Courtesy Teresa McCarthy
Teresa McCarthy, the Island Park Library’s children’s librarian, far left, and Creatology Kidz Director Biju George, second from right, hosted a “Dog Man”-themed Lego program on Nov. 19.
Theatre Guild revives ‘Carnival!’
By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com
The Theatre Guild of Oceanside is bringing a Golden Age gem back to the local stage with its upcoming production of “Carnival!” on Dec. 6, at 8 p.m., and Dec. 7, at 2 p.m., at Oceanside School No. 6. The performance marks the guild’s annual return, a tradition revived four years ago after a 25-year hiatus, and continues a renewed momentum that members say is growing each season.
Each year, TGO stages one full production. As soon as the curtain falls, planning begins for the following year’s production.
Stage and musical director Bruce Bider has witnessed the arc of the guild’s history firsthand. One of the first stage shows he ever saw as a child was a TGO production in the same auditorium — then known as the Boardman Junior High School auditorium — where this year’s musical will be staged.
“We always get a core group of people who have been with us before, but we also get a lot of
new people, too,” Bider said. “It makes me feel like we’re building something.”
Founded in 1968, the guild thrived for decades, and became a fixture of Oceanside’s arts scene before weakening in the 1990s as members aged and moved away. The theater went silent until Oceanside schools Superintendent Dr. Phyllis Harrington approached Bider in 2022 with the idea of bringing it back. The revival not only reignited nostalgia among former members, but also drew a new generation of performers who had never seen the guild in its early years.
“Carnival!” stands out for its unique tone and storytelling. “‘Carnival!’ is a very different show,” Bider said. “It’s not as well-known as ‘Oklahoma!’ It’s got light and dark elements. There’s comedy, but there’s also very intense relationship dynamics.”
His directing style, Bider said, focuses on building the emotional arc of each moment. “I try to think of the show as a whole piece, and then break the scenes down,” he said. “As I’m
Philanthropic funeral director dies at age 83
By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com
Steven Kanowitz, a funeral director whose steady guidance, compassion and commitment supported countless families in New York and Florida for nearly six decades, died on Nov. 9. He was 83.
Born in Brooklyn on March 13, 1942, and raised in Syosset, Kanowitz understood early in life that his calling was to help people. After attending funeral directing school, he entered a profession that demands empathy, patience and a deep respect for tradition — qualities that, according to his community, he carried naturally.
man’s Funeral Homes, which now has locations in Rockville Centre, Woodbury, Brooklyn and Boca Raton, Florida. He became the face of the business, meeting families and guiding services with a gentle but steady approach.
“His influence will continue to guide the directors and staff he so passionately led,” Gutterman’s officials said in a statement. “The tradition of service and compassion he embodied will live on.”
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Over time, he became known not only for his professionalism, but also for the way he supported people during their most vulnerable moments.
For more than 30 years, Kanowitz served as a partner and vice president of Gutter -
Those who worked beside Kanowitz admired his comprehensive knowledge of funeral traditions and the dignity he brought to every service. But they admired more the way he treated people. His approach was simple: He loved to help. That love, those who knew him said, shaped every aspect of his work and life.
“He had an ‘old school’ way about him, about the way he treated people with common
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Francis X. Hegarty Principal Shannon Malagreca, far left, Island Park Schools
Assistant Principal Gina Fazio, second from left and Lincoln Orens Middle School
Principal Dr. Bruce Hoffman, far right, honored the Island Park K-8 October Students of the Month on Nov. 17.
Island Park honors Students of the Month
Several Island Park students were recognized as October Students of the Month during the Board of Education meeting on Nov. 17.
The month’s learner profile attribute, “Culturally Aware and Responsive,” highlights students who value diverse cultures and perspectives. According to district officials, honorees demonstrated empathy toward people from different backgrounds and consistently work to promote equity and inclusivity within the school community.
Students recognized were Dominick Mirando, kindergarten, Brian Monahan,
first grade, Mason Oriol, second grade, Ryan Sodano, third grade, Carter Cisco, fourth grade, Aleks Binaj, fifth grade, Miles Lee, sixth grade, Cooper Gottlieb, seventh grade and Rosemary Zambrano, eighth grade.
Following the recognitions, Superintendent Vincent Randazzo shared district updates, including year-two progress on the Strategic Plan. Presentation slides are available on the Superintendent’s Corner page of the Island Park Union Free School district website.
— Abigail Grieco
Street corner dedicated to patrolman
Hempstead Town officials joined members of the Del Giorno family on Nov. 10 to dedicate the intersection of Lincoln and Atlantic avenues in Oceanside in honor of Patrolman Alfred Del Giorno, a Nassau County police officer killed in the line of duty nearly seven decades ago.
Del Giorno, a World War II veteran, was killed in a car crash at the same intersection in 1956. Local leadesr said the honor ensures his service and sacrifice remain visible to generations of residents who pass through the Oceanside neighborhood.
Town Supervisory John Ferretti and Town Clerk Kate Murray unveiled the
memorial street sign alongside Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and Nassau PBA President Thomas Shevlin. The renaming marks the latest in a series of dedications recognizing officers who died while serving the public as part of the department’s 100th anniversary observance.
Family members thanked town and county officials for preserving Del Giorno’s memory as the community continues its broader effort to acknowledge the lives of those who never returned home.
— Abigail Grieco
Courtesy Island Park Public Schools
Courtesy Michael Russo
The Del Giorno family, Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti, left, and Town Clerk Kate Murray, right, unveiled the memorial street sign to honor Patrolman Alfred Del Giorno on Nov. 10.
Enso Sauna Studio hosts open house event
By Aidan Warshavsky Correspondent
Enso Sauna Studio of Island Park hosted a Community Warm-Up, an openhouse event welcoming both new and returning patrons to explore its services on Nov. 15.
Located in Island Park Plaza on Austin Boulevard, Enso is a wellness studio designed to support a wide range of lifestyles, offering services that aim to promote both physical and mental recovery. The studio offers infrared sauna, red light therapy, cold plunge, a high-tech massage chair and the Balancer Pro — a treatment that stimulates the lymphatic system.
At the open house, guests received complimentary mini-sessions and sampled offerings from Long Beach businesses, including The Matcha Bar and Barrier Beets. Attendees also had access to event-only discounts, membership deals and curated wellness gifts from local partners.
“There’s something for everyone, regardless of age and physical activity,” said Meagan Vekima, community manager and event planner in the Enso network.
Patrons can tailor their own treatment plans, with studio assistants available to help guide their choices. Enso offers six different packages and membership options, ranging from four-session bundles to unlimited monthly plans.
“Whether you are young, athlete or not, or older and looking for something to supplement your lifestyle, these services — especially the cold plunge — can not only help you recover faster, but can also aid in the aging process,” Vekima said.
Enso’s treatments are said to aid in
removing toxins, improving metabolism, renewing skin, relieving anxiety, repairing muscles and promoting restful sleep.
Those benefits have drawn interest from various communities.
Louie Ann Murphy, a Long Beach resident, discovered the studio through manager Colin Dempsey. Murphy, who
teaches and practices yoga, walks the boardwalk and meditates, recommends Enso to others.
“The benefits, like skin rejuvenation and overall wellness, detoxifying in the sauna, [they’ve] become very popular things for people wanting overall wellness,” Murphy said.
Unlike traditional saunas, Enso’s infrared sauna provides deep-penetrating heat without the harsh dry air, promoting detoxification and cellular regeneration.
Julia Miningham, also of Long Beach, is a studio assistant at Enso and applied when the studio was first opening.
“It was an easy decision for me,” Miningham said. “I love health and wellness, and I wanted to work somewhere I actually enjoy.”
Miningham lives an active lifestyle — Pilates classes, exercising outdoors and going to the gym — and said recovery has always been a priority.
“If you have aches and pains, the sauna is great for muscle recovery, especially your legs,” she said.
She also praised red light therapy for promoting collagen production, which supports skin and cellular health. Just as important, she said, are the mental benefits.
“It’s like getting yourself to go somewhere for 20 or 30 minutes,” Miningham said. “It’s great for your mind to have that time to decompress and relax.”
Oceanside students “Canstruct” for a cause
By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com
Oceanside’s Project Extra sixth graders are taking aim at hunger this season, using engineering, imagination and thousands of cans of food to support local families ahead of Thanksgiving.
The district’s annual Canstruction initiative — part of a global charity effort that turns unopened canned goods into elaborate sculptures — is again proving that student creativity can translate into meaningful community impact. After the temporary displays come down, all cans are donated to local pantries, helping address the United Nations’ Zero Hunger sustainability goal.
In Oceanside, Canstruction is a hallmark of the Project Extra curriculum, blending STEM concepts, design, teamwork and social responsibility across multiple schools.
School No. 2 sixth-graders staged a stunning show of creativity and strategy this year, launching a school-wide canned food drive to stock their build. The students typically collect 300 to 400 cans. This year, they used a new marketing plan that paid off spectacularly.
The incentive was a choice between a pizza or ice cream party for the class that donated the most.
“We bribed them,” sixth grader Silas joked.
Project Extra students then covered the school in posters, including one stark blackand-white design urging classmates to
donate six or seven cans. Students responded with overwhelming enthusiasm, bringing in exactly that number — and sometimes more — until the collection topped a record-breaking 2,099 cans.
The haul was so large that teacher Michelle Gamache gave students an impromptu lesson in assembly lines to help move and sort cans, assisted by Ms. Sundeberg’s sixth grade class, which contributed 351 cans to win the contest.
The cans now form a detailed replica of School No. 2, displayed in the hallway. PTA parents Lorie Dawson, Rob Dawson and Ken Wolfrath volunteered to transport the donation to St. Anthony’s food pantry — one of the largest single donations the pantry has ever received.
At School No. 3, Project Extra students selected a bowling-alley concept for their construction, using the slogan “Let’s Strike Out Hunger.” The group has already raised the necessary funds but will build their display in May as they work simultaneously on the Limb Kind Foundation’s annual adaptive fashion show.
School No. 4 continued its tradition of choosing recognizable characters to draw attention to global issues. This year’s cheerful minion sculpture was paired with posters breaking down the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and offering students simple ways to help fight hunger in their own community.
To honor World Food Day, School No. 5 raised $150 and headed to Stop & Shop to
purchase the cans and water bottles needed for their lighthouse-themed structure. Working without a template, students used the engineering design process to calculate layers, heights, supports and color patterns. Their art teacher provided handcrafted waves to complete the display, and one student event contributed a light from home to illuminate the lighthouse. Their slogan, “Light the way to end World Hunger,” ties to the theme. All cans will be donated to Oceanside Community Service.
School No. 8’s Project Extra students developed roughly 20 ideas before narrowing them down through a Google Form vote. Final input came from classmates during a fundraising pretzel sale, where students chose a three-layer rainbow cake made from green, yellow and red cans. Their slogan: “Life isn’t always a piece of cake, but if we work together, we’ll be sure that everyone gets one.”
School No. 9E began its project in October, brainstorming and voting on both structure and slogan. They ultimately chose a dramatic lightning bolt striking planet Earth. Their message — “Shock the Hunger out of this World!” — accompanied the donation of more than 120 cans and $60 to St. Anthony’s Food Pantry for World Food Day. Across Oceanside schools, students are learning that even small acts can spark meaningful change. Their creativity, teamwork and commitment to helping neighbors show that ending hunger is more than a classroom project; it’s a community promise.
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Amanda Nagel, far left, Julia Miningham, Colin Dempsey, Julia Fernandez and Nadia Daley welcomed new and returning patrons to Enso Sauna Studio at its open house on Nov. 15.
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School 2 Project Extra students and teacher Michelle Gamache, far left, with their Canstruction replica of their school, complete with security monitor Mr. Avery Torres in front.
One of the most common and devastating misconceptions about elder law estate planning is that it is too late to save money from nursing home costs. On the contrary, there are crisis planning tools that may save substantial assets from being spent on nursing home costs, even after the client has already entered the nursing home. Almost always, if there are assets left, much can be saved.
There are only three ways to pay for nursing home costs – your own assets, long-term care insurance (owned by less than five percent of the population), or Medicaid provided by the government.
Many people know about the “five-year look-back period” and assume nothing can be done without advance planning. The five-year look-back rule means that if you gave any gifts away within the last five years, when asking for Medicaid to pay for nursing home costs, the gift amount creates a penalty period, which results in a period of ineligibility for Medicaid coverage.
Despite the five-year look-back, New York
law allows people to protect assets from nursing home costs, even without pre-planning. For single applicants, you may be able to save about half of the assets through the “gift and loan” strategy. For married couples, where one spouse needs a nursing home, “spousal refusal” may protect substantial amounts of assets for the spouse at home. These techniques are discussed in detail at trustlaw. com, under “Practice Areas”, then “Medicaid Strategies”.
The five-year look-back rule does not affect eligibility of Medicaid home care, also known as “community” Medicaid. Currently, an applicant may transfer their assets out of their name and still qualify for home care in the next month.
Many assets, such as retirement accounts, rental properties and even the family home in certain cases, are exempt from Medicaid. The bottom line is that if someone you love is in failing health, the sooner you consult an elder law attorney the more you will likely be able to
CRIME WATCH
Jewelry theft suspect arrested
A Queens man charged in the theft of an $11,500 bracelet from an Oceanside jewelry store has been arrested and transferred to federal custody, Nassau County officials said Monday.
Nassau County police said David Beckham Adam, 19, of Jamaica, Queens, was taken into custody on Nov. 16 after police officers spotted him driving a gray 2015 Dodge Chrysler near Rockaway Turnpike and Peninsula Boulevard in Lawrence. Investigators said Adam presented a New York state driver’s license that was issued after he entered the country illegally.
Police accused Adam of stealing a gold bracelet from Kravit Jewelers, on Long Beach Road, on Oct. 23. A store employee had been showing several bracelets to a man and woman who said they were considering a purchase, police said. After the pair left, the employee noticed one of the bracelets was missing, according to police.
After an investigation and a review of surveillance video, police identified Adam as the man in the jewelry store.
County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder announced Adam’s arrest on Monday.
He was charged with grand larceny. Officials said Adam was later transferred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the county’s cooperation agreement with the federal agency.
Blakeman said in a news release that under current state bail laws, Adam would otherwise have been released because the charge is nonviolent — a point he used to call on state lawmakers to revise those laws.
“Only through good police work and our cooperation agreement with ICE is this career criminal, this international criminal, removed from the streets of Nassau County,” Blakeman said in the release.
Ryder said investigators believed Adam is linked to a Romanian-based transnational theft group and that he is wanted internationally. Ryder also criticized state policies that allow undocumented residents to obtain driver’s licenses.
Police said the investigation is continuing and the search for the woman remains active.
— Abigail Grieco
Courtesy Christopher Maynard
County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced arrest and deportation of reported Oceanside jewelry thief on Nov. 18.
Massapequa tops Oceanside for another title
By DYLAN BUTLER sports@liherald.com
Versatile Anthony DiNello is making sure a new phrase is coined in Massapequa.
He was an Anthony of all trades, instrumental in helping the Chiefs defeat Oceanside, 55-18, to win a third straight Nassau Conference I title Friday at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium.
Massapequa advances to take on Ward Melville in the Long Island Class I championship game Friday back at Hofstra at noon.
Defensively, the senior had six tackles, a sack, an interception, and a fumble recovery. Offensively, the SUNY Oswego baseball commit was a blocking machine, had five carries and a reception, and also threw a touchdown pass as the top-seeded Chiefs regained momentum after No. 3 Oceanside’s touchdown in the closing seconds of the first half.
“Anthony came to play tonight,” Massapequa head coach Kevin Shippos said. “He’s always been an aggressive and physical player, you saw that tonight. He is mastering the techniques of playing the run and the pass that make great linebackers, and he can throw the ball, too.”
DiNello’s touchdown pass wasn’t a trick play orchestrated by Massapequa offensive coordinator Mike Ambury, like the halfback pass from Tyler Villalta to Joey Diesso in overtime of last year’s county final.
DiNello was in for starting quarterback Luke Garguilo, sidelined after suffering an ankle injury early in the third quarter.
Before his exit, Garguilo threw for 124 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 100 yards and another score as Massapequa (11-0) raced out to a 28-7 lead.
But the 24-yard touchdown pass from Shane Harmon (12-for-26, 196 yards, 1 touchdown) to Jacob Stern with seven seconds remaining in the second quarter, combined with Garguilo’s injury, had given Oceanside (8-3) newfound life.
DiNello made sure to take that back,
finding Cole Villalta for a 24-yard touchdown to extend the Chiefs’ lead to 34-15 with 1:39 left in the third quarter.
“Our quarterback got hurt. I stepped up. Anything could have happened. We knew next man up, and I just happened to be the one to step up,” DiNello said. “I knew we had to turn the momentum somehow. They got it going into halftime. It was on us to get it back right away.”
Then Jack Mulligan put the game away with back-to-back interceptions, both courtesy of tipped balls by Ryan Chabus, returned for touchdowns in 1:09, the first a 26-yard score, and the second a 34-yard touchdown to put Massapequa in front 48-15 in the early fourth quarter.
“It’s awesome,” the sophomore twoway lineman said. “All week at practice, that’s all we trained for, to read the screen, hands up, and right there, Ryan Chabus both times deflected the ball, and I just got lucky. It happened to be in my hands.”
For Oceanside, it was a bitter defeat in the Sailors’ first county championship appearance since losing to Mass -
DiNello, No. 47, keyed Massapequa’s
performances on both sides of the ball.
apequa in 2021.
“This wasn’t the finish that we wanted, and it only happens for one team,” Oceanside head coach Rob Blount said. “I’m thankful for the group getting us back to the championship game after a three-year drought. They left the program in a great spot for the future.”
Now, Massapequa will hope to match
over the
William Floyd as the only teams to win three straight Long Island Class I titles and cap a ninth undefeated season in program history.
“Our team continues to improve each week,” Shippos said. “That’s all I can ask for as a coach and hope we see progress throughout the season. Hopefully, we save our best performance for our last.”
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Anthony
victory
Sailors with stellar
Oceanside’s Chace Morris, left, headed upfield during last Friday’s Nassau Conference I championship game defeat.
Rejection of NCC leader sparks opposition
By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com
Nassau Community College’s board of trustees and local leaders expressed strong opposition after State University of New York trustees formally rejected the nomination of Maria Conzatti as the college’s next president. The unanimous 12-0 vote on Nov. 14 — the first of its kind in SUNY history — has heightened tensions over governance, autonomy and college leadership.
“SUNY does not comment on personnel issues,” a spokesperson told the Herald. “Community colleges are essential engines of student success and upward mobility, and SUNY is committed to excellent leadership for all of our campuses.”
Jerry Kornbluth, NCC’s vice president of community and governmental relations, called the decision “extremely upsetting,” citing Conzatti’s accomplishments during her tenure. Under her leadership, Kornbluth said, the college eliminated $14 million in debt and increased enrollment by 3 to 7 percent annually. As previously reported in the Herald, NCC also secured full eight-year accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
“Here you have a president who has done everything possible to move the college forward, implementing all the things SUNY would want her to do,”
Kornbluth said. “The board and most of the faculty are fully behind her.”
County Executive Bruce Blakeman also criticized SUNY’s decision. “Once again, SUNY has taken local control away from the suburbs by refusing to confirm the duly selected president, Maria Conzatti, put forth by the Nassau Community College Board of Trustees,” Blakeman stated in a news release.
“This is a slap in the face to every local board in New York State. Maria has done an excellent job educating our students and increasing enrollment at our college.”
NCC has been without a permanent president since 2022, and Conzatti has led the college since January of that year, despite SUNY guidelines recommending that temporary appointments last no more than six months. In the spring of 2023, the NCC board gave her an “iron-clad” five-year contract, extending through Dec. 31, 2028, which remains in effect.
Despite the SUNY vote, NCC Trustee Elliot Conway confirmed the board’s full support for Conzatti.
“I find it an upside-down world where the leader of the college with the highest enrollment increase is deemed unacceptable by the SUNY board,” Conway said.
In June, SUNY trustees began implementing a rule that would limit interim appointments of an administrator-in-
charge to one year, effectively blocking Conzatti from continuing in her role. Conway has voiced concerns about what he calls state overreach into local governance.
Speaking at a SUNY listening session in August, Conway said, “SUNY’s proposed rule, giving the chancellor final say over presidential appointments, salaries and contracts, is unnecessary overreach. Centralizing control would harm responsiveness, equity and the partnership that makes our programs succeed.”
At the session, Conway highlighted Conzatti’s contributions, including balancing budgets, adding vocational programs and improving campus civility. He also noted that Nassau County contributes more funding to the college than the state, asserting that local trustees should retain oversight.
“If it’s not broken, don’t fix it,” Conway said, calling for SUNY to confirm Conzatti as president.
The dispute unfolds amid a long-running, bitter conflict with the faculty union, which has opposed Conzatti’s leadership, citing department consolidations and other governance changes.
“The Board of Trustees’ decision is a responsible and necessary step toward restoring stability and confidence in Nassau Community College leadership,” Melinda Person, president of New York State United Teachers, said in a statement. “Visionary, sustainable leadership cannot be built on prolonged interim arrangements.”
SUNY has sent a letter to NCC regarding a new presidential search, and a SUNY representative will work with the campus on the process.
Maria Conzatti has been leading Nassau Community College in an interim capacity since January 2022.
Seniors step out for health, fun at Expo
By ANNA GRACI
Hundreds of seniors, caregivers, and community members filled O’Connell Gardens the final Senior Health & Beyond Expo of the 2025 series, presented by PSEG Long Island and hosted by Herald Community Media and RichnerLIVE on Nov. 7. The day was packed with resources, entertainment and interactive activities designed to promote health, wellness, and lifestyle enrichment.
Attendees explored booths from local organizations offering information on fitness, alternative medicine, estate planning, and senior services. Entertainment included lively performances and laughs from local talent, while a panel discussion provided expert insights and a Q&A session on programs tailored to seniors’ well-being.
The Oceanside expo featured a variety of sponsors and engaging activities. Presenting Sponsor PSEG Long Island led the event, supported by Silver Sponsors Parker Jewish Institute Health Care and Rehabilitation, New York State Department of Public Service Long Island, Long Beach Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and AARP Long Island. Gift bag sponsors Grandell Rehabilitation Center, Beach Terrace Care
Center, and Oceanside Care Center provided attendee swag.
Health-focused activities included HSS Long Island, the “Get Moving” sponsor, leading a chair side guided fitness routine that attendees loved, and Mount Sinai South Nassau offering free flu and Covid-19 vaccines on-site. The first 150 attendees also received a complimentary to-go lunch and had chances to win door prizes throughout the day.
“We’re thrilled to share that the Oceanside Senior Health & Beyond Expo was a huge success,” Amy Amato, Executive Director of RichnerLIVE said. “The turnout and energy were fantastic, and we’re so grateful for the strong community participation and sponsor support that made the event both educational and enjoyable. Each expo in this series brings people together to discover new ways to live healthier, happier lives — it’s about community, connection and empowerment.”
Across all seven expos in 2025, hundreds of Long Islanders gained valuable resources, education, and inspiration for healthier living. RichnerLIVE will be announcing the 2026 expo schedule shortly, continuing its mission to connect the community with vital health and wellness resources.
Allison Puglia from PSEG Long Island speaking on the topic of Senior Connections.
Christine Grolli, Mark Gross, and Nicole Hall from our presenting sponsor, PSEG Long Island.
Diana Arevalo from NY Cancer & Blood Specialist.
Janice Alkire R.N., Catherine Colwell, Jordan Gryl, Regina Buckman, and Abigail
Fromm from Mount Sinai South Nassau.
Attendees doing the guided exercise led by HSS Long Island.
Jill Wasser from NYS Department of Public Service of Long Island talking to the attendees on the topic of DPS Community Services.
Susan Petroski-Randolph from HSS Long Island.
The amazing Seasoned Steppers performing.
Our wonderful crowd for the final senior health expo in our 7 part series.
(Standing) Betty Bradford and Karen Murphy, (Sitting) Eric Gross, Rita Johnson, and Rita Infuso from AARP of Long Island.
Attendees talking to Annelle Gabay and Alexia Santiago from Professional Hand Therapy.
Golden Age musical comes to the Theatre Guild
reading each scene, I look at what the audience’s takeaway is supposed to be — what the characters are feeling, thinking, experiencing. We rehearse in fragments, and then put everything together and polish it as an entire entity.”
Bider added that audiences can expect a visually rich production. “Visually and musically, the show is very vibrant,” he said. “I want the audience to be moved and incredibly entertained.”
Bider also emphasized the guild’s commitment to honoring the writers’ original vision, noting that while Broadway has seen a trend of reimagined classics, he believes authenticity resonates most.
“My job is to bring to life what the writers put on that page,” he said. “With different actors, scenery and costumes, every production is already original. We don’t have to start changing the tone or the text that made the show was it is.”
Cast members say the experience has been both challenging and rewarding.
Ed Tupper, who plays Grobert and grew up performing, said the unfamiliar score pushed him creatively. “It’s always nice to learn something new,” Tupper said. “I didn’t know any of the music except for ‘Love Makes the World Go Round.’ I get to expand my voice; I get to learn new things.”
Ensemble member Jeffrey Gedacht, who has been involved in every production since the guild’s revival, said the
show’s novelty is part of the excitement.
“Everyone knows ‘Oklahoma!’ but this is completely new,” Gedacht said. “It’s a challenge, which is really fun. You’d be surprised to see the kind of talent that’s just in the local community. It’s a great conduit to teach younger generations about these classical musicals.”
Making his guild debut, Mitchell Kessler, playing Mr. B.F. Schlegal, said he hopes the community will recognize the rarity of seeing a show like “Carnival!”
live.
“This is a unique opportunity for members of this community to see a hit from the Golden Age of Broadway which is rarely produced,” Kessler said. “It’s a true hidden gem of a show.”
This weekend’s performances will also feature a special guest. Broadway veteran Anita Gillette, who starred as Lili Daurier in the original production of “Carnival!” in 1961, will attend the Dec. 7 performance. After the show, celebrity interviewer and musical the-
ater historian Richard Skipper will host a live onstage conversation with her.
Other cast members include Ryan McNeely, as Jacquot, reprising a role he first played at age 11; Joseph Massimillo, as Paul Berthalet; and Jess Abbotts, as Lili Daurier.
For many involved, the show is more than a performance — it is a collaboration built on passion. “It’s a labor of love,” Kessler said. “When you are with other people who are striving to create this magic, it’s thrilling.”
Steven Kanowitz is remembered for his empathy
courtesy and respect,” the executive manager of Gutterman Funeral Homes Christopher Tombline, who worked with Kanowitz for over 24 years, said. “If he heard of an injustice being done to somebody, he would step in even if he didn’t know the person. He was kind of heart, and truly one in a million.”
His children said that growing up with a funeral director as a father was unique.
“Career days in elementary school involved my dad teaching the class how to embalm a body,” his son, Richard, said. But beneath the humor lay what most defined his father — empathy.
“When I think of my dad, I think about how everyone loved him and how much empathy he had for others,” Richard said. “That’s what made him the best to those in times of need.”
Kanowitz’s stepson, Todd Fass, remembered how often people stopped their family in restaurants in Oceanside, Rockville Centre or Baldwin to thank his father.
“There wasn’t a restaurant that we could go to without someone thanking him for helping their family,” Fass
recalled. “He was wellknown and respected in the community.”
Beyond his work, Kanowitz was a committed philanthropist who was open to causes of all kinds — local organizations, national charities, Jewish and Christian institutions alike.
“It didn’t matter who called or what they needed,” Fass said. “If they asked for help, he said yes. If you needed a Man of the Year, he was your guy.” Over the years, Kanowitz was honored as Man of the Year by Molloy University, in Rockville Centre, and by Temple Avodah, in Oceanside.
His generosity deepened even further after the death of his granddaughter Amanda Kanowitz at age four. In her memory, Steven and his second wife, Bonnie, helped create the Amanda Rose Kanowitz Children’s Library at Temple Avodah. Any time the temple’s PJ Library needed assistance, Steven responded the same way: “Send me
the bill.” His friends and fellow congregants described him as a Sadiq, Hebrew for a righteous and giving soul.
Golf was among Kanowitz’s greatest passions. A hole-in-one at a charity event sparked a lifelong involvement in fundraising tournaments, and at one point he played in 40 to 60 events each year in New York and Florida. Through golf he built friendships, raised money for charities and brought people together, something he seemed to do effortlessly in every aspect of his life.
At home, Kanowitz was by all accounts a devoted husband, father and proud grandfather of six. He and Bonnie were together for more than 50 years.
“They were each other’s true loves,” Fass said. “They were inseparable.”
His children remember him as compassionate, humorous and deeply loyal. “Simply put, my dad was something special to all people,” Richard
said.
“Dad loved his family,” Fass added. “He had many tough losses in his life … but those of us closest to him saw his softer side. He brought calm to the chaos.”
Kanowitz’s son-in-law, Cliff, described him as the kind of person “who would give you the shirt off his back. When you measure a person’s impact on the world, look at how many lives they’ve touched, and all of ours were changed by him.”
Rabbi Uri Goren, of Temple Avodah, said that Kanowitz served countless families with compassion, dignity and kindness. “His unwavering dedication left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him,” Goren said.
Kanowitz is survived by his wife, Bonnie; his children, Richard (Alissa), Melissa (Cliff) and Fass (Selena); and his grandchildren.
Goren, who officiated Kanowitz’s funeral at Gutterman’s in Woodbury on Nov. 12, offered one final message to the family and to the community.
“I hope you take the very best of him,” Goren said, “and make it part of who you are.”
Abigail Grieco/Herald Stage and musical director Bruce Bider, far right, and cast members of the Theatre Guild of Oceanside preparing for the opening night of “Carnival!” on Dec. 6.
Independent pharmacies warn of collapse
By AINSLEY MARTINEZ amartinez@liherald.com
Howard Jacobson sat in his car outside a Long Island rehab center, holding a box of medication that cost him more than he would be reimbursed to dispense it. The longtime pharmacist, who owns Rockville Centre Pharmacy and West Hempstead Pharmacy, said that moments like this have become routine in an industry he once believed had room for sustainable community care.
For Jacobson, a pharmacist for nearly four decades, the crisis is no longer abstract. It is existential.
Independent pharmacists across New York describe the same pattern: reimbursement rates from pharmacy benefit managers — the middlemen known as PBMs — frequently fall below the cost of the drugs they dispense. PBMs negotiate prices on behalf of insurance plans, adjudicate claims and determine how much pharmacies get paid. But with three companies controlling nearly 90 percent of the national market, pharmacists say they have little leverage.
“They pay me what they want,” Jacobson said. “Many times now they’re paying us below my cost of the medication.”
Jacobson said that as a result, he has cut hours, trimmed staff and subsidized losses out of his own pocket.
On some drugs, he said, the reimbursement rates defy logic. “Yesterday I
did a prescription for 46 cents,” he said. State lawmakers, backed by hundreds of pharmacists, are now pushing the Patient Access to Pharmacy Act, which would establish minimum reimbursement standards for commercial insurance plans and increase oversight of PBMs. Legislators say it mirrors a costplus model that New York’s Medicaid program implemented in 2023, and that independent pharmacies credit with stabilizing state spending.
Assemblywoman Judy Griffin said she had heard the same warnings from
pharmacists in her district for years. “They really have limited incomes, like our seniors,” Griffin said, referring to the patients who rely most heavily on local pharmacies. “Getting the drugs at a cheaper price is really important.”
Griffin is co-sponsoring the bill, which has more than 80 supporters in the Assembly. Pharmacy closures, she said — including dozens on Long Island — have already strained communities that depend on them for guidance, delivery and everyday care. “It’s nice when your pharmacist knows you,” she said.
The bill would set a minimum reimbursement rate tied to the cost of acquiring and dispensing medication, and impose transparency requirements on PBMs and restrict practices that critics say steer patients toward PBMowned mail-order pharmacies or chains.
At a rally last week outside Rockville Centre Pharmacy, Jacobson warned lawmakers plainly: “No business can afford to operate at a loss.”
“We’re offered one-sided contracts, and it’s take it or leave it,” he added. “If you leave it, then not only are you telling your patients you don’t care about them, you’re leaving a network.”
Critics of the bill — including some insurers, employer groups and PBMs — argue that mandating reimbursement floors could increase premiums, reduce negotiating flexibility and drive up pharmaceutical spending. They warn that cost-plus models can weaken market competition, and could ultimately shift financial burdens onto employers and consumers.
CVS Caremark, the PBM owned by CVS Health, did not respond to a request for comment.
Griffin said she sees the legislation as part of a broader effort to protect not just small businesses, but a key piece of the state’s health care infrastructure.
“I am really at my wits’ end on how to keep my business going,” Jacobson said. “I don’t want to concede defeat.”
Courtesy Office Judy Griffin
Assemblywoman Judy Griffin joined dozens of pharmacists at Rockville Centre Pharmacy on Nov. 18 to urge fellow lawmakers to pass the Patient Access to Pharmacy Act.
STEPPING OUT
‘Nutcracker’ sweets
Decades of holiday magic with Leggz Ltd. Dance
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By Abbey Salvemini
Tis the season: Those Sugar Plum Fairies and various figments of a young girl’s imagination come alive once again on local stages. Sacred Heart Academy started it all off recently with its student-run production, now the holiday classic is thrust into the spotlight throughout December.
Rockville Centre-based Leggz Ballet, with Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts, brings sparkle to the Madison Theatre stage as ‘Nutcracker’ season dances on. This year’s production is especially meaningful for the studio’s founder Joan Hope MacNaughton, her staff and students: Leggz celebrates 30 years bringing this beloved classic to life. With MacNaughton’s artistic direction and choreography, accompanied as always by the beloved South Shore Symphony Orchestra, the theater is filled with the wonder of the delightful ballet that showcases Tchaikovsky’s mesmerizing score. You might say it’s one of the most memorable holiday soundtracks ever composed.
With over four decades leading Leggz, the 30-year milestone is both deeply personal and artistically meaningful for MacNaughton.
• Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.: Dec. 6, 5 p.m.; Dec. 7, 4 p.m.
• Tickets are $35-$65; available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or call the box office at (516) 323-4444
• Madison Theatre, Molloy University campus, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
“Something that was a dream many, many years ago to have my own Nutcracker came true,” she says. MacNaughton reflects on how the production has grown in scale, professionalism and reach since its first performance, then on the South Side High School stage in Rockville Centre.
“From the costumes to all the dancers, it evolved dramatically. It started with dancers from my studio doing the solo parts. Then, I brought in professionals from the dance world to fill the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy, Dewdrop and Snow Queen.”
Dancers from renowned companies — including Boston Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, also Broadway — are now integral to the production.
MacNaughton — who danced professionally prior
Mark Tremonti
Sings Frank Sinatra ‘Christmas Special’ From redefining rock to reimagining Sinatra, Grammy-winning musician
Mark Tremonti, backed by members of Frank Sinatra’s original orchestra, brings his timeless swing and holiday spirit to the Paramount. The lights go down. Familiar horns pipe up from a world-class orchestra as piano twinkles like the jackpot lights on a winning slot machine. Then, the voice kicks in. It has all of the smoky splendor those first few notes hinted at, but it ain’t Ol’ Blue Eyes. In a tailored suit with microphone in hand, it’s Mark Tremonti. The multiplatinum musician sounds just as at home paying homage to the catalog of Frank Sinatra as he does fronting Tremonti or shredding his soul out as the guitarist for Alter Bridge and Creed. Tremonti’s influence on rock music is undeniable. Now, witness a new side of his artistry as he pays heartfelt tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra.
to opening her studio — attributes their interest in joining her production to her both network and her artistic standards.
“I have a lot of friends who are dancers in Manhattan, so I reached out to them for professional roles,” she says.
Yet, the heart of the show remains the young dancers, who include talented kids residing in Rockville Centre, Oceanside, Baldwin, among other communities. A cast of over 50 young dancers in all, from throughout the metro area, join the guest dancers in this dynamic staging.
“It doesn’t matter what school they come from,” MacNaughton emphasizes. “They all really love dance and know what a quality production is like.”
Performing alongside the South Shore Symphony adds another layer of magic. The orchestra, MacNaughton explains, elevates the performance for both dancers and the audience, adding a unique energy and richness that recorded tracks can’t match.
“There’s nothing more exciting for a dancer than performing with live music. Watching the musicians play is a treat, you’re getting both the dance and the music.”
Her goal is that kids in the audience or who step onto the stage for the first time will continue to find inspiration in “The Nutcracker.” Keeping the beauty of dance alive is what’s behind MacNaughton’s decades of running her studio and producing the show each year.
Among the newest generation of dancers is 7-year-old Emma Lavas, of Rockville Centre, who’s making her first appearance in the ballet, continuing a family tradition. Her mom, Meg Guido, danced in the very first Leggz production, continuing for 12 years. Recalling the thrill of being on stage, she’s delighted, of course, that her daughter is now stepping into that role.
“It’s such a beautiful thing to see her dancing and smiling,” Guido says.
“She teaches me a lot of moves,” Lavas says, about her mother, as she carries forth with the family legacy.
Another Rockville Centre dancer, 14-year-old Analiese Cartier shares: “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to do this each year.”
For 15-year-old Paige McDaid, who also lives in Rockville Centre, the show has been as much about friendship as dancing.
“I’ve built some of my life-long friends and I’m so grateful for them.”
She wants audiences, whether returning or seeing it for the first time, to feel that same magic she experiences onstage.
“It’s such a beautiful performance, and we put so much effort into it,” McDaid adds, enthusiastically.
Celebrating three decades of Nutcracker, Leggz Ltd. has filled the Madison Theatre with music, movement and holiday spirit. From the youngest dancers to world-class professionals bringing the choreography to life, the production captures the essence of the season. It explains why this timeless performance continues to draw everyone back each year.
Saturday, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $108.75, $86.50, $71.25, $59.75, $54.25, $43.75.The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Just ‘Wild About Harry’ redux
Everyone has another chance to go “Wild About Harry” when over 30 of Long Island’s top musicians and songwriters gather for another concert in tribute to the beloved Harry Chapin. Groove along to 18 acts — including concert organizer Stuart Markus and his trio Gathering Time — that perform Chapin classics including “Taxi” and “Cat’s in the Cradle,” plus many lesser hits and fan favorites like “Mr. Tanner.” The concert is concsdered a “Birthday Bash,” as Chapin would have turned 83 on Dec. 7. As they’ve done for the past 20 years, participating artists are encouraged to put their own interpretations on his songs. Long Island music “royalty” is turning out in force to support this most worthy cause. All revenues above production costs will be donated to Long Island Cares, the food bank Chapin founded. Long Island Cares will also be collecting non-perishable food donations.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Minimum $20 suggested donation per ticket. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.
Courtesy Leggz Ltd. The Snow Queen (Ella Titus, Miami City Ballet) and Snow King (Mauricio Vera Nunez, National Ballet Of Cuba) begin Clara’s Dream.
The Snowflake Corps dazzle in the intricate Waltz of the Snowflakes, the grand finale of Act I.
Tim Baker/Herald Evelyn Strouse and Paige McDaid in rehearsal.
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR
NOV
27
LuminoCity
Festival
LuminoCity is back at Eisenhower Park. Walk through a winter wonderland. Timed admission fee.
• Where: Eisenhower Park, East Meadow
• Time: 4:30-5:15 p.m., 6-6:45 p.m., 7:30-8:15 p.m., through Jan. 1
• Contact: luminocityfestival.com
Hospitality volunteers needed
Sacred Heart RC Church is hosting Thanksgiving dinner and requests hospitality volunteers. The church wants guests to feel welcomed and valued. Hospitality volunteers try to provide friendly company, which might well be even more important than the meal.
• Where: Sacred Heart RC Church, 282 Long Beach Road, Island Park
• Time: Noon
• Contact: (516) 432-0655
NOV
28
‘Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive
The Bus! The Musical’ Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes back this delightful production, based on Mo Willems’ awardwinning “Pigeon” picture books. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party. It’s not easy being the Pigeon; you never get to do anything. But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird can do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, this show is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Nov. 29, Dec. 3-Dec. 4
• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
Special EFX All-Stars in concert
Special EFX All-Stars, led by guitar virtuoso Chieli Minucci, takes the stage for one extraordinary night of genredefying fusion. He’s joined his bandmates Lin Rountree, Eric Marienthal, Jay Rowe, Dave Livolsi, Joel Rosenblatt, Alan Grubner & Emedin Rivera. For over 40 years, Minucci has been a driving force in modern electric jazz, co-founding Special EFX and releasing more than 30 albums that blend rock, Latin rhythms and contemporary jazz into a
Allman Betts Family Revival
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music at the 9th Annual Allman Betts Family Revival! This extraordinary live music experience is hosted by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the sons of Allman Brothers Band legends Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts. Inspired by the legendary Last Waltz, this tour features a revolving cast of top-tier artists from the realms of blues, Americana, country, and rock, all coming together to honor the timeless legacy and rich catalog of the Allman Brothers Band. This year’s amazing lineup features the Allman Betts Band, the iconic Jimmy Hall, former Wet Willie singer and Allman Brothers alumni; alongside Robert Randolph, Amanda Shires, G. Love, Judith Hill, Jimmy Hall, Cody & Luther Dickinson, Alex Orbison, and others. Special guests may also join in. Set against the backdrop of the famous Allman Brothers Brotherhood of Light show, blending electrifying music with stunning visuals. This unforgettable night that honors the rich history and timeless catalog of the Allman Brothers Band is a musical family reunion that promises to lift your spirits as you enjoy an authentic Allman Brothers musical experience. $108.75, $64.75.
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
will then be shared on Dec. 5 so that residents can enjoy the community’s decorations!
• Contact: info@ OceansideNYChamber.org
Holiday Concert
First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside hosts “A Holiday Concert.” Enjoy the Footlight Players, directed by Nate Green, with singers Brenda Brochon, Richard Brochon, Juan Franco and Nate Green, accompanied by John Mayhew.
• Where: 2701 Oceanside Road, corner of Foxhurst Road
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 766-5916
DEC
9
Let’s Meet and Network on Long Island
Join in this free monthly community business networking dinner. Share advice, grow your business network, and enjoy a casual evening with separate checks.
• Where: IHOP, 2971 Long Beach Road
• Time: 6-8 p.m.
• Contact: Register at lmnoli.com or call Mark at (516) 993-0053
DEC
signature sound. A three-time Emmy Award winner, he has collaborated with musical greats from Celine Dion and Lionel Richie to Kirk Whalum, Jeff Lorber, Omar Hakim, even Bernie Williams, and others.
• Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444
NOV
29
1863 Thanksgiving
Step back in time at Old Bethpage Village Restoration for some holiday fun. Immerse yourselves in the sights and smells of the festive season, as those early years of our national day of feasting and giving thanks comes alive. Imagine that it’s 1863 and you’re preparing a holiday meal, following President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation of the first official national holiday of Thanksgiving Day. The restored site bustles with activity as it readies for an old-fashioned Thanksgiving: wood-burning stoves, beehive ovens and hearths are fired up to prepare foods and baked goods made from 19th-century recipes. Culinary exhibits include the “spitting” and roasting of
turkey in a tin reflector oven beside the Williams House hearth and preparation of pies at the Powell House. Also on display are 19th-century methods of food preservation employed for late fall crops. Historical period music adds to the festive atmosphere each afternoon. $15, $12 seniors and children 5-12.
• Where: 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage
• Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Contact: oldbethpagevillage restoration.org or call (516) 572-8409
Wonderous Stories in concert
Stop by EGP Land & Sea for some post-Thanksgiving fun. Wonderous Stories keeps the good times going.
• Where: 2 Pettit Place, Island Park
• Time: 7:15-10:15 p.m.
• Contact: egplandandsea.com or (516) 544-2829
Jolly Jamboree
Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes everyone to a festive family night filled with merriment for all ages. The museum is transformed into a winter wonderland to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Among
the highlights: Snap a festive family photo with Santa, join Rudolph and Miss on the dance floor for a holiday dance party, create keepsake holiday crafts to take home or give as gifts, decorate a cookie and design a special plate perfect for Santa’s visit, enjoy classic holiday tunes performed by carolers throughout the galleries. Also take in some “sock skating” on the museum’s indoor rink and meet the Ice Queen, and more. Come dressed in your holiday best: sparkles, pajamas, reindeer antlers, or your favorite holiday character costume! $16 per person ($14 members). Advance purchase is recommended as space is limited.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
NOV 30
Light Up Oceanside
Let’s transform our community into a winter wonderland!
The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the tradition of driving around town to see the holiday lights with family. If you want to help spread the cheer this holiday season, email the Chamber by Nov. 30 The list of addresses
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Island Park Village of Lights
The Village of Island Park hosts holiday decorating contest!
Residents are requested register their homes via email by Dec. 11. Judging is on Dec. 14, after which the winners will be announced. Both homes and businesses can be registered!
• Contact: staff@ villageofislandpark.com
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LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY
MORTGAGE LOAN
TRUST 2007-1XS MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-1XS, -againstMELISSA DELAPAZSMITH, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on October 15, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN
TRUST 2007-1XS MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES
2007-1XS is the Plaintiff and MELISSA DELAPAZ-SMITH, ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, NORTH SIDE STEPS, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM, the premises known as 3182 MESSICK AVENUE, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572; tax map identification 43-288-28, 29, 30; and description: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT OCEANSIDE, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND SATE OF NEW YORK . Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 004456/2016. John J. Fellin, Esq., as Referee. Robertson,
Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 156752
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC Plaintiff,
Against JOHN ARLO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO FRANK ARLO; JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE 1 THROUGH 50, INTENDING TO BE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK ARLO, et al
Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/16/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 12/12/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 82 California Place S, Island Park, NY 11558, and described as follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Island Park-Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, State of New York.
Section 43 Block 105 Lots 20, 21 & 22; and Section 43 Block 105 Lot 119
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $699,800.01 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 609404/2022
If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed
Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
Stuart Moskowitz, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 10/21/2025
File Number: 22-301016 CA 156748
Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of December 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter l90 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead by the insertion of two locations into Section l90-4, subdivision “A”, in relation to a 20 mph school speed limit, 7 AM to 6 PM, school days, as follows: “A” - 20 mph school speed limit 7 AM to 6 PM school days
OCEANSIDE, STUART
PLACE - between Long Beach Road to side property entrance of North Oceanside Road Elementary School #5.
(TH-498/25) WEST HEMPSTEAD, EAGLE AVENUEbetween Woodfield Road to Harrison Street. (TH-535/25)
The proposed local law is on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, where some may be inspected during office hours.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: November 18, 2025
Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 156933
LEGAL NOTICE
Island Park Union Free School District NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Island Park Union Free School District will be holding a public hearing on December 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., in the Lincoln Orens Middle School Auditorium, 150 Trafalgar Blvd., Island Park, NY to consider appropriating Three Hundred Thousand dollars ($300,000.00) held in the District’s General Municipal Law § 6-r ERS Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund and transferring these funds to the District’s General Municipal Law § 6-d Repair Reserve Fund; and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Island Park Union Free School District will be holding a public hearing on December 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., in the Lincoln Orens Middle School Auditorium, 150 Trafalgar Blvd., Island Park, NY to consider appropriating an amount not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand dollars ($75,000.00) from the District’s General Municipal Law § 6-d Repair Reserve Fund for the electrical repairs required for the Lincoln Orens Middle School elevator. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Salvatore Carambia, School Business Administrator, on (516) 434-2600. Cindy Pastore District Clerk
Dated: November 20, 2025 156936
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 12/03/2025 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.
611/25. - 612/25. OCEANSIDE - ML Oceanside Holdings LLC d/b/a T-Mobile, Renewal of grants to maintain 2nd sign (not permitted) in existing panel on light pole, setback 7’ from Long Beach Rd. & 6’ from rear property line; Maintain one doublefaced, illuminated, detached ground sign, setback 6’ from Long Beach Rd. & 10’ from Mott St. & within the clear sight triangle., N/W cor. Long Beach Rd. & Mott St., a/k/a 3483 Long Beach Rd. 613/25. OCEANSIDEMolnar Performance, Inc. d/b/a TJ Automotive, Renewal of grant to maintain one double-faced, illuminated, detached ground sign; overall size 120 sq. ft. (60 sq. ft. per face); overall height 18’; setback 1’ from Long Beach Rd. & 10’ from side property line., E/s Long Beach Rd., 815’ N/o Mott St., a/k/a 3401 Long Beach Rd. 615/25. OCEANSIDE1M2S Family Limited Partnership d/b/a Sherwin Williams Point, Renewal of grant to maintain one doublefaced, detached, illuminated ground sign; overall height 17’ & setback 0’ from Long Beach Rd. property line., W/s Long Beach Rd., 65.32’ N/o Mahland Pl., a/k/a 2994 Long Beach Rd. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.
This notice is only for new cases in Oceanside within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the
foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.
156921
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of December, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 202 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at the following location:
BALDWIN
Section 202-5
NORTH WILLIAM STREET (TH 512/25)
South NO PARKING 7 PM to 7 AM - starting at a point 365 feet east of the east curbline of Grand Avenue, east for a distance of 34 feet.
BELLMORE
Section 202-15
THOMAS PLACE (TH 491/25) East Side - NO
PARKING ANY TIME 8 AM to 6 PM - starting at a point 57 feet north of the north curbline of Royle Street, north for a distance of 57 feet.
ELMONT
Section 202-19
I STREET (TH 552/25) South Side - TWO HOUR PARKING 8 AM to 8 PM SUNDAYstarting at a point 147 feet west of the west curbline of Meacham Avenue, west for a distance of 53 feet.
GARDEN CITY SOUTH
Section 202-14
KILBURN ROAD SOUTH (TH 478/25) West Side - NO PARKING 7 AM to 4 PM MONDAY thru FRIDAY - starting at a point 211 feet south of the south curbline of Warren Boulevard, south for a distance of 70 feet.
(NR) ISLAND PARK
Section 202-28
CALIFORNIA PLACE NORTH (TH 472/25) North Side - NO PARKING 7 AM to 4 PM EXCEPT
SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYSstarting at a point 127
feet east of the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 106 feet.
NORTH VALLEY
Section 202-18
STREAM LINDEN STREET (TH 553/25) North Side - NO PARKING 11 AM to 4 PM EXCEPT
SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYSstarting at the east curbline of Scott Drive, east to a point 30 feet west of the west curbline of Chestnut Street.
CHESTNUT STREET (TH 553/25) West SideNO PARKING 11 AM to 4 PM EXCEPT
SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYSstarting at a point 25 feet north of the north curbline of Linden Street, north for a distance of 258 feet.
CHESTNUT STREET (TH 553/25) East Side - NO PARKING 11 AM to 4 PM EXCEPT
SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYSstarting at a point 30 feet north of the north curbline of Linden Street, north to the east for a distance of 289 feet.
OCEANSIDE
Section 202-13
MOORE AVENUE (TH 558/25) North SideNO PARKING 8 AM to 3 PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYSstarting at a point 224 feet east of the east curbline of Lawson Boulvard, east for a distance of 41 feet.
WANTAGH
Section 202-10
WANTAGH AVENUE (TH 554/25) West SideTWO HOUR PARKING 8 AM to 6 PM - starting from a point 350 feet south of the south curbline of Sunrise Highway south for a distance of 120 feet.
WEST HEMPSTEAD
Section 202-20
ROOSEVELT
BOULEVARD (TH 549/25) North SideNO PARKING 8 AM to 5 PM EXCEPT SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 20 feet west of the west curbline of Munson Avenue, west for a distance of 90 feet.
ALSO, to REPEAL from Chapter 202 “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” from the following locations: BALDWIN Section 202-5
NORTH WILLIAM STREET (TH 153/18) South Side - NO PARKING 10 PM to 7 AM -starting at a point 365 feet east of the
east curbline of Grand Avenue east for a distance of 34 feet.
(Adopted 6/19/18)
GARDEN CITY SOUTH SEVENTH STREET (TH 180/80) North SideSection 202-14 NO PARKING 9 PM to 6 AM FRIDAY and SATURDAY - starting at a point 30 feet West of the west curbline of NassauBlvd., west for a distance of 74 feet.
(Adopted 11/18/80)
NORTH VALLEY STREAM Section 202-18
LINDEN STREET (TH 427/79) North Side -NO PARKING 11 AM to 4 PM EXCEPT
SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYSstarting at the east curbline of Scott Drive, east to the west curbline of Chestnut Street
(Adopted 11/27/79)
CHESTNUT STREET (TH 362/09) West Side -NO PARKING 11 AM to 4 PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYSstarting at the north curbline of Linden Street, north for a distance of 260 feet.
(Adopted 11/24/09)
CHESTNUT STREET (TH 590/23) South SideNO PARKING 11 AM to 4 PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYSstarting at the north curbline of Linden Street, north then east for a distance of 283 feet.
(Adopted 2/13/24)
WANTAGH Section 202-10
WANTAGH AVENUE (TH 184/74) West SideTWO HOUR PARKING 8 AM to 6 PM - from a point 24 feet south of a point opposite the south curbline of Woodward Avenue, south for a distance of 288 feet.
(Adopted 5/21/74) WEST HEMPSTEAD Section 202-20
COLONY STREET East Side - NO PARKING 8 PM to 8 AM - starting at a point 114 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Avenue, south to the north curbline of Plymouth Street.
(Adopted 5/18/65)
COLONY STREET (TH 41/98) West Side - NO PARKING 8 PM to 8 AM - starting at a point 114 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Avenue, south for a distance of 97 feet.
(Adopted 7/21/98)
COLONY STREET (TH 41/98) West Side - NO PARKING 8 PM to 8 AM - starting at a point
Public Notices
268 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Avenue, south to the north curbline of Plymouth Street.
(Adopted 7/21/98)
PLYMOUTH STREET (TH 54/75) North Side -
NO PARKING 11 PM to 4 AM - from the west curbline of Colony Street, west to the east curbline of Wilson Street.
(Adopted 4/15/75)
PLYMOUTH STREET (TH
499/02) South SideNO PARKING 11 PM to 4 AM - starting at the west curbline of Colony Street, west for a distance of 108 feet.
(Adopted 1/07/03)
PLYMOUTH STREET (TH
499/02) South SideNO PARKING 11 PM to 4 AM - starting at a point 170 feet west of the west curbline of Colony Street, west for a distance of 54 feet.
(Adopted 1/07/03)
WILSON STREET (TH
453/74) West Side -
NO PARKING 8 PM to 8
AM - starting from the south curbline of Tudor Place, south to the north curbline of Plymouth Street.
(Adopted 11/12/74)
WILSON STREET (TH
384/79) East Side -NO PARKING 8 PM to 8
AM - starting at a point opposite the north curbline of Tudor Place, south for a distance of 45 feet.
(Adopted 03/04/80)
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: November 18, 2025
Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
JOHN FERRETTI
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 156929
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on The 9th day of December, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend
Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations:
BALDWIN
CENTRAL AVENUE (TH 520/25) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Old Mill Road, north for a distance of 40 feet.
CENTRAL AVENUE (TH 520/25) East Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 40 feet.
ELMONT 238th STREET (TH 503/25) West Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Dutch Broadway, south for a distance of 75 feet.
238th STREET (TH 503/25) East Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Dutch Broadway, south for a distance of 70 feet.
KESWICK ROAD (TH 503/25) East Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Dutch Broadway, north for a distance of 48 feet.
KESWICK ROAD (TH 503/25) West Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Dutch Broadway, north for a distance of 48 feet.
HOFFMAN AVENUE (TH 503/25) West SideNO STOPPING
ANYTIME - starting at a point 190 feet north opposite the northeast curbline of Baylis Avenue, north for a distance of 120 feet.
ATHERTON AVENUE (TH 562/25) North Side
-NO STOPPING HERE
TO CORNER - starting from the West curbline of Rockmart Avenue, west for a distance of 30 feet.
ATHERTON AVENUE (TH 562/25) North Side
-NO STOPPING HERE
TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Rockmart Avenue, east for a distance of 30 feet.
ATHERTON AVENUE (TH 562/25) South Side
-NO STOPPING HERE
TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Rockmart Avenue, east for a distance of 30 feet.
ATHERTON AVENUE (TH 562/25) South Side
-NO STOPPING HERE
TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline
of Rockmart Avenue, west for a distance of 30 feet.
ROCKMART AVENUE (TH 562/25) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Atherton Avenue, south for a distance of 30 feet.
ROCKMART AVENUE (TH 562/25) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Atherton Avenue, south for a distance of 30 feet
ROCKMART AVENUE (TH 562/25) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Atherton Avenue, north for a distance of 30 feet.
ROCKMART AVENUE (TH 562/25) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Atherton Avenue, north for a distance of 30 feet.
FRANKLIN SQUARE
POLK AVENUE (TH
387(B)/25) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the east curbline of Lincoln Street, east for a distance of 30 feet.
POLK AVENUE (TH 387(B)/25) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the east curbline of Lincoln Street, east for a distance of 30 feet.
INWOOD
BAYVIEW AVENUE (TH 543/25) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from theeast curbline of Henry Street, east for a distance of 40 feet.
BAYVIEW AVENUE (TH 543/25) North SideNO STOPPING
ANYTIME - starting at a point 90 feet east of the east curbline of Henry Street, east for a distance of 60 feet.
HENRY STREET (TH 543/25) East Side - NO
PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 140 feet north of the north curbline of Bayview Avenue, north for a distance of 40 feet.
LEVITTOWN
OLD OAK LANE
(516/25) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the west curbline of Acorn Lane, west for a distance of 25 feet.
OLD OAK LANE
(516/25) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the east curbline of Acorn Lane, east for a distance of 25 feet. (NR) LYNBROOK
FRANKLIN AVENUE (TH 536/25) West Side - NO
STOPPING HERE TO
CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Edward Street, south for a distance of 35 feet.
FRANKLIN AVENUE (TH 536/25) West Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Edward Street, north for a distance of 35 feet.
EDWARD STREET (TH 536/25) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Frankin Avenue, west for a distance of 35 feet.
NORTH VALLEY STREAM
ARKANSAS DRIVE (TH 485/25) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Marlowe Road, west for a distance of 33 feet.
MARLOWE ROAD (TH 485/25) West Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Arkansas Drive, south for a distance of 45 feet.
LINDEN STREET (TH 553/25) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Chestnut Street, west for a distance of 30 feet.
CHESTNUT STREET (TH 553/25) West Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Linden Street, north for a distance of 25 feet.
CHESTNUT STREET (TH 553/25) East Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Linden Street, north for a distance of 30 feet.
OCEANSIDE
LAWSON BOULEVARD (TH 493/25) East SideNO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 470 feet south of the south curbline of Concord Avenue, south for a distance of 49 feet.
WANTAGH
DUCKPOND DRIVE
EAST (TH 523/25) West Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNERstarting from the north curbline of Dell Lane, north for a distance of 46 feet.
DUCKPOND DRIVE
EAST (TH 523/25) East Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME - at a point 41 feet opposite a point south of the south curbline of Dell Lane, north for a distance of 106 feet.
WANTAGH AVENUE (TH 554/25) West SideNO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting
NEWS BRIEF
Nassau County Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mule is partnering with the Oceanside, Freeport and Baldwin public libraries for a holiday food drive now through Dec. 12.
Holiday food drive launches with local libraries
Nassau County Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé is partnering with the Oceanside, Freeport and Baldwin public libraries to host a holiday food drive benefitting The NEST at Nassau Community College.
Now through Dec. 12, residents can donate canned goods, dry goods, shelfstable juices and other nonperishable staples during regular business hours at the three participating libraries: Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave.; Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Road; and Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave.
Contributors may also assemble complete holiday meal baskets. A full list of requested items is available through a QR code on the event flier.
The NEST — Nassau: Empowerment and Support for Tomorrow — is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit that operates a free-choice
pantry offering food, personal-care items and support services to Nassau Community College students, employees and families in need. Campus partners, local hunger-relief groups, corporate donors and community organizations bolster its work. Last year, Mulé secured a $10,000 American Rescue Plan grant to support the pantry’s outreach. “Through their efforts to deliver vital nutrition assistance for the Nassau Community College community, the NEST continues to shine as an empowering beacon of hope that makes a real impact,” Mulé said in a statement. “Your support will make a tremendous difference. Let’s work together to make sure every Nassau family thrives this holiday season.”
Public Notices
from a point 70 feet south of the south curbline of Sunrise Highway, south for a distance of 350 feet.
WOODMERE
CLARK PLACE (TH 530/25) West Side - NO
PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 107 feet south of the south curbline of Combs Avenue, south for a distance of 313 feet.
CLARK PLACE (TH 530/25) East Side - NO
PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 168 feet south of the south curbline of Combs Avenue, south for a distance of 47 feet.
CLARK PLACE (TH 530/25) East Side - NO
PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 147 feet north of the north curbline of Ocean
Avenue, north for a distance of 63 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1
“PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following location:
BALDWIN
CENTRAL AVENUE (TH 438/65) East Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Old Mill Road, north for a distance of 30 feet.
(Adopted 03/01/66)
WANTAGH WANTAGH AVENUE (TH 76/79) West SideNO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting from a point 70Feet south of the south curbline of Sunrise Highway, south to a point opposite the south curbline of
Woodward Avenue. (Adopted 4/24/79) WEST HEMPSTEAD
TUDOR PLACE (TH 534/83) North SideNO PARKING ANYTIME - from the west curbline of Wilson Street, west for a distance of 60 feet.
(Adopted 5/01/84) WILSON STREET (TH 82/88) West Side -NO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at the north Curbline of Tudor Place, north for a distance of 111 feet.
(Adopted 10/18/88)
WOODMERE CEDAR LANE (TH 555/22) North SideNO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 53 feet east of the east curbline of Irving Place, east to a point 34 feet west of the west
curbline of Franklin Place. (Adopted 01/10/23) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: November 18, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 156930
— Abigail Grieco
Courtesy Office of Debra Mule
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Some strange suggestions from the Building Department
Q. I went to my Building Department, because, as you suggested, I should get an idea from them as to what to do and how to go about it. After discussing the problems I would have to overcome, they suggested certain people, drafting services, and also told me that if I use an architect, I should only use the ones they suggest, because others might not be “acceptable” to them. I thought this was kind of strange. Should they do that, and is that acceptable practice?
A. That is not only strange, but also illegal. Putting limits on who provides a state-licensed professional service is, at the very least, a restriction-oftrade issue that I am sure would turn into a legal matter if the jurisdiction you live in ever tried to enforce the practice. Maybe you could finance your project by going through that process, getting hassled for the reasons you describe, and then suing the individuals and department that created the scenario. Of course, you would have to show hard evidence, such as documents and/or recordings of this kind of exchange. Or you could just go along with them, if you feel comfortable with the racket they’re running.
Lately I have seen more situations like this occurring, and it’s disheartening, as a professional, but many officials have commented, over the years, that certain architects only like to handle, or are only capable of handling, the “small stuff.” Clearly they don’t recognize the situation created by their own jurisdictions, where you’re required to have an architect’s or engineer’s professional seal on the submitted drawings when applying for a permit. Instead they encourage people to get an unlicensed person to prepare plans, and then that unlicensed individual gets a retired professional who could use the extra money to just sign and seal.
Even worse than that is the problem created during the pandemic, when an electronic seal was issued by the state to architects and engineers, creating the opportunity to just electronically float a seal onto plans, with or without the licensed professional’s permission.
It seems that people have forgotten what that seal represents. Not only does it represent a level of trained expertise — it also represents safety. Protection of public safety was once the paramount objective of local governments. And aside from the skirting of enforcement of licensed professionalism, safety is still important, but money, favoritism and territorial behavior make you wonder what you’re really dealing with.
I know so many people who are sincerely trying to enforce public safety in their government jobs, people who are equally disgusted with the ones who make their profession look bad. Defying the public trust or manipulating the public should not be tolerated. Thirty years ago, the state attorney general’s office did an investigation, and concluded that this practice was widespread — but investigators candidly admitted that they did not have the resources to pursue prosecutions, leaving the public to decide. Good luck!
© 2025 Monte Leeper
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Thanksgiving couldn’t come at a better time
The spirit of Thanksgiving is particularly welcome and needed this year. Times are turbulent. Discord appears to be almost everywhere. Prices are still too high. The federal government has just gone through its longest and most bitter shutdown ever, with another one threatened in less than three months.
The political divide continues, as Democrats scored overwhelming victories across the country, while Nassau Republicans, led by County Executive Bruce Blakeman, swept every countywide office and retained control of the county’s three towns and two cities — including Long Beach, where the GOP won every elective office for the first time since 1971. And while Nassau was voting bright red, New York City went deep blue, electing a committed socialist, Zohran Mamdani, as its mayor, promising to upend the city’s political and social structures as we’ve known them.
Ideally in a time of discord and stress, the citizenry turns to sports as an escape, as an island of refuge in a sea
of turmoil. This time, though, no such luck. At least not yet. The Yankees were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs, while the Mets, with their astronomically high payroll, didn’t even make it to the postseason, eliminated for the final playoff slot by the unheralded, low-income Cincinnati Reds.
Not even New York sports offer an island of refuge in our current sea of turmoil.
Granted, there was temporary relief for baseball fans, as the World Series confrontation between the Dodgers and Blue Jays provided intense drama right down to the final out of the climactic seventh game. But that moment of escape was soon overtaken by what portends to be Major League Baseball’s biggest and worst gambling scandal since the Black Sox scandal in 1919: Two relief pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians were arrested and charged with colluding with organized crime on “micro bets” — wagers on what type of pitches they would throw. This scandal, like the NBA betting scandal that preceded it just weeks earlier, is expected to expand, because of professional sports’ extensive, and misguided, business dealings with the gaming industry.
Thank God for the arrival of Thanksgiving! Taking time to celebrate the spirit of the holiday, which gives us the opportunity to step back and reflect on
what we should be thankful for, is a true American tradition. As we learned in our early school days, legend has the earliest Thanksgiving being celebrated in 17th-century Colonial times between by the Pilgrims and native Indians in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The national celebration of Thanksgiving in November was proclaimed by President George Washington in 1789. During the darkest days of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln certified the final Thursday of November as the official day for celebrating Thanksgiving. Later, after Americans endured the depths of a Depression and as we got involved in the tragedy of World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt reaffirmed the significance of Thanksgiving while officially declaring the fourth Thursday of November to be the day of celebration. These actions by Lincoln and Roosevelt should be guideposts for Americans. Neither the absolute horror raging through our country during the Civil War, nor the economic devastation of the Depression, nor the carnage and suffering of World War II, would prevent Americans in those years from being thankful for, and appreciating, the blessings of living in this great land. Not to minimize our current hard-
ships, but we should take the time to show our thanks for all that we do have. America is not at war. It provides more opportunity for its people than any other country on earth, as demonstrated by the tens of millions of people from all over the world who want to live here.
During my years in Congress, I traveled to many countries, mainly in Europe but also in parts of Asia and North Africa. There was no country that could match America for our ingenuity, industriousness and opportunity for generations of people to move upward and thrive. Often we fail to remember that the United States was the first nation to experiment with democracy since Greece many centuries ago, and how that experiment has worked so successfully.
There are reasons why America has the world’s strongest economy and strongest military. That success results from our commitment not just to free enterprise but to freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press and freedom of opportunity, which allow the human spirit to fully develop and thrive. So let’s enjoy our blessings and give thanks for living in this great land. Happy Thanksgiving, and God bless America.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
Weekly newspapers are a great community asset
When you’re a news junkie like me, you reach out for a large variety of sources of information. Finding and digesting the offerings of all these many outlets takes a lot of time, but there is one resource that I constantly rely on: the weekly newspaper.
My love for the weekly goes back as far as when I was a bold 12-year-old who walked into the offices of the Long Island Independent and offered my services as a writer. Rather than usher me out the door, the publisher, the late Paul Jackson, gave me an assignment: to read all of the social announcements and to distill them into a few short paragraphs.
By the time I turned 15, I was a paid employee, enjoying my $10-a-week stipend, and I went on to become the principal reporter for the Independent and
the Long Beach Life. Later, during my years in the Assembly, I kept close working relationships with all of the weekly papers in my district, and assigned a full-time staff member to keep the weekly papers informed about my activities in Albany.
NEvery Friday, I make it a point to look for the latest news in the Herald. I read about the goings-on in five or six communities and read the opinion pages. I offer these details because many residents of our region don’t always take advantage of the many items published in their local papers that are genuinely of interest.
of our schools.
ational news is great, but I learn the important stuff from the weeklies.
While I have the greatest respect for the mass media, I learn from the weeklies about local athletes who may someday wind up on the national sports pages. Today’s high school track star could eventually become a member of an Olympic team. People complain a lot about high taxes, but if they read their local paper, they would know that 60 percent of their tax bill is for the operation
I like to stay in touch with old friends, and sometimes I find out that they have experienced some great family events thanks to my weekly paper. I also frequently learn that some potential countywide political battle has its roots in an action taken by a village or another municipal entity. So many people would be surprised to learn how much they can find out about local politics by subscribing to a weekly.
On a more somber note, I learn from weeklies that someone I met and liked has died. Too often we learn about family tragedies weeks and months after they occur, and realize that if we’d checked out a weekly paper, we would have known much sooner to reach out to the bereaved family.
When I meet some young man or woman who has decided to run for public office, one of the first things I tell them is not to ignore their weekly newspaper, and to make an effort to meet with its editors so they know about their
candidacy. And I don’t restrict my advice just to budding candidates. I frequently advise federal and state officeholders to keep in touch with their weeklies.
A few years ago, a large group of weekly newspaper owners and editors converged on Albany in an effort to change how state laws govern those local weeklies. Not surprisingly, they were welcomed by members from both sides of the aisle who had learned well and understood the power of those news outlets. If you want to do the right thing, subscribe to your local paper. (If you’re reading this, I’d like to think you already have.) And if you’re a local business owner, think about buying an ad.
I’ve been fortunate enough to be an unpaid columnist for the Herald for over 20 years, and I’ve wanted to write this tribute to weekly papers for the longest time. They need your support, and like any business that serves the community, they also merit your help in keeping them as a great asset.
Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.
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This Saturday, shop local
eld each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving — Nov. 29 this year — Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to shift their attention from big-box and giant online retailers to the locally owned businesses that are the backbone of our neighborhoods. These local businesses create jobs, spark innovation and keep more dollars circulating in the local economy, strengthening the very places we call home.
Founded by American Express in 2010 and embraced by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Saturday has grown into a nationwide tradition. It’s nestled between the commercial frenzy of Black Friday and the digital deals of Cyber Monday, and it’s crucial that all of us make a concerted effort to shop at our favorite corner store or buy a gift card for our beloved neighborhood restaurant.
The impact of Small Business Saturday, of course, reaches far beyond economics. When people support a local bookstore, bakery, boutique or service provider, they’re investing in relationships and affirming the value of personal connection — the friendly wave from a shop owner who knows your name, the sense of pride in discovering a one-of-akind product crafted nearby, the feeling of belonging that comes from familiar streets buzzing with activity. These are experiences you simply can’t replicate
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Mamdani is on to something, Republicans
To the Editor:
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s electoral appeal, centered on his affordability agenda, has prompted some of his opponents to start emphasizing this issue. Republican State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is among those proposing actions to rein in New York’s cost of living in her Herald commentary last week, “The cost of living is driving families out of New York.”
Some of her suggestions make sense and, if adopted, might make Long Island living marginally more affordable. But CanzoneriFitzpatrick offers only Band-Aids for the hemorrhaging housing crisis that forces young families to look elsewhere for starter homes. As a professed capitalist, the senator should understand that a grossly inadequate supply of housing cannot meet demand, thus causing prices to spiral ever upward. The solution is obvious: build thousands of new homes.
with anonymous online transactions.
Small Business Saturday reminds us that thriving communities don’t happen by accident — they grow through intentional support and shared commitment. By shopping local, we help build vibrant neighborhoods where businesses and residents lift one another up, strengthening the community fabric, one small shop at a time.
Small businesses account for a significant portion of job creation across the country, and on Long Island they are essential to the economic ecosystem. When shoppers choose small over large, more money stays in the community. Studies show that when you shop at a small, locally owned business, more of your money stays here on Long Island — supporting infrastructure, schools and friends, and even reducing your tax burden. For every $100 spent at a small business, about $67 stays in the community. At a large chain, only about $43 does.
But most importantly, small businesses help define the identity of a place. Neighborhoods with bustling local shops tend to have stronger social ties, safer streets and greater civic engagement. Choosing to support a local business is choosing to support a stronger, more connected community.
Participating in Small Business Saturday is simple and enjoyable. Consumers explore local shops, take part in spe-
cial promotions, share their experiences on social media and leave positive reviews of their favorite spots. Spot a great bargain? Tell a friend! These small actions have big ripple effects, helping local entrepreneurs gain visibility, attract new customers and employ local workers.
Business owners can prepare for Small Business Saturday by using free marketing materials provided by the SBA and American Express, such as fliers, posters and social media graphics. Local governments, chambers of commerce and community groups also do their part by organizing events, hosting holiday markets, and creating interactive maps to guide residents to participating businesses. Many of the best local businesses and deals can be found right here, on the pages of the Herald, or at LIHerald.com.
This Saturday, Long Islanders have the opportunity to demonstrate what makes our communities so special: We show up for our neighbors and they show up for us. Our local small businesses are the ones donating to school fundraisers, sponsoring youth sports teams, hosting community events, providing teenagers with summer jobs, and paying taxes that help keep our local downtowns alive.
So shop local, Long Island — because when small businesses thrive, we all prosper.
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Step up now to fight hunger in Nassau County
Earlier this month, I toured the Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network, in Hempstead, with my staff. At a time when their work of serving Nassau County’s homeless and hungry populations grows more challenging by the day, it is essential for all who can to support them and organizations like theirs this holiday season — and throughout the year.
Starting in 1983 as a small soup kitchen in Hempstead, the INN soon began offering emergency shelter for the homeless, and built an interfaith network of organizations equipped to reach families in need wherever they might be.
The Mary Brennan INN remains the beating heart of this network, having served over 211,000 meals to nearly 4,500 Long Islanders in 2022 and continuing to coordinate vital “wraparound” services, including referrals for medical and mental health care, housing, assistance with securing government documents and applying for Social Security, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and heat benefits.
All of these noble efforts are guided by one core principle: that every person who visits the INN will be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve as children of God. Its mission resonates deeply with the lessons of my own Catholic faith, and Paul’s words to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:35: “In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
Ttion’s refusal thus far to extend Affordable Care Act premium subsidies for 22 million American families.
All of this serves as a stark reminder that we all must do our part to provide support and stability to our neighbors. There are some bright spots to report, but there is still more work to be done.
he Mary Brennan
INN remains the heart of a network that helps the needy.
Feeding the hungry and housing the homeless has always been a challenging, selfless endeavor. But as 2025 draws to a close, the headwinds are stronger than ever because of rapidly weakening federal support. The Trump administration’s destructive megabill this summer gutted $300 billion in SNAP funding and slashed nearly $900 billion from Medicaid over the next 10 years.
During the government shutdown, the administration demonstrated remarkable callousness in its willingness to use emergency nutrition funding as a bargaining chip. Moreover, working- and middle-class families still face the threat of soaring health care premiums because of the administra-
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But Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick has nothing to say about the extreme nimbyism that makes it so difficult to build housing anywhere in Nassau County. It’s particularly egregious that right-wing politicians have succeeded in blocking transit-oriented developments. Building housing near Long Island Rail Road stations would help make Long Island more affordable without worsening traffic congestion.
Republicans should adopt a variation on a mantra favored by their leader: “Build, baby, build!”
KEVIN J KELLEY Atlantic Beach
Trump’s ‘outrageous’ commutation of Santos
To the Editor:
Re Jerry Kremer’s column in the Oct. 30-Nov. 5 issue, “Presidents make mistakes, but this one was a doozy”: What
message was being sent to hardworking, honest people when President Trump excused former Rep. George Santos from serving a seven-year prison term after only three months? Santos was proven to be a liar, a cheat, a thief — a dishonest individual who harmed and deceived many people by falsifying everything he touched.
How do we know that he didn’t fabricate the conditions of his prison stay, inasmuch as he is a pro at making up stories? It appears that Trump commuted his sentence due to his being a good Republican supporting Trump.
In my eyes, Santos’s crimes are worse than those of a bank robber. His deceit is now being forgiven, and will Trump, in his generosity, assume the more than $300,000 in restitution that Santos is liable for? It is ludicrous that the president of the U.S. takes his time from government affairs to release an admitted criminal back into society. Outrageous indeed.
GRACE SEARBY Oyster Bay
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When federal SNAP funding lapsed on Nov. 1, Gov. Kathy Hochul admirably stepped in and declared a state of emergency, providing a crucial bridge of support for New York families in need. Nassau’s Democratic legislative caucus has also worked to deliver resources. Last year we successfully fought to have $15 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds set aside for eligible nonprofit organizations across the county. That facilitated the delivery of hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of resources to local food pantries, including $50,000 for the INN, secured by my colleagues Legislator Scott Davis and State Sen. Siela Bynoe.
In District 6, I was thrilled to deliver $50,000 in ARPA funding for the food pantry at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Baldwin; over $22,000 for Ladles of Hope, based at Our Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Freeport;
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and $10,000 for the NEST at Nassau Community College, a nonprofit that operates a food pantry for students, employees and families.
But on the grass-roots level, there is no force more powerful than the generosity of Nassau County residents. Whether you support the regional efforts of Long Island Cares or Island Harvest, major events such as the biannual Nassau County Veterans Stand Down at the Freeport Armory, or the food ministry at your church, every contribution helps deliver crucial support for families working to rebuild their lives.
To amplify these efforts, my office is hosting a food drive for the NEST through Dec. 12. If you would like to make a contribution, please visit the Freeport Memorial Library (at 144 W. Merrick Road), the Baldwin Public Library (at 2385 Grand Ave.) or the Oceanside Public Library (at 30 Davison Ave.) during normal business hours.
As we take stock of our blessings this holiday season and prepare for a new year, it’s my hope that each of us will carry this message of charity with us in our hearts — and, because hunger knows no season, make giving back a yearlong routine.
Debra Mulé represents Nassau County’s 6th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s alternate deputy minority leader.
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Bring Heart Home This Holiday Season
We will be bringing Mount Sinai’s top-ranked open heart surgeons to Oceanside beginning next year, so patients and their families don’t have to travel to NYC or to the North Shore for advanced cardiac care.
The Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital at The Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan ranks No. 2 nationally for Cardiology, Heart, and Vascular Surgery, according to 2025 U.S. News & World Report ® That expertise is coming to our Oceanside campus.
If you or a loved one have suffered a cardiac event, consider making a donation in their name today.
Scan the QR code, visit bringinghearthome.org , or call Anne Fernandez in our Development Office at 516-377-5360 to learn more.
Donate today.
Together, we can bring the of Mount Sinai home to the South Shore.