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HERALD PERSON oF THE YEAR ElE MElEndEz

A guiding light from someone who can’t say no By Charles Shaw

Ele Melendez makes sure nobody is left out in the cold. Throughout the year, the 71-year-old parish social ministries director and her diligent volunteers at St. Frances de Chantal Roman Catholic Church dedicate their time providing food and necessities to those in-need. People from all over the community stop by to drop off an item of clothing or a can of food, and Melendez — the 2023 Wantagh Herald Person of the Year — makes sure these items go into the hands of those who face challenges or hardships. “There’s a lot of good people out here,” Melendez said. “There really is a lot of goodness. A lot of people that care.” Melendez is one of those good people who cares. She strives to help here’s a the less fortunate, especially during lot of good very busy times like the holidays. Last month, for example, Melendez and her people out volunteers packed Thanksgiving boxes here. for nearly 150 struggling families. Inside each decorated box was a ElE MElEndEz turkey as well as enough food to cover director, breakfast, lunch and dinner for a family parish social ministry, of five. St. Frances de Maryanne Agricola, a volunteer at Chantal Roman the parish, says Melendez has “a heart Catholic Church of gold,” and is always making sure everyone has enough to eat. “Nobody will go hungry when they come to her,” Agricola said. On Thanksgiving Day, Melendez and her parish host a catered dinner for those struggling to afford food, complete with entertainment, such as a magic show and musical performances. This month, Melendez and her team will fulfill Christmas wishes for the less fortunate. Struggling families write out what they want, and Melendez will share those wishes on a angelshaped piece of paper. Each angel is displayed at the Wantagh Avenue church, where parishoners can come by, grab one of the angels, and fulfill the gift wish. Pants, pajamas, sweaters, pairs of shoes, even a blender, are some of the wishes families write down. She may have been doing all this work for 25 years, but that doesn’t stop Melendez from still becoming emotional after reading what people wish for. Each wish is precious to her

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— simple items many others take for granted, but those less fortunate do not. “Some of the parents don’t put themselves down,” Melendez said, “but we’ll send them something.” Kathleen Cowden, a social ministry volunteer at the church for some 20 years, knows Melendez as someone who always finds ways to help someone. “She does fabulous work for everybody out there,” Cowden said. “She doesn’t know the word ‘no.’” Christmas is much busier compared to Thanksgiving because families receive gifts on top of a full meal. During this time, the parish social ministry offices are filled with bags containing gifts for each member of the family. And each family receives a Christmas meal with a choice of turkey or ham. While Melendez helps to organize these events, her volunteers work hard to make sure people’s needs are met. They help

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Ele Melendez, the parish social ministries director at St. Frances de Chantal Roman Catholic Church in Wantagh, has spent 25 years feeding struggling families. It was those efforts that made her an easy choice for the Herald's Person of the Year.

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Melendez has spent 25 years feeding the hungry Director of parish social ministries at St. Frances always helps those in need Continued from front

deliver food, gifts, and even run the social ministry’s thrift shop across the street, which offers low-priced clothing and other domestic needs for people struggling to provide for themselves or their families. For Melendez, seeing her volunteers lend a hand is how she knows they care. “My volunteers are the best,” she said. “These people, they’re here every day.” While food and toy drives are synonymous with the holiday season, for Melendez, giving is year-round. The ministry is always looking for donations — especially toilet paper, towels, laundry detergent, and women’s hygiene products. It’s important to find time to donate, Melendez says, because you never know what your next-door neighbor is going through. “They could have just lost their job, but they still have the fancy car,” Melendez said. “They still have the nice clothes. But they can’t afford to put the food on the table.” Melendez did not always know she would land a role in helping others. Prior to St. Frances, she worked on Wall Street, but grew tired of spending years commuting into the city for work. One day, Melendez spoke to a priest, who told her she would be the right person to help those in-need. She couldn’t see herself working in a church. But 25 years later, she’s still giving out gifts and turkeys to struggling families. “I never thought it would go this long,” she said. Melendez believes God chose her to work at St.

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Ele Melendez in the well-stocked pantry at the parish social ministry center of St. Frances de Chantal Roman Catholic Church on Wantagh Avenue. Donations to the church have declined in recent years, but Melendez and her volunteers remain determined to feed those less fortunate during the holidays.

Frances, to help those who come into her office seeking a bite to eat or a way to get themselves back on their feet. She finds it fulfilling to see people who once needed help come back to thank her for being there in

a time of need — whether it was to help with financial issues, or to provide a hot meal. “It means everything,” Melendez said. “It means I am that instrument for God.”

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Second graders at Lee Road Elementary School created passports and filled out a travel scrapbook for a lesson about other cultures’ holidays.

Holiday celebrations at Lee Road school Students throughout Lee Road Elementary School in the Levittown School District welcomed in the holiday season with various celebrations inspired by holidays across the globe. Second graders in Ms. Musante’s class used homemade passports to board a flight toward unfamiliar places. In travel scrapbooks, students pondered what kind of holi-

day celebrations they might find. They learned about cultural celebrations such as the Chinese New Year and compared the holiday traditions to their own. Additionally, fourth graders in Mrs. Sullivan’s class used their engineering skills to craft traps that would capture the gingerbread man. Students had a fun time using their imagination to create their holiday-themed contraptions.

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Students at East Broadway Elementary School in the Levittown School District heard a remarkable story of survival passed down from the descendant of Jewish Holocaust survivor on Dec. 7. Speaking to fifth graders, Aaron Ginns shared the story of his grandfather, Ludwig “Larry” Hiss, who was a Holocaust survivor. Aaron shed light on the inhumane conditions his grandfather and other Jews were forced to live through at the Mauthausen concentration camp. In 1947, Ludwig emigrated to the United States and served in the Army. To ensure his story lives on, Aaron visits schools as the education and outreach coordinator for 3GNY, a New Yorkbased group founded by the grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. East Broadway students were highly engaged in the important lesson by asking several questions.

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Fine dining. Students at East Broadway Elementary School in Levittown enjoyed a ‘fine dining’ event accompanied by live music.

Lending a hand. The Town of Hempstead recognized the Rev. Ron Garner, pastor of Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, for being named the Herald’s 2022 Person of the Year. Councilman Christopher Carini presented Garner with a certificate from the town.

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Three cheers for McArthur. The all-girls Traditional team from MacArthur High School finished second place at the regionals and was invitated to attend the National High School Cheerleading Championships. 'Elf' took the stage. Jonas E. Salk Middle School students' performance of ‘Elf’ featured songs and dances.

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Jamming at the temple. Temple B’Nai Torah welcomed Ellen Allard, center, a well-known artist in the Jewish music industry. With her, from left, were fellow performers Sean Cotty, Temple Cantor Rica Timman, Kevin Kelly and, second from right, Dave Mackie and Stacy Kelly. Third from right was the temple’s rabbi, Daniel Bar-Nahum.

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To the nationals. Wantagh High School cheer coach Katie Savage, left, with senior captains Emily Drago, Jessica Balkunas and Ava Lombardo, and coach Jaclyn Bonlarron. The squad earned a bid to the national cheerleading competition in Florida in February.

Hitting the stage. Cast members from Wantagh Middle School’s Drama Club rehearsing for ‘Descendants: The Musical.’ Drama Club members included, clockwise from top left, Ryan Mundy, Mairead Hill-Hotz, Emily McHale, Giada Petrillo and Nick Allen.

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Wonders of coding. Students at Wantagh Elementary School learned computer programming in February as part of a STEAM class. Fourth- and fifth-graders used Bitsbox to program and to write coding text.

Full STEAM ahead. Students in Kaitlin Humphrey’s STEAM class at Wantagh Elementary School looked forward to a handful of creative projects during the school year.

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WANTAGH HERALD — December 28, 2023 All hailed the grand marshal. Mike Dunphy with his wife of 50 years, Geraldine, leading the Wantagh St. Patrick’s Day parade. Dunphy was greeted with applause from Beltagh Avenue to Wantagh Avenue and all the way to Railroad Avenue as he led the procession.

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Seaford's celebrity centenarian. Dorothy Meinke turned 103 in March. A resident since 1949, she is a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother and a great-great-grandmother.

They earned the gold. Wantagh High School Principal Paul Guzzone congratulated seniors Angelina Bendetti and Nicole Tobia for receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award.

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Capturing memories in a pizza box. Forest Lake Elementary School fourthgraders updated their pizza box portfolios with recent classwork. The portfolios are filled with classwork and projects that reflect the extensive knowledge they gained during the school year.

Free throws for a cause. More than 30 Wantagh Middle School students participated in the annual Hoops for Heart championship on March 3. This year, the school raised more than $9,000 for the American Heart Association.

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A Finalist for merit. Natasha Meagher, a Wantagh High School senior, was selected as a National Merit Finalist.

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Seeing stars. The Wantagh and Seaford libraries helped patrons to get a glimpse of the stars by lending them the use of a telescope.

Academic excellence. Mia Frattura, left, was MacArthur High School’s 2023 valedictorian, and Ana Compton its salutatorian. Behind them was Principal Joseph Sheehan, who called it an ‘honor and a privilege’ to have worked with them.

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Reading was fun with friends. Northside Elementary School teachers Rachael Hogan and Teresa Neri dressed like wild animals alongside students, from left, Christian Benavides, Bonnie Zhu, Samaira Maitra and Sheldon Montero during the annual Pick a Reading Partner event.

Warriors for a cure. Wantagh High School’s Warriors for a Cure raised $15,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society this year, winning the 2023 Mission Award for Policy and Advocacy. From left were Alex Bonanno, Damien Crowley, Luke Perfetti, Matthew Riley, Caitlin Wiffler, Gianna Paccione, Sean Browne, Abigail Conway, Natasha Meagher and Assistant Principal Christopher Widmann.

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Top honors. Paige Burch and Myles Schnaier were the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Seaford High School Class of 2023.

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Mr. Perfect. Billy Kind, A senior at Seaford High School, hurled a perfect game in an 11-0 shutout of Locust Valley.

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More top honors. Wantagh High School seniors Katherine Killian, left, and Nora Toscano were the valedictorian and salutatorian of their class of 2023.

Running with Santa. Scott Lannan, 47, known around Wantagh and Seaford as Santa Claus for cycling through town dressed as if for a sleigh ride, joined hundreds of runners in the half marathon event at the Long Island Marathon.

Learning how to save the planet. Students in Stacey Wright’s third-grade class at Mandalay Elementary School made earth mobiles and learned about different ways they could help the planet.

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Wantagh pride for Field Day. Mandalay Elementary School students donned their black and gold T-shirts for Field Day on June 1.

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Honoring the troops. Korean War veteran Renato Ricci, right, took part in the Seaford Memorial Day parade, honoring those who gave their lives.

She threw heat. Skyler Secondino, a sophomore pitcher on the Seaford High varsity softball team, threw a perfect game for the Vikings in the Nassau County semifinals.

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Supporting the troops. Dozens lined up from Beltagh Avenue all the way to Park Avenue to honor fallen soldiers at Wantagh’s Memorial Day parade.

Collecting books for a cause. Myles Schnaier, right, the Seaford Class of 2023 salutatorian, and his sister, Rachel, organized a book drive and collected over 1,000 books for the nonprofit organization Book Fairies, which is based in Freeport.

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Wantagh adds to trophy case. Jesse Vanorden was one of four Wantagh High School wrestlers who captured Nassau County titles at Hofstra University Feb. 12. Vanorden, a junior, won the 145-pound title in overtime.

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WANTAGH HERALD — December 28, 2023 County champions spark MacArthur. Benjamin Velasquez Captured the Nassau Division 1 wrestling title at 215 pounds, joining teammate Paul Lichter (152) at the top of the podium Feb. 12.

MacArthur wins softball crown. The Generals captured their first county softball championship since 2017 by defeating Clarke in the best-of-three finals, culminating with a May 30 victory.

Wantagh makes run to semifinals. Ryan Daly was part of a strong senior class that helped lead the Warriors to 18 victories and a Class A semifinal appearance against Manhasset Feb. 28.

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Leaving memories behind with art. Departing fifth-graders made their mark by completing a hallway mural at Wantagh Elementary School.

Touring the libraries. Luciano Candela, age 2, from Wantagh, getting his 2023 Nassau County Library Tour map stamped. On to the next chapter. The Seaford high School Class of 2023 graduated on June 24 at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse at Hofstra University.

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Recognizing exceptional patriotism. The Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee selected five Seaford High School seniors for scholarships in the annual presentation of the Patriot Awards. Committee Chairman Tom Condon, far left, with award winners Nicole Nietsch, Ryan Baldwin, William Kind, William Cascio and Jamie Young, and committee President Ken Haskell, brother of the late Timothy and Thomas Haskell.

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An electrifying light show. People from all over Long Island flocked to Jones Beach on July Fourth to celebrate the holiday, which was topped off with a dazzling 25-minute fireworks display.

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Fun at the End of Summer Reading Party. Children enjoyed a variety of carnival games, such as ring toss and darts, at the End of the Summer Reading Party at Wantagh Public Library.

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Serving the community. Town Councilman Christopher Carini, far left, State Sen. Steve Rhoads and Seaford Lions Club president George Brennan honored Douglas Alexander, a past president of Lions Clubs International, with a proclamation thanking him for his service.

Lasting memories. Seaford residents Danielle Scopinich and her daughter, Ava, 10, were among the first participants to finish the 2023 Nassau Library Tour. They posed with a cutout bus at Levittown public Library, their last stop.

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Fun summer barbecue. Kids had a blast at an open house barbecue at the Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh. At the event, which took place at the center’s outdoor playground, dozens of children from the center’s summer camp enjoyed arts and crafts, soccer and a bounce house.

Diving into marine life. Levittown’s Marine Biology Camp took students to Caumsett State Park,where they learned about marine life.

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Taking a chance. At Wantagh Middle School, Social studies teacher Bridget Montario encouraged Emily Dressler to enter the Daughters of American Revolution essay contest, in which she received state recognition.

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Honoring 9/11 victims. On Sept. 11, the Seaford 9/11 Committee hosted its annual candle lighting ceremony at the commemorative plaza at Seaford High School. Members of the Wantagh, Seaford and Freeport fire departments were among the many first responders paying respects at the ceremony.

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A beautiful first day. Maddox, Logan and Callan enjoyed their first day of classes at Wantagh Elementary School.

An exciting new chapter. Students at Seaford Harbor Elementary School were excited about their first day of school.

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Students will never forget. Wantagh High School students visited the FDNY Ten House in New York City to show their appreciation to the first responders. It was part of the school’s field trip to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

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A lovely treat. Camryn Clouse, left, and Olivia Buckley enjoyed some ice cream at the Seaford Fall Festival. The event brought friends and family from all over to enjoy vendors, food trucks, games and entertainment.

A visit from a writer. Author John Schu visited sixthgraders at Jonas E. Salk Middle School to share his love of reading.

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A tribute to the piano man. John Cozolino sang and played the piano in a Billy Joel tribute show at Temple B’Nai Torah in Wantagh.

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Walking for breast cancer awareness. A wave of pink washed over Jones Beach as thousands gathered to take part in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

A rainy walk to help those in need. Bleimer Fuentes and his daughter Ellie, participating in the Friends of the Poor Walk, an event organized by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Long Island, at Cedar Creek Park.

Bringing attention to overdoses. Event organizers at the second annual Overdose Prevention and Awareness Walk at Jones Beach held a banner filled with images of people who died of overdoses, showing how widespread the crisis is.

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Getting festive at the Holiday Fair. The Seaford Chamber of Commerce hosted a festive Holiday Fair at the Seaford train station, creating a bustling marketplace filled with seasonal cheer.

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A scary fun time. Emma throwing heat at a Trunk-or-Treat event in Seamans Neck Park. Parents and children dressed in spooky costumes for a fun and safe trick-or-treat at the Seaford park.

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Uniting to bring kindness. Wantagh Middle School Principal Anthony Ciuffo commended Junior Miss Wantagh Court members, from left, Adriana Nordquist, Isabella Simon and Giada Petrillo, for organizing a Unity Day banner signing.

Unique finds at the craft fair. The St. Frances de Chantal Craft Fair offered a wide variety of holiday items for guests to purchase.

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All smiles at the Country Fair. There was no shortage of fun at the Church of St. Jude’s Country Fair in Wantagh. Crowds gathered at the church on Lufberry Avenue to see all the fun vendors on display.

Honoring veterans. John Menechino played the bagpipes to honor veterans. In a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces, the Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 hosted a Veterans Day ceremony.

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And chocolate for all! Children at Temple B’Nai Torah in Wantagh performed in ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ The show is a colorful children’s production based on the iconic story of an eccentric chocolate factory owner and his search for an heir.

A chilly run. The Seaford Wellness Council hosted the 18th annual Hot Chocolate 5K Run at Seaford High School. The event attracted hundreds of participants whose efforts kept them warm despite the chilly December weather.

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A stunning display of lights. The Christmas tree lit up to kick off the holiday festivities at the Seaford Fire Department’s tree lighting ceremony.

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Tree lights and holiday cheer. Children enjoying a sleigh ride with Santa and his friends at the 50th anniversary of the Seaford Fire Department’s Christmas Tree Lighting.

Pure imagination. Willy Wonka taking his guests on a wondrous boat ride during the ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ stage show at Temple B’Nai Torah in Wantagh.

A light in the darkness. The Chabad of Merrick-BellmoreWantagh lit its grand menorah at a celebration that was full of holiday cheer, as well as prayers for Israel amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. DB TL HOLDCO 2018 LLC, Pltf. vs. VERONICA RISTESKI, et al, Defts. Index #608483/2020. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered October 18, 2023, I will sell at public auction on North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January

22, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a 3818 Windsor Drive, Bethpage, NY a/k/a School District 26, Section 46, Block 574, Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment is $35,426.61 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. RONALD J. FERRARO, Referee. BRONSTER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 156 West 56th Street, Ste. 703, New York, NY 10019. File No. 305409.486 - #100920 143850 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST FRANCIS BONGARZONE AKA FRANK BONGARZONE, GERALDINE BONGARZONE, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 12, 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 January 23, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1786 OLD MILL ROAD, WANTAGH, NY 11793. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 56, Block 443, Lot 24. Approximate amount of judgment $666,870.01 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603627/2018. 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”. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-006027 78487 143817

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public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of January, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: EAST MEADOW BARD LANE (TH 536/23) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the Apex of the south curbline of Gerald Avenue, south for a distance of 45 feet. OCEANSIDE BEDELL STEET (TH 521/23) South Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting from the east curbline of Bedell Street, east fora distance of 52 feet. FOXDALE AVENUE (TH 521/23) East Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Bedell Street,south for a distance of 40 feet. WANTAGH WILLOW STREET (TH 525/23) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 35 feet. WILLOW STREET (TH 525/23) West Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 88 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 40 feet. WEST HEMPSTEAD NASSAU BOULEVARD (TH 539/23) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Guildford Court, north for a distance of 52 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: WANTAGH WILLOW STREET (TH 226/81) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 68 feet. (Adopted 2/23/82) WILLOW STREET (TH 226/81) West Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 68 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 62 feet. (Adopted 3/23/82) WEST HEMPSTEAD NASSAU BOULEVARD (TH 370/22) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Guildford Court, north for a distance of 40 feet. (Adopted 9/20/22) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: December 5, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against JASON SUCHADOLA, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 14, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 16th day of January, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Wantagh, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 3771 Jerusalem Avenue, Seaford, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11783. (Section: 52., Block: 395, Lot: 79) Approximate amount of lien $578,604.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 010117/2015 FKA 15-10117. Lisa Goodwin, Esq., Referee. Only bank checks or certified checks made out to the referee will be accepted as deposit at time of sale. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: October 26, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 143698

Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144022

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of January, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations: NORTH BELLMOR OAKFIELD AVENUE (TH 541/23) - STOP All traffic traveling east bound on Ravine Place shall come to a full stop. WANTAGH AUSTIN AVENUE (TH 527/23) - STOP -All traffic traveling north bound on Spruce Street shall come to a full stop. WEST HEMPSTEAD ARGYLE ROAD (TH 520/23) - STOP -All traffic traveling north bound on Stevens Avenue shall come to a full stop. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: December 5, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144023 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

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Showing support for Ladies Auxiliary State Sen. Steve Rhoads offered his best wishes to Seaford resident Theresa Occhipinti on Nov. 11, as she began her term as President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Nassau County Fireman’s Association. Rhoads, who has served as a volunteer firefighter for over 30 years, expressed his thanks to all the outgoing and incoming officers, including Trustee Dottie Lotten of North Bellmore, for their service and support of Nassau County’s volunteer firefighters.

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Section 202-13 NO PARKING 7AM TO 2PM EXCEPT SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 185 feet south of the south curbline of Bedell Street, south for a distance of 74 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Chapter 202 “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking from the following locations: LEVITTOWN JOHN STREET (TH 388/87) West Side Section 202-23 NO PARKING 8AM TO 5PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point opposite the north curbline of Roxbury Lane, south for a distance of 72 feet. (Adopted 9/15/87) UNIONDALE ARMOND STREET (TH 130/67) East Side Section 201-12 NO PARKING 7PM TO 7AM starting at a point opposite the northwest intersection of Walter Street and Armond Street, north to its termination. (Adopted 5/9/67) RMOND STREET (TH 130/67) West Side NO PARKING 7PM TO 7AM - starting at a north curbline of Walter Street, north to its termination. (Adopted 5/9/67) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: December 5, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Nomura Asset Acceptance Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AF1, Plaintiff AGAINST Robert D. Brunn; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 18, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 30, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 30 Twin Ln N, Wantagh, NY 11793. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 51 Block 412 Lot 9. Approximate amount of judgment $257,473.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 611363/2022. 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.” Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee (516) 510 - 4020 LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: December 11, 2023 143951

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-15, Plaintiff - against - SERVET KAHRAMAN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 30, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 25th day of January, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 8 Rosewood Lane, Wantagh, New York 11793. (Section: 51, Block: 390, Lot: 3) Approximate amount of lien $828,109.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 015537/2013. Malachy P. Lyons, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: November 2, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 143806 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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ur world is seemingly dominated by the twists and turns of the nation’s largest corporations, where billions of dollars are constantly at play, and millions of jobs on the table. Because of that, it’s easy to overlook the businesses that aren’t trading on the New York Stock Exchange, or that may not have a lot to spend on marketing and branding — where the owner knows every employee, and every employee knows her. These are our small businesses — our mom-and-pop businesses. And while they might not be the Apples or the Disneys of the world, they remain vital to our communities, and our very lives. There are 90,000 businesses on Long Island, according to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and a vast majority of them employ fewer than 50 people. Many might not be household names beyond their immediate neighborhoods, but where they are known, they are important. Yet with each passing year, our society pulls further away from the small businesses that we so cherish and pushes further into the realm of the megacorporations. Not that there isn’t a place for the conglomerates — it’s just best that they don’t devour too much of our economic base. Small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. economic activity, according

ates new economies where once there was nothing.” And that should be the definitive conclusion to this discussion, but sadly, it’s not. While it’s nearly impossible to find anyone who would consciously choose a large company over a hometown business, it still happens all the time. Many times, it’s because we simply don’t think about the impact of ordering something from Amazon, or ordering a pizza from a chain rather than a local pizzeria. More often than not, it comes down to cost — more often than not, it’s cheaper to head to Home Depot than to a local hardware store. Or to the 7-Eleven instead of the family-owned bodega on the corner. There is a place for the Home Depots and the 7-Elevens in our communities — but just not at the cost of local business. And it’s important to keep that in mind when we choose where we spend our money. One of the biggest spending periods of the year is coming up after Thanksgiving, and there will be so many businesses chasing after us, hoping to receive the dollars we’re looking to spend. But let’s make every effort we can to keep those dollar right here in our communities. “Shop Local” isn’t just a slogan — it’s key to keeping our communities thriving. And it ensures that our small businesses will never be overlooked.

Letters Does Congressman D’Esposito want to solve the border crisis? To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s partisan column last week, “The Biden border crisis comes home to New York,” blaming President Biden, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams for the influx of migrants at our border, exemplifies the dysfunction of the House of Representatives. It’s up to Congress to work across the aisle and introduce laws that have a chance of passing. But the Republicans don’t really want sensible immigration laws, because they want to scare people into voting for them. Any fool can see that D’Esposito is intentionally introducing legislation that he knows will never be enacted just so he can say, “See, the Republicans are trying to keep you safe, while the Democrats want an open border.” Keep an eye out for a tax-paid mailer that will mention yet another bill that will never become law. D’Esposito conveniently failed to mention that he refused to support Biden’s comprehensive aid plan, which would not only give $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, but also direct $14 billion to boost the number of border agents, increase staffing for

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to a report from the federal Small Business Administration just ahead of the coronavirus pandemic, and their share of the nation’s gross domestic progress is slowly, but surely, shrinking. Between 1998 and 2014, the small business share of GDP dropped from 48 percent to 43.5. Small business GDP itself is growing — but just under 1.5 percent a year, as compared to the 2.5 percent of larger businesses. A lot of that shifting began after the 2008 recession, and continued as big-box stores grew dramatically, as did online retailers like Amazon. That’s a primary reason why organizations like the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce — which represents more than 50 chambers of commerce in the county, and more than 10,000 businesses — are so keen to promote “Shop Local.” Small businesses need us, and we need them. Small businesses provide more jobs and more opportunities to people in their communities, corporate recruiter Martin Rowinski wrote in Forbes magazine last year. “Successful small businesses put money back into their local community through paychecks and taxes, which can support the creation of new small businesses, and improve local public services,” Rowinski wrote. “No matter how small it starts — one, two, five, 10 employees — within that town, the city or the county, your small business cre-

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processing asylum cases and install new machines at the border that detect fentanyl. D’Esposito also failed to mention that 93 percent of fentanyl coming over our border is smuggled by U.S. citizens coming through legal entries. So if D’Esposito wants to find real solutions to the fentanyl LoNg BEAch

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epidemic, why wouldn’t he vote to pass Biden’s aid package, which would do just that? D’Esposito’s solution to New York City’s rising costs of sheltering migrants is to defund the effort. Please tell me how that makes sense. One of the major reasons why

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Opinion columns We publish three columns every week. Columns represent the views of the writers themselves, not of the Herald. Each writer works independently and chooses his or her own subjects. Among our regular contributors are former congressman Peter King, Herald Community Newspapers’ executive editor Michael Hinman, and the Nassau Herald’s former executive editor, Randi Kreiss. We also feature columns by prominent political figures, including former Assemblyman Jerry Kremer, who is now a consultant. And we regularly invite guest columnists to offer their views.

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I alsotogave special preserved, along withour respect In November Instead we emerged united.stormWe owe the aU.S. pose would affirm resi- for those sports field or a tal firms using AI more to enhance hello to my sister, Barbara, aof Seaford High diedright and their family members, who 2002, a commemoit detection to our nation, and all whoconservawere Department Homeland dents’ to privacy from poorly maintained who systems or those to bolster graduate who put so much were at the intelligence dinner, as they have been at so rative was thatwe dayshould , not to absolutely divide against Security , AIeffort toolsinto withmakmali- murdered artificial tools, road.plaza The major tion efforts, be ing the dinner acious success. commemorations over the years. constructed at the entrance to Seaford here many ourselves, but rather to do all we can to to intent have created and allocate new resources consequences aggressively courting those companies The student scholarship winners were thoseCounty sitting at my table were High School, dedicated to— the alumni who recapture the here. unity we had then, and 100,000 computer-generated toAmong the Nassau Police almost always set up shop very impressive,fake as were Honorary Steve Camppersonand members of lost their lives: New Yorkextra City Fire Depart- Monsignor forget that weunacceptable are still the greatest nudethe images of women neverHowever, Department to train construction it is that our Patriot Award recipients. Longtime Seathe family. Camp, ment Battalion Chief Tom Haskell, FDNY nation on earth. As the hundreds Seawithout their consent or nelHaskell and collaborate withnow the pastor costs for taxpayers government currently lacks anof adequate ford High officials Tom Condon and Ray offederal St. Patrick’s Parish in Huntington, was Firefighter Tim Haskell, — New York City ford residents proudly at the concluJosHUa knowledge. More troubling officials to enforce add to the understanding of AIsang and the tools that strong leadership priest at St. William the Abbot in Seaford Buckley, who played Police Officer John Perryaffordability , Robert Sliwak sion the Patriot Award Dinner, let usfrom all yet, an AI tool kit was utiright. crisis a that areofneeded to best protect residents LaFaZan roles into forming thetext Memorial Committee in September 2001. He officiated at funerand Michael Wittenstein.we are facing. proclaim, “God Bless America!”Prilized generate depicting the sexual proudly As new AI technology continues to its abuses. The Artificial Intelligence and have continued their efforts to this for victims of grow the attacks, and with his Each year on Sept. 11, more 1,000 exploitation of children. proliferate and in sophistication Butthan where reac- als vacy Act I am seeking to propose would day, spoke movingly , andfor then led everyone Peter and concern thatcan did compreso much people attend a memorialtive at the plaza — is compassion King isthe a former congressman, and It is long past time our government even beyond what humans government represent first step of many in thea anget emotional and spirited rendition of tohend, help not only laws the victims’ families, but last year, undaunted by a driving rain. former of thetoward House Committee on serious about protecting the privaneither nor lawmakers’ under- into becoming very dangerous relates to the right chair direction, a balance between America.” Seafordof community as well. have kept “God Since 2002, developments Patriot Award in scholarships Security. cy ofBless its citizenry . In my estimation, there Homeland standing this new landscape remarkable the world of the innovation and privacy. is no longer time left to wait. up — and we’re already beginning to see artificial intelligence. Experts are warnLet me be clear: This proposal is not ing that the consequences of government the consequences. Joshua Lafazan represents Nassau Counbirthed of hostility toward AI as a whole, Take the scammer who uses AI to falling too far behind in terms of rules ty’s 18th Legislative District.

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Nassau must take a proactive approach to regulating AI

e need to rekindle the sense of unity we had in the days after 9/11. hat’s why I’m seeking to propose the Artificial Intelligence Privacy Act.

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rarely accelerated new discoveries or the hen you meet chimps, U.S. Some 850 live in laboratories. About Randi is on a brief leave. advancement of human health.” you meet individual 250 chimps are in accredited zoos, 600 in enough support inprivate return.hands, The funding forThe report added, “The majority of our restaurantspersonalities. closed or cut hours is When a sanctuaries, and 250 in This column was originally York’s Alzheimer’s because they arebaby unable tolooks find at staff. We NIH-owned chimpanzees should be desigchimp suchNew as carnivals and low-endDisease zoos. Communipublished June 11-17, 2015. ty Assistance AlzCAP, areit’s at just record unemployment. Although nated for retirement and transferred to Chimpanzees areProgram, one of theor four great which you, likelow a human baby. We have a support groups, Biden brought inflation down lower than the federal sanctuary system.” apes,offers alongcare with consultations, gorillas, bonobos and responsibility to them.” educational programs any other prices at cussion at a dinner table this week, the We are the only develorangutans. But chimps are and other services, –Jane industrialized Goodall, animalnation, right activist has stagnant for years, while the numthe grocery stores will still be high as long reaction of my friends — all kind, welloped country in the world closer tobeen humans in their of they caregivers who asChimpanzee our farmersstories are unable find shots, workers. DNAber that continues to use chimthan are to any of need these services inviteto cheap informed people — was complete lack of panzees in invasive experigrow, especially since 2020. But of course, D’Esposito to mentheirhas apecontinued brethren. to They jokes and fails memoconcern for or interest in chimpanzees, ments. A number of counI have seen the have care-giving struggle firsttion that Hochul passed that will know how to use tools, ries of aJ. bill Fredd abused or otherwise. They trotted out the tries, including Australia, opposable and can My grandma has hand thumbs for five years. Muggs (a regular allow migrants to work in New York after old argument about it being OK to experithe European Union, Japan learn sign language. “The Today ment on animals so people can live better Alzheimer’s, andThey my mother is her caregiv30 days instead of a on 180-day wait. Her proand New Zealand, have passer. theMy “mirror” rec-balance caring for my Show”), butemployers, the lives. They said they just couldn’t care mothertest, must gram matches migrants with banned the use of all great ognizing themselves in doing the same for my true story these This about what happens to chimpanzees. They grandmother while filling 1,300 jobs on Long Islandofalone. apes in experiments. reflective glass, and they areshe does this while primates in mod-giving asked where I would draw the line. OK to autistic brother. And will get migrants out of shelters, What got me thinking self-aware; ern times both famiexperiment on dogs? Rats? Fruit flies? trying express to deal grief, with the other demands of them the ability to provide foristheir about the shameful legacy depression joy;not andalone play — there are many shamefulReal and solutions tragI do draw a line. No experimentation on her life.and She’s lies while they seek asylum. of abuse of chimpanzees jokesofonthese one another. ic. The continuing any higher-functioning animal that is sen“sandwich caregivers” with simito real problems. was the news in April of a decades, aniabuse of tient, but self-aware and capable of emotlarfor stories. It these is imperative that New York What D’Esposito should be chimpandoing is initi- Yet RANDI lawsuit filed by the Nonhumalssupport have been usednot foronly because it will mitizees in research, ing feelings and socialization. I can be OK them, ating a similar program on the federal KREISS man Rights Project seeking research in thefinancial, U.S., by the and Newthat. YorkBut no, with experimenting on mice and rats and gate their emotional and physical level. Other countries doajust status for two chimpanzees, National Institutes of Health anditby medistate fruit flies and other lower life forms. struggles, but also because will be less“personhood” of because then he won’t be lawsuit able toarguscare his Hercules and Leo, now being held at Stony cal schools and pharmaceutical ing the “personWe don’t have the moral right to experia financial burden for the compastate than nursvoters into thinking that criminal migrants Brook University. nies.ing This research hood” of chimps, demand focused ment on chimpanzees. The systematic torhome care. rests on the presumpare traveling 2,000 milesour from the border to tion that as higher we havewith the Alzheim-If the apes are freed, they will go to attention action. ture of chimps, once considered Taking carebeings, of someone Merrickand just so they can steal deodorant Chimp Haven, a sanctuary for retired and righter’s to subject other living creatures One to Chimpanzees share 95 to 98 percent of “research” and now discredited by the is extremely expensive. study from CVS. rehabilitated chimpanzees in Florida. painfound and suffering improve owncaregivers our DNA. They are native to Africa and NIH as inhumane and ineffectual, must that 47 to percent of our family CLAUDIA BORECkY According to a spokesman, NhRP is not health andcut longevity . their food, transportation they are endangered, with only 180,000 to stop. Please join me in supporting Jane have back on President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club seeking personhood for apes so they can The irony that in 2011, 300,000 remaining. Fifty years ago, there Goodall’s work to save and rehabilitate andawful health careisexpenses to the pay for a loved Merrick roam the streets. It is seeking only one National of Sciences concluded, were probably a million chimpanzees chimpanzees. Go to janegoodall.org, one’sAcademy care. Also, many caregivers struggle specific right: the right to one’s bodily “Most current biomedical research useas of depresroaming Africa. Deforestation, poaching where you can learn, donate or volunteer. with mental health issues, such freedom, the freedom not to be taken and chimpanzees is not necessary .” In addiand some people’s taste for bush meat sion, and often don’t have the financial kept involuntarily for any purpose. tion,resources a 2013 NIHtoreport confirmed, have depleted the population. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be take care of their own physical When I brought this subject up for dis“Research Nearly 2,000 chimpanzees live in the reached at randik3@aol.com. health.involving chimpanzees has New York can do better in supporting people who take on this vital role. Please To the Editor: join me in calling on our state senators and November is National Family Caregivers Assembly members to increase funding for Month. In New York, 546,000 family caregiv- AlzCAP. ers are providing care worth over $19 bilHELENA MILLER lion to their loved ones with dementia. Visiting Hallgrimskirkja, its country’s largest church — Reykjavik, Iceland Though these caregivers create significant Volunteer Advocate, Alzheimer’s Association Oyster Bay savings for the state, they are not getting

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