Nassau Herald 02-06-2025

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From Hewlett High to Hollywood: Woodmere native stars in ‘Presence’

Eddy Maday lands a breakthrough screen role

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Woodmere’s own, Eddy Maday, has entered the film world, making his début in the horror/psychological thriller, “Presence.”

Directed by Steven Soderbergh, “Presence” follows the Payne family as they move into a large suburban house inhabited by a poltergeist, referred to as the “presence.”

The film was shot in single long takes, from the ghost’s point of view.

Maday stars alongside Callina Liang, Chris Sullivan, Julia Fox and Lucy Liu.

“Presence” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, in Park City, Utah, last January, and hit theaters a year later, on Jan. 24.

Maday, 24, grew up surrounded by music. His father, Eddy Maday, is a violin maker and restorer, and his mother, Janet Holmes, is a cel-

list and a cello teacher. Eddy began performing in theater at a youngster, with Drama Kids, a children’s theater group in Nassau County, taught by Sandee Leonhard. Over the years, he transitioned to shows at Woodmere Middle School, and got involved in the Hewlett Theatre Company at Hewlett High School, directed by Dawn DeMaio.

“At our school, drama is not just a club,” DeMaio, who teaches theater at the high school, wrote in an email. It is a program all its own, with five theater-arts courses, and full-length musicals and one-act productions every year, she explained.

“Eddy took part in them all, and was always an excellent student and leader,” DeMaio added.

She remembered his

talent

proposes statewide school smartphone ban as part of budget

By Brian Norman bnorman@liherald.com

In an effort to eliminate distractions and keep students focused on learning, Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a plan to ban smartphones in schools as part of her fiscal year 2026 executive budget.

Hochul’s initiative is intended to improve students’ mental health, safety and academic performance, she said in her budget presentation on Jan. 21. States such as California, Florida and Indiana have already implemented similar policies on smartphones in classrooms.

proposal that will transform our classrooms, return them to a place of learning and that establishes a new statewide policy to make classrooms in the state of New York distraction free,” she stated in a news release.

A s a mother of four, I know firsthand how essential a distraction-free environment is for our students’ success, and it’s clear that cellphones have been disrupting classrooms.

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The idea for New York to follow suit was brought up last year, but due to parental concerns about being able to reach their children, it was put aside. Hochul had hinted at the idea of revisiting the initiative for months before making her announcement.

“I am announcing today a

If the $252 billion budget is approved, the ban would begin at the start of the 2025-26 school year, with students having to disconnect from their phones throughout the school day, including during lunch and while walking the hallways.

School districts would implement their own plans for enforcing the ban, with a proposed $13 million in funding from the state to help pay for phonestorage systems such as cubbies and pouches. Every district, Hochul said, must have a policy in place to help students thrive without their smartphones.

Lawrence school district Superintendent Ann Pedersen

Courtesy Janet Holmes

Eddy Maday with his mother, Janet Holmes, outside the Regal Lynbrook, where his movie ‘Presence,’ directed by Steven Soderbergh, is playing.

Young artists shine at Gallery One art show

By Brian Norman bnorman@liherald.com

Artwork filled the hallways of the Woodmere Education Center as students showcased their best pieces at the Hewlett-Woodmere School District’s annual Gallery One Art Show.

For over a decade, Gallery One has celebrated student artwork, providing an opportunity for kindergarten through 12th grade students to display their creations throughout the education center.

The event also invites local private schools to participate, featuring their students’ artwork alongside the district’s displays.

Andrew Fund, the director of art and music for the school district, said he would like to continue to see this art gallery put on for years to come.

“It highlights the importance of the arts at Hewlett-Woodmere,” Fund said. “I think it is important for the students to have, and I would love to see it continued on for a longtime.”

The gallery was open to all community residents, allowing them to support the many students whose work was featured on Jan. 27. The event also included interactive art tables, where students could express their creativity using various painting and coloring materials.

Each year, Gallery One invites a professional in the field to come to the event, enjoy the work through the halls, and speak with the students about the industry and what goes into it.

This year’s featured guest was Dan Yaccarino, an author, illustrator, and

television producer best known for his children’s books and award-winning imagery.

Yaccarino had his first book published in 1993 and has published over 100 books since. He also has done work in children’s television and illustration, creating the popular show “Oswald” on Nickelodeon, which ran from 2001 to 2003.

He visited all of the schools before the show and said that he wanted to provide the students with the opportunity to talk to a professional, without overwhelming them about the field.

“I did some visits today to all of the different schools, and my goal on these visits was to show the students how I got here,” Yaccarino said. “I wanted to show them the progression, even the second graders ask me how I get the picture in my head on the paper, I wanted them to know that I don’t have any magic powers or special talents, I just work really hard.”

Gallery One showed off to both families and faculty what the students have been able to do in each of their respective art classes. Ceramics, water-colored paintings, collages, and drawings from

all age groups were put on display.

Emily Lutz-Machado, a Franklin Early Childhood Center art teacher, said that the gallery is important to show young students like hers, what is possible for them in the future with art.

“I think it’s really nice for them to have a visual representation of what’s going to go on throughout their art education years,” Lutz-Machado said. “Just seeing all the different art educators and all the students that come in here that have a passion for art, I think, is really enlightening for all of them.”

Benjamin Halimi is named a Coca-Cola scholarship finalist

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Famously known for their soda, Coca-Cola offers a scholarship program funded by the company through their Scholars Foundation and Hewlett senior, Benjamin Halimi is a finalist. This scholarship recognizes high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to community service.

Halimi was originally one of more than 105,000 applicants nationwide, then moved on to the semi-finals with 1,050 other students and was one of 250 to make it this far.

He had a final virtual interview on Jan. 31, and will soon find out if he is part of the 150 students that will be receiving $20,000.

“I definitely think something they push for the scholarship is community service and looking at how you’ve impacted your local community,” Halimi said. “I definitely talked a lot in my essays and the descriptions of my activities the things I’ve done in my local community.”

In order to qualify, applicants must be graduating from high school this

a group that connects nonprofit organizations through podcast interviews and awareness campaigns. They work closely with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Emblem Health Neighborhood Care to donate 550 school supplies bags to local children.

“I volunteer at the Chabad of Hewlett every week as a head counselor, I’m the president of DECA and I did a couple of service projects teaching local students introductory business, law and economics,” he added. “I definitely wanted to show that I was passionate about my community and I’ve done a lot to help it grow and help educate others that are younger than me.”

Every Saturday at the Chabad, he leads a group of 30 children and teaches them the meaning behind— culture, religious practices and implements engaging activities.

“I had found out I was a semi-finalist at my varsity soccer game so it didn’t feel real at first, it was a big cut off from 100,000 applicants to only 1,050 at first it felt surreal,” he explained. “The finalist was very surprising in my opinion because that’s the hardest jump because the 1,050 selected have done amazing things. Jumping from that to 250 had me really surprised when I found out. Only 150 out of 250 become a winner and I’m not sure when I’ll find out.”

He has not heard back from any colleges yet but plans on studying political science and has aspirations of becoming a lawyer.

year, obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and plan on earning a college degree.

Applications must include — awards or honors earned, extracurricular activities, high school class grades and community service hours during high school. He co-founded Youth Outreach,

“Last week we had something where we built a cultural site out of marshmallows, they enjoyed that,” Halimi said.

In order to become a finalist, Halimi had to submit additional documentation about his activities, a teacher’s recommendation letter, his transcript and several essays. He also had an interview with the selection committee.

“We at Hewlett High School couldn’t be prouder of Benjamin Halimi for being named the 2025 Regional CocaCola Finalist,” Alexandra Greenberg, principal at Hewlett High School wrote in a statement. “Benjamin symbolizes the character traits and values that Hewlett High School students are known for. We are excited to celebrate with him and wish him the best of luck in the next round.”

For more information about the Coca-Cola Scholars Program and its recognition of student leaders nationwide, visit Coca-ColaScholarsFoundation.org.

Courtesy Benjamin Halimi Benjamin Halimi, senior at Hewlett High School, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Coca-Cola Scholars Program, which recognizes students who are dedicated to community service and involvement.

Brian Norman/Herald photos

Kindergarten through 12th grade Hewlett-Woodmere students had their artwork on display throughout the Woodmere Education Center hallways during the Gallery One Art Show.

Doran Raucher showed off her work to her friends and family with Hewlett Elementary School Assistant Principal Reina Hall.

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Rabbi Wolowik meets the president of Israel at the Ohel

Rabbi Zalman, executive director of the Chabad of the Five Towns visited the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe — leader of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement — Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson and met the president of Israel Isaac Herzog.

The visit to the Ohel — Schneerson’s resting place — was organized by Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky of Chabad Headquarters, on Jan. 26. Herzog arrived with his wife, Michal Herzog, and was first welcomed by Kotlarsky.

This visit marked the first time an Israeli first couple visited the grave of Schneerson.

They were also greeted by Chabad emissaries — Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan, head of Chabad of Maryland, Rabbi Sholom Duchman, director of Colel Chabad and Wolowik.

While at the Ohel, Herzog and his wife studied the speech that Schneerson delivered when Herzog visited him as a 15-year old during Simchat Torah in 1976. At the time, Herzog accompanied his father, Chaim Herzog, who was Isra-

el’s Ambassador to the United Nations. Herzog also inquired about the well being of Chabad’s 6,000 Shluchim — young people from Israel — stationed globally and discussed the critical role the Chabad plays in supporting Jewish communities worldwide.

“Chabad is an incredible organization doing extraordinary good throughout the world, Herzog said. “I want to thank Rabbi Kotlarsky and Chabad leadership, and I send strength to the Shluchim to continue their tremendous work of Ahavas Yisroel.”

Their visit ended with a prayer lead by Herzog and his wife for the release of all hostages by Hamas. They left a note at the Ohel that read, “for the speedy and complete recovery and return of all hostages, for the victory and safety of IDF soldiers and security forces wherever they are, for the healing of all the wounded, and for the return of evacuees. Amen. We pray for good news, for the safe and speedy return of all the hostages.”

— Melissa Berman

Courtesy Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, executive director of the Chabad of the Five Towns, right, met the President of Israel Isaac Herzog, left, at the Ohel where the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem M. Schneerson’s grave site is.

CHASE TIMBERLAKE

Baldwin Senior Basketball

AFTER HELPING LEAD the Bruins to a historic 2023-24 season highlighted by a fourth straight Nassau Class AAA title, Timberlake joined a very short list of 1,000-career point scorers in program history. On Jan. 17, he reached the milestone previously achieved only by his head coach Darius Burton, a 1993 Baldwin graduate. Timberlake is well on his way to a second All-County selection, averaging a team-high 24 points per game.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, Feb. 6

Boys Basketball: Baldwin at G.N. North 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Carey at Roosevelt 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Elmont at Hewlett 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Lawrence at West Hempstead 5 p.m.

Girls Basketball: South Side at Manhasset 5

Girls Basketball: Mepham at New Hyde Park 5

Girls Basketball: Jericho at MacArthur 7

Girls Basketball: Bethpage at Kennedy 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball: V.S. Central at Mepham 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Manhasset at South Side 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 7

Girls Basketball: V.S. South at Lynbrook 4:45 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Syosset at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Clarke at Mineola 6:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Seaford at Malverne 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Floral Park at Wantagh 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8

Wrestling: Nassau County Division 1 qualifier tournaments at Farmingdale, Long Beach, Oceanside, Jericho, Massapequa and Kennedy 9 a.m.

Gymnastics: Coaches Invitational at North Shore 10 a.m.

Boys Basketball: Uniondale at Hicksville 12 p.m.

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Freshmen propel LWA to top spot

By BRIAN KACHARABA sports@liherald.com

In many ways, the Lawrence Woodmere Academy girls’ basketball already won just by stepping on the court following the program’s six-year hiatus. But the Tigers believe it wouldn’t hurt too if they put a championship cherry on this season’s sundae along the way.

Despite having an eight-player roster built around five outstanding freshmen, the Tigers ripped through the competition this winter to the tune of an 11-2 record and a 9-1 conference mark that was good enough to clinch the Private Schools Athletic Association regular season championship.

Whom the Tigers will play in the playoffs and when has yet to be determined, but first-year head coach Ashley Jackson believes no matter what the outcome, this season is already a big success.

“What it has really meant, just for all of us, is something special,” she said. “It’s something unique that we can do for LWA and that we can do for ourselves. That’s what we’re doing this for.”

The 11 wins were one better than second-place Portledge, which they held on to beat for the second time in four days on Jan. 17. The Tigers led by as many as 15 points early in the fourth quarter, but the Panthers rallied and cut the deficit to 58-56 with 46 seconds left. Portledge’s press defense later caused a Lawrence turnover with 13 ticks left, and they had a chance to tie it after drawing a shooting foul, but neither free throw found the hoop.

Portledge had one final opportunity to at least tie it in the final seconds, but key blocks by junior Tianna Vidot and freshmen Ronese Jones and Mya Brave thwarted the threat to preserve the twopoint victory.

“We knew Portledge was going to give their best the second time around,” Jackson said. “But when it came down to the stretch, we played defense. That’s what we do first. We take pride on defense.”

Brave and fellow freshman Laila Harrison co-led the team with 15 points that

day and finished with scoring averages at just over 14 an outing. Harrison’s number would’ve been higher had she not missed four games early in the season due to injury, Jackson believed.

“She’s a kid that works extremely hard,” she said of Harrison. “I’ve never met a kid that is more selfless than she is. She thinks of her teammates way before she thinks of herself. What can she do for the team? That’s rather unique for a ninth grader.”

Freshman Molly Donohue (13.5 ppg) paced the team with 24 3-pointers, including a pair as a part of her 12-point

performance against Portledge. Jones (8.9 ppg) is the ‘glue to our team’ who tends to get overshadowed because of the performances of Brave, Harrison, and Donohue, according to Jackson.

“She’s the one that does all of the dirty work for us,” Jackson amplified. “Getting rebounds, making big stops, she’s that kid.”

Another freshman, Nicole Ulloa-Nieto, boasts a nice mid-range jumper who can also be unstoppable at times, Jackson said. Tianna and twin sister Taylah Vidot and junior Gabriella Pierre have also made impacts in supporting roles.

Sue Grieco/Herald

Laila Harrison, one of the Tigers’ five starting freshmen, averaged better than 14 points per game despite missing four contests.

From eyesore to opportunity: Revitalizing 1015 Cedar Lane

By Brian Norman bnorman@liherald.com

Members of PSEG Long Island and the Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association helped welcome Joel Preminger and the renovated 1015 Cedar Lane property to the community.

Preminger has revitalized the area by transforming the parcel into a modern office building with 14 offices that can be leased. Some are already being filled.

The old property had been abandoned for several years, with many residents describing the previous building as an “eyesore.” The property was also said to be used by squatters, people who occupy an abandoned building without lawful permission to do so, as well as teenagers and young adults.

Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association President David Friedman , said many residents would call him complaining about this property and wondering what could be done to renovate it.

“It was a nightmare,” Friedman said. “People used to call my office and ask what we were going to do about this property, and once we found out it was a closed business, I would tell them that The Town of Hempstead needed to have an inspector come and look at the property.”

Preminger, who is originally from Lawrence and owns an office building in Cedarhurst, had been working on buying this property since before the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

He said that the building has been

vacant for seven years now and with the help of PSEG Long Island, he was able to completely rejuvenate the building, while making it environmentally friendly at the same time.

“I demolished the old dilapidated building that was vacant here for about seven years here and thankfully there’s 14 offices here and we brought in new businesses from other areas,” Preminger said. “PSEG was fantastic throughout the whole process, bringing in a lot of these energy efficient light systems and giving good rebates and incentivizing you to switch to energy efficient systems to save in the long-term.”

The building features heat pumps for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, and LED lighting to help make the building more energy efficient.

On top of the energy efficient options, Preminger was awarded with the Main Street Grant from PSEG, which awards him $25,000 to use on any renovations for the property. He was able to use the money from the grant to create fencing for the building as well as a brand-new parking lot.

PSEG Long Island spokeswoman Amy Di Leo said that they were happy to help contribute in beautifying the area.

“This was an eyesore, a blighted area right in here,” Di Leo said. “The way that he purchased the area and made it nice now and we are so proud that we were able to help with some grant money to be able to help him do what he what he did here.”

Brian Norman/Herald

Joel Preminger, with scissor, was welcomed to the community by Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association President David Friedman, second from right, and PSEG LI reps.

Hewlett High wins game, raises $1,500 for SIBSPlace

The 20th anniversary Hoops for Hope game ended with a win for Hewlett High School and $1,500 raised for SIBS Place.

SIBS Place — Survivorship in Brothers and Sisters — is a free program serving children ages five to 17 who live with a sibling who has cancer or a devastating illness or a parent with cancer.

They provide guided therapeutic peer support to help the children develop skills to cope with the traumatic and emotional impact of a loved one’s medical diagnosis.

The game was on Jan. 30 and Hewlett won 59-40 against W.T. Clarke High School, in Westbury.

At halftime, a fifth grade CYO basketball team played and the Hewlett Step Squad performed as well.

The cheer leaders and school Pep Band were loud and had the gym rocking,” Andrew DeBernardo, head coach wrote in an email. “The Bulldogs won their game as well 59-40 vs Clarke and we raised $1500 for SIBS place. All in all a very great night!!”

— Melissa Berman

Christian Destine, right, guarded Justin Ortiz during the boys varsity basketball game, on Jan. 30.

Andrew DeBernardo, head coach of Hewlett High School, left, Bill Durbin, founder of Hoops for Hope, Joanna Formont executive director SIBS and Joe Hasbrook, head coach Clark High before the fundraiser.

The Hewlett Bulldogs cheerleading squad at the Hoops for Hope game brought their energy and encouragement for the home team.

Michael Rechter/Herald Photos

The opening tip off from the 20th Hoops for Hope game began with Gabe Bowery for Hewlett High School, left and Yaler Segura, for W. T. Clarke High School with Daniel Cankri, number 33 in foreground.

Nick Massimo conducted the Hewlett High School Pep Band during a timeout to fill the gym with music.

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Estate Movers and Shakers

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Ad Deadline Feb. 27

OBITUARY

Nathaniel Lazan, Hewlett synagogue founder, dies at 92

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Nathaniel Lazan, husband of Holocaust survivor and author Marion Blumenthal Lazan died on Jan. 26. He was 92. At 44, he had a stroke that paralyzed half of his body that he was able to overcome and assume regular activities. He was diagnosed with cancer of the bile duct six years ago, and had surgery at 87 that removed a portion of his pancreas, his duodenum, the first part of the small intestine, his gallbladder, part of the bile duct and nearby lymph nodes and tissues from the abdomen. The surgical procedure helped him beat the cancer.

Lazan was born in the Rockaways and grew up in the Averne section until he was 13. His family moved to Woodsburgh and he attended Woodmere High School — now Hewlett High School — and then went to Bradley University in Illinois.

He served as a pilot in the Air Force and was one of the owners of Selby Fifth Avenue, a chain of shoe stores.

“He always was careful to do the right thing and do it immediately,” Michael Lazan, son wrote in an email. Lazan’s legacy lives on in the Five Towns as he was one of the founders of

Young Israel of Hewlett that began in the basement of his home and they held services there everyday for two years.

“He always took Davening very seriously, assiduously saying every word

out loud,” Michael wrote. He was devoted to Judaism, the Jewish people and a supporter of Israel. He volunteered at an army base for six weeks, during the Lebanon War in 1982.

Lazan was the eyes behind the lens, as he was Marion’s scheduler, social media manager and fan mail manager for all of her speaking engagements.

His wife, Marion Blumenthal Lazan, his children, David and Lisa Lazan, Robert and Susan Lazan and Michael and Rachel Lazan, survives him. Along with his grandchildren — Arielle and Moshe Spern, Joshua and Allyssa Weinberg, Gavreil Lazan, Dahlia and Gilad Kessler, Yoav and Noa Lazan, Jordan Lazan, Hunter Lazan, Ian Lazan, and Casey Lazan.

He is also survived by his great grandchildren — Leah Spern, Rachel Spern, Ahuva, Spern, Esther Spern, Chaya Spern, Atara Spern, Rebecca Weinberg, Yehudis Weinberg, Shoshana Weinberg, Be’eri Lazan, Rimon Lazan, Ayala Lazan.

“Dad, we love you and we will miss you,” Michael wrote.

A funeral was held at Boulevard-Riverside Chapels, in Hewlett, on Jan. 27. He was buried at Old Montefiore Cemetery, in Elmont.

The family is asking for donations to be made to the Israel Chesed Center, in Hewlett in his memory.

Planning for Those You Are Responsible For

A client came in to see us for their follow-up consultation. The client shared that, in between their two meetings with us, the husband‘s brother had suffered a stroke and was now in a rehabilitation facility. He was a bachelor. He had no power of attorney or health care proxy. He may or may not have had a will -- they didn’t know. Further, they were unable to get access to his apartment to clean out the fridge, get his clothes, and look for his papers, because he had failed to put them on the list of persons approved to enter in the event of an emergency.

One of the most overlooked areas in estate planning is the question of who you are responsible for. Do you have a friend or relative who you know will need to rely on you if something happens? Either they have no one else or everyone else is too far away. If you have the responsibility, then make sure that you have the documents you will need to carry out that responsibility. Otherwise, you may be facing a guardianship proceeding. Similarly, so many of our clients have adult

children with young families. Do you know whether your children have wills, powers of attorney and health care proxies?

There are serious pitfalls for young families if one spouse dies without a plan. Roughly half of their assets go to their surviving spouse and half to the children. The court will appoint a legal guardian for the children’s money and the unused portion must be turned over to them at age eighteen, ready or not!

A potentially more serious problem for older adults is whether their sons and daughters who have families possess adequate life insurance. If your son or daughter dies without sufficient life insurance, you may be called upon to support and educate your grandchildren out of your retirement money.

Finally, if you are responsible for the care of an elderly parent, then make sure it is you who has the power of attorney and health care proxy and not another sibling who may end up controlling the situation from afar, much to your dismay.

Courtesy Matthew Spern

Marion Blumenthal Lazan with her husband Nathaniel Lazan at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Peoria, Illinois in 2019. Nathaniel Lazan died on Jan. 26 at 92-years old.

Bringing the ‘Addams Family’ to life at Lawrence High

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky, The Addams Family” [snap fingers here].

In their production of “The Addams Family” Lawrence High School students will portray these iconic characters on stage.

Director Shelly Goldman brings her own interpretation to a show that has been on her list since she started working at Lawrence in 2020.

“I wanted a classic more modern show but I also didn’t want to go down the Disney path, we love our dark elements here,” Goldman explained. “The kids love it they eat it up whenever it’s a dark spooky show. All of our shows are kind of more dark.”

With darkness comes satire and comedy, and the Addams Family is full of that.

“It had the mix of the two things we love, that comedy but also the dark element,” Goldman said. “I’ve been hearing the kids say they want to do Addams Family throughout the ears since I started.”

Goldman has a board in her chorus room that features 30 shows and everyday leading up to the reveal she removes a show.

“We have kids join who love musical theatre and those who know nothing about theatre, Addams Family brings both of those groups in,” she adds. “The

typical theatre kids and those who watch Netflix and watch “Wednesday” and know the movies. We want more attention brought to our department.”

The casting part was the hardest for Goldman as the school is very diverse and she wanted that portrayed in the characters.

Main characters include — Arbi Corbita, junior as Wednesday Addams, Corey Shakur, sophomore as Gomez Addams, Jayla Nixon, junior as Fester Addams and Naraya Robinson, senior as Morticia Addams.

For Corbita, being apart of Drama Club is something that brings her joy, has helped bring her out of her shell and find

a family within the school.

“I think that having people around you who accept you and welcome you made me grow into the person I am,” Corbita said. “It made me get out there and show who I am.”

Singing and dancing come naturally for Shakur, as he has been doing theatre since elementary school. He will be channeling his dance skills into portraying Gomez and taking on his Casanova personality.

“I’ve been trying to understand more of Gomez as a character because he was never my favorite but when I got Gomez I was pretty excited,” Shakur explained. “I’ve been watching a lot of videos on

tango and different productions of Addams Family to get an idea of how Gomez should act. Even the smallest moments matter and it’s been really fun because we’re similar in many ways. I have to use some Corey into Gomez.” Robinson is prepared to take on the role of Morticia and is bringing a piece of herself into the character.

“You have to really reach deep into yourself and find the character in your personality, like find the Morticia in myself,” Robinson expressed. “I do my own makeup so I’m very excited for the black smoky eye.”

Once learning he was playing Fester, Nixon took the time to watch the movies and learned that Fester is “crazy” and does ‘unhinged things.”

“I am nothing like that and I think the challenge these past few months have been finding the ultimate way to step out of my comfort zone, it just got easier and easier,” Nixon said. “In this show, I do a lot of wacky things and I feel like watching those movies helped me figure out what way I should stand, hoe my face should look. It really does help and I hope I’ll be able to show that in a way I haven’t been.”

Get ready for a night full of surprises and watching this wacky family deal with issues in their own way.

“The Addams Family” is playing at Lawrence High School on Thursday, Feb. 6 and Friday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets at the door are $5 for students and $10 for adults.

Melissa Berman/Herald

Naraya Robinson, left, Corey Shakur, Arbi Corbita, and Jayla Nixon, are ready to play the iconic Addams Family characters, on Feb. 6 and 7 at Lawrence High School.

Gillen is ceremonially sworn in to House

By RENEE DeLORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com

Laura Gillen celebrated joining the U.S. House of Representatives, where she represents New York’s 4th Congressional District, at a ceremonial swearing-in at the Elmont Public Library on Jan. 25.

Nearly 400 people gathered in the library’s theater to honor Gillen, who was officially sworn into office in Washington on Jan. 3. Former Rep. Steve Israel did the ceremonial honors, with the help of Gillen’s husband, Chris Gillen.

In 2024, Gillen announced she would run against Republican incumbent Anthony D’Esposito, whom she had challenged in 2022, losing narrowly. But voters chose Gillen by a margin of about 2 percentage points in last November’s election.

Congressman Gregory Meeks, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow also attended the library ceremony.

“As you are taking your oath, we could not be prouder of you,” Solages told Gillen. “This moment is really a testimony to your hard work, your dedication and the trust that you have earned from so many of us. Your vision in this district gives us hope and gives us confidence. And we know that the integrity, compassion and determination you have will resonate here, in D.C. and all over.”

Meeks recalled the uncertainty of the October election, particularly in the 4th C.D. But, he said, the Democratic caucus chose Gillen to run because of her character, her ability to connect with the community and her care for all citizens.

“You can’t be a leader if you’re not willing to serve,” Meeks said. “And we

saw in Laura one that served and one that listened. She’s coming and talking to all sides, and she’s looking for ways to bring people together to better the entire United States of America.”

“So, I made it to Capitol Hill,” Gillen laughed when it was her turn to speak, to loud applause. “I have gratitude for

the awesome opportunity to serve the people of this district, and gratitude to all those that made this possible.”

She thanked the elected officials who supported her campaign, expressed enthusiasm about working with them and thanked her family, who she said sacrificed so much in the months leading up to the election to help her campaign.

From 2018 to 2019, Gillen was the first Democrat to serve as Town of Hempstead supervisor in 112 years, which she attributed to her dedication to compromise and bipartisanship.

“Working across the aisle was a necessity,” she said. “It wasn’t always easy. But with a carrot and a stick, we made it possible.”

Among her successes during her time as supervisor, she continued, was the leadership she demonstrated in bringing down taxes, upgrading infrastructure, serving communities that had been ignored, challenging polluters and bringing vital ethical reforms to the town to ensure that public servants were accountable to the people they serve.

“Now, as your congresswoman, those lessons will continue to guide me,” she said. “I’ll always put Long Island and our nation first, and work to do what’s best for all the people in our community. It is the honor of my lifetime to be your congresswoman.”

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Former U.S. Rep. Steve Israel, left, and Rep. Laura Gillen’s husband, Chris Gillen, took part in her ceremonial swearing-in before a cheering crowd, three weeks after Gillen began her term in the House of Representatives.

Faith Ringgold’s quilts brought to life in talk

By Brian Norman

bnorman@liherald.com

Faith Ringgold was a trailblazer for both African American and women’s rights throughout the late 20th century. The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library will host a discussion on her legacy and the lasting impact she had on the next generation of American artists.

Ringgold, participated in a number of different art forms such as painting, sculpting, performance art, and author. However, she is most commonly known for her work with quilts.

Ringgold often used her paintings to portray political messages, advocating for the rights of African Americans and women during the civil rights movement. Her first political painting series was titled the “American People” and released from 1963 to 1967.

Dennis Raverty, a former professor of African American art and the guest speaker for this event, said that Ringgold is a pivotal figure from the civil rights movement because of how difficult it was to be a Black woman artist.

“Because she’s a woman, and it was doubly hard for a Black woman than it was for a Black male artist to break into that very exclusive art world in New York City during the 1970s,” Raverty said.

Ringgold made her first quilt in 1980 in collaboration with her mother, from whom she learned the craft. Unlike traditional quilts, Ringgold’s featured text, blending storytelling with visual art.

Her first story quilt, “Who’s Afraid of Aunt Jemima,” was created in 1983

and marked a new method of quilting for her, providing a way to publish her unedited words.

“Quilting is an art form that she learned from her mother but had been passed on for generations of women, going all the way back to slave days,” Raverty said. “But it was a real social kind of thing in the 19th century and in the early 20th century. And so I think she’s trying to return to that sort of overlooked tradition of quilt making.”

Ringgold died in April 2024 after many years of creating various story quilts.

The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library is the designated arts and music library of Nassau County, and it hosts events throughout the year to honor artists from the past and the present.

Michelle Young, the library’s director, said that it is important to highlight artists of all different backgrounds and faiths, and give artists credit for the work that they have done.

“Recognizing artists of all different faiths and backgrounds is very important to us,” Young said. “I know that she was a very prominent artist in this movement. There also seem to be a lot of connections with our community, with people who have known her. So I think that makes it more significant to us.”

The discussion that will honor Ringgold’s life and legacy is on Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. to noon at HWPL, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.

register for the event, visit the library’ website at HWPL.libcal.com.

Dennis Raverty

Faith Ringgold’s, Tar Beach quilt, is one of her most famous creations that she made throughout her career.

Maday breaks barriers and makes movie magic

late and doubling up on classes to finish the theater sequence.

“It was so important to him, so he dedicated himself to learning as much about theatre and acting as he could,” DeMaio wrote. “He also wrote original scripts, directed his own one act play and acted in many productions while he was my student.”

Maday had leading roles in “As You Like It,” “Clue,” “The Laramie Project” and “Pride and Prejudice.”

“His ability to commit to something so fully — as well as his undeniable innate instinct for drama was always a large part of his personality, so I was not surprised at all that he became a professional actor,” DeMaio wrote. “His talents in high school always expanded beyond the classroom and into concert halls, stages, improv shows and speaking contests. All of that is still part of him, and he has only grown in his abilities.”

After high school, Maday attended Northwestern University, in Illinois, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in theater. In his senior year, he performed in a showcase for show business professionals, and he received a number of offers from management companies and agencies.

“He already seemed to be getting work, which for someone right out of college is rare,” his mother said. “We found out more than a year ago,” she added, refer-

ring to his casting in “Presence,” “and it was one of these things that’s an amazing lucky break for him. We were pretty much stunned by it, and it was pretty awesome.”

“We’re pretty down-to-earth simple people, so to see our son doing all theses exciting things is incredible,” Holmes added. “I didn’t know it would happen right away, but there’s something about Eddy always being outgoing, confident and courageous that gives him star quality.”

Her son attributes his inspiration for wanting to become an actor from Johnny Depp’s performance as Captain Jack Spar-

row in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, especially the first movie.

“It was so magical to me and seemed like an amazing time — what better way to spend your job than in the Caribbean, shooting movies, “ Maday said. “That was the initial thing that set me on this path, and trying to learn how to act.”

He auditioned for “Presence,” while he was still in college, and learned he’d landed the role of Tyler in June 2023, just a month after he graduated.

When he was first approached about “Presence,” he didn’t know what to

think, because he had done seven previous auditions for movie roles.

“I got this one for ‘Presence,’ and I like to look up all the directors of these projects just to get an idea of what scale it is and to get an idea of the vibe of the project,” Maday recounted. “It was a crazy theme, with Steven Soderbergh, and honestly, I didn’t think I would get it.”

Being Korean, he thought that they would cast a “white” actor in the role.

“For a film of this scale, I assumed they were going to center it around a whitecast family, and so I did my best, as I always try to do,” he said. “I didn’t think I was going to be considered for it until I got the callback.”

Filming began in September 2023 in Cranford, New Jersey, at the beginning of the Hollywood writers strike, but the film was granted a permit to begin production.

“This was definitely a different experience (from) most studio productions, because it was independent, and largely people Steven had worked with before,” Maday said. “It felt more like the set of an indie film than anything else.”

As a new actor, he learned from his co-stars about how much work goes into making a film. “It’s so inspiring to work with people like that …,” he added. “It was inspiration to me, as someone just getting into the industry, to work hard and see where I can get to.”

“Presence” is currently playing in AMC and Regal theaters across the country.

Courtesy The Spectral Spirit Company

Callina Liang, far left, Chris Sullivan, Eddy Maday, Lucy Liu and Julia Fox on the set of the horror/psychological thriller ‘Presence.’

Schools would go smartphone-free under Hochul’s plan

said that the district was planning discussions to ensure that community members understood the impact of the plan and how it would be implemented.

“We will be conducting discussions at both the middle school and high school levels,” Pedersen said. “In the past, we have utilized the Yondr pouches with varying degrees of success. A schoolwide approach, coupled with the ongoing conversations, is essential to ensure this initiative is both understood and respected across the entire school community.”

The plan includes exceptions for students with medical needs or learning disabilities, those who are nonnative English speakers, and those who have Individualized Education Programs.

State elected officials have joined forces to show their support for the plan. State Sen. Patricia CanzoneriFitzpatrick said that it is critical that lawmakers keep in contact with teachers, parents and students to make sure that school districts can implement the ban safely.

“As a mother of four, I know firsthand how essential a distraction-free environment is for our students’ suc-

cess, and it’s clear that cellphones have been disrupting classrooms,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said in a statement. “This initiative is a positive step forward, but it’s critical that we as lawmakers continue to engage with stakeholders to ensure our educators have the resources, they need to implement these policies.”

After what she described as a statewide listening tour, Hochul created a report titled, “More Learning, Less Scrolling: Creating A Distraction-Free Schools.” It concluded that smartphones are distractions in classrooms, and that phone-free environments don’t compromise student safety, and help support mental health in students.

In addition to banning unsanctioned use of devices throughout the entire school day, and flexibility for schools to develop their own systems for storing them, the plan requires each district to provide ways for parents to contact their children during the day if needed.

Hochul’s initiative has also received support from organizations including the United Federation of Teachers, Mothers Against Media Addiction, the New York State Police and the NAACP New York State Conference.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a plan to ban smartphones in classrooms, to help create a distraction-free environment.

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awrence High School seniors are reaching the final stretch of the whole college admissions process as they wait to get back their decisions in the coming months. Most regular decision deadlines were set in early January, so December and January were spent by students flitting between their classes and their guidance counselor’s offices to get their applications in on time. Lawrence High School staff has been invaluable in making sure students meet their deadlines and know how to work through their college applications.

Besides college applications, Lawrence High School seniors are continuously hosting more events to help ease tense feelings during this stressful process. Sometime in late November, the seniors got together to make their mark on the school. They gathered blue and yellow cups along with some ladders to write ‘LHS 25’ on the fence near the softball field. Now, when people walk by, they can see one of the many ways this senior class has left an impact on Lawrence High School. They ended the night by gathering in the football field to watch a movie and have snacks. Before Christmas break, a senior ice

skating trip was also held. It had a big turnout and many of the students were enjoying themselves. The event was full of laughter all around and little mishaps on the ice that were easily recovered from. Even though most of the students didn’t know how to skate previously, they still had a lot of fun learning or even just spending time with their friends.

Their most recent event was senior game night. Seniors got together and played a variety of games such as Twister, Super Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Uno, and more. Later on, they were served a buffet-style version of Chinese food and ice cream. They played rounds of bingo and then moved on to senior superlatives. Everyone left after those were given out and the event ended with the seniors getting even closer as a class.

February, March, and April are going to be stressful times for seniors as that is when college decisions are coming out, but with the help of Lawrence High School staff and countless senior events, it will hopefully be a less daunting time for them. Students have continued to thrive at Lawrence High School, and only time will tell where else they will succeed.

County donates winter clothing

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman donated 100 fleece-lined sweatshirts and 50 winter coats to the Veteran Farmers Market and Community Pantry, providing essential cold-weather clothing to former military service people and Five Towns residents in need.

The donation comes during an extraordinarily cold winter, as many senior and at-risk veterans, along with Five Towns community members have struggled to stay warm. The clothing was distributed with gusto due to the large quantity of items donated.

The Veteran Farmers Market began in June of 2020 at the Cedarhurst home of Syd Mandelbaum and currently operates at the former Five Towns Community Center. It is open to all veterans on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The market provides fresh food, pantry staples, and other

essentials to veterans and their families, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and food insecurity.

Many of the clothing recipients expressed their gratitude for the donation, as these garments provide much-needed relief during a particularly frigid season.

Local officials have emphasized the importance of such programs in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, particularly during extreme weather conditions. Community leaders encourage further donations and volunteer efforts to keep the initiative thriving.

For more information on the Veteran Farmers Market and Community Pantry, residents and veterans can contact Syd Mandelbaum, the commander of the LawrenceCedarhurst American Legion Post 339 at (516) 384-6334.

— Brian Norman

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STEPPING OUT

SCORE BIG on

Super Sunday

Go for the ‘tasty ‘win’

By Karen Bloom

It’s the biggest sports day of the year. The big game — on Feb. 9 — is great opportunity for casual winter entertaining.

Thrilling plays, must-see commercials and your pals are all quintessential elements of the perfect game-day get-together. Of course that game on the big screen is the main focus, but plenty of action takes place around the table — keeping everyone well fed is a sport in itself.

While crowd-pleasing Buffalo flavor-inspired foods and football always seem to go together, think beyond those traditional flavors for a new twist on your Super Bowl cuisine.

Baked Spinach and Chicken Dip

A tasty dip is always a winner. Try this flavorful, creamy variation — in addition to the guacamole.

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed

• 1 cup ranch dressing

• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• 1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped Heat oven to 375 F.

In microwave-safe medium bowl, add cream cheese and dressing. Microwave on high 30 seconds, or until cream cheese is soft. Stir to combine. Add spinach and Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Add chicken and stir to combine.

Transfer mixture to baking dish that holds at least 6 cups. Bake 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. The internal temperature should be 165 F.

Serve with crackers, bread or veggie sticks.

Note: If you like it spicy, substitute a chipotle ranch

dressing and add diced pickled jalapenos. To make ahead, prepare unbaked dip up to 3 days ahead; store covered and refrigerated. Bake prior to serving.

Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Pizza

Instead of the pizza delivery, get creative with “garlic bread” version.

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup ricotta

• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, divided

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• Kosher salt

• 3/4 cup pizza sauce

• 1 cup mini pepperoni

• 2 (16 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands)

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups mozzarella, cream cheese, ricotta, cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt. Transfer mixture to a 9”-x13” baking dish then spread pizza sauce on top. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and pepperoni.

Halve biscuits and roll into balls, then place on top of dip.

In a small bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, and parsley. Brush on biscuits and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.

Bake until biscuits are golden and cheese is melty, about 45 minutes, then cover with aluminum foil and bake until biscuits are cooked

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through, another 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Step up your chili with a barbecue twist.

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 3 carrots, chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder

• 1/2 tablespoon cumin

• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano

• 26-28 ounces crushed or chopped tomatoes

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels

• 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

• Salt and pepper to taste

Chili fixin’s: shredded Mexican cheese, avocado, jalapeno, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, fresh tomato, corn chips, and salsa are all great additions.

Over medium heat, saute onion and carrots in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and spices and saute another minute. Add the tomatoes and vegetable broth and simmer over low heat until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Stir in the corn, beans, and barbecie sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more chili powder and cumin to spice up if necessary.

Simmer another 5 minutes or until ready to eat.

Serve with your favorite chili add-ons.

With his signature laid-back style, as showcased in his Netflix special “Sweet & Juicy” produced and directed by Ali Wong, comedianactor-writer Sheng Wang brings his hilarious standup to the Paramount stage. Wang is now truly coming into his own. Two decades of performing has taken him from doing stand-up for touristy audiences in New York to a successful Netflix special, “Sweet and Juicy,” produced and directed by Ali Wong. He mines comedy from the mundane, everyday parts of life — from the meditative ritual that is shopping at Costco to how to get maximum value from health insurance. Because he’s from Texas, Wang also speaks with a slight Southern drawl, giving a relaxed quality to his delivery. Among his other credits, Wang was a featured standup on HBO’s “2 Dope Queens” special and wrote for ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat.” Wang now resides in L.A. and in his time explores botanical gardens and new ways to snack.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.

Boyz II Men

R&B superstars Boyz II Men are always in the groove. They arrive at Tilles Center with their soulful multi-octave sound and incredible vocals, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Given the monumental success of their albums and the timeless quality of their vocals, it’s easy to see why they remain one of the most popular R&B groups of all time. Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B and continue to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across generations. Their four Grammys are just the tip of the iceberg. The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group, with an astounding 64 million albums sold. And the reason is abundantly clear. For the past three-plus decades, Boyz II Men have given fans a rich catalog of hits filled with smooth harmonies and enduring themes. And for Boyz II Men, the hits just keep on coming.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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Friends of the Brothers

Friends of the Brothers returns to the Landmark stage with their dynamic tribute to the Allman Brothers, Saturday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m.

Their powerful celebration of the Allman Brothers, featuring musicians 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.

Cafe Europa

Congregation Beth Shalom and Marion & Aaron Gural JCC hosts Cafe Europa, Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m. Enjoy meeting new people with a little nosh, Yiddish humor, lectures, music and more. $5 fee. For more information, contact Judy Goldberg at judy.goldberg@guraljcc.org.

Congregation Beth Shalom, 390 Broadway, Lawrence.

Senior Choir

Enjoy a musical morning with Marion & Aaron Gural JCC’s Golden Notes Social Choir, every Tuesday, 11 a.m.-noon. Come hear an hour of singing in several languages, led by Zvi Klein. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, contact Rachayle Deutsch at rachayle. deutsch@guraljcc.org. Gural JCC, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst.

Breakfast Connect

Bird walk

The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Hempstead Lake State Park, Saturday, Feb. 8, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The group will meet The group will meet in parking lot #3, off Exit 18 of the Southern State Parkway.

To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain or snow. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit ssaudubon.org.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Friends’ perform songs from every stage of Allman Brothers 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). Rock on! $38, $33. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or landmarkonmainstreet.org.

Want to network your business? Attend the Breakfast Connect group’s get together every Wednesday, 8-9 a.m. The breakfast meeting is free and open to everyone in the community. Hewlett Fire Department at the Benjamin J. Moleno Hall, 25 Franklin Ave., Hewlett. For more information call or text Andrew Leibowitz at (516) 790-4829.

Mercy Hospital offers a peer-topeer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 –11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required.

Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 7052434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Family theater

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to its stage, Friday, Feb. 7, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; also Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 12-13,10:15 a.m. and noon. It is 3017 in this futuristic, musical retelling of “Cinderella.” She’s now a space engineer looking to revolutionize space travel. When the Prince holds a space parade, Cinderella saves it by helping fix the Prince’s spaceship. and shows the Prince her new hyper warp speed engine.

But first, she’ll have to keep her evil stepmother from throwing a wrench in her plans! $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or licm.org.

Game Time

Peninsula Public Library invites all to game time, Mondays and Thursdays, in the Bentley Room. Come play canasta, Mah Jongg, and Scrabble. Seating is limited; first come, first served. Call Roxanne Spodek to confirm the program the day before at (516) 967-5777. 280 Central Ave.,

Lawrence BOE meets

Lawrence Board of Education holds its bi-monthly board meeting, Monday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. The topic for discussion has not been announced. Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst.

Hewlett-Woodmere BOE meeting

Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education holds their next board meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., at Hewlett Elementary School, 1570 Broadway, Hewlett.

Challah Boards

Chabad of Hewlett welcomes women to create their own resin Challah Boards, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m., for Tu BiShvat, at Chabad House. $65 fee. 24 Everit Ave., Hewlett. To register visit JewishHewlett.com/JWC.

Hebrew Club

Learn Hebrew at the Chesed Center Hebrew Club, Monday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m. Open to all levels of Hebrew speakers. 1315 Peninsula Blvd., Hewlett. For more information, contact Yehuda Rosenfeld at (646) 9631753.

Having an event?

Nassau BOCES GC Tech Open House

Nassau BOCES GC Tech, Long Island’s state-of-the arts career and technical education high school, is opening its doors to all students with a passion for a hands-on career. Come and get a “Taste of Tech” at an open house at the campus in Levittown, Thursday, Feb. 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Nassau BOCES GC Tech prepares students for a future in the workforce by providing them with the skills, knowledge and professional qualities they will need to be successful in their chosen career fields.

The school boasts a new spa where aspiring estheticians learn skin care and massage techniques. There is also a newly revamped auto shop. Prospective students and families from Nassau County are invited to tour the GC Tech campus at 150 Abbey Lane, and to meet with expert teachers, counselors and administrators. Register at nassauboces.org/gctech or call the school for more information at (516) 604-4200.

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On Exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, the original “Deco at 100” coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes) which publicly launched the movement. The direct followup to the well-received 2023 exhibit, “Our Gilded Age,” it comparably links the period’s signature innovation in the decorative arts, Art Deco, to the fine arts. The exhibit encompasses significant cultural advancements during Long Island’s Roaring Twenties/Jazz Age movement, including votes, jobs, and the automobile for women, the beginnings of suburbia with commutation for work, and planned residential communities, which all defined the era, while the following decade brought economic reversals and the WPA program. Works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Fernand Léger, Guy Pène du Bois, Gaston Lachaise, Elie Nadelman, and Reginald Marsh, among others, along with art deco stylists of poster art and graphics, and photography will convey the Art Deco spirit along with its furniture, decorative arts, and fashion.

Like “Our Gilded Age,” the social scene of Long Island’s Gold Coast, and its personalities — both upstairs and downstairs — will be portrayed, along with the ongoing relationship with the immediate urban context of New York with its skyscrapers and deco-styled architecture. On view through June 15. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum. org.

Hempstead House tour

Feb. 16

Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Sunday, Feb. 16, noon-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Visit the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Gilded Age financier Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. Tours are limited in size and tend to sell out. Arrive early to purchase tickets. $10. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that I shall, commencing on February 18, 2025, 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 13, 2025 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 18, 2025 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 18th day of February, 2025 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 2023 - 2024 and/or County, Town, and Special District taxes for the year 2024. The following is a partial listing of the real estate located in school district number(s) 14 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 2023/2024 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 2023/2024 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.

Town of Hempstead School:14 Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD

39057 00180

39058 00030 LASKEY

39074 01750 175-177

39081 01410

KELMAN RICHARD & PATTI 3,988.35 41 C 01050

JACOBS JEREMY & TALIA 8,098.09 41001 01380

WITT STEPHEN B 24,960.49 41001 01770

KINGDOM RESOURCES INC 133,687.34 41001 06180

92 NEPTUNE AVE LLC 7,325.63 41002 07030

EBEL CHRISTOPHER 20,266.05 41009 00020

MILLER KENNETH 10,619.93 41009 00220

ROSENBERG RICHARD & NORMA 3,553.33 41009 00910

EVGI ADAM & EVGI YAEL & 22,972.79 41009 01040 104

KELLY EDWARD 4,592.30 41012 00080

GREENMAN DAVID 9,031.96 41014 00040

VON BARGEN TRUST 2,249.63 41014 00590

BENSHABAT ISAAC & BRAVERMAN CHA 557.25 41014 00760

ZIERING WILLIAM A & BATTINO DEB 14,376.52 41014 02480

WATTY WILFLIX 3,025.73 41017 05240

ISAACOFF JOSEPH 11,110.67 41019 06480

MILLER ILYA & MILLER SUSANNA 22,803.64

410200101600

INGBER LINDA 7,394.97 41023 00290

CONKLIN ESTATES LLC 9,728.35 41023 01440 144 & 341

CONKLIN ESTATES LLC 8,709.49 41023 01500 150,340

CONKLIN ESTATES LLC 10,560.13

41023 03490

65 CENTRE LLC 2,403.68 41024 00380

KLEIN FREDERICK & JODI 27,997.88 41024 03260

BENAYON MOSHE & GROSS ALIZA 1,845.27 41025 00540

MAYER LEON & HILA 6,474.63 41026 01050

ROSS RONALD & SUSAN 3,593.58 41028 00170 17-20

STEIN AARON & TERI 25,689.77 41028 04030

MANN SIMEON G & JENNIFER 3,515.68 41031 04660

GOLDSTEIN BENJAMIN S 31,459.98 41033 03290

OLIVE TREE 18 INC 33,383.38 41034 02630

LEVINE CATHY 48,575.16 410620102310

BASSIUR MARTIN & DANA C 44,786.27 41070 04410

HEFTER ISIDOR & EVELYN 20,849.85 41070 04670

FRIEDMAN GROUP LLC 23,739.41 41101 01280

LOMBARDO JAMES C & CHRISTINE L 23,257.92 41106 00010

322 LINCOLN ENTERPRISES LLC 105,732.16 41106 00250

STRONGWATER MURRAY & CHARLOTTE 3,934.77 41109 00260

HOUSES R US NYC LLC 6,459.97

42 H 00230 23,24

BOROKHOVICH & ELENA 3,482.13

42 K 01030 103,622

QUADROZZI PATRICK & LORETTA 6,794.39

42 K 01200

PACKER LOUIS & WILMA 65,884.15

42 L 00060

GLATTMAN AVRAHAM & LISA 29,928.93

42113 00080

FEINSOD JUNE

42121 00290

PRINCETON

42123 01410 141-143

REZNICK LOUIS & SYLVIA M 2,917.73

42123 06610 661

ANCHIN MARVIN & STEPHEN

01200

02410

00020

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior

of

and other municipalities and

have

and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldier’s and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts.

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 beretained 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,

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

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other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. 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

HEMPSTEAD BEACON, NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK TREND

NEWSDAY

UNIONDALE BEACON Dist 1002

HEMPSTEAD BEACON, NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK TREND

NEWSDAY

UNIONDALE BEACON Dist 1003

EAST MEADOW HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS

NEWSDAY Dist 1004

BELLMORE HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS

NEWSDAY Dist 1005

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS

NEWSDAY

THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 1006

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SEAFORD HERALD CITIZEN

WANTAGH HERALD CITIZEN Dist 1007

BELLMORE HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1008

BALDWIN HERALD

BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE

HEMPSTEAD BEACON, NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1009

BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE

FREEPORT HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1010

BALDWIN HERALD

BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1011

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

OCEANSIDE TRIBUNE

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD Dist 1012

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE Dist 1013

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

VALLEY STREAM HERALD

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE Dist 1014

FIVE TOWNS JEWISH TIMES

FIVE TOWNS TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU HERALD (FIVE TOWNS)

NEWSDAY Dist 1015

FIVE TOWNS JEWISH TIMES

FIVE TOWNS TRIBUNE

JEWISH STAR

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1016

FRANKLIN SQ/ELMONT HERALD

FRANKLIN SQUARE BULLETIN

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1017

FRANKLIN SQ/ELMONT HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER

NEWSDAY Dist 1018

GARDEN CITY NEWS

GARDEN CITY TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEWSDAY Dist 1019

EAST ROCKAWAY TRIBUNE

LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ROCKAWAY JOURNAL Dist 1020

EAST ROCKAWAY TRIBUNE

LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD Dist 1021

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD

ROCKVILLE CENTRE TRIBUNE Dist 1022

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER

NEWSDAY Dist 1023

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SEAFORD HERALD CITIZEN

WANTAGH HERALD CITIZEN Dist 1024

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

VALLEY STREAM HERALD

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE Dist 1025

MERRICK HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1026

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 1027

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON Dist 1028

LONG BEACH HERALD

LONG BEACH TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1029

MERRICK HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1030

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

VALLEY STREAM HERALD

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE Dist 1031

ISLAND PARK TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD Dist 1201

EAST MEADOW HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEWSDAY Dist 1205

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER

NEWSDAY

Town of norTH HempsTead Dist 2001

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEWSDAY Dist 2002

MINEOLA WILLISTON TIMES

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEWSDAY Dist 2003

MANHASSET PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ROSLYN NEWS TIMES

Dist 2004

MANHASSET PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

PORT WASHINGTON NEWS

Dist 2005

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER

NEWSDAY

Dist 2006

MANHASSET PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

PORT WASHINGTON NEWS

Dist 2007

GREAT NECK NEWS RECORD

JEWISH STAR

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 2009

MINEOLA WILLISTON TIMES

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEWSDAY

Dist 2010

MINEOLA WILLISTON TIMES

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEWSDAY

Dist 2011

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEWSDAY

Dist 2122

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER

NEWSDAY

Dist 2301

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE NORTH SHORE LEADER

Dist 2315

JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE

Town of oysTer Bay

Dist 3001

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE NORTH SHORE LEADER

Dist 3002

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SEA CLIFF - GLEN HEAD HERALD

THE NORTH SHORE LEADER

Dist 3003

JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE

Dist 3004

LONG ISLAND PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE NORTH SHORE LEADER

Dist 3006

LONG ISLAND PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE NORTH SHORE LEADER Dist 3008

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

OYSTER BAY GUARDIAN Dist 3009

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

OYSTER BAY GUARDIAN Dist 3011

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

OYSTER BAY ENTERPRISE PILOT

SYOSSET ADVANCE Dist 3012

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SYOSSET ADVANCE

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Dist 3013

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SYOSSET ADVANCE

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Dist 3014

JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Dist 3015

JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Dist 3017

HICKSVILLE/LEVITTOWN TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3018

BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM

MASSAPEQUA POST

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3019

BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3020

BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3021

BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3022

MASSAPEQUA POST

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3023

MASSAPEQUA POST

MID-ISLAND TIMES

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3024

GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SEA CLIFF - GLEN HEAD HERALD Dist 3203

LONG ISLAND PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ROSLYN NEWS TIMES Dist 3306

MASSAPEQUA POST

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE NASSAU OBSERVER

CiTy of Glen Cove Dist 4005

GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE NORTH SHORE LEADER

CiTy of lonG BeaCH Dist 5028

LONG BEACH HERALD

LONG BEACH TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

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 05, 2025

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER MINEOLA, NEW YORK 1288766

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

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

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a Public Hearing to consider the addition of Section 145-9.1 to the Hewlett Harbor Village Code which will prohibit the use of any premises as a Transient Dwelling Unit, and under SEQRA Regulations, to determine whether the proposed would constitute a significant negative impact on the environment; said Public Hearing will be held at 7:00PM on February 13, 2025 at the Village Hall, 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, New York.

All interested persons will be heard during the Public Hearing at the time and place aforementioned. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NICOLE GIACOPELLI, VILLAGE CLERK

HEWLETT HARBOR, NEW YORK

DATED: 1/24/25 151297

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR

NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hewlett Harbor will meet in both public and via Zoom on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 7:00PM, Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of holding the Village’s regular monthly meeting. An agenda for the meeting will be made available to the public on the Village Website.

All residents wishing to attend via Zoom can visit www.hewlettharbor.gov for instructions. Residents wishing to speak via Zoom or in person must notify the Village Clerk in advance.

Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York

January 24, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR

NICOLE GIACOPELLI

VILLAGE CLERK 151295

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 02/13/2025 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following:

Petition of WACHSPRESS

GITTY Premises: 474

OCEANPOINT AVE

Sec/Blk/Lot 39/298/39

Case # 2025-001

Variance from:

265-49 C. Building area..

The total building area, including all accessory buildings, shall not exceed 30% of the lot area.

265-52 A. Side yards.

A side yard is required along each side of a building.

The side yards along the sides of a building used exclusively as a one- or two-family dwelling, shall have an aggregate width of no less than 16 feet. Neither side shall be less than six feet in width, except on corner plots, the side yard shall be six feet.

Prior Variance 1 of 2006

February 23, 2006

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: February 5, 2025

Cedarhurst, NY

Benjamin Weinstock

Mayor

Salvatore Evola

Village Clerk-Treasurer

By Order of the Board Of Zoning Appeals 151438

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 02/13/2025 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following:

Petition of MUEHLGAY

HOWARD & MICHELLE

Premises: 434 W BROADWAY

Sec/Blk/Lot 39/324/128

Case # 2019-008

PROPOSED TWO STORY ADDITION WITH INTERIOR RENOVATION

Variance from:

CONTINUATION OF A HEARING HELD ON JULY 25, 2019

265-38 C. Building Area

The total building area, including all accessory buildings, shall not exceed 30% of the lot area

265-40 A. Front Yards

A front yard of 25 feet shall be required.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: February 5, 2025 Cedarhurst, NY

Benjamin Weinstock

Mayor Salvatore Evola

Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Board Of Zoning Appeals 151437

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

INC. VILLAGE OF HEWLETT BAY PARK

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Village Clerk of the Village of Hewlett Bay Park at the office of the Village Clerk located at Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York 11557 until 10:00 AM

(prevailing time) on Friday, February 28, 2025 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practical for:

BID:Woodside Drive

Hewlett Bay Park, NY

Instruction to bidders, plans and specifications, proposal sheets and form of contract may be seen or procured at the Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York 11557 beginning Monday, February 10, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm daily except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. There will be a required deposit of $50.00 in the form of a business check payable to the Village of Hewlett Bay Park for the bid package. The terms of the return of such deposit are set forth in General Municipal Law §102. Woodside Drive must be clearly marked at the lower corner of the bid envelope. Each proposal must be accompanied by either a certified check on a solvent bank or trust company, doing business in New York or an acceptable Bid Bond in an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, made payable to the Village of Hewlett Bay Park as assurance that the Contract will be executed if awarded to such bidder.

The Contractor will be required to complete the form of “Evidence of Successful Completion of Similar Projects” included in the proposal. The Contractor will be required to comply with the Labor Laws of the State of New York. Public liability and property damage insurance and performance and payment bond will be required.

The successful bidder will be required to enter into a contract for the performance of the work that may be awarded to said bidder for the total amount of the awarded contract price.

Each Bidder must indicate how much of the contract will be completed by the Bidder themselves and how much by subcontractors. To the maximum extent permitted by law, a bid may be rejected in the interest of the Village based on the extent of proposed delegation of the performance of the contract to subcontractors or based on the level of qualification and experience of the proposed subcontractors.

The Village encourages minority and womenowned businesses to participate.

Bids not timely submitted will be rejected.

NOTE:The Village will not reimburse any firms for any costs associated with the preparation of this bid proposal.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Village of Hewlett Bay Park

Michelle Blandino/ Village Clerk

Village Clerk

Dated: 1/30/2025

151439

LEGAL NOTICE

A nonprofit organization in Nassau County is seeking sealed bids for sales and installation of security related enhancements. This project includes: Shatter resistant glass, Impact resistant doors, exterior lighting, bollards, surveillance equipment and systems, fencing, access controls, security lighting and cybersecurity. Selection criteria will be based on knowledge of surveillance and security, adherence to work schedule, prior experience, references, and cost. Specifications and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us at bids@yaazoru.org and referencing “RFPMKN”.

All interested parties may be required to sign for the proposal documents and provide primary contact, telephone and email address.

Bids will be accepted until March 15, 2025

All interested parties may be required to sign for the proposal documents and provide primary contact, telephone and email address.

Bids will be accepted until March 15, 2025. 151360

LEGAL NOTICE

A nonprofit organization in Nassau County is seeking sealed bids for sales and installation of security related enhancements. This project includes: Shatter resistant glass, Impact resistant doors, exterior lighting, bollards, surveillance equipment and systems, fencing, access controls, security lighting, cybersecurity,and security guards. Selection criteria will be based on knowledge of surveillance and security, adherence to work schedule, prior experience, references, and cost. Specifications and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us at bids@yaazoru.org and referencing “RFPKCWPB”.

All interested parties may be required to sign for the proposal documents and provide primary contact, telephone and email address.

Bids will be accepted until March 15, 2025. 151383

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE OF SALE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENT SECURITY BY VIRTUE OF DEFAULT in a security agreement executed on March 03, 2011 by Britt Kaufman, and in accordance with its rights as holder of the

security, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, by Kim Carrino, Auctioneer, will conduct a public sale of the security consisting of 495 shares of common stock in 240 Central Avenue Owners, Inc. and all rights title and interest in and to a proprietary lease between corporation and debtor for UNIT 2K in a building known as and by the street address, 240 Central Avenue, Unit 2K, Lawrence, NY 11559 together with fixtures and articles of personal property now or hereafter affixed to or used in connection with UNIT 2K on February 28, 2025 at 9:30AM North Facing Front Steps of the Nassau County Court, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501, in satisfaction of an indebtedness in the principal amount of $147,680.86 plus interest from June 01, 2024 and costs, subject to open maintenance charges. The secured party reserves the right to bid. Ten percent (10%) deposit by bank or certified funds required at Auction, payable to the attorneys for the secured party. Closing within 30 days. Such sale shall be subject to the terms of sale. GROSS POLOWY LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 204-1700

ATTORNEYS FOR SECURED CREDITOR 84170 151398

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU --------------------------------x

471 CHESTNUT LLC, As successor in interest to BENJAMIN

MAIDENBAUM, As successor in interest to 471 CHESTNUT LLC, As successor in interest to SHALOM S.MAIDENBAUM, Plaintiff, -against-

MARTHA M. CANAMARE, and Any Person Who May Claim an Interest to the Premises located at 471 Chestnut Street, Cedarhurst, New York, Defendants.

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Index No.

621071/2023

Date Purchased 12/29/2023

SUMMONS

621071/2023

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based on CPLR §507 since the real property which is the subject of this action is located at 471 Plaintiff’s residence is at 132 Spruce Street, Cedarhurst, New York 11516, which is located within Nassau County. To the above named Defendant YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not

served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if the summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Dated:Cedarhurst, New York

December 15, 2020

Defendant’s Address:

JONATHAN A. STEIN, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: /s/ Jonathan A. Stein

JONATHAN A. STEIN

132 Spruce Street Cedarhurst, New York 11516 (516) 295-0956

22 Oakview Trail, Ridge, New York 11961

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

471 CHESTNUT LLC, As successor in interest to BENJAMIN MAIDENBAUM, As successor in interest to Index No. 471 CHESTNUT LLC, As successor in interest to 621071/2023

SHALOM S. MAIDENBAUM,

Plaintiff, VERIFIED COMPLAINT -against-

MARTHA M. CANAMARE, and Any Person Who May Claim an Interest to the Premises located at 471 Chestnut Street, Cedarhurst, New York, Defendant.

Plaintiff, by its attorney Jonathan A. Stein, P.C., as and for its verified complaint, alleges the following, upon information and belief: COMMON ALLEGATIONS

1.At all times hereinafter mentioned and relevant hereto, Plaintiff 471 Chestnut LLC (“471”) was a domestic limited liability company, duly formed, having filed its articles of organization on February 1, 2013 and its certificate of publication on May 14, 2013.

2.At all times hereinafter mentioned and relevant hereto, Benjamin Maidenbaum was a natural person, residing in the County of Nassau, State of New York.

3.At all times hereinafter mentioned and relevant hereto, Shalom S. Maidenbaum is a natural person, residing in the County of Nassau, State of New York.

4.At all times hereinafter mentioned and relevant hereto, Shalom S. Maidenbaum is the Managing Member of 471.

5.At all times hereinafter mentioned and relevant hereto, defendant Martha M. Canamare (“Ms. Canamare”) was a natural person, residing in the County of Suffolk, State of New York.

6.At all times hereinafter mentioned and relevant hereto Joseph G. Canamare, Jr. (“Joseph”) was a natural person, residing in the County of Suffolk, State of New York.

7.Ms. Canamare and Joseph were brother and sister.

8.Martha G. Canamare was a natural person residing in Cedarhurst, New York and was the mother of both Ms. Canamare and Joseph.

9.Martha G. Canamare passed away in 2004.

10.Joseph passed away on October 7, 2019, and at the time of his death his only living heir and relative with whom he had any relationship was his sister Ms. Canamare.

11.Prior to the name “Canamare” the family name was “Camarinesi” or “Camarinese”, which was changed sometime during the 1930s or 1940s to “Canamare.”

12.This is an action to quiet title by a combined bar claim-adverse possession action to the premises located and known as 471 Chestnut Street, Cedarhurst, New York 11516 (the “Premises”), located in the County of Nassau, State of New York, more particularly described as follows:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, at Cedarhurst (formerly Queens County) now Nassau County, State of New York, being the lot designated on a certain map entitled “Map of Property situated at Ocean Point, Rockaway Queens County, L.I., belonging to Thomas E. and S.A.W. Marsh, surveyed December 1872 by Ezra W. Conklin and filed in Queens County Clerk’s Office on June 21, 1872, as lot number

Thirteen (13) in Block number 18 said lot being bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Chestnut Avenue as laid down on said map distance seventy five feet easterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Spruce Avenue with said southerly side of Chestnut Avenue and;

RUNNING THENCE easterly along the southerly side of Chestnut Avenue fifty (50) feet to the westerly line of lot number fourteen (14) in said block;

Designated as Section 39 Block 263 Lot 13 and also known as 469-471 Chestnut Street Cedarhurst Village NY.

13.By bargain and sale deed dated July 9, 2002 and recorded in the office of the Nassau County Clerk, on July 11, 2002 in Liber D 11498, Pages 308 to 310 Martha G. Canamare conveyed the Premises to Ms. Canamare and Joseph, retaining a life estate for herself.

14.By bargain and sale deed dated May 17, 2013 and recorded in the office of the Nassau County Clerk on May 28, 2013 in Liber D 12948, Pages 641 to 643 Ms. Canamare and Joseph conveyed the Premises to Shalom S. Maidenbaum.

15.By bargain and sale deed dated September 11, 2015 and recorded in the office of the Nassau County Clerk on September 17, 214 in Liber D 13121, Pages 709 to 712 Shalom S. Maidenbaum conveyed the Premises to 471 Chestnut, LLC.

16.By bargain and sale deed dated July 9, 2021 and recorded in the office of the Nassau County Clerk on October 4, 2021 in Book-VI/Pg: Bk-D VI-14144 Pg-488, Receipt Number 2397693 471 Chestnut, LLC conveyed the Premises to Benjamin Maidenbaum.

17.By bargain and sale deed dated November 23, 2021 and recorded in the office of the Nassau County Clerk on December 16, 2021 in Book-VI/Pg: Bk-D VI-14-14177 Pg-463. 18.Title to the Premises was previously in the name of Filippo Camarinesi pursuant to a deed recorded in Queens County on 11/14/1898 in Liber 1204 Page 338. The estate of Filippo Camarinesi was administered in Nassau County on 05/26/1933 and established the heirs as his spouse, Maria Camarinesi, and children, Raymond Camarinesi, Louis Camarinesi, Henrietta Camarinesi, Joseph Camarinesi, Matthew Camarinesi and Paul Camarinesi. A surrogates court search establishes that Maria Camarinesi died 04/08/1948 leaving all real property to her children, Raymond Camarinesi, Louis Camarinesi, Henrietta Camarinesi, Joseph Camarinesi, Matthew Camarinesi, Paul Camarinesi and Angelo Tavolar. The next deeds of record pass title for no monetary consideration from Louis Canamare a/k/a Louis Camarinesi, son & heir of Filippo Camarinesi and Maria Camarinesi to Raymond

THENCE southerly along the westerly line of said lot number fourteen (14) one hundred (100) feet; THENCE westerly on a line parallel with Chestnut Avenue fifty (50) feet; THENCE northerly one hundred (100) feet to the point or place of BEGINNING.

Public Notices

Canamare a/k/a Raymond Camarinesi dated 05/06/1975 recorded 05/27/1975 in Liber 8803 Page 102 and from Oscar Tavolar, Mary TavolarGiannoccaro, Tavolar Margolies, Rose Bergen, Palma Canamare, Patricia Canamare and Jennie Resua to Joseph Canamare dated 09/21/1987 recorded 11/25/1987 in Liber 9865 Page 905.

19.The Canamares financially compensated there relatives to acquire the Premises, though proof of the same has long been lost.

20.Notwithstanding the foregoing, from January 20, 1989 Martha G. Canamare paid all carrying charges of the Premises prior to her conveyance to Ms. Canamare and Joseph, which carrying charges included, but were not limited to all real estate taxes, property insurance charges and utility charges related to the Premises.

21.From July 9, 2002 Ms. Canamare and Joseph paid all carrying charges of the Premises prior to her conveyance to Ms. Canamare and Joseph, which carrying charges included, but were not limited to all real estate taxes, property insurance charges and utility charges related to the Premises.

22.Since at least January 20, 1989 to and including the date hereof - a period of nearly thirty-four (34) years, title to the Premises has been hostile in that no one other than the then or current titled owner of the Premises exercised any control over the same.

23.Since at least January 20, 1989 to and including the date hereof - a period of nearly thirty-four (34) years, title to the Premises has been under claim of right, based upon the then or current deed of record of the Premises.

24.Since at least January 29, 1989 to and including the date hereof - a period of nearly thirty-four (34) years, possession and the exercise of control over the Premises has been actual, to wit, same was exercised by the then or current titled owner of the Premises, based upon the then or current deed of record of the Premises.

25.Since at least January 29, 1989 to and including the date hereof - a period of nearly thirty-four (34)

years, possession and the exercise of control over the Premises has been open and notorious, to wit, same was exercised by the then or current titled owner of the Premises, based upon the then or current deed of record of the Premises.

26.Since at least January 29, 1989 to and including the date hereof - the exercise over the Premises by the then or current owner, based upon the then or current deed of record of the Premises, has been continuous and uninterrupted.

AS AND FOR A FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION

27.Plaintiff repeats, reiterates and realleges each and ever allegation set forth in paragraphs 1 through 26 of the Complaint as though fully set forth herein.

28.Based upon the foregoing, this Court should issue a declaration barring any person claiming any interest in the Premises, other than the current owner by deed, i.e., Plaintiff from exercising any claim thereto, and Plaintiff demands judgment therefor.

AS AND FOR A SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION

29.Plaintiff repeats, reiterates and realleges each and ever allegation set forth in paragraphs 1 through 28 of the Complaint as though fully set forth herein.

30.Based upon the foregoing, this Court should issue and enter a judgment that Plaintiff, in addition to its interest by bargain and sale deed, is the also the owner of the same by virtue of the law of adverse possession, and Plaintiff demands judgment therefor.

WHEREFORE this Court should issue and enter a judgment:

(a)On the first cause of action, a declaration barring any person claiming any interest in the Premises, other than the current owner by deed, i.e., Plaintiff from exercising any claim thereto;

(b)On the second cause of action, a declaration that in addition to its interest by bargain and sale deed, is the also the owner of the same by virtue of the law of adverse possession; and

(c)Granting such other and further relief as to this Court may seem just, proper and equitable.

Dated:Cedarhurst, New York

December 4, 2023

JONATHAN A. STEIN, P.C.

Attorney for Plaintiff

By: /s/ Jonathan A. Stein

JONATHAN A. STEIN

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against JEAN ALEX LOUIS, et al

Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230,Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 12, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 224 Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere, NY 11581. Sec 39 Block 527 Lot 43. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $524,385.18 plus interest, fees, and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 601823/2020. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the 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. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. 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. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Harold Damm, Esq., Referee File # NY202000000018-1 151425

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., CSAB MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST ELLIOT RINDENOW, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 15, 2024, 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 6, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 770 West Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Cedarhurst, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York, Section 39, Block 197, Lot 72, and Section 39, Block 197, Lot 76, and Section 39, Block 197, Lot 82. Approximate amount of judgment $1,428,888.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006374/2009. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No thirdparty check or cash will be accepted. David S. Zeidman, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-143727 84251 151404

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Atlantic Beach village accepted the resignation of Dominick Minerva as its legal representative and now has the law firm of Harris Beach representing the municipality.

Atlantic Beach changes legal representation

Dominick Minerva of Minerva & D’Agostino no longer represents Atlantic Beach village.

At a special board of trustees meeting on Jan. 9, the board approved the resignation of Minerva as village attorney and appointed Harris Beach LLC to replace him as its full-time legal representative.

In December, Harris Beach was appointed as counsel for the Zoning Board of Appeals to represent the village in the ongoing Chabad of the Beaches lawsuit.

The ZBA wanted to choose their council for the Chabad lawsuit and Harris Beach came out on top, according to

Trustee Barry Frohlinger.

“It’s best if you can have one firm that has broad capabilities that can work with us opposed to every time we have a new issue coming up, we have to find someone to represent us,” Frohlinger said. “It seems that this firm is large enough and experienced enough.

The new village attorney, Jared Casschau, will attend all village and ZBA meetings for the foreseeable future.

According to Frohlinger, many people in the village are satisfied with the selection and are feeling positive about the new firm.

— Melissa Berman

West Hempstead man sentenced

for fatal 2021 Woodmere crash

The West Hempstead man that caused a fatal crash in Woodmere in December 2021 was sentence on Jan. 31 to up to 21 years in prison.

Arlin Aguilera, 37, was convicted of several charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide on Aug. 21 of last year.

He was driving a blue 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck that was traveling north on Peninsula Boulevard when it struck a white 2018 Audi Q5 sport utility vehicle that was turning southbound onto Peninsula Boulevard by Edward Avenue on Dec. 11 in 2021. It was alleged he was driving while intoxicated.

The subsequent crash killed Liel Namdar, 15, a sophomore at the Torah Academy for Girls in Far Rockaway. The four other people in the Audi were injured, including the driver Miriam Meltser who was severely injured.

“Liel Namdar was excited to be reunited with her friends from summer camp and hopped into the back of the

car with them, ready for a fun night ahead. But tragically, Liel never left that car alive, because Arlin Aguilera, drunk and speeding, barreled into the vehicle and killed her,” Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said in a news release.

“Aguilera fled the jurisdiction days before his trial and remained a fugitive from justice until October when he was arrested by the Nassau County Police Department Fugitive Squad and U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force,” Donnelly added. “We used every tool at our disposal to ensure that this defendant was found and held accountable for the lives that he ripped apart. I thank the NCPD and U.S. Marshals for their persistent efforts. Drunk driving continues to be an epidemic on our roadways, and NCDA remains focused on educating drivers about the perils of driving while impaired and holding drivers accountable for flouting our laws and endangering our streets.”

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A. Let it go. What you’re experiencing is common and frustrating to hear, because there are so many aspects to designing a building, and I wonder if your framer understands. For example, beams are designed for much more than carrying material loads. Roof beams must carry what we call “dead” loads as well as “live” loads, such as wind and heavy snow.

I have asked framers who have made these statements if they were aware of the several different code-required load capacities a beam is subjected to, to which they either answer, honestly, that they aren’t sure, or make remarks like, “Well, that’s your job,” or “I just know this is overkill.” They just know. And they probably don’t, or they could explain.

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An inauguration that was decidedly different

Last month I traveled to Washington, joining many Nassau County Republicans, including County Executive Bruce Blakeman and GOP Chairman Joe Cairo, to celebrate the inauguration of Donald Trump as our 47th president. Beginning with Richard Nixon’s second inaugural in 1972, I had attended 10 previous ones, seven of them during my 28 years in Congress.

This year’s event was certainly memorable, and not just because the tundra-like weather forced the ceremony indoors. From the moment I arrived at the historic Mayflower Hotel, where many of New York’s elected officials and party leaders were staying, I was struck by the extraordinary level of excitement, enthusiasm and hope. This was significantly different from Trump’s first inaugural in 2017, when, though he had many strong supporters, there was an air of uncertainty about whether his administration would hit the ground running. There had been multiple leaks from the Trump camp and a number of his top cabinet officials, like Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, had no previous

connection to Trump or any political or governmental experience.

This time around, Trump was striding into Washington as a conquering hero who had made the greatest political comeback of any president in history. And he was as prepared for action as any of his predecessors. There was no doubt he would hit the ground running.

The cold and the intense security made getting around Washington more difficult than I remember for any previous inauguration. Cairo and I were in a car for almost two hours, encountering constant roadblocks and rerouting as we tried to get to a Newsmax event at the relatively nearby Andrew Mellon Auditorium, before we gave up and returned to the Mayflower, where New York was staging its Inaugural Party, featuring Elise Stefanik, the upstate congresswoman and the nominee for ambassador to the United Nations.

old friends and prominent officials gathered to reminisce and share the latest news and rumors.

Trump’s inaugural address was truly unique. No president has ever been so direct or detailed, as he laid out the specifics of his agenda and the myriad executive orders he would be issuing on everything from border security to energy production. He was unsparing in his criticism of what he saw as the terrible failings of the Biden administration — all of this as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris sat just several feet away.

iwas struck by the extraordinary excitement, enthusiasm and hope.

But none of this dampened the spirit of hope and optimism. The Mayflower event, the day before the inauguration, drew an overflow crowd of hundreds, who heard powerful speeches from EPA nominee Lee Zeldin, Congressman Mike Lawler and Blakeman. And there was always action in the hotel lobby, as

Ordinarily I would consider it wrong to disrespect a former president at an inaugural ceremony, but these are not ordinary times. Trump strongly believes that the Biden administration and its allies abused the legal system in attempts to destroy Trump with criminal prosecutions and bankrupt him and his family. Ironically, Trump didn’t know that just moments before his term expired, Biden had pardoned five members of his family.

The main impact of Trump’s address was that he would do all he could to change the direction of the country. The days of woke progressivism were over.

After the ceremonies, the president went to the Capitol One Arena for an

indoor version of the inaugural parade. I was particularly proud that one of the bands taking part was the NYPD Pipes & Drums. By some mistake, the band hadn’t been included in the original lineup, but when its leaders came to me just weeks before the inauguration, I was able to reach out to the Trump team and get it done.

The almost frenetic energy of the inauguration continued in the days that followed, as Trump signed one executive order after another. (While I strongly agreed with most of them, I believe it was wrong to issue blanket pardons to those who carried out violence against police officers and other law enforcement on Jan. 6, 2021. Despite all the injustice carried out by the Justice Department against Trump, and the department’s failure to prosecute violent rioters on the left, these pardons cannot be defended.)

Trump has promised America a new Golden Age — an age in which American economic, diplomatic and military power will be respected around the world. An America where we will no longer be subject to government censorship and strangling bureaucratic regulations or be defined by race, religion or sexual preference. If he succeeds, it will indeed be an American Golden Age!

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

Cleaning the 2024 slate is comforting

The beginning of a new year is a chance to clean the slate from 2024 and to look ahead to more positive things. If you have your health, when you aren’t at work, it’s a chance to enjoy taking long walks, squeezing in a vacation and maybe finding a good book to read. But to erase the 2024 board clean, it’s important to get some things off my chest. One of my pet peeves is our national airline system. These days it costs a lot of money to travel almost anywhere in the United States, and we’re often treated like cattle, unless you fly first class. Boarding the plane can be demeaning, and the seats are uncomfortable. For a round-trip costing $800, asking for an extra bag of pretzels shouldn’t be a big deal, but I’ve had a

few turn-downs on flights to Florida.

My wife has designated me the family shopper, and I don’t mind the periodic trips to the supermarket. My parents had a grocery store, so I know how to move quickly from aisle to aisle. I’m sure many readers have heard the term “shrinkflation,” which is rampant in supermarkets. Almost every item weighs less and costs more. My favorite boxes of cereal not only weigh half as much, but their contents don’t taste anything like they did when I was a child. Especially Kix and Rice Krispies.

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o get a fresh start in the new year, it’s important to get some things off my chest.

Department store shopping was once an adventure. You could go from floor to floor, and it would take hours to go from the ground floor to the top. The shelves were once stacked with many interesting items, and the quality of the merchandise was pretty good. These days, though, there seem to be many less items for sale, and the so-called bar-

I’ve been a loyal Yankees fan for as long as I can remember. I try to get to at least two or three games a season, but the ticket prices can be staggering. I truly feel bad for a family with young kids who make an annual trip to the ballpark. The hot dogs, pizza and ice cream are costly, and if the kids want a few souvenirs, the outing can costs hundreds of dollars. Baseball owners need the revenues to pay high-priced players, but not everyone can afford to be a talent sponsor.

Going to a movie isn’t what it used to be, either. I recall childhood trips to theaters with my parents that were affordable and frequent. Once upon a time, theatergoers would even get some type of premium for buying a ticket. A movie ticket today can cost over $20, and if you and your companion want popcorn, candy or soda, the price of this night out is pretty high.

There are more things that bug me. I look at Facebook from time to time because it’s nice to see people celebrating happy occasions, but there is no shortage of party-poopers who insist on posting political barbs that are of no interest to most viewers. We’ve just survived a period of intense political bickering, and I’m not anxious to see a Facebook testimonial to a politician who my crazy uncle worships.

I have bad feelings about a lot of people both in and out of the political arena, but we’ll save that for another time. There are things going on right now that I could talk about for hours. I’ve chosen the things that upset all of my friends and neighbors as well, with little or no dissent. I’m sure I skipped over some of your annoyances, but I have a whole year to write about them.

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

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GDialing up a possible cellphone plan

ov. Kathy Hochul’s newly unveiled plan to restrict smartphone use in schools across New York state has sparked robust discussion among educators, parents and policymakers.

With the goal of creating distractionfree learning environments, the proposal would direct schools to limit cellphone use throughout the school day while providing practical solutions for communication and storage. The initiative has notable advantages as well as challenges, warranting careful consideration as it moves forward and is considered by the State Legislature.

The primary argument in favor of Hochul’s plan is the undeniable distraction that the phones pose to students. Research consistently shows that smartphones can impede focus, reduce academic performance and foster excessive screen time. By eliminating unsanctioned use of the devices, students would be expected to engage more deeply with their lessons and their peers, improving their classroom experience, their grades and their interpersonal skills.

Hochul’s thinking also aligns with growing concerns about youth mental health. Excessive smartphone use, particularly on social media, has been linked to anxiety, depression and reduced self-esteem among adolescents. The governor’s effort builds on her earlier success in regulating addictive social media feeds for minors, emphasizing the state’s commitment to protecting the mental well-being of its youth.

The proposal also addresses safety concerns, a priority highlighted by law

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enforcement experts. Distracted students are more vulnerable to accidents and less likely to be aware of their surroundings during emergencies. A focus on reducing these distractions could enhance student safety.

Allocating $13.5 million for smartphone storage solutions — such as pouches or cubbies — would ensure that schools, regardless of budget constraints, have access to the resources needed to implement the plan.

Despite its merits, however, the proposal raises several concerns. Chief among them is the potential challenge of enforcing the restrictions uniformly across diverse school settings. Administrators and teachers may find it difficult to monitor compliance, especially in larger schools with limited staff.

The plan also risks alienating students and parents who view cellphones as essential tools for communication and personal safety. While the initiative includes provisions for parents to contact their children during the school day, it may not fully address the anxieties of those who rely on immediate connectivity, particularly in emergencies.

Another issue is the reliance on alternative devices, such as school-issued tablets and laptops, for instruction. While these tools are permitted under the plan, they, too, can be distractions if not properly managed. Critics of Hochul’s plan argue that simply replacing smartphones with other internet-enabled devices may not fully eliminate the problem of divided attention in classrooms.

Exemptions outlined in the proposal — such as those for medical needs or individualized education programs —

Re Randi Kreiss’s recent column, “When was the last time you read a book?”: As she stated, one of the great joys in life is having a wonderful book to read. I never go anywhere without one. I taught English on the junior and high school levels on Long Island for 39 years, and I loved it. I would do it all over again.

The exciting discussions I had with my students triggered by great literature were priceless. I loved teaching

“Of Mice and Men”; “The Picture of Dorian Gray”; “Romeo and Juliet”; “The Great Gatsby”; my nominee for the greatest novel of all, “To Kill a Mockingbird”; and many others.

Randi’s statement that in some of the country’s “elite” colleges, many students are neither willing nor able to read the books they are assigned is scary. What does that bode for our future leaders? And presently we have one in the White House who I’ll bet has never read a complete book, including our Constitution.

I belong to a book club in which we read mostly non-

highlight the necessity of accommodating diverse student populations. Ensuring that these exemptions are applied fairly and without reinforcing stigmas, however, could add complexity to the plan’s implementation.

A strength of the proposal is its flexibility, allowing schools to design their own storage and implementation strategies. This autonomy acknowledges that a one-size-fits-all approach may not work across New York’s varied educational landscapes. However, the success of this flexibility hinges on clear guidelines and adequate support from the state to help schools navigate potential challenges.

The plan’s focus on equity, including ensuring that students without internetenabled devices are not disadvantaged, demonstrates an awareness of the broader implications of digital access. This consideration is crucial in preventing unintended disparities.

Hochul’s proposal is a bold step toward addressing the challenges of the digital age in education. While its goals are commendable —enhancing focus, promoting mental health and improving safety — it must carefully navigate the concerns of enforcement, equity and parental confidence.

As the state prepares to roll out the measure by the 2025-26 school year, ongoing collaboration with educators, parents and students will be essential to refine it, and ensure its effectiveness. With a proper balance of structure and flexibility, the initiative has the potential to foster a more focused, healthier and distraction-free learning environment for New York’s students.

Chabad vs. Atlantic Beach: the costs of intolerance

The Village of Atlantic Beach is incurring sizable financial costs as a result of its long-running dispute with Chabad Lubavitch of the Beaches over the Hasidic organization’s effort to open an outreach center.

Legal costs have totaled about $375,000 — so far. The village may also have to pay Chabad at least $400,000 stemming from a federal court’s finding of violations of the Hasidic group’s constitutional rights.

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At the same time, Atlantic Beach’s 1,700 year-round residents are facing a local tax increase of 50 percent or more, unrelated to the Chabad case, stemming from the village’s past mismanagement of its finances.

Not only money is at stake. The community’s reputation has also been badly damaged. The move to keep Chabad out of Atlantic Beach partly reflects intolerance toward pious and proselytizing Jews whose culture and beliefs are not shared by a majority of residents.

The controversy dates to 2021, when Chabad of the Beaches paid $950,000 for a 10,000-square-foot property at the foot of the Atlantic Beach Bridge. A building at that prominent location was listed for sale following the closure in 2019 of a Capital One bank branch.

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The village made no move to buy the building during the two years when it remained vacant and available. But soon after Chabad’s purchase, the village sought to use its eminent-domain power to seize the property, with the stated intention of opening a community center and a lifeguard operations facility there.

Some Atlantic Beach residents voiced opposition to the seizure. They noted that the village already owned other parcels suitable for a community center. Constructing it at an alternate location would avoid the cost of compensating Chabad for the taking of its property via eminent domain, the critics said.

The village and the Hasidic organization have to learn to get along.

Opponents of the village’s action also questioned the underlying intention of the eminent-domain initiative. Its “suspicious” timing appeared intended to exclude Chabad from Atlantic Beach, a resident suggested at a public meeting.

Chabad filed suit in July 2022 seeking to block the seizure, arguing that the village had acted in a “discriminatory” manner. U.S. District Court Judge Joanna Seybert ruled in Chabad’s favor two months later. “The Village’s acquisition decision was made in a manner intolerant of Chabad’s members’ religious beliefs and which would restrict Chabad’s practices because of its religious nature,” she ruled. The judge’s decision also made reference to “antisemitic community comments.”

fiction and sports, but I also enjoy mysteries and detective novels. I am currently reading “All the Sinners Bleed,” by S.A. Cosby. A sheriff in Charon County, Virginia, with a very unpleasant case. Cosby is a terrific writer.

Thanks to Randi for her other suggestions. I hope she has fun teaching the class.

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Randi’s given me some catching up to do

To the Editor:

I’ve been reading Randi’s columns in the Herald for years, and enjoying her take on everything, as well as her style. I am 81. Been reading since I was a single digit. My first novel was “Black Beauty,” by Anna Sewell, which I read when I was about 7.

I’ve read 135 books in each of the past two years, and I’m going to look into all the books in Randi’s curriculum, because I find I’ve read maybe one, “Of Mice and Men,” when I was way younger. Lol. No matter what, I’m going to tackle her list. I hope they don’t have to be read in that order, because I’ve chosen “The wren, the wren” to be my first.

RINA COHEN East Meadow

In a court filing, Chabad presented documented instances of biased remarks made by village officials. In one such communication, Trustee Patricia Beaumont declared that Chabad was “buying the world town by town, city by city.” She added, “They have the numbers — they procreate.” In another message, Linda Baessler, then also a trustee, warned that Chabad’s arrival in Atlantic Beach would be “a nightmare.”

And Mayor George Pappas, who rejects any implication of antisemitism on his own part or the village’s, responded “Very true” to a text claiming that “most people don’t want the Chabad and just don’t want to say it. Any secular Jew doesn’t want them.”

Objections to the outreach center do not stem only from prejudice. Some potential neighbors of the Chabad property, at 2025 Park St., have expressed concerns about potential negative environmental impacts of Chabad’s intent to include a kosher food drive-through as part of its educational, programming and religious services center. A possibly dangerous increase in traffic would result from this operation, these residents say.

But Chabad appears unwilling to compromise on this — or any other — issue. It recently terminated a 2023 outof-court settlement whereby the village agreed not to pursue eminent domain proceedings and to pay Chabad $400,000

over four years. Chabad exercised its option to reject the settlement on the grounds that the Atlantic Beach Zoning Board of Appeals, in a decision last November, failed to conform with a stipulation that the group’s requested variances had to be approved.

The dispute could thus return to court. Atlantic Beach would then incur additional legal costs, and might have to pay Chabad considerably more than the $400,000 initially agreed on.

Chabad of the Beaches, established in Long Beach in 2007, has been generally accepted as a good neighbor in that city. Its rabbi, Eli Goodman, could demonstrate the same quality by making concessions on building design in negotiations now underway with the village’s law firm. Chabad will not win favor among Atlantic Beach residents, including those without animus toward the sect, by continuing to pursue a maximalist agenda that will further destabilize the village’s precarious finances. It should be possible for both sides to behave in a conciliatory manner. Atlantic Beach could apologize for past expressions of prejudice, and Chabad could alleviate objections about potential traffic, parking and noise problems associated with its center. Open-mindedness on both sides will heal wounds and ensure a future of peaceful co-existence.

Kevin J. Kelley was a congressional staff member in the 1980s, and is a retired journalist and journalism professor who worked for newspapers in New York, Vermont and Kenya and taught at St. Michael’s College in Vermont. He lives in Atlantic Beach.

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