves, at a total cost of over $90 billion. The costliest event was a drought and heat wave in the South and Midwest that caused $14.5 billion in damage. The cost of last year’s weather-related disasters was almost double what Congress approved for climate resilience in the 2021 infrastructure bill. Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire and Texas recorded their warmest year ever in 2023, while Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Vermont and Virginia had their secondwarmest. Louisiana had its eighth-driest year on record, while Maine had its fifth-wettest. On June 20, the temperature in San Angelo, Texas, reached a high of 114 degrees, an all-time record there. In
round here, it will mean steep increases in the price of home insurance.
July, Phoenix had an average temperature of 102.8, the hottest month ever recorded in an American city. On July 16, the temperature in Death Valley, California, was 128 — and it was still 120 at midnight. On Aug. 24, the “feels-like” heat index in Chicago was 120. Locally, severe rainstorms and wind over the weekend of Jan. 6-7 and again on Jan. 9 caused flooding and erosion. Waves as high as 20 feet washed away parts of Long Island beaches. Climate change is rocking the home insurance industry, with price increases falling on homeowners. In California, climate-worsened wildfires led to an $8.5 billion increase in home insurance costs, and State Farm and Allstate stopped issuing new homeowner insurance policies. In Florida and Louisiana, homeowners in hurricaneprone areas have also been unable to purchase insurance. Since January 2022, homeowners in 31 states have had double-digit rate increases, and in six states those increases topped 20 percent. More than 25 percent of properties in New York City, including half of Brooklyn, and 80 percent of properties in Suffolk County, are considered at risk of flooding, and homeowners face steep insurance increases. Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University.
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How are you doing, Long Island?
t was a simple question: “How is everybody doing?” For any of us on social media, this is a question we see a lot. But in this particular case, it wasn’t just anyone asking. It was Elmo. You know, the famous childlike Muppet who has been a “Sesame Street” staple since 1985, and who created a mad rush in the late 1990s for toys that encouraged kids to tickle him. Like many of the characters we grew up with on the children’s education series, Elmo has his own account on platforms like Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter. He follows just a dozen people — other characters like Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Oscar the grouch — but Elmo is followed by more than a half-million people. Many of his posts are birthday wishes to his Sesame Street neighbors like Bert’s best friend, Ernie, or sharing how much he enjoys his life in his fictional neighborhood. But Elmo also cares about those who take the time to read his occasional posts. So it was no surprise when he let everyone know “Elmo is just checking in!” And more than 200 million people saw it, with a large number of celebrities, other kid-themed characters, and even President Biden chiming in. But it was the everyday people — like us — whom Elmo noticed first. “Elmo, I’m depressed and broke,” one follower replied. “My dog passed away three weeks ago,” another follower shared. “Me and my fiancée are still grieving. Prayers would be appreciated.” “I really, really try to be happy and
Need help? There are always resources available to you, 24/7 — many of which will allow you to maintain your anonymity and not cost you anything. ■ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 ■ Long Island Crisis Center: (516) 679-1111, or dial 988 ■ Nassau County Behavioral Health Awareness Campaign: (516) 227-8255 ■ New York State Office of Mental Health: (877) 846-7369, or text 467369 ■ Crisis Text Line: from a mobile phone, text the word “HOME” to 741741 strong at work,” someone else said. “But sometimes it’s just too much, Elmo. I’m struggling.” After years of a crushing pandemic, ever-increasing polarization in politics, and wars raging overseas, we as a society have had better days when it comes to mental health. A gallup poll surveying more than 5,000 people in all 50 states revealed that depression is on the rise, especially in women and young adults. Women may have been hit extra hard, gallup research director Dan Witters told ABC News at the time, because many were forced to leave work and return home when their children were forced to attend school remotely. Also, many
Letters Suozzi is the right choice To the Editor: I endorse Tom Suozzi. As a congressman, mayor and Nassau County executive, he has represented a proud tradition of service. He championed better health care, gun safety laws, a reduction in the cost of prescription drugs, fair tax policy, and protection of our natural resources, such as the Long Island Sound. However, the challenges the voters in the special election on Feb. 13 now face include national controversies. We are challenged by a Republican-majority Congress that doesn’t take action on immigration policies, and which holds hostage aid to our allies. We are challenged by referendums on a woman’s right to choose and a worker’s right to strike. These national and local issues can be solved by representatives like Tom Suozzi, who have a calm voice and an open mind, and will most certainly steer us to solutions. JANET RIgER Great Neck
women were on the front lines of the pandemic in our health care facilities, seeing firsthand the horrors Covid-19 brought. Combating these feelings isn’t easy, but it is possible. The Long Island Crisis Center, for example, tackles this through its “Better Can Happen” campaign. The organization describes it as a grass-roots movement that “works to spread hope and highlight simple ways” for people to help make Long Island a better, friendlier place to live and work. It does this through five primary tenets: Know better, feel better, say it better, do better and give better. That means knowing the signs of depression or even suicidal thoughts — which you can learn more about at LongIslandCrisisCenter. org/bettercanhappen. Seeking help when you need it through resources like simply dialing 988. Finding ways to talk about mental health without attaching a stigma to it. And, of course, donating time and money to keep these services going, whether it’s with the crisis center or a number of other fantastic organizations in our community. More often than not, it starts with a simple question we don’t ask each other enough: How are you doing? “Wow! Elmo is glad he asked,” the Muppet said on X several thousand replies later. “Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing. Elmo will check in again soon, friends! Elmo loves you.” Just when we think we’re too old to learn something from a show that defined our childhoods, Elmo shows we have so much to learn. And we can begin by simply asking, “How are you doing, Long Island?”
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he history of America’s relationship with the indigenous peoples who lived here before the arrival of European settlers has been fraught with sugarcoating, obfuscation, and downright ignorance. On Long Island — where so many of our communities still bear the names of the native tribes that were here for millennia — that history continues to remain hidden and untaught, despite the fact that numerous municipalities still claim to “honor” the legacy of these tribes through school wiLL team and village sHeeLine logos that feature stereotypical headdresses and depictions of Native Americans. Before the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano first saw what would become known as Long Island in 1524, there were tens of thousands of indigenous peoples living here, largely in peaceful co-existence among 13 tribes along the coasts of the island. These were the Canarsee, Corchaug, Manhasset, Marsapeague, Matinecock, Merrick, Montaukett, Nesaquake, Rockaway, Secatogue, Setauket, Shinnecock and Unkechaug. They inhabited the land for more than 10,000 years, and were expert fishers and clammers who relied on the abundant fish, lobsters, clams and even whales to supplement the food they got through
hunting and the harvesting of corn. The various tribes had different names for the island they called home: Paumanok, Lepanehoking, Sewanhacky and Wamponomon — the last two referencing the abundance of wampum, or shells, from local clams used for decoration or currency. The tribes themselves were closely related to several different nations from the surrounding land, with the majority of the western Long Island tribes speaking Algonquian dialects. The Algonquian people, at their height, stretched up and down the northeastern United States and into Canada. Their people, traded goods and culture traveled from Lake Superior to the Long Island Sound. The indigenous people of eastern Long Island spoke a Lenape-Munsee dialect, showing their connection to the Lenape communion, a group of hundreds of tribes stretching from delaware to the Hudson Valley. Through their Lenape heritage, the eastern Long Island tribes were linked to the Powhatan Federation, famous for the daughter of one of their chieftains, Pocahontas, and their relationship with the Jamestown colonists. In addition to the sustenance they acquired from the animals and crops of the region, the various tribes were also accomplished artists and musicians, particularly with the use of wampum shells for decorative pieces, and weaved elabo-
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rate and finely made clothing and blankets. They also made ornamental pottery, stamped with decorative designs, and traded these goods across the Sound and along the East Coast. Since the beginning of white settlement on Long Island, roughly 90 percent of native people have been killed — either intentionally or incidentally — by colonists, through everything from violence to disease to loss of native wildlife and land displacement. The majority of tribes disappeared from Long Island before the Revolutionary War, and in the centuries since, a number of American historians have attempted to whitewash the presence and impact of Native Americans here. despite this, they still played a key role in Long Island’s early history, particularly in the close relationship between the Montaukett and the English settlers of what is now Suffolk County. When Long Island became a center for the whaling industry in the 18th and 19th centuries, many natives were hired for their bravery, strength and long history of whaling in their respective cultures. A Shinnecock man named Eleazar was the first Native American to enter Japanese territory while serving as a crewman aboard the whaling vessel Manhattan, which anchored in Tokyo Bay while on an expedition in 1845. Nowadays, there are only two reservations for indigenous tribes on Long Island
t’s our duty, as Americans and as human beings, to honor native tribes’ heritage.
Letters The blame lies with the Palestinians To the Editor: For many years, the Palestinian Arabs have played the victim card, and now they have the new audience they crave because their old friends have gotten the message. Their new audiences is the Americans, who are gullible, ready to listen and repeat their lies and distortions. They don’t want you to know they’re pariahs in much of the world, and especially among other Arabs. They accuse Israel of being like the Nazis, but it was the Palestinian Arabs who were Hitler’s allies. They won’t tell you that Kuwait, who had given them sanctuary, banished 250,000 of them after the Kuwaitis discovered that the Palestinian Arabs’ sympathies were with Saddam Hussein. The Jordanians, whose country was carved from the “Palestine Mandate,” controlled the West Bank for years. They didn’t create a Palestinian state then because they knew what terrible neighbors they would be. After its 1967 victory, Israel pleaded with Egypt to take back control of Gaza. No way! was the very fast response. Lebanon will not permit Palestinian Arabs to leave the 12 functioning refugee camps on its land. It will not let them assimilate into its culture, fearing how disruptive they are.
— the Shinnecock Reservation, in Southampton, and the Poospatuck Reservation, in Mastic. The descendants of many of the tribes still live throughout the United States, forced to occupy reservations as far from their homeland as Oklahoma. This is just the tip of the iceberg of native Long Island history and culture. The best way to honor them and their legacy is by educating ourselves on their history and finding ways to support the descendants of these tribes, whose land we now live on. Anyone interested in preserving and honoring native culture can promote and patronize indigenous-owned businesses and places that educate on the history of the local tribes — such as the Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center and Museum, in Southampton — and support increase funding for local school districts to include academic courses and cultural opportunities so our children understand the peoples who lived here before their ancestors. While we may not have been taught much about them, the native tribes of Long Island are an integral part of our communities’ history. It is our duty — as both Americans and human beings — to not only honor their heritage, but also to uplift their voices and educate ourselves on their proud history and tradition. Both because it is the right thing to do, and because there is still so much for us to learn. Will Sheeline is a senior reporter who writes for the Glen Cove, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff/Glen Head Heralds. Comments? wsheeline@liherald.com.
Framework by Mallory Wilson
The Palestinian Arabs have started war after war, lost them all and are still crying “Foul!” They charge Israel with apartheid in the West Bank, but conveniently disregard the fact that their prospective charter calls for an Arab country where no Jews would be allowed. On Oct. 7 they beheaded children, raped women, killed participants at an outdoor concert, slayed 1,200 innocents and took more that 200 hostages. But they say they themselves are the victims — of genocide, no less. They make no connection between the attack on innocent Israelis and the fact that Israel has a right to defend and protect itself. We know they are manipulative and delusional, using the U.N. as their GoFundMe, but it has gotten out of hand. They Palestinian Arabs don’t want a state. That takes effort, labor, brains, determination, guts and responsibility. Israel and the U.N. built most of the housing in Gaza, and the U.N. provides food, fuel and other necessities, while the Palestinian Arabs contribute nothing. They claim no knowledge of the hundreds of miles of sophisticated tunnels beneath their streets, homes, hospitals, mosques and schools. They were shocked! Until they knew it was time for them to call for a ceasefire. Their former allies know the deadly games they play. How long will it take the Americans to wise up? The clock is ticking. RHOdA ALBEN-ARONSON Bronx
Outside the U.S. Capitol — Washington, D.C.
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