The Jewish Athlete award
The Village of Atlantic Beach hosted its annual Earth Day beach cleanup on April 19, partnering with Temple Israel of Lawrence to bring together residents and volunteers for a morning of environmental stewardship.
Earth Day is observed each year on April 22 and serves as a global reminder of the importance of protecting the planet and preserving natural resources. First celebrated in 1970, it
has grown into an international movement encouraging communities to take action through conservation and sustainability efforts.
The community-wide effort, held at Plaza Beach on Ocean Boulevard, encouraged participants to help preserve the local shoreline and protect marine ecosystems. Volunteers gathered at 10 a.m., with parking permits provided at the site.
Temple Israel leaders framed the cleanup as both a civic responsibility and a reflection of Jewish values, emphasizing the connection between people and the earth and the importance of caring for the environment. Organizers said the annual
event continues to grow as more community members join in to mark Earth Day through hands-on action, reinforcing a shared commitment to keeping Atlantic Beach clean and sustainable.
— Melissa Berman
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FECC celebrates the world, one culture at a time
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
The Franklin Early Childhood Center transformed its hallways into a global showcase at its 14th annual “One World Cultural Celebration,” a lively event that brings together students, families and staff to honor the many cultures that make up the school community.
The event featured food, music and interactive displays from 21 countries and the celebration invited families to share their heritage through traditional dishes, posters and cultural artifacts, turning the school into a vibrant, hands-on journey around the world, on April 16.
From tables filled with homemade specialties to colorful presentations highlighting customs and traditions, the event offers young students a meaningful introduction to cultures beyond their own.
“I think the collaboration among everyone is incredible,” said FECC Principal Nicole Montellese. “The families come together because every family who’s running a country might not have known each other before this. We get them together and it’s a great thing for other families to meet each other.”
The annual program has become a cornerstone of the school’s mission to foster inclusion and understanding at an early age, particularly in the diverse HewlettWoodmere community.
“We have so many incredible parent volunteers who help run this,” she said. “Along with some really involved staff members who help run this.”
ing firsthand about the traditions of their classmates.
Afrina Lima, a Hewlett resident and aunt of a student, said she volunteered to introduce other people to her Bangladesh culture, where she’s from, the outfits and food.
“You learn new things through diversity,” she said. “It helps people understand about more colors of the world.”
She prepared for the event by deciding what to serve and took into consideration the different levels of spice in the food.
“My niece loves this type of stuff, and I just want to make her happy,” Lima added. “I just want to help other kids learn about the culture and know about it.”
Beyond the food and festivities, educators say the event carries an important message about global unity and acceptance.
“I honestly could cry thinking of all the different types of families we have here and the wide variety of cultures we have in Hewlett,” said Alex English, special education teacher at FECC.
She said preparations for the annual event officially start in January by meeting with the Parent Teacher Association, but it is talked about all-year long.
“Being in the room seeing it all live and knowing this is what our community is made out of is the best part,” Montellese said.
Families and students play a central role in the event, working together to prepare displays that reflect their heritage. For many children, it is an opportunity to see their own culture represented and valued in a school setting, while also learn-
By highlighting traditions from around the world, the One World Cultural Celebration encourages curiosity, respect and connection — values school leaders say are essential to building a strong and inclusive community.
“It just makes me very proud to be part of this school, this district, to serve in this district and to spend time with all the families and children,” she said.
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Melissa Berman/Herald photos Yasmeen Ali, left, represented her country, Pakistan, at the 14th annual Franklin Early Childhood Center “One World Cultural Celebration,” by doing henna on Sophia Liz, a seventh grader at Woodmere Middle School.
Daniel Uwadiae, a fifth grader at Hewlett Elementary School, back left, made pasta from scratch with help from Italy representatives Maria, front, and Joe Grillo, on April 16.
Hewlett native Riley Weiss wins Jewish Athlete award
By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com
Hewlett native Riley Weiss has always believed in being the best female athlete she can be, both for herself, and young female athletes. Weiss’ drive is why she won the Dolph Schayes Outstanding Performance by a Jewish Athlete Award.
It’s given by the Jewish Sports Heritage Association, and honors Jewish athletes who show exceptional dedication and achievement in sports.
Weiss, a junior guard, built on her success from high school with a recordsetting season She was named Ivy League Player of the Year, earning a spot on the league’s all-tournament team, and broke Columbia’s single-season scoring record. She averaged 17.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals over 31 games.
“Part of the reason why I came to Columbia was to play tough teams,” Weiss said. “Playing in those games and being an impact player is an incredible feeling.”
Weiss has also excelled academically. She has earned Dean’s List honors in all but two semesters while pursuing a degree in psychology. She said her interest in the subject began after taking an introductory class during her freshman year.
“I wanted to get a better understanding of how people work and how the brain
works,” she said. “It has helped me read people and understand them better.”
At Hewlett High School, Weiss joined the varsity team as a seventh grader and
became the program’s all-time leading scorer. She averaged 40.8 points per game as a sophomore and 39.9 as a junior. She was a four-year captain, a
four-time all-county selection, a two-time All-Long Island honoree, and a member of the 2021-22 New York All-State Team. That season, she was named both the conference and Nassau County Player of the Year.
For her senior year, Weiss transferred to North Broward Prep in South Florida. She broke seven school records, won a district championship and earned a gold medal at the 2022 Maccabiah Games with Team USA.
She finished her high school career with 2,906 points and received the Michael Freedman Outstanding Jewish High School Athlete of the Year — another association award.
“We knew back then that she was not only going to be an outstanding basketball player, but someone who was going to go places,” Alan Freedman, the association’s executive director said.
Weiss has drawn inspiration from Golden State Warriors point guard, Stephen Curry and his development as a player. She also credits competing against her twin brother, Ryan Weiss — now a forward at Brandeis University — with helping shape her game.
“It was inspiring for me and pushed me to be better,” Riley Weiss said.
Entering her senior year, Weiss hopes to lead Columbia to an NCAA Tournament berth.
“Winning the Ivy League and getting an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament is the main goal.”
Courtesy Columbia University Athletics Riley Weiss, center, continues to make waves in the basketball world as she tears through the Ivy league as a member of the Columbia Lions.
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Playground safety for kids requires vigilance
As spring returns and families stream back to neighborhood parks, playgrounds quickly reclaim their place as a focus of community life. They are where children test their limits, build confidence and simply enjoy being kids.
But beneath that joy lies a sobering reality: More than 200,000 children, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, are injured on playgrounds each year in the United States — many in ways that are preventable.
That’s why National Playground Safety Week, April 20-24, should be treated as more than a symbolic observance. It is a necessary prompt for parents, caregivers, schools and local officials to refocus on safety as playground use surges.
Playgrounds were never meant to be spaces for careless behavior. In fact, they were created with safety and development in mind. In the 19th century, educators such as Friedrich Fröbel promoted the idea of structured play as essential to childhood growth, helping to instill cooperation, coordination and social skills.
As cities grew more crowded and streets more dangerous with the rise of motor vehicles, playgrounds became protected environments where children could play away from traffic and other hazards. Early efforts by civic groups and park advocates helped establish designated play areas as a public safety measure — a mission that still reso-
nates today.
In the U.S., the Outdoor Recreation League funded the building of playgrounds on parkland after newspapers reported on the high number of children run down by cars in New York. One of the first recreational areas in America was built in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park in 1887.
Yet even within these safer spaces, risks remain — especially after months of winter wear and limited use. Equipment may have loosened, surfaces can degrade, and aging structures may no longer meet modern safety standards. The playgrounds’ young users, meanwhile, return with pent-up energy, eager to climb higher and move faster than conditions safely allow. Caregivers often distracted by cell phones only add to the challenge.
Preventing injuries doesn’t require diminishing the joy of play, but does require managing the environment around it. The National Program for Play Area Safety is a nonprofit organization that emphasizes practical, research-based strategies that communities can adopt. Chief among them is active, attentive supervision. Its “ABC” model — Anticipating hazards, Behaving in ways that guide safe play and Considering the unique needs of each playground — makes clear that safety is not passive. It is intentional.
The program builds on a 30-year initiative started at the University of Northern Iowa to help communities and organizations
ensure safe, high-quality playgrounds. It promotes best practices grounded in research, guidelines and standards while collaborating with agencies at the local, state, national and international levels.
Equally important is age-appropriate design. When younger children use equipment meant for older users, the risk of falls and misuse increases. Clear guidance and thoughtful layout can help families make safer choices without limiting exploration.
Communities must also prioritize proper surfacing and regular inspections, particularly in early spring. What lies beneath a child’s feet can determine whether a fall results in a minor scrape or a serious injury.
Safety extends further still. Accessibility ensures that all children can benefit from outdoor play, while attention to thermal comfort — such as shaded areas and heatsafe materials — helps protect children from high temperatures.
National Playground Safety Week offers a timely reminder, but it should also serve as a starting point. The original purpose of playgrounds — to give children a safe place to grow, learn and play — demands ongoing attention.
A quick inspection, a watchful eye and a renewed awareness can go a long way. With thoughtful action at the start of the season, communities can ensure that playgrounds remain what they were always meant to be: spaces of safe discovery, not preventable harm.
Three Hewlett High School students are published in the Oxford Journal
Three students from Hewlett High School have earned international recognition after their scientific research was published in the Oxford Journal of Student Scholarship in March 2026. Alexa LaPaglia, Arielle Kauderer and Sebastian Mendoza-Reyes were published in the peer-reviewed journal — a distinction that is uncommon for high school students. Their work underwent a rigorous evaluation process by external
reviewers affiliated with Oxford University. District officials noted that all three students conducted their research independently at the high school, without assistance from outside institutions. Mendoza-Reyes’ study focused on identifying biomarkers that could allow for earlier detection of acute kidney injury, with the potential to improve patient outcomes through earlier intervention. LaPaglia and Kauderer examined how
specific blue light wavelengths affect plant growth in high-salinity soil conditions. Their findings suggest possible agricultural applications, particularly in regions where soil salinity limits food production. The students conducted their research under the guidance of Dr.Terrence Bissoondial, the school’s science research coordinator, who supported the development and execution of the projects. District officials praised the stu-
dents’ dedication and focus on real-world problem-solving, adding that the achievement reflects the strength of HewlettWoodmere’s research program and its emphasis on academic excellence. The publication marks a milestone for the students and underscores the role young researchers can play in contributing to global academic discourse.
— Melissa Berman
Public Notices
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
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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
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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 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) 471-6200 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. Foreclosure Rescue 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
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EHS appoints Ambulatory Services director
Episcopal Health Services has named Allen Cherson as medical director of ambulatory services.
In the role, Cherson will focus on improving efficiency, customer service and quality assurance across ambulatory operations, while expanding access to primary and specialty care, strengthening population health management, and enhancing the patient and family experience.
“Dr. Cherson’s appointment represents an important step forward in advancing our mission to provide excellent care for residents of the Rockaway Peninsula,” Donald Morrish, president and chief executive officer of EHS wrote in a news release. “His leadership, experience and commitment will play a critical role in expanding access, enhancing quality and ensuring a consistently high standard of care for every patient we serve.”
Cherson has 30 years of healthcare experience. Most recently, he served as medical director of urgent care and telemedicine at AdvantageCare Physicians. He also held roles at StatHealth and Urgent MD and was assistant director of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center.
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Jameela Yusuff, senior vice president and chief medical officer, said Cherson “brings a strong track record in advancing clinical quality, care standardization and performance across ambulatory settings,” adding that his leadership will support efforts to expand services, strengthen care coordination and implement evidence-based practices.
He earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a residency in emergency medicine at St. Barnabas Hospital/New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also completed an emergency medical services fellowship with the Fire Department of the City of New York. Cherson is a certified professional in healthcare quality, a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and a diplomate of the American Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.
“I am honored to join Episcopal Health Services at a time of profound transformation in healthcare,” Cherson wrote in a news release. “I look forward to partnering with our teams to expand access, advance innovation and deliver a more connected, patient-centered experience.”
— Melissa Berman
Courtesy Episcopal Health Services
Dr. Allen Cherson, medical director of Ambulatory Services.
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