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The Jewish Sports Heritage Association held their eighth annual Induction and Awards Ceremony at Temple Israel of Lawrence, on April 12. It was founded in 2015 by Alan Freedman, with a mission to highlight Jewish athletes across the sports world — challenging the long-held notion
that “Jews in sports” is an oxymoron.
“By highlighting Jewish athletes from across the sports world, it hopefully offers a starting point for discussions of stereotypes and prejudice,” Freedman said.
Chase Rivas, a junior lacrosse player at Hewlett High School, was honored
as the Temple Israel, Lawrence Outstanding Jewish High School Athlete from the South Shore.
“I feel very proud,” Rivas said. “I just want to continue playing lacrosse because I’ve always played and it’s really fun for me.”
— Melissa Berman
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Temp Group course guides parents through teen years
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
For many parents, raising teenagers can feel overwhelming — a stage filled with rapid change, emotional ups and downs and new challenges that don’t come with a clear roadmap. A six-week course offered by Temp Group in Woodmere is aiming to change that.
The agency’s “Active Parenting of Teens” program, led by Youth Services Social Worker Elizabeth McDonald and Prevention Supervisor and Clinical Therapist Nachma Fagin, is designed to give parents practical, research-based tools to strengthen relationships and guide their children through adolescence.
The program is part of Temp Group’s prevention efforts, focusing on building protective factors that can help reduce risky behaviors before they begin. The first session began April 16.
“It’s really part of our prevention work,” McDonald said. “Building protective factors for kids is so important when it comes to preventing misuse. And as we always say, parenting doesn’t come with a manual, it
Elizabeth McDonald
Tempo Group of Woodmere’s Prevention Supervisor and Clinical Therapist Nachma Fagin, left, and Youth Services Social Worker
Elizabeth McDonald are running a six-week teen parenting class.
doesn’t come with a rule book.”
Over six weeks, the course takes parents through what McDonald described as an “active parenting journey,” with each session focusing on a different aspect of raising teens.
The first session introduces parenting styles and emphasizes the importance of family time, while exploring the difference between control and influence.
“A lot of times we try to control what happens with kids,”
McDonald said. “But really, we have influence — and having a positive relationship with them ends up being more powerful.”
The second session focuses on cooperation and communication, helping parents identify common communication blocks and learn more effective ways to connect with their teens.
Session three shifts to responsibility and discipline, offering strategies that encourage positive behavior rather than simply
punishing negative actions. It also addresses managing anger and understanding “who the problem belongs to,” giving parents a framework for responding to conflict.
Session four centers on building courage and redirecting misbehavior. Parents are introduced to concepts such as the “say, feel, do” cycle, the goals behind behavior and how to avoid power struggles. The session also includes practical family enrichment activities that can be used at home.
The fifth session tackles more serious concerns, including how to reduce the risk of drugs, violence and other high-risk behaviors. Parents are taught strategies to guide teens through difficult topics, including peer pressure and decision-making.
Throughout the program, the emphasis remains on strengthening communication and fostering a supportive, respectful relationship between parent and child.
“It covers a bunch of different topics that parents deal with,” McDonald said. “There’s a lot of focus on relationships and communication and helping parents engage more positively with their teen.”
Fagin said the course provides a space not only for learning, but also for connection among parents facing similar challenges.
“Parents often feel like they’re the only ones dealing with these issues,” she said. “This gives them a chance to learn from each other and realize they’re not alone.”
As both facilitators and parents themselves, McDonald and Fagin said the program holds personal meaning as well.
“It’s very meaningful for us to offer this and we hope it’ll be a powerful tool for parents,” Fagin added. “I think a lot of people struggle with parenting, especially every person has their own stuff that they’re dealing with.”
With continued interest from local families, Temp Group plans to expand the program and reach more parents and age groups in the months ahead.
“I think it’s incredibly valuable to be able to offer this to the community,” Fagin said. “If we can help parents feel more confident and more connected to their teens, that has a lasting impact.”
To register for the course call (516) 374-3671 or email emcdonald@tempogroup.org.
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Community deserves better from its library
The Peninsula Public Library is more than a building filled with books — it is a civic anchor, a gathering place and, for many residents, a lifeline.
That is why the ongoing concerns about its governance, accessibility and public engagement are so troubling. A community institution that plays such a central role in daily life must be held to a higher standard. Currently, many residents feel that standard is not being met.
recent reporting by the Herald has highlighted a pattern of dysfunction that cannot be ignored. Board meetings that are frequently rescheduled make it difficult, if not impossible, for the public to participate. Transparency suffers when residents cannot reliably attend or follow the decision-making process. Public libraries are funded and supported by the communities they serve, and in return, those communities deserve consistency, openness and accountability.
Equally concerning is the prolonged elevator outage — an issue that goes beyond inconvenience into the realm of equity and legality. As one resident’s letter makes clear, the lack of a functioning elevator creates serious barriers for seniors and those with disabilities. The inability to access restrooms and program spaces isn’t just a logistical problem; it undermines the very mission of a public library.
Libraries are meant to be accessible to all. That principle is not aspirational. it is codified in federal law through the Americans with Disabilities Act. But even without legal obligations, the moral imperative is clear.
The American Library Association, the world’s oldest and largest nonprofit for librarians and library supporters, encourages accessible, safe spaces — including ramps, automatic doors and accessible restrooms — to ensure that all users can navigate these facilities. A public institution cannot claim to serve its community while effectively excluding some of its most vulnerable members.
The consequences of this exclusion ripple outward. For many seniors, the library isn’t just a place to borrow books; it is a vital social hub. it is where friendships are maintained over games of mahjong or canasta, where lifelong learning continues through lectures and workshops, and where isolation is forgotten amid simple human connection. When access is restricted, those opportunities vanish — and with them, an essential thread of community life.
At the same time, disputes among trustees and controversy surrounding meetings suggest deeper governance issues. While disagreement is not inherently negative — in fact, it can be healthy — it becomes problematic when it disrupts operations, erodes public trust or distracts from an institution’s core mission. Trustees are stewards of a public good. Their responsibility is to the community, not to internal divisions.
So where does the library go from here? First, the board must restore consistency and transparency in its operations. Meeting schedules should be predictable and adhered to, with ample notice given for any changes. residents should not have to chase down opportunities to be heard. Public trust
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begins with basic reliability.
Second, accessibility issues must be treated with urgency. The elevator situation should have been addressed long before it reached a multi-month crisis point. Whether through expedited repairs, temporary accommodations or alternative solutions, the library must ensure that all patrons can safely access its facilities and programs.
Third, communication with the public needs to improve. The concerns expressed in letters to the editor are not isolated complaints — they reflect broader frustration. A responsive board would acknowledge these concerns openly, provide updates and outline clear plans for resolution. Silence or inaction only deepens distrust.
The trustees must refocus on the library’s mission. A public library is one of the few remaining spaces that is truly open to everyone, regardless of age, income or background. it is where information is freely available, where civic engagement begins and where community bonds are strengthened. That role is too important to be overshadowed by administrative dysfunction.
The Peninsula Public Library has long been a cornerstone of its community. That status carries both privilege and responsibility. residents are not asking for perfection — they are asking for leadership, accountability and a commitment to inclusivity.
By addressing accessibility issues, stabilizing governance and re-engaging with the public, the trustees can begin to rebuild trust and ensure that the library lives up to its promise. The community deserves nothing less.
To the Editor:
Some of the recent and present trustees and officers of the Peninsula Public Library should be embarrassed by their actions, which have hurt the library rather than enhance it.
The library should have been relocated (probably to Zion Park), but because of, as we see it, personal financial reasons, that did not happen. We were told that an alternate site would be found. That didn’t happen, either. Also, there are many patrons who need the elevator to be functional. How in the world is it possible for many months to go by without the elevator being fixed?
This is an affluent community that always passes
the library budget, but couldn’t afford to pay the person who ran the library so capably — Carolynn Matulewicz — a fair wage? Can’t fix an elevator? Can’t find a suitable property to relocate to? Something is terribly wrong, and the library officers and trustees, past and present, should be ashamed of themselves.
MAriAn DAviD Lawrence
HERJC gala honors community leaders
By KAYLA DECHTER kdechter@liherald.com
More than 200 members of the Hewlett–East Rockaway Jewish Centre community gathered at the Seawane Club on March 7 for the synagogue’s annual gala, celebrating individuals whose dedication has helped strengthen the congregation.
This year’s event held special meaning for the community, as Rabbi Michael Schlesinger and his wife, Juliana, were honored for the impact they have made during their five years with HERJC.
The gala also recognized longtime staff member Betsy Kass with the Distinguished Service Award for her years of work in the synagogue office and Early Childhood Center. Michael Goldwasser received the Emerging Leader Award for his growing involvement and contributions to the congregation.
The annual gala serves as the synagogue’s largest fundraiser and offers members an opportunity to celebrate the people who help sustain the community.
“This year’s HERJC Gala was a tremendous success,” said Lisa Stein, the synagogue’s executive director. “It was a night filled with meaningful speeches, great music and incredible energy as our community came together to celebrate the people who make HERJC such a special place.”
Photos courtesy Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Center
Honorees Juliana and Rabbi Michel Schlesinger at the HERJC 2026 Gala
Betsy Kass, the Distinguished Service Award honoree at the HERJC 2026 Gala
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE HEWLETTWOODMERE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the HewlettWoodmere Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, New York, will be held in the Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, in said district on May 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM, prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:
1. To present to the voters a detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machine at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.
AND FURTHER NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 2026-2027, exclusive of public moneys, may be obtained by any resident of the District beginning May 5, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the Office of the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, and on the District’s internet website.
AND FURTHER NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:
1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and to
authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.
2. Resolved that the 2026-2027 fiscal year Library budget proposed by the Board of Trustees of the HewlettWoodmere Union Free School District Public Library, and the levy of a tax appropriation therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Section 259 of the Education Law, shall be approved.
3. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029.
4. To elect one (1) Trustee of the HewlettWoodmere Public Library for a five (5) year term of office commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2031.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in her office in Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, not later than April 20, 2026, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM prevailing time. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 38 qualified voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered
separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. To nominate a candidate for the office of Trustee of the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library Board, each petition must be signed by at least thirtyeight (38) voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Trustees are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, prevailing time, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on
each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 16, 2026, by prearranged appointment between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, and at the polling place(s) n the day of the vote. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the voters may register with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the District Administration Office, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, when school is in session at any day on or before May 14, 2026 to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting with the Clerk of said School District he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said School District to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, at her office in the District Administration Office, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 16, 2026, by prearranged appointment between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested from the District Clerk in the Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, and must be returned to said office no later than 5:00 PM, April 23, 2026. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for
registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the District may submit an application for a military ballot or before April 23, 2026, from the Office of the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York. The original military ballot application must be returned by mail or in person to the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, during school business hours, no later than 5:00 PM on April 23, 2026. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’ ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than April 24, 2026. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.
A list of persons to whom military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 16, 2026, by prearranged appointment between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate
grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for early mail ballots and absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning Monday, April 20, 2026; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 20, 2026 and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 12, 2026, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 18, 2026, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail ballots and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Applications for absentee ballots or early mail ballots may also be printed from the District website www.hewlettwoodmere.net and delivered to the District Clerk beginning April 20, 2026, in the manner described above.
A list of persons to whom early mail ballots and absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the District
Office, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law or on or before Friday, April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM, prevailing time; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 94 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.
Dated: Woodmere, New York, March 18, 2026
By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HEWLETT-WOODMERE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York District Clerk 159343
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Index No.: 627202/2025 SUPPLEMENTAL
SUMMONS Premises being foreclosed: 94 Roger Avenue Inwood, NY 11096 Subject Property: SECTION: 40 BLOCK: 146 LOT: 560 ACTION TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE ON PROPERTY SITUATED IN NASSAU COUNTY Mortgage Servicer: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Mortgage Servicer Phone: (800) 258-8602 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WL3, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-WL3, Plaintiff, -v- Crystal Gonzalez, as
Administratrix of the Estate of Norma Garcia a/k/a Norma Elizabeth Garcia, deceased, Individually; Scarlet Lopez; Arturo Echeverria, as heir and distribute of the Estate of Michael Echezerria a/k/a Michael Vincent Echeverria, deceased, if living, and if he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to Plaintiff; United States of America o/b/o Internal Revenue Service; New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Michael Echezerria a/k/a Michael Vincent Echeverria, deceased; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above-captioned action, and to serve a copy of your Answer or a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within twenty (20) days after the service of this
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Summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear, or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in this Complaint.
NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF
SOUGHT This is an action to foreclose a mortgage (“the Mortgage”), covering premises known as 94 Roger Avenue, Inwood, New York 11096. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.
VENUE Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises are situated.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: March 13, 2026, New York, New York HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WL3, AssetBacked Certificates,
Series 2006-WL3 /s/ Laurence P. Chirch_____________ ______ Laurence P. Chirch, Esq. Mitchell
Kurtz, Esq. 800 Third Avenue, 13th Floor New York, New York 10022 Phone: (212) 4716200 Email: lchirch@hinshawlaw.co m Email: mkurtz@hinshawlaw.c om Help for Homeowners in Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Summons and Complaint You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. Sources of Information The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York Department of Financial Services at 1-800- 342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov. Rights and Obligations YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law.
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Scams Be careful of people who approach you with offers to
“save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. Notice to Tenants of Buildings in Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we provide you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. We, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WL3, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-WL3, are the foreclosing party and are located at c/o Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., 3217 S. Decker Lake Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119. We can be reached at 1-800-258-8602. The dwelling where your apartment is located is the subject of a foreclosure proceeding.
If you have a lease, are not the owner of the residence, and the lease requires payment of rent that at the time it was entered into was not substantially less than the fair market rent for the property, you may be entitled to remain in occupancy for the remainder of your lease term. If you do not have a lease, you will be entitled to remain in your home until ninety days after any person or entity who acquires title to the property provides you with a notice as required by section 1305 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law. The notice shall provide information regarding the name and address of the new owner and your rights to remain in your home. These rights are in addition to any others you may have if you are a subsidized tenant under federal, state or local law or if you are a tenant subject to rent control, rent stabilization or a
federal statutory scheme. ALL RENTSTABILIZED TENANTS AND RENTCONTROLLED TENANTS ARE PROTECTED UNDER THE RENT REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO EVICTION AND LEASE RENEWALS. THESE RIGHTS ARE UNAFFECTED BY A BUILDING ENTERING FORECLOSURE STATUS. THE TENANTS IN RENTSTABILIZED AND RENTCONTROLLED BUILDINGS CONTINUE TO BE AFFORDED THE SAME LEVEL OF PROTECTION EVEN THOUGH THE BUILDING IS THE SUBJECT OF FORECLOSURE. EVICTIONS CAN ONLY OCCUR IN NEW YORK STATE PURSUANT TO A COURT ORDER AND AFTER A FULL HEARING IN COURT. If you need further information, please call the New York State Department of Financial Services’ tollfree helpline at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT DURING THE CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY, YOU MIGHT BE ENTITLED BY LAW TO TAKE ADDITIONAL DAYS OR WEEKS TO FILE AN ANSWER TO THIS COMPLAINT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY FOR MORE INFORMTATION. IF YOU DON’T HAVE AN ATTORNEY, PLEASE VISIT http://ww2.nycourts.go v/admin/OPP/foreclosur es.shtml OR https://www.nycourts.g ov/courthelp/Homes/for eclosures.shtml AVISO A DEMANDADO DURANTE LA EMERGENCIA DEL CORONAVIRUS, ES POSIBLE QUE USTED TENGA DERECHO POR LEY A TOMAR DÍAS O SEMANAS ADICIONALES PARA PRESENTAR UNA RESPUESTA A ESTA PETICIÓN POR FAVOR CONTACTE A SU ABOGADO PARA MAS INFORMACIÓN. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, VISITE http://ww2.nycourts.go v/admin/OPP/foreclosur es.shtml O https://www.nycourts.g ov/courthelp/Homes/for eclosures.shtml 159454
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