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H.S. student learns how to fight injustice and a clear focus on five core goals: wonder, explore, inquire, create and reflect. District Superintendent More than 100 Uniondale elementary students took part Monique Darrisaw-Akil and in three days of hands-on State Sen. Siela Bynoe attendlearning at the Long Island ed the museum visit on July Children’s Museum, as part of 15. Bynoe secured $22,500 for the districts Passport to Inno- the Uniondale district in the 2025 state budget vation summer for opportunities program, which like this. Both blends innovation, assistant princiliteracy and crepals agreed that ativity. Bynoe’s atten“This is our dance showed how first year running much she supthe program, so we ports students in revamped it a little the community. to do more of the At the museum, innovation,” Calistudents rotated fornia Avenue through interacSchool Assistant tive stations that Principal Natasha sparked their Garret said. curiosity and creAfter 13 years as ativity, including a program, the ele- APRIl FRAnCISbuilding with mentary summer TAYloR Keva planks — initiative was simple wooden renamed Summer Passport to Innovation four blocks for creating structures years ago to better reflect its u s i n g o n l y b a l a n c e a n d focus on creativity and discov- design — exploring a communication station, making ery. California Avenue Assis- giant bubbles and learning tant Principals Michelle Min- about pollinators at the Feast nelli and Garret led the pro- for Bees exhibit. To keep groups small, gram as first-time co-coordinators, bringing fresh energy

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Sixteen students were selected from the HempsteadWorks Summer Youth Employment Program for a six-week drone program focused on operation, construction and business development. They graduated on Aug 14 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum.

L.I. teens earn their drone licenses At Cradle of Aviation, a unique STEM experience By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com

Two Uniondale High School students, another from Hempstead High School and 14 others from across Long Island earned Federal Aviation Administration drone licenses last week at the Drone Aviators of Tomorrow graduation. The ceremony took place Aug. 14 at the Engineering the Future Exhibit at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, where the new graduates were surrounded by a variety of drones hanging from the ceiling as well as three drone simulators that allow visitors to try their hand at flying a virtual drone. Samuel Aristhide, 18, of Uniondale, reached two significant milestones this summer: graduating from Uniondale High and completing the drone program, which gives students ages 16 to 20 the opportunity to earn a license in six weeks.

“I didn’t think I would make it this far,” Aristhide said. “I just finished high school — now let’s go through another schooling process to get this license. “Honestly, the program was pretty good, and Thomas is a great teacher,” Aristhide added, referring to Thomas Hogg, the museums public programs coordinator. “I got my part 107” — the aviation world’s term for a drone license — “so that’s proof how far I can go in the program.” Next month Aristhide will start work on an electrical engineering degree at the New York Institute of Technology. Hogg helped run the ground school and gave the students hands-on experience with flying drones. “The wonderful thing (about) the drone license is just the entire ground school that you need for getting your Cessna (general aircraft) pilot’s license,” Hoggs said. “It’s the same work that a pilot does for the ground school without the fun part of ConTinuEd on PAgE 10

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The sounds of bagpipes, fiddles and tap dancing filled the stage of Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater on Aug. 4. Through traditional song and dance performances, the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens celebrated Long Island’s rich Irish heritage and culture for this year’s annual Irish American Night. John Doyle, president of the Irish American Society’s local chapter, opened the event with a ceremony honoring standout members of the organization. This year’s honorees were former president Brigid McNulty, Patrick Myers, Kit Smith and PJ Smith. Master of ceremonies and radio host Tony Jackson introduced each of the night’s performing acts, starting with Tommy Mulvihill and Sean Quinn who serenaded the crowd with the Irish and American national anthems. The entertainment continued with the Inis Fada Gaelic Pipe Band — Inis Fada means Long Island in Irish — donning dark blue kilts and Glengarry bonnets as their powerful harmonies echoed throughout the park. The Clann Agus Cairde Ceili Band then took the stage — Clann Agus Cairde translates to Family and Friends, and a Ceili is a traditional Irish social gathering that often involves dancing and playing Gaelic folk music. The group embodied the spirit of this tradition, with lively jigs that had the crowd moving around. The dancing carried on as the Inis Fada Set Dancers got on stage, showcasing their vibrant group dances and encouraging audience members to join in. This was followed by the Donny Golden School of Champion Irish Step Dancers, a group that has performed at many acclaimed venues, even appearing on television shows and documentaries. The school, regarded as one of the premier Irish dancing schools in the world, was founded by Donny Golden, one of the most renowned Irish dancers in the United States.

Tony Jackson announced the night’s entertainment at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater.

Sheila Ring, of Whitestone, enjoyed celebrating Irish culture. During an intermission, the Tommy Mulvihill Band returned to the stage, with Sean Quinn, fiddle in hand, paying homage to the extensive history of traditional Irish music. As the night came to a close, the park roared with Irish spirit, as everyone sang and danced along to tunes from their homeland, highlighting the longlasting legacy of Irish culture in America.

Civic leader pushes for safer roads on ignored Front Street By CROLL For nearly a decade, Pearl Jacobs has watched Front Street crumble — its buckled sidewalks and flooded curbs a daily hazard for Uniondale’s seniors and children. Jacobs, a community advocate and president of the Nostrand Garden Civic Association, is calling for long-overdue repairs and a greater investment in the community she’s worked so hard to uplift. “Front Street is a disaster,” said Jacobs. She highlighted the improper street drainage near California Avenue School, an elementary school in Uniondale. “When it would rain, it was like little rivers,” she said. “They’re elementary school kids — it was hard for them to navigate that water. A lot of them would be playing in it, which is not good.” She recounted a small victory in her efforts, stating, “I did get a little bit repaired a couple of years ago — but that was the extent of that – since then– I have been advocating.” Despite years of advocacy, Jacob says neighborhoods like Uniondale continue to be overlooked for capital projects, while shelter homes and group facilities are disproportionately placed in their neighborhoods with little resources and

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A section of Front Street in Uniondale shows signs of neglect, with uneven surfaces and debris causing hazards for drivers and pedestrians. facilities for their patrons. “The minority community legislators cannot seem to get their projects passed — they hold up projects in the minority area — and it’s done deliberately.” Jacobs emphasized how hazardous the road is for both drivers and pedestrians, recalling a fatal car accident with 15-year-old sophomore at Uniondale High School Jomani “Jo-Jo” Wright on

Front Street and Maple Avenue about five years ago. He was killed in a car crash and his family have filed a $150 million lawsuit against the Town of Hempstead alleging that the road where the accident occurred was not maintained. “This young man lost his life because of this guy that ran out of a side street.” She began, “His family

sued. It was because of inaccurate signage.” She said officials had promised to redo Front Street with proper signage and a traffic study, stating, “Nothing has been done. There have been many other accidents since, and they were supposed to retrofit this roadway, but they failed to do it.” In addition to the poor infrastructure and lack of resources, Jacobs has long been focused on addressing the problem of blighted and underutilized properties in Uniondale. “There are other buildings that need to be repurposed”, she said, “The languishing lots — it’s available for the community and they should be repurposed. It’s like crickets when you talk before the town — but I’m very persistent.” For Jacobs, the struggle is about more than just potholes and sidewalks. “I think this is wrong” She began, “How they totally collect communities of color, and they dump on our communities, and they raise our taxes and we receive no services.” She made it clear that her fight for community repair is far from over. “If I see injustice, I want to deal with it and make the wrongs right. That’s what drives me,” she said. Despite years of frustration and a system stacked against her community, Jacobs remains undeterred.

DJ Johnny “Juice” wins audience award at L.I. music doc festival the audience because of the message, the purpose, and the truth behind it. It’s a story that hasn’t really been told.” Rosado recalled that Uniondale’s DJ Johnny when he first began work“Juice” Rosado took center ing with lead rapper stage at the inaugural Long Chuck “D” Ridenhour, Island Music Documentary Public Enemy’s future Film Festival, winning two frontman wasn’t yet a hipaudience awards for Best hop legend. Short Film for his work on “I came in with a new “Bronx Boys: The Evolurapper trying to make tion of B-Boy Culture”. something happen, and I “When you’re recogwas a DJ trying to make nized by a board or by something happen — and judges, that’s always good, then it happened.” but when you’re recogHe compared their nized by the people — early days to starting any that’s who you make films other band, saying, “The for, who you make music process was more, ‘How for — that’s always a specan we get better? How can cial thing,” Rosado said. we make something hapRosado produced and pen?’ as opposed to joining supported “Bronx Boys” an existing super group and “To My Rescue: It Was and just feeling fortunate the S1Ws – The Security of to be there. This one just The First World (A Public happened to go someEnemy Story)”. Both where.” screened Aug. 9 at the “Bronx Boys” tells the LIMEHOF. story of one of the first The festival — the first “rocking” dance crews, U.S. event dedicated excluformed in the South Bronx sively to music documenin 1975, marking its 50th taries — was held Aug. 8 to DJ JOhnny “JuICE” anniversary. The docu10 in Stony Brook. mentary is part one of a “To My Rescue” also ROsADO planned four-part series. won the Social Impact “To My Rescue” Award and Audience explores the role of Public Enemy’s Award for Best Feature. Director Janol Ture said, “I’m hon- militant security team, the S1Ws. “I won tickets to see Public Enemy ored. I think this film connected with

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hen you’re recognized by a board or by judges, that’s always good, but when you’re recognized by the people — because that’s who you make films for that’s who you make music for, that’s who you create art for — that’s always a special thing,”

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DJ Johnny Juice at the turntables with S1W members Michael Williams and James Allen at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Music Documentary Film Festival. by accident when I was 16,” Ture said. “Chuck comes to the barricade — he said, ‘Hey, what you know about Malcolm X?’ I started telling him where he was born, reciting some speeches, and Chuck said, ‘Good job, good job, brother,’ and shook my hand. That made my entire summer.” Rosado said “To My Rescue” highlights the unseen side of Public Enemy’s performances. “Everybody knows they came on stage. But what happens before you go on? What happens when you leave? Those things are more inter-

esting than the actual show.” For Rosado, hip-hop has always been more than music— it’s a cultural platform to preserve voices and history, shaped by the move from the Bronx to Uniondale more than 40 years ago “I came from a hip-hop that wasn’t widespread. It was just starting out on the radio. People think hip-hop is the rapper — just disregarding the breaking, graffiti and DJing.” For Rosado, keeping those elements in the conversation is as important as the music itself.

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Five alleged members of the MS-13 Hempstead Locos Salvatruchas gang were indicted for conspiracy, attempted murder, assault, and robbery following two violent attacks in Hempstead on October and Uniondale, last year in October and December. Elias Serrano Bonilla, 21, Pedro Martinez Velasquez, 18, Kelvin Martinez and Edras Daniel Velazquez Giron, both 19, and Jeffrey Valladares Archaga, 20, have each been arraigned on charges including conspiracy, attempted murder, gang assault, robbery, and weapons possession. All five pleaded not guilty and were remanded. If convicted, they face up to 25 years in prison. Prosecutors said the young men allegedly attacked six victims 20 to 51 years old, with knives and a machete at Kennedy Memorial Park in Hempstead while playing soccer around 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 20. “MS-13 has a long and violent history in New York, particularly on Long Island, where its members have terrorized communities for decades,” Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said in a news release. “These indictments demonstrate that my office is committed to eradicating MS-13 and all gangs from Nassau County. “My office won’t stand for this kind of threat to safety and won’t allow MS-13 to grip our communities with torment. We will stop at nothing to eliminate gang violence before it escalates, and to protect the safety and sanctity of every family who calls Nassau home, she added.” Bonilla, Velasquez, Martinez, and Giron allegedly began to kick and punch the victims. Martinez allegedly stabbed one of the victims in the chest with a knife, another in the shoulder and one more victim in the rib cage, requiring

the removal of his gallbladder, with other complications, according to the District Attorney’s office. Meanwhile Giron stuck a victim in the back with a machete removed from his pants. A machete wound also struck the victim in the left forearm cause a deep cut through the muscle. During the alleged attack, Archaga waiting nearby in a getaway vehicle and the four suspects entered and drove off according to officials. Police executed a court-authorized search of the getaway car and recovered a knife with an eagle-shaped handle and the letters “MS” etched into it. Kennet Contreras, 24, and Edwin Patzan Piri, 18, were also arrested in connection with the alleged attack on Dec. 18. Bonilla allegedly punched one victim as that person got out of the car by the front passenger seat. Bonilla, Contreras, and Velasquez are then seen surveillance footage recovered from the scene allegedly striking two victims, with a long white pipe. A victim was also allegedly kicked in the chest by Martinez. Surveillance footage showed Piri allegedly removing a machete from his waistband and swinging it roughly 14 times at one victim, hitting that person about eight times. Bonilla was arrested at his home in East Meadow, Giron in Uniondale, Archaga in Hempstead by county police and the FBI, all on Aug. 8. Archaga was in court on Aug. 18. Giron is due back in court on Aug 21. “The Nassau County Police Department has zero tolerance for any gang activity or criminal conduct that threatens the safety of our residents or visitors,” NCPD Commissioner Patrick Ryder said in the release.

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Dora the Explorer and her sidekick Boots celebrated 25 years of adventure — and Uniondale families joined the party. On Aug. 9, “The Great Dora Fiesta” brought a colorful, skill-building day of activities and school-readiness fun to the John J. Byrne Community Center in partnership with Optimum and Paramount part of Nickelodeon’s “Our World: Beyond the Backpack” initiative. The event aimed to help preschoolers build skills in bilingual literacy, STEAM, life skills, health and wellness and family engagement — all to get ready for kindergarten. Dozens of families from across Long Island attended, many reflecting on the beloved bilingual character Dora and her legacy with continued educational impact. Candace Campbell, a local resident, heard about the event through Optimum and arrived with her two children still in preschool, reflecting on the nostalgia and evolution of the beloved children’s interactive cartoon, which she watched growing up. “You kind of feel like that little inner kid comes out again.” she said, “Often I find myself sitting down, watching cartoons, and the kids aren’t in the room,

so letting them kind of be able to experience it in a little bit more of a revamped, enhanced version. you can just definitely see that they’ve, like, made improvements on children’s education.” Robert Dido, store manager in North Babylon’s Optimum, expressed taking part in local events is key to building meaningful connections with residents. Robert Dido, store manager at Optimum in North Babylon’s, said by Optimum taking part in local events is key to building meaningful connections with residents. “We want to give back to the community and want to be involved and present,” he said, “Families are here, kids are here – everyone is having a good time. We’re here to show them that we’re on Long Island and we want to be involved in all the communities.” The celebration paired Dora’s adventures with hands-on learning stations and interactive activities to build school-readiness skills. Children made shaking maracas at Dora’s Music Center using rice and spoons, highlighting Latin American culture through arts, children and adults played musical chairs with the active staff from Nickelodeon and Paramount. Other stations taught the importance of packing healthy lunches, complete

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Monica Dinuzzo, 7, and Camilla Tenorio, 5, play with fruit-themed toys at Isa’s Garden during “The Great Dora Fiesta” in Uniondale. with a Dora-themed souvenir lunchbox. Families also got to meet Dora and Boots in person, snap photos, participate in raffles, and learn to say hello in English, Spanish, American Sign Language and more. David Greaves, president of the community center, expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with Paramount on the Beyond the Backpack initiative, emphasizing how such partnerships are vital in upholding the mis-

sion of the center — “building better together”. “I think this partnership, it’s more than just about entertainment — it’s about preparing our children for the school year, engaging families and creating joyful learning experiences right here in Uniondale.” Greaves said. “What they’re doing aligns with our mission and everything we can put together—things like this that really, you know, helps the community,”

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Nassau Community College’s football team has a lot to prove this season. Just ask sophomore running back Eriq Harris, who broke out the gate quickly a year ago with a 163-yard rushing performance in one of the Lions’ three victories under then-rookie head coach Jhaleel Oswald. “We definitely weren’t happy with last season and we have unfinished business,” said Harris, who is projected to lead a backfield that includes sophomore Caleib Corbett. “A bunch of us returned and we’ve connected well with the new guys. The chemistry is good,” he added. Harris was a little banged up last season, Oswald said, and finished with 353 yards on the ground and one touchdown. Corbett missed a large chunk of 2024 after breaking his hand in the 28-27 season-opening win over Rochester Community. “Eriq is in tremendous shape and is going to be one of the focal points of the offense,” said Oswald, a former Lions’ captain and key member of their 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team who ran Nassau’s defense/special teams under predecessor Jamel Ramsay for the 2022 and ’23 campaigns. “He’s also taken on a leadership role. With Caleib, we know what those guys can do when healthy.” Topping the depth chart under center as the opener approaches is southpaw Jayden Taylor, a Walt Whitman High School product who like Harris has shown a great deal of leadership throughout camp. Upping his touchdown-to-interception ratio will be vital to the second-year quarterback and the Lions’ success. “Jayden was thrown into the fire last year as a true freshman and those growing pains are behind him,” Oswlad said. “He looks confident and is doing all the right things to be the guy.” Also in the mix at the position are sophomore Mark Pearson, a transfer from Keystone, and freshman Elijah Outlaw. Sophomore Nick Paris (Oceanside High School) is a speedy wideout who’ll also make an impact on special teams, Oswald noted, and newcomer JJ Collins is pushing for the starting role on the opposite side. At tight end, Justin Betz could be counted on to provide the offense with a dimension it has lacked. A beefed up offensive line was one of Oswald’s intentions as last season concluded and the Lions will be counting on some young blood to make an immediate impression. “The line is super revamped and big, but we’re talking about kids 17, 18 and 19 years old. We’re looking to be more physical and I like what I see so far.” Sophomore Ahmari Gordon, a 6-foot-5, 370-pounder

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about 45 students visited the museum per day over the course of three days. “At the museum, we had parent chaperones, and they were really excited about the opportunity, and many parents can’t wait to bring their children back to the museum,” Garret said. “It was a great experience for both our scholars and parents.” According to Garret, some students had visited the museum before, but the guided tours allowed everyone to engage more deeply with the exhibits. Others were experiencing the museum for the first time. Minnelli noted the importance of bringing students to a place many don’t know, “even though it’s just five minutes away.” Moreover, “When they return to their classrooms, teachers lead discussions asking what students liked, learned and took away from the experience,” she said. “These reflections help students connect their museum visits to what they’re learning.” “They didn’t want to leave,” Garret said “and it was just great for

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Personal stories of L.I.’s housing crisis By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Second in a series about housing on Long Island. The struggle to afford a place to live has become more than a financial burden; it is a daily fight for stability. Rising rents, mounting utility bills and unexpected repair costs are forcing residents to confront harsh realities, from disrupted childhoods to impossible choices for older adults. With limited inventory, rising costs, and affordability slipping further out of reach, the crisis is reshaping daily life, straining mental health, and widening the gap between those able to remain secure and those who can’t. Karen Wihlt, 58, sat in a Bethpage hotel room earlier this month with her service dog, Lennon, unsure of where she would go once her prepaid stay ended. After a series of personal losses and financial setbacks, she is now facing the prospect of homelessness. Wihlt grew up in New Jersey and moved to Long Island in 2008 to support her wife at the time during a custody battle. She sold her home and restaurant business to relocate, hoping to create stability for her partner’s children. The couple lived in Plainview until their 22-year relationship ended three years ago. “I left everything. I only took my clothes and my dog,” Wihlt said, explaining that she walked away from the house they rented for $3,000 a month. She later rented an apartment in Bethpage, but struggled to cover the rent on her $1,300 monthly disability income. Her focus, she said, has always been Lennon. “My main concern is somebody being good to my dog,” she said. Wihlt eventually moved into a Levittown home owned by her best friend, who cared for her as she underwent several knee surgeries. But her friend died suddenly in March. Wihlt remained in the home until his relatives reclaimed the property. While she was away visiting a friend, police changed the locks. “When I came back, I was told I didn’t have a home anymore,” she said. With no car and little money, Wihlt relied on friends to pay for her temporary stay at an Extended Stay America hotel. But she said those funds are nearly exhausted. “I don’t know where I’m going to be,” she said. “I just want a safe little spot.” Wihlt’s difficulties are compounded by her search for housing where a dog is allowed. Although Lennon is a registered service animal, she said, landlords find reasons to deny her applications once they learn about him. “Everything is fine until I say I have a dog,” she said. An experienced chef, Wihlt said she has helped open nearly 20 restaurants

across Long Island. But she has not worked in years due to her health issues. Now, she says, Lennon keeps her going. “If I didn’t have him, I don’t know if I’d still be here,” she said. Wihlt has applied for assistance from Nassau County’s Department of Social Services, but was told her $1,300 monthly income is too high for her to qualify. “They told me to spend my money and come back when I have nothing,” she said.

The human cost of housing The struggle to find affordable housing is not just about financial hardship. It often carries deep emotional consequences, including depression, anxiety and trauma, according to Peggy Boyd, a licensed master social worker and vice president of advocacy and community services at the Family Service League. “As a human service agency with several shelters for both individuals and families, we most often see our homeless population suffer from depression and a huge sense of hopelessness,” Boyd said. “Additionally, their lives are riddled with trauma, stress and anxiety.” The long-term relationship between homelessness and mental health, she explained, is complex. Instability can worsen existing conditions or spark new ones, and lasting solutions require a multifaceted approach. “Addressing the mental health needs of homeless individuals requires providing accessible and affordable mental health services, supportive housing and social support,” Boyd said. While housing insecurity impacts people across all demographics, she emphasized that children and adolescents face unique risks. “Children are one of the fastest-growing segments of the homeless population in the United States,” Boyd said. “They’re often hidden, living in cars, staying on and off with relatives or at motels, and bouncing between temporary shelters. Their reality is marked by uncertainty, fear and loss of routine — all critical elements for healthy development.” The Family Service League supports a “Housing First” model, Boyd noted, which prioritizes getting individuals and families into permanent housing quickly and without preconditions such as completing treatment programs. “The quicker we move children and their families into permanent housing, the greater the outcome for all,” she said. Integrating mental health professionals with housing advocates, offering therapy, medication management and skill-building, is critical to long-term stability, she added. “Family Service League supports the concept of regionalizing the poverty threshold on Long Island, recognizing that the current national standard does

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Denise Minicozzi, right, and Keith Way both work at Jeanine’s American Bistro in Glen Cove. Minicozzi says she works two jobs to pay her monthly expenses. not accurately reflect the high cost of living in the area,” Boyd added. The organization backs the proposed Poverty Line Act, federal legislation that would adjust the poverty level to reflect real costs of living and allow for regional differences. “Homelessness is costly in terms of taxpayer dollars and human life,” Boyd said. “The best results always come in providing support to prevent homelessness in the first place.”

FDNY lieutenant, fiancée struggle to afford a home Brandon Webber has spent 12 years saving lives as a lieutenant with FDNY Emergency Medical Services. But despite working long shifts and holding down other side jobs, the 35-year-old says that he and his fiancée, Alexa Rubinstein, also 35, are still unable to achieve what they thought would be a natural next step in their lives: owning a home on Long Island. Webber works 12-hour shifts that often start before dawn. His schedule frequently stretches into overtime, and he supplements his income with two additional paramedic jobs. “We are the lowest-paid service in the city,” he said. “Unfortunately, I don’t believe our work reflects the money that we’re supposed to be making. That’s why I need to have three jobs. Sometimes it can be a little bit rough.” Rubinstein, a preschool director, commutes from their two-bedroom apartment in Farmingdale into Queens, a twohour trip each way. The couple moved in in June, after months of searching for a place that accepted pets. The apartment, with utilities included and modest amenities like a washer and dryer, costs more than $2,500 a month. Just a decade ago, Webber recalled, he was paying $600 for his share of a much

larger apartment. “The price for rentals … compared to 10 years ago have skyrocketed,” he said. Earlier this year, the couple considered buying a house in North Bellmore that could have accommodated Webber’s mother in a mother-daughter setup. The house had features they wanted — a backyard, a pool and solar panels — but the numbers didn’t work. “Our mortgage was going to be about the same as our rent, north of $2,500, but that didn’t include the basic necessities,” Webber said. Buying the house would have meant draining their savings or taking out a $50,000 pension loan, something he was reluctant to do. “I did not want to live literally paycheck to paycheck,” he said. “That’s not a way to live.” “If something catastrophic broke that needed immediate repair, where’s that going to come from?” Rubinstein said. “We’d have almost no savings, because we put it all down on the house.” Webber acknowledged that he struggles with feelings of failure, despite his professional success. “There’s a mentality that I’m a failure,” he said. “You would think we would be able to afford it in the place that we grew up and loved.” Rubinstein said she tries to keep perspective, noting that many of their friends who bought homes did so before the pandemic, when prices were less prohibitive. Now, as rents rise and homeownership remains out of reach, Webber said the strain continues to weigh on them. “We’re both college graduates, we’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing,” he said. “It feels impossible.”

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People turn to hotel living, high-cost rentals money, but we don’t have security. We don’t know what’s going to happen next year or even next month.” For now, she continues to work the long hours and cover the bills, holding on to her ties to Long Island while acknowledging that the future may take her elsewhere. “I never thought I’d be in this position at my age,” Minicozzi said. “It shouldn’t be this hard just to have a roof over your head.”

Long Island is ‘losing its future’ without affordable housing Assemblyman Charles Lavine, who represents the 13th District, says the high cost of housing on Long Island is pushing middle-class families out and threatening the region’s future. Lavine, whose district includes Glen Cove, Hicksville, Westbury and several affluent North Shore suburbs, said the “universal concern” among his constituents is that buying a home has become an option only for the wealthy. “Getting a home is at least a $600,000 to $700,000 experience,” he said, adding that steep prices have forced many residents to abandon the dream of homeownership. Lavine has made affordable housing funding a top priority in Albany. He pointed to millions of dollars in state aid allocated in recent years, including a $100 million pro-housing-communities program designed to help municipalities

like Westbury, Port Jefferson and Hicksville build more affordable homes. “This has been one of Gov. (Kathy) Hochul’s cornerstone projects,” Lavine said. “Over the course of the last several years, there have been actually billions of dollars in state funding provided for housing.” But state money alone will not solve the crisis, he cautioned. Federal investment in housing has been lacking for decades, with the last meaningful boost dating back to the Clinton administration. But such efforts, Lavine said, along with transit-oriented development in places like Mineola and Hicksville, are essential for growth. Building near Long Island Rail Road stations, he argued, makes communities more attractive to young families and workers. Still, Lavine said, local governments continue to resist new projects, leaving supply stagnant and prices climbing. “Without more housing, the housing that exists just becomes more and more and more expensive,” he said. “It’s just basic supply-and-demand economics.” The consequences, he warned, extend far beyond families struggling to pay rent or buy a home. “If we cannot maintain and protect middle-class people to move to Long Island, we will lose our community,” Lavine said. “We are seeing a shrinking of our middle class. And that means our community is going to lose one of its most important components.”

A complex path to homeownership For nearly two decades, Ingrid Schwartz has worked at the intersection of real estate and title insurance on Long Island. A title account representative for Clear To Close and a licensed real estate agent since 2015, she helps homebuyers navigate what is often the biggest purchase of their lives. For first-time buyers, her top advice is preparation: maintain strong credit, secure a mortgage preapproval, and understand the costs. Home inspections typically run $700 to $900, and the closing process takes five to eight weeks. On a $500,000 home, closing costs can reach $15,000 to $25,000, largely borne by the buyer. “Buying a house is never a smooth process,” Schwartz said. “There are always obstacles, but they can be overcome with the right preparation and guidance.” –Roksana Amid

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on Long Island. At 60, she splits her time as a waitress at Jeanine’s American Bistro, in Glen Cove, and as a part-time worker at an assisted-living facility in Bayville, all while struggling to keep pace with the soaring cost of rent. She and her longtime boyfriend, Larry O’Connell, a retiree, rent a modest Cape Cod-style home in Bayville for $4,200 a month. The house, she said, comes without a garage, with cramped living space and a long list of repairs the landlord has left unaddressed. Minicozzi said she is also responsible for utilities and covering any damages inside the home. Food, gas and other basic needs are on a tight budget. She said she feels like she and O’Connell are being priced out of the community they call home. Their rent is set to rise to $4,500, and the landlord has already signaled she may push it to $5,000 if they decide to leave. “I love New York. It’s always going to be my home,” Minicozzi said. “But I really did not realize how expensive it was until I got back here.” The couple is now talking about moving to North Carolina or Pennsylvania, where Minicozzi said they could stretch their dollars further and maybe even consider buying instead of renting. “It’s not that we want to leave,” she said. “But here it feels like we’re working just to survive. We’re paying all this

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Students await the distribution of their degrees beneath the museum’s exhibits, celebrating their academic achievement in a unique setting.

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flying a plane.” Ground school is the academic portion of the pilot or drone license training. It covers the theoretical knowledge to operate an aircraft safely in accordance with FAA regulations. Aristhide; Amanda McNeil, 16, also from Uniondale; and Neha Mishra, 19, from Hempstead, learned the physics of flight and movement related to steering, Hoggs explained. “First time I flew it, I made a big error — it almost hit somebody,” Aristhide recalled. “But I learned really quickly. I really enjoy it.” He explained the differences of flying a drone in various environments, and said that the museum’s spacious atrium is a perfect place to learning the basics, because of the absence of outdoor winds. State Sen. Siela Bynoe and Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joined the graduation to wish the future innovators well. Bynoe noted that the program offers a model that could be expanded to other industries, with the potential to strengthen workforce development. She added that she plans to encourage local and regional manufacturers, and their employees, to take part in similar initiatives, to build stronger ties between schools and businesses or organizations. “When I was a young girl, you saw ‘The Jetsons,’” Bynoe said, referring to the 1960s television show, “and to be able to see these technologies come to life and connect in with the young people, I think, is just phenomenal.” She added that at the end of the day, science, technology, engineering and math is what businesses need to focus on because more and more students are getting involved. “These kids are the generation where they have access to different phones,

Who made the program possible? HempsteadWorks Kurt rockensies, HempsteadWorks’ deputy commissioner of occupational resources, said the organization is in its second year of a partnership with the museum in which students are paid $17 an hour for 30 hours of work a week. HempsteadWorks offers opportunities for students in the town of Hempstead and Long Beach. Haugland group LLC, an infrastructure services holding company, is a proud corporate sponsor of the drone aviators of tomorrow program. With decades of expertise in engineering, design/build, project management, finance and development, its affiliates provide a wide range of energy and civil construction services. State Sen. Siela Bynoe spoke to the drone aviators of tomorrow class of 2025. She plans to promote more programs like it across Long island. tablets and can use to all this information technology,” Hoggs said. “STEM is the future. STEM is where everything is going, that’s what I always say.”

a variety of small drones hang from the ceiling of the engineering the future exhibit at the Cradle of aviation museum.

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Full cast from left: Joshua Colley, Malia Baker, Mekonnen Knife, Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Dara Renee, Malachi Barton energize their audience.

Their ‘Worlds Collide’ with heart and soul

‘Descendents’ team up with ‘Zombies’

“Descendants” meets “Zombies” in a show that shines the spotlight on the young stars of the Disney universe.

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wo of Disney’s most iconic universes arrive at UBS Arena for a dynamic musical celebration involving stars of the hit movie franchises. The stage is set, on Aug. 23, for a rousing pop-style concert. The Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour showcases the chart-topping tunes from the popular Disney Channel films “Descendants,” “Descendants 2,” “Descendants 3,” and more recently, “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” melded with the four Zombies films. After all, where would we be without Zombies! Inspired by the worlds of Auradon and Seabrook High, with elaborate staging — including high-energy choreography, exciting visuals and costumes — stars of the films come together for a magical evening. It’s Disney, so expect nothing less! Just be prepared for endless fun. The cast features 18-year-old Malachi Barton, certainly no stranger to big moments. Known for his role as vampire Victor, in “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires,” he joins the energetic performers who bring these films to life. He’s excited to join the cast that includes Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Dara Reneé, Joshua Colley, and Mekonnen Knife. “Fans can expect a great mash-up of music. Even though they’re from different franchises they fit so well with each other. Both of the franchises have this pop-rock feel,” Barton says. The set list includes Disney’s chart-topping hits: “Rotten to the Core,” “Ways To Be Wicked,” “Someday,” “Do It Like the Zombies Do,” “Red,” “Love Ain’t It,” and many more. “The music rides this roller coaster of emotions. There are slow songs, fast songs, and then group mash-ups. It’s something that Disney hasn’t done in a bit.” Barton continues. As “the ultimate family event of the summer,” according to the Mouse House, the show encourages audiences to dance, sing and engage with their favorite actors. Of course, the songs are the true star. “‘Place to be’ and ‘Don’t Mess With Us’ from Zombies get really big. ‘Rotten to the Core’ and ‘Bam,’ that’s a big one. Everybody’s just going crazy the entire show. It makes our job easier when the crowd’s going crazy,” Barton adds enthusiastically. Fans have opportunities to interact with the cast during the concert. And what could be better than

filming an Instagram video with the stars? In several stops on the tour, Barton has pulled out his phone to shoot Instagram reels with the audience. He enjoys recreating his signature “transition” style videos, making it easy for fans to know exactly what to do. It’s a • Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. special detail that truly connects with today’s generation of Disney • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead fans, according to Barton. Tpke., Elmont “What I’m really looking forward to is continuing to • Tickets available at meet all of the fans. As somebody in the spotlight, ubsarena.com or you have these followers and you have no idea descendantszombieslive.com who they are that have been following you for a really long time. We were in Oklahoma City, and there was like 11,000 people there. I didn’t know people in Oklahoma knew who I was. It’s been so wild,” Barton says. The young Disney star is fully coming into his own now. The tour has brought him front and center into arenas — something new to him. And yet he feels right at home. As he put it (prior to his Madison Square Garden appearance on Aug. 21): “It is such a shock to my system how not nervous I have been. It’s really weird. I’ve always loved performing. It’s not so much the nerves; it’s more like pure adrenaline from people screaming your name in an arena. The nerves haven’t taken over yet, but hey, we have Madison Square Garden coming up so we’ll see.” Barton relates that he spent most of his childhood in front of a camera, living a life very different from his friends. While performing in front of thousands may not seem like “work” to the rest of us, Barton admits that, like everyone else, he struggles with maintaining a work-life balance. He shares some advice for young performers heading into showbiz: “Don’t let go of being a kid. It’s really important to just focus in on having a normal childhood and hang out with your friends, having healthy outlets outside of just working and performing ... That’s been a really big thing for me.” Barton is eager to share this concert experience with new “friends” on Long Island. And, of course, plenty of Disney magic awaits!

Malachi Barton in a duet with Freya Skye.

Feel the SoCal vibe when Yachtley Crew visits the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The seven-piece southern California band is proud to fly the flag of Yacht Rock for each and every generation that loves good fun and good-time music. They burst onto the club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his own Mailboat label at the time. For the uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late-’70s to the early ‘80s — and it has become an undisputed nationwide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part and sing along. Enjoy such favorites such as Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle,” Ace’s “How Long,” Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away” and all-time Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like the Wind.” Other songs in the band’s exhilarating live sets include Toto’s “Africa” and Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).”

Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. For information, visit nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: The Last Encores For over 60 years, Frankie Valli has captured the hearts and souls of fans worldwide with unforgettable hits such as “Sherry” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Now Frankie makes his way back here on his farewell tour at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. It promises to be a poignant celebration of Valli’s legendary career, showcasing his timeless music and incredible showmanship.The original Jersey boy himself, Valli is a true American legend. Now 91, Valli is the only original member still performing with the group. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. Valli’s long-lasting career led to the overwhelming success of the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys.”The 12th longest-running show on Broadway has been seen by over 30 million people.

Saturday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m. 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at livenation.com.

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AUG ‘Summer of Love’ Pet Adoption

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The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter welcomes summer with the return of its “Summer of Love” pet adoption program. Now through Sept. 1 all pet adoption fees will be waived, making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. Each adoption includes free spaying/ neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Additionally, there is only a $10 licensing fee for dogs. This summer, spread the love and provide a fur-ever home to these shelter animals. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cat before arriving at shelter. Browse photos and profiles at hempsteadny.gov/179/ animal-shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page. • Where: 3320, Beltagh Ave., Wantagh • Time: Ongoing • Contact: at hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or (516) 785-5220

On Exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainment-related activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the FoliesBergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

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Each week in this engaging workshop, participants are introduced to hands-on materials, artmaking, and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week design a wearable piece of art. $4 with museum admission. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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Rock on at the AUG park

‘Well my heart went boom…’

Experience Beatlemania all over when 1964 The Tribute arrives on the Paramount stage, bringing the early 1960s Fab Four back to life. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the best Beatles tribute on earth,” the group channels the pre-Sgt. Pepper era with uncanny authenticity — from period instruments and vintage suits to spot-on vocals and playful onstage banter. This meticulous re-creation captures the energy and joy of The Beatles’ early live performances, offering a rare chance to feel what it was like when Beatlemania swept the globe. Focusing on the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. The band captures the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience. Only a precious few got to experience when The Beatles toured the world in the early ‘60s; who actually felt the “mania” that brought them to world acclaim. Today, all that remains are a few scant memories and some captured images in pictures and on poor quality • Where: The Paramount, 370 film and video. “1964” meticulously re-creates the “magic of those live performances New York Ave., Huntington with artful precision and unerring accuracy. For those that never saw The Beatles live and • Time: 8 p.m. always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone • Contact: ticketmaster.com could possibly get to feel the magic. $82, $66.25, $54.75, $44.25, $31. 25 or paramountny.com

jokes at the Joke Telling Station, and go on a Monster Hunt through the museum galleries. Find them all and win a prize! Then head to the theater for a special screening of Disney and Pixar’s Monsters Inc., complete with popcorn, a drink, and a treat. Nut-free snack options available. $25, $23 for children and seniors. Space is limited! • Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City • Time: 5:30 p.m. activities, 6:30 p.m. movie • Contact: cradleofaviation.org or call (516) 572-4111

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Enjoy a the second edition of the festival devoted to honoring Celtic heritage on the expansive lawns in front of historic Westbury House. With entertainment, competitions, vendors, refreshments and more. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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Young paleontologists-intraining are sure to enjoy Long Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join an eccentric paleontologist (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a neverbefore-seen dinosaur specimen — if only she can figure out how to open the crate it’s locked in. Along the way, the audience becomes key players in solving problems, sparking laughter and exploring the world of dinosaurs in a lighthearted “scientific” comedy that blends imagination and learning. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Aug. 27 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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Give your rising elementary schooler a head start this year. Two Hofstra University volunteers

will be on hand at Uniondale Library to help review summer assignments or offer tips in math and ELA. Bring your own work and get the guidance you need to start the school year strong. • Where: 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale • Time: 2-4:30 p.m. also Aug 26 and Aug 27 • Contact: uniondalelibrary.org or call (516) 489-2220 ext. 218

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Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park’s final movie screening of the season. See 2024’s ‘Wicked,” based on the Broadway musical. Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: Movie begins at dusk • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

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Get in the groove with Led Zeppelin tribute band Misty Mountain and The Who tribute band Who’s Next at Eisenhower Park. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

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Don’t miss this free community event to help families gear up for the school year! Enjoy backpack giveaways, while supplies last, raffles, games, crafts, and activities for all ages. Explore community resources in health, wellness, education, training, sports, fitness, and more. Hosted by the Uniondale Empowerment Resource Center. • Where: Cornelius Court Elementary, 1060 Cornelius Court • Time: Noon-4 p.m. • Contact: (516) 288-5138 or uerc.coordinator@gmail.com

Having an event? Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@ liherald.com.

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, center, gives graduate certificate to Jared Bonneau with Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks with a legislative citation for the graduate.

30 recruits graduate from Nassau County Sheriff’s Department Training Program professional and community-focused workforce. Family members and officials were in attendance to mark the occasion. The new officers will report to their assigned posts in the coming days, joining the ranks of countys correctional staff. “Each day, the men and women of Nassau County Sheriff’s Department work diligently behind the scenes at the Nassau County Correctional Center, and their excellence and professionalism is instrumental in keeping Nassau County and its residents safe,” Nicks said. “Far too often, their efforts go unheralded, and it is my pleasure to congratulate Nassau’s newest corrections officers as they begin their careers in public service!” — Stacy Driks

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Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks joined local officials and law enforcement leaders Aug. 14, to celebrate the graduation of Nassau County Sheriff’s Department Recruit Class No. 115 at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence. Thirty new corrections officers completed 10 weeks of intensive training and are set to begin their careers in the county’s correctional system. The training program, led by the sheriff’s department, prepares recruits with physical conditioning, legal education, and hands-on instruction in correctional procedures and safety protocols. The ceremony recognized the officers’ achievements and emphasized the department’s ongoing commitment to building a

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Index No.: 608533/2024 Date Filed: SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial Designation of Venue is based upon the situs of the Subject Property Subject Property: 772 Dale Place Uniondale, NY 11553 U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Registered Holders of MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust, 2006-AM1, Mortgage Pass=Through Certificates, Series 2006-AMI, Plaintiff, -againstPrecious Rodway, Individually and as Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Eurie Gersham Rodway a/k/a Gersham Rodway a/k/a Gersham Radway; Simone Rodway, as Trustee of the Trust Created by the Will of Eurie Gersham Rodway a/k/a Gersham Rodway a/k/a Gersham Radway, if she be living or if she be dead, her spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; Joel Rodway; Daniel Rodway; Petro Inc. dba Patterson Energy Group; State of New York; Nassau County Clerk’s Office “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, Defendants. To THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiffs Attorney within twenty (20) days after the

service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until sixty (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered July 21, 2025 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office. THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Public Records of the County of Nassau on October 5, 2005 in Liber M 29502 of Mortgages, page 767, covering premises k/a 772 Dale Place, Uniondale, NY 11553 a/k/a Section 50, Block 370, Lot 17. 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 the mortgage company will not stop the 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 4, 2025 Rochester, NY LOGS Legal Group LLP

By: Steven M. Palmer, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 Telephone: (585) 247-9000 23-094844 #102464 154828

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU ATLANTICA, LLC, Plaintiff, AGAINST LUCIEN ESCOFFERY; VERONICA ESCOFFERY, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on January 3, 2025 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM premises known as 213 Hudson Ave, Roosevelt, NY 11575. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 55, Block 494 and Lot 342.A & 342.B. Approximate amount of judgment $890,955.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #005288/2016. Keith Corbett, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 154788 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF TIKI SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. BERNICE OSUJI, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 11, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 712 Campus Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 265 and Lot 67. Approximate amount of judgment is $525,746.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610628/2022. Fabiana Ida Talarico, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 221656-1 154970

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST DARLENE ALLEN, CRAIG MCDONALD, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 25, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 786 Winter Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50 Block 426 Lot 5. Approximate amount

of judgment $599,566.52 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605703/2023. Ellen N. Savino, Esq ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-003364 86177 154880 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HIS Asset Securitization Corporation Trust 2006-HE1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-HE1, Plaintiff, Against Ramon A. Flores, Sulma Y. Flores, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 06/10/2025, 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 9/9/2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 580 Park Avenue, Uniondale, New York 11553, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York Section 36 Block 141 Lot 19 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $294,391.62 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 611797/2023 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. 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. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee.

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 6/30/2025 File Number: 38959 MB 154840 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. MTAG, AS CUSTODIAN FOR ALTERNA FUNDING I, LLC, Pltf. vs. DANIEL C. BROWN, et al, Defts. Index #002241/2017. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Nov. 23, 2022, I will sell at public auction on North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a 371 First Place, Uniondale, NY a/k/a School District 2, Section 50, Block 109, Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment is $21,571.20 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. ADRIENNE FLIPSE HAUSCH, Referee. BRONSTER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 156 West 56th Street, Ste. 703, New York, NY 10019. File No. 700999.132 #102478 155086 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Morgan Stanley Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Kimberly Canales; Bessy Guevara; Raymond Canales; Libanesa Canales; Gloria Canales a/k/a Gloria Del Carmen Ramirez; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 27, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 17, 2025, at 4:00PM, premises known as 299 Locust Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings

and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 50 Block 47 Lot 14 & 15. Approximate amount of judgment $947,929.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008608/2014. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine” Thomas Montiglio, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: July 24, 2025 For sale information, please visit Servicelinkauction.com or call (866) 539-4173 86540 155071 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 3rd day of September, 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 and REPEAL “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: BELLMORE CLUBHOUSE ROAD (TH 325/25) North Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Bellmore Avenue, east for a distance of 17 feet. EAST MEADOW RAMONA STREET (TH 345/25) North Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Newbridge Road, east for a distance of 45 feet. RAMONA STREET (TH 345/25) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Newbridge Road, east for a distance of 38 feet.

(NR)EAST ROCKAWAY MARTIN STREET (TH 351/25) North Side _ NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of West Boulevard, west for a distance of 20 feet. MARTIN STREET (TH 351/25) South Side _ NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting from the west curbline of West Boulevard, west for a distance of 57 feet. WEST BOULEVARD (TH 351/25) West Side _ NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Martin Street West, west for a distance of 30 feet. WEST BOULEVARD (TH 351/25) West Side _ NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Martin Street West, south for a distance of 33 feet. (NR)FLORAL PARKCLAY STREET (TH 277/25) North Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the west curbline of Landau Avenue, west for a distance of 35 feet. FRANKLIN SQUARE FRANKLIN AVENUE (TH 295/25) East Side NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 214 feet south of the south curbline of Polk Avenue, south for a distance of 111 feet. FRANKLIN AVENUE (TH 295/25) East Side NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 561 feet south of the south curbline of Polk Avenue, south for a distance of 31 feet. HEWLETT EAST BROADWAY (TH 296/25) West Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 70 feet north of the north curbline Crystal Court, north for a distance of 60 feet. NORTH BELLMORE LITTLE NECK AVENUE (TH 330/25) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Marshall Avenue, north for a distance of 28 feet. LITTLE NECK AVENUE (TH 330/25) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Marshall Avenue, south for a distance of 38 feet. BELLMORE AVENUE (TH 333/25) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Bradey Court, south for a distance of 40 feet.

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BELLMORE AVENUE (TH 333/25) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Bradey Court, north for a distance of 40 feet. SOUTH HEMPSTEAD WOODLAND DRIVE (TH 286/25) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Long Beach Road, east for a distance of 40 feet. WANTAGH ISLAND ROAD (TH 301/25) South Side NO PARKING DROP OFF & PICK UP ONLY starting at a point 55 feet east of the east curbline of Church Road, east for a distance of 117 feet. WEST HEMPSTEAD CHERRY VALLEY AVENUE (TH 273/25) West Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME at a point 9 feet opposite a point south of the south curbline of Grand Avenue, south for a distance of 400 feet. WOODMERE LOCUST STREET (TH 303/25) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the east curbline of Hempstead Avenue, east for a distance of 50 feet. EAST BROADWAY (TH 338/25) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Howe Court, south for a distance of 40 feet. EAST BROADWAY (TH 338/25) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Howe Court, north for a distance of 40 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: UNIONDALE GOODRICH STREET (TH 474/66) North Side NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 640 feet east of the east curbline of Chester Street, east for a distance of 538 feet. (Adopted 10/11/1966) GOODRICH STREET (TH 474/66) North Side NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 1178feet east of the east curbline of Chester Street, east for a distance of 70 feet. (Adopted 10/11/1966) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 5, 2025

Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 155229 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 3rd day of September, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-13 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE and REPEAL “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF SCHOOLS” at the following locations: EAST MEADOW MARION DRIVE (TH 337/25) West Side TWO HOUR PARKING 8 AM to 4 PM SCHOOL DAYS - starting at a point 173 feet north of the north curbline of north Jerusalem Road, north for a distance of 173 feet. OCEANSIDE EVERS LANE (TH 311/25) South Side NO PARKING 9 AM to 3 PM SCHOOL DAYS starting at a point 112 feet west of the west curbline of Chance Drive, west to southwest for a distance of 175 feet. UNIONDALE GOODRICH STREET (TH 284/25) North Side NO STOPPING 7 AM to 4 PM SCHOOL DAYS starting at a point 485 feet east of the east curbline of Chester Street, east for a distance of 105 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 197-13 “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF SCHOOLS” from the following locations: EAST MEADOW MARION DRIVE (TH 44/16) West Side TWO HOUR PARKING 8 AM to 4 PM SCHOOL DAYS starting at a point 246 feet north of thecurbline of North Jerusalem Road, north for a distance of 92 feet. (Adopted 3/29/16).

OCEANSIDE EVERS LANE (TH 257/90) South Side NO PARKING 9 AM to 3 PM SCHOOL DAYS starting at the east curbline of Tinker Drive, east to a point 112 feet west of the west curbline of Chance Drive. (Adopted 10/30/90). EVERS LANE (TH 152/96) South Side NO PARKING 9 AM to 3 PM SCHOOL DAYS starting at a point 112 feet west of the west curbline of Chance Drive, southwest for a distance of 272 feet. (Adopted 11/19/96). UNIONDALE GOODRICH STREET (TH 539/24) North Side NO STOPPING 7 AM to 4 PM SCHOOL DAYS starting at a point 485 feet east of the east curbline of Chester Street, east for a distance of 128 feet. (Adopted 1/07/25). ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 5, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 155231 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of September, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: BELLMORE MILDRED PLACE - east side, starting at a point 136 feet south of the south curbline of Sunrise Highway, south for a distance of 23 feet. (TH-306/25) EAST MEADOW

EVERGREEN LANE north side, starting at a point 48 feet east of the east curbline of Hemlock Avenue, east for a distance of 21 feet. (TH-344/25) ELMONT BELMONT BOULEVARD - west side, starting at a point 218 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-331/25) FRANKLIN SQUARE FENDALE STREET - east side, starting at a point 455 feet south of the south curbline of Naple Avenue, south for a distance of 22 feet. (TH-278/25) LEVITTOWN GRASSY LANE - west side, starting at a point 340 feet north of the north curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-287/25) OCEANSIDE EVERS LANE - east side, starting at a point 289 feet west to the southwest, southwest for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-311/25) SEAFORD ARDMORE PLACE east side, starting at a point 135 feet south of the south curbline of Marion Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-302/25) UNIONDALE GOODRICH STREET north side, starting at a point 590 feet east of the east curbline of Chester Street, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-284/25) MERILLON STREET north side, starting at a point 53 feet east of the east curbline of Manor Parkway, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-322/25) PAMLICO AVENUE east side, starting at a point 260 feet south of the south curbline of Warwick Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-324/25) WANTAGH CHURCH STREET - east side, starting at a point 69 feet south of the south curbline of Island Road, south for a distance of 60 feet. (TH-301/25) WEST HEMPSTEAD ESSEX COURT - west side, starting at a point 187 feet south of the south curbline of Coventry Road north, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-323/25) and on the repeal of the following locations

previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: BALDWIN BERTHA DRIVE - east side, starting at a point 183 feet south of the south curbline of Cherrywood Drive, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-387/23) - 10/05/23) (TH-355/25) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 5, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 155233 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2013-TT2, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. CALIPH GRAHAM A/K/A CALIPH A. GRAHAM, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Default Judgement and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 15, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1271 Walnut Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 54 and Lot 33. Approximate amount of judgment is $704,613.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003006/2017. Cash will not be accepted. Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee

Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 155254 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, BS Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2006FM1 Plaintiff, Against Rafael Siguenza, Blanca Siguenza, Rafael Siguenza, Jr.; Jose Siguenza Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/11/2025, 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 9/23/2025 at 3:00PM, premises known as 722 Martin Dr., Uniondale, NY 11553, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 50 Block 371 Lot 19 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $833,307.64 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 604445/2023 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. 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. Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 6/2/2025 File Number: 38681 CA 155264 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR WACHOVIA LOAN TRUST 2005-SD1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-SD1, -againstLESLY ROSEMOND, 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 February 16, 2023, wherein CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR WACHOVIA LOAN TRUST 2005-SD1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-SD1 is the Plaintiff and LESLY ROSEMOND, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 24, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 760 CAMPUS ST, UNIONDALE, NY 11553; and the following tax map identification: 50-285-116. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 615208/2019. John J. Fellin, Esq. 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. 155270 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU 21st Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST The Estate of Hertha Mintah a/k/a Hertha Felicia Mintah a/k/a Hertha F. Mintah, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 31, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM, premises known as 159 Gilroy Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 50, Block: 40, Lot: 279. Approximate amount of judgment $506,494.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #009876/2015. Peter Lawrence Kramer, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 1 1706 01-096978-F00 86899 155226 Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK (BROOKLYN) Windward Bora, LLC.; Plaintiff v. Junia Montour, et al; Defendants Attorneys for Plaintiff: Hasbani & Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1901, NY, NY 10123; (212) 643-6677 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on 11/13/24, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder in EDNY-Brooklyn, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201. On September 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM Premises known as 498 Duryea Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553 and identified on the Nassau County Tax Map as Section: 0034 Block: 00343-00 Lots 11,12 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, City and State of New York.

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Charlene Thompson has a legacy of service throughout L.I. By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

For more than 30 years, Charlene Jackson Thompson, has embodied the power of public service, grassroots advocacy, and economic development across Long Island. A Baldwin resident with deep ties to Roosevelt, Uniondale, and Hempstead, Thompson has spent her career strengthening institutions, expanding opportunity, and mentoring the next generation. From courtroom advocacy to neighborhood revitalization, her work has left a lasting mark on communities throughout Nassau County. “My journey has always been about service,” Thompson said. “Whether in law, education, or economic development, I’ve focused on building bridges and bringing real, tangible support to the people and neighborhoods that raised me.” Currently, Thompson serves as a Deputy County Attorney, where she represents Nassau County in child welfare proceedings. In this critical role, she works closely with child protective agencies, family service organizations, and the court system to advocate for safety, stability, and permanency for children. Her legal approach reflects a trauma-informed perspective rooted in compassion and a sharp legal mind. Previously, she served as Economic Development Strategist for Nassau County, where she helped lead countywide efforts to bolster small businesses, expand affordable housing, and foster Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise procurement. From 2002 to 2010, she worked in the Nassau County Office of Housing

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Charlene Jackson Thompson, a Baldwin resident and longtime public servant, celebrates over 30 years of advocacy, education, and community leadership across Long Island. and Intergovernmental Affairs, building partnerships and managing HUDfunded initiatives to improve housing

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As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment: $222,858.02 plus interest and costs. Docket Number: 2:23cv-3654 Dominic Famulari, Esq., Referee 155196 LEGAL NOTICE File#: 637016 (B-04539-25) F.C.A. §§ 617; CPLR 315,316 GF-30 (12/1997) FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU In the Matter of an Article 6 Termination of Parental Rights File#: 637016

Proceeding Docket#: B-04539-25 Nassau County Department of Social Services (Petitioner) Donna Rose M. Stahl (Respondent) Henry M. Stahl (DOB: 10/19/2024) SUMMONS PUBLICATION (IN PERSON) To: Donna Rose M. Stahl LKA: 748 Goodrich Street Uniondale, NY 11553 A petition under Article 6 of the Family Court Act has been filed with this Court requesting the following reliefs: Termination of Parental Rights. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear IN PERSON before this Court on: Date/Time/Part: September 16, 2025 at 02:30 PM in Part 2 Purpose: In Person

neurship and innovation, with appearaccess throughout the region. As Commissioner of the Village of ances at Hofstra’s Land Use Training Hempstead’s Community Develop- Program, the Entrepreneurship Assisment Agency, Thompson launched tance Program, and the Institute for innovative programs including home- Innovation & Entrepreneurship. ownership grants, workforce developBeyond her professional achievement opportunities, small business ments, Thompson remains deeply incentives, and zoning reforms aimed rooted in grassroots work. She freat inclusive, long-term revitalization. quently volunteers at Baldwin Public “Being CDA CommisLibrary, hosting MWBE sioner was my dream certification workshops, job,” she said. “I had the and supports small busichance to see real, immenesses through the Roosdiate impact—from fundevelt Community Revitaling first-time homebuyization Group, Roosevelt ers to transforming the Chamber of Commerce, roads around the Rosa and Hempstead Chamber Parks Transit Center. It of Commerce. showed how strategic She is a Founding investment can reshape Board Member of the Long communities.” Island African American Thompson also leads Chamber of Commerce, Thompson Economic where she helped design Development Services, and deliver training modLLC, a HUD-certified conules to support small busisulting firm focused on ness certification and community development growth across the region. and government contractShe continues to advoing. Her firm is known cate for housing equity for advancing MWBE outthrough her work with reach across Long Island, both the Hempstead Comhelping businesses navimunity Land Trust and gate certification and the Uniondale Community public-sector opportuniLand Trust. She’s also a ties. familiar face at Baldwin CHARLENE She also serves Of Civic Association events, Counsel at Comrie & Cow- THoMPsoN local youth programs, and a r d L L P i n F r e e p o r t , Deputy County Attorney community gardens. where she practices real “It’s all about being estate, estate planning, present,” she said. and business law. Her legal back- “Whether I’m hosting a workshop or ground includes time as a corporate dropping off pies for my neighbors litigator, giving her both private-sec- during the holidays, it’s about buildtor and government insight. ing a sense of community—one relaIn addition to her government and tionship at a time.” legal work, Thompson has made her Thompson’s story is one of susmark as an educator. She was a Visit- tained impact—of building programs, ing Assistant Professor at nurturing partnerships, SUNY Old Westbury in and transforming lives the Politics, Economics, across Long Island. A and Law Department, graduate of Uniondale where she taught courses High School, she holds such as Constitutional degrees from The College Law, Politics of Race and of William and Mary and Class, and Civil Rights. Howard University She also served as an School of Law. She is the Administrator for the Preproud mother of three Law Center and CSTEP CHARLENE children: Justina, Trevor, Advisor, helping prepare THoMPsoN and Jada—all of whom students from underrepreDeputy County Attorney are continuing the famisented backgrounds for ly’s tradition of service. careers in advocacy and “At this stage of my law. life, I’m focused on legaCurrently, she is an Adjunct Pro- cy,” she said. “Whether through comfessor at the Maurice A. Deane School munity building, policy leadership, or of Law at Hofstra University, where mentorship, I want to leave my comshe teaches Foundational Lawyering munity stronger than I found it—and Skills and often brings real-world chal- show the next generation what’s possilenges from Nassau’s Family Court ble.” into the classroom. Thompson continues to explore “I challenge my students to take off new opportunities to expand her influthe blinders,” Thompson said. “Law- ence, including a potential run for yers can’t serve justice if they don’t elected office and expanding her conunderstand the real-world struggles sultancy to support policy and funding people face every day—especially in strategies nationwide. family, housing, and mental health.” “I believe I have more to give. And Her public lectures span topics I’m ready for whatever the next chapfrom land use and housing to entrepre- ter brings.”

Appearance and Conference Presiding: Hon. Robin M. Kent Location: 101 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 Floor: 2 Room: 2D to answer the attached petition and to be dealt with in accordance with the Family Court Act. Please bring this notice with you and check in with the Court Officer in the Part. Be sure to arrive at the courthouse prior to the time listed above. Do not be late as there is a limited window of time for your case to be heard. If you fail to appear as directed, a warrant may be issued for your arrest. Dated: July 31, 2025 John Aiken, Chief Clerk TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: The foregoing

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ignored and often ridiculed throughout the 1930s. While Hitler was advancing through Europe, too many Americans chose to follow the Chamberlain route of appeasement. Led by Charles Lindbergh and the America First isolationist movement, they argued that there was no American interest in stopping Hitler or assisting Britain. This was Europe’s war. Similarly, Hitler’s sworn policy to persecute Jews was an internal issue. It took Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Hitler’s declaration of war against the United States for us to fully mobilize and join Churchill to lead the successful war effort to destroy Hitler and defeat Nazi Germany’s existential threat to Western civilization. In the post-World War II period, there was the threat of Soviet imperialism and expansion. Isolationism was discredited, discarded and consigned to history’s trash bin. The United States assumed the position of free world leadership, and alliances such as NATO were formed to preserve order and stability. Despite bumps and controversies along the way, the system worked. Europe was rebuilt, and the Soviet Union collapsed.

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The defeat of Hitler and the world’s realization of the horrors of genocide also brought about the recognition of the State of Israel, which, despite wars and terrorist attacks, established itself as a thriving democracy and a strong ally of the United States. All of this is now threatened. A resurgent Russia, led by its dictator, Vladimir Putin, invaded Ukraine — the first invasion of a sovereign European nation since the end of World War II — and Putin employed arguments to justify the invasion similar to what Hitler claimed justified his attacks on Czechoslovakia and Austria. And in Israel, Hamas carried out a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, causing the highest number of Jewish deaths since World War II. At this time, when Ukraine and Israel are fighting for survival, the civilized world would be expected to have learned the lessons of history and stand united against Russian aggression and Hamas’s threat to destroy the Jewish state. Instead, in the United States, the isolationist movement has emerged from the deep, dark shadows, and antisemitism is again rearing its ugly head. Dilettante influencers like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are today’s

ussia’s invasion and Hamas’s attacks aren’t just regional problems.

Charles Lindberghs. Going so far as to ascribe blame for World War II to Churchill, they enable Putin, disparage Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and accuse Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, of war crimes and genocide. Underlying all this madness is the discredited shibboleth that none of these crises affect the United States — that we can survive in our own isolationist world. As for Europe, while it has stood strong with Ukraine against Russia, it is joining the anti-Israel chorus calling for rewarding Hamas with the creation of a Palestinian state, and accusing the Jewish state of inducing a famine and committing war crimes. The stark realities Americans must face are that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine isn’t just “Europe’s war,” any more than Hitler’s seizure of the Sudetenland was a mere “quarrel in a faraway country”; and that Hamas’s attempt to destroy Israel isn’t just a “Jewish issue.” Israel was not the aggressor, and is not committing war crimes or genocide. These are conflicts that affect the future of the world and demand strong, assertive American leadership. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

RFK Jr.: the wrong man for an oh-so-important job

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very person on this planet worries about their health. We all want to grow old without any physical ailments or infirmities. To stay healthy, we rely mostly on our government, at all levels. We expect our leaders to promote programs that will keep us safe, and to find new ways to prevent us from being exposed to diseases that undermine our normal bodily functions. To maintain a healthy society, we primarily look to the federal government for the latest in research JERRY and the newest KREMER vaccines and cures for diseases. For the most part, that responsibility falls on the shoulders of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of Health and Human Services in Washington. Based on Kennedy’s actions over the past seven months, I suggest you don’t go to sleep thinking that we have an effective health leader in D.C. There are so many areas in which Kennedy has failed us to date that it’s hard to select the worst ones. Let’s start

with the admission that the man in charge of your longevity made last winter, stating that people shouldn’t be looking to him for medical advice, because he’s not a medical expert. That has been the worst-kept secret in the country, as most of us know that Kennedy has a long history of fighting the use of vaccines with questionable theories. It is that much scarier given the fact that he is charged with the responsibility of keeping 340 million people healthy. When Kennedy appeared before a congressional committee in February, he was asked whether he would retain the highly respected doctors who serve on the federal panel that makes vaccine recommendations. He pledged to keep the panel members, and it was that pledge that won one of the deciding votes to confirm him from Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who is also a doctor. In June, Kennedy, in violation of his promise, fired the entire panel and replaced its members with a number of recognized vaccine deniers. In February, there was a serious outbreak of measles in west Texas, in a number of counties where residents were known to be anti-vaccine. The out-

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break eventually spread to six other states, and the numbers turned out to be the highest recorded in recent memory. Kennedy initially — incorrectly — said that the outbreak was “not unusual,” and that “we have measles outbreaks every year.” As the numbers rose, he changed his response in the worst possible way. Instead of using his position to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated, he issued a series of statements suggesting that vaccinations are a “personal choice.” As the number of cases kept climbing, he eventually caved, and suggested that parents should consider having their children vaccinated. Kennedy’s change of heart enraged the anti-vaxxers, but he couldn’t avoid the facts. Kennedy’s latest attack on your life span was his decision earlier this month that 22 projects, totaling $500 million, to develop vaccines using mRNA technology, would be halted. He criticized vaccines in a video on his social media accounts, explaining his decision by characterizing the projects, being led by the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Moder-

he secretary has failed us in so many ways that it’s hard to know where to start.

na, to develop vaccines that offer protection against viruses like the flu, Covid-19 and H5N1 as “unnecessary.” Infectious disease experts say the mRNA technology is safe, and they credit its use during the first Trump administration for slowing the coronavirus pandemic. Future pandemics, they warned, will be harder to stop without the help of mRNA. Mike Osterholm, a University of Minnesota expert on infectious diseases and pandemic preparations, said, “I don’t think I have seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business.” The shelving of the mRNA projects is considered short-sighted because there are continuing concerns about the bird flu becoming a pandemic, and because mRNA vaccines have saved millions of lives, according to Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine expert at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. These are but a few of the actions taken by Kennedy that raise serious questions about whether he is the right man for one of the most important jobs in America. 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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Finding joy on the carousel of life

ast week, after 10 months of repairs, Nunley’s Carousel began spinning again at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City. The 113-year-old attraction reopened with extended hours, offering families a simple retreat during these final weeks of summer. The carousel holds a special place in the hearts of generations of Long Islanders. Many who rode the handcarved horses at the original Baldwin location now bring their own children and grandchildren to Museum Row. These multi-generational visits represent continuity in an ever-changing world. The carousel’s journey mirrors that of many Long Island families. Originally built in 1912 in Brooklyn, it moved to the suburb of Baldwin in 1940. It found a permanent home on Museum Row in 2009, after Nunley’s Amusement Park closed. The attraction has survived several relocations because it represents something enduring in uncertain times. There’s a lot to be said for the carefree pleasure of a carousel ride. In times when daily life feels increasingly complex and stressful, the gentle rhythm of painted horses moving in a circle offers a brief respite. The music plays, children laugh, and for a few minutes, the outside world recedes. The carousel operates at a different

pace than the rest of our lives. While we rush from commitment to commitment, the horses move at their steady, measured pace. The carousel offers a few minutes of gentle motion, music and togetherness. The transition back to school schedules and fall responsibilities looms large for many families. These remaining summer weeks present an opportunity to appreciate the small moments — time spent together, shared laughter and uncomplicated joy — like those Nunley’s Carousel has provided for over 100 years. The carousel operates Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. until the end of August, giving families a chance to create one more summer memory before the school year grind begins. At $4 per ride, it’s an accessible way to gather multiple generations and remember what we’re grateful for. For families dealing with modern life’s stresses, the carousel offers something increasingly rare: a space designed purely for joy. There are no learning objectives, no competitive elements, no pressure to perform. Success is measured simply by smiles. The carousel’s return also invites a broader reflection: What serves as your family’s symbol of joy? Every family, club or organization needs something that brings them together, something

that creates shared memories. For some, it might be a weekly trip to a local ice cream stand or a monthly hike. Others might find their tradition in Friday night pizza or reading bedtime stories in the same rocking chair. The beauty lies not in the grandeur of the tradition but in its consistency and the joy it brings. A grandmother’s weekly phone call can be as powerful as an elaborate vacation. A father teaching his child to throw a baseball creates memories as lasting as any expensive entertainment. Family game nights, Sundaymorning pancakes or choosing a Christmas tree together — these small, repeated acts become the foundation of traditions that transcend generations. Nothing is too big or too small to serve as a source of shared happiness. What matters isn’t the scale but the intention — the deliberate choice to create moments of connection. Nunley’s carousel reminds us that traditions don’t have to be complicated or costly. Whether your joy comes from carousel rides, backyard barbecues or quiet reading moments, they are the actions that ground us in gratitude and connection. In these waning weeks of summer, be sure to take part in old traditions — or create new ones. The carousel of life can be stressful. Be sure to take a few moments to find your joy.

letters Yes, Nassau is morphing into a police state To the Editor: Re Tom O’Connor’s letter to the editor, “Nassau County isn’t a police state. ICE is just making it safer,” in last week’s issue: Mr. O’Connor is 100 percent off base! What Claudia Borecky wrote in her letter in the July 31-Aug. 6 issue, “Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state,” was accurate and right on! The Trump “regime” of authoritarian control is oozing into our own county of Nassau. County Executive Bruce Blakeman is seemingly the Long Island MAGA representative of Trump’s insidious, dangerous and woefully incompetent tactics. These lawless pursuits are counterintuitive to the salvation of our almost 250-year-old democratic republic. It’s shameful that Mr. O’Connor and others have swallowed the lies about what Trump and his acolytes (Blakeman included) are attempting to do nationwide, and here in our own community. Mr. O’Connor’s allegations against the

Democratic Party are incorrect and full of Trumpian-skewed rhetoric. Wake up, America, before it’s too late to save our country from authoritarian control,

both nationally and locally. JANET HOFFMAN North Bellmore

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cross Nassau County, our government has been hampered by a brazen disparity in the delivery of services to our communities. Fueled by raw politics, this partisan neglect has caused harm to the communities we serve on numerous fronts — harm that should have been avoided. As a former member of the Legislature’s Aircraft Noise Committee, I am keenly aware of how poorly managed airplane traffic from neighboring Kennedy Airport negatively impacts the environment and quality of life in Elmont. Unfortunately, the comCarriÉ mittee the RepubsoLaGes lican majority formed was nothing more than a show committee, and it dissolved without holding a single substantive meeting — a classic Nassau GOP publicity stunt on a critical issue that demands real solutions. Similarly, on the federal level, the best efforts of our local representatives to address this issue are caught up in a toxic stew of partisanship and misguided cuts by the Trump administration. Traffic safety is another realm in which the Town of Hempstead and Nas-

sau County have the tools and the jurisdiction to make a difference — but must routinely be pushed to act. This everpresent risk was made tragically evident on July 23, when a 30-year-old Elmont resident was killed in a crash on Heathcote Road near Belmont Park, and on Aug. 5, when a 77-year-old bicyclist traveling on Meacham Avenue was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in an SUV. Incidents like these are why fighting for safe roads will always be a top legislative priority. Working together, we have advocated for and secured new traffic signals and speed indication devices to calm traffic. We have also gotten major roadways repaved and secured millions in our capital plan to overhaul Elmont Road, Meacham Avenue and Dutch Broadway and make these heavily traveled roads safer for pedestrians and motorists alike. To build on these improvements, I urge the town and county to explore speed humps to combat speeding on some of District 3’s most treacherous roads. Yes, we’re making progress, but it’s frustratingly slow. That’s what happens when misguided leaders transform the most standard government functions

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eaders turn standard government functions into political showdowns.

Letters Business group plans Sept. 10 program To the Editor: August has been a month of rest for our group, the Long Island Advancement of Small Business — we are officially on vacation. While there was no meeting this month, our momentum continues, and we are excited to welcome everyone back on Sept. 10 for an important and highly practical program. Our July meeting, held close to July Fourth, was lightly attended, but those who joined us enjoyed a thoughtful discussion on automation and how to use it in business. In June we continued our streak of successful gatherings, thanks to engaging presentations and plenty of questions from attendees. Looking ahead to September, we will feature two distinguished speakers who will address issues that impact nearly every small business. Jeffrey Cohen of Grassi & Co. CPA’s will present on President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Cohen will walk through provisions of the legislation that affect individuals and small businesses, including effective dates, and most importantly, what they mean for you and your business.

into political showdowns — and elected officials like County Executive Bruce Blakeman have been all too eager to throw their arms around this destructive Trumpian MAGA template. With Blakeman, who seems to think his primary role is to lavish praise on Trump, ignite culture wars and use the county as a launching pad for what he sees as bigger and better things, the impact has been especially acute. Nassau’s broken and inequitable assessment system — which consistently shifts a disproportionate tax burden onto majority-minority communities like the ones I serve — is worse than ever, despite Blakeman’s ridiculous claim that he somehow “fixed it.” He hasn’t cut taxes despite his many promises to do so, and county fees are unjustly high across the board. Then there’s how the Blakeman administration has demonstrated little interest in fair, equitable and responsive government over the past three and a half years. One of the clearest examples is his administration of Community Revitalization Program grants, which help fund our local first responders, villages, schools, parks and libraries. To date, Blakeman has signed off on 50 grant

We will also hear from Mark Stone, CPA, managing partner of sales tax defense. His session will provide valuable sales tax tips tailored to small business owners. With sales tax often being a high-risk factor, Stone’s expertise promises practical strategies to help attendees protect their businesses. What sets our group apart from other business organizations is that we go beyond exchanging handshakes and business cards. Each month we provide education designed to help small businesses grow stronger and more sustainable. Past topics have ranged from the law and financing to artificial intelligence, personal development, cybersecurity and automation. Now we turn to taxes — an area that affects us all. If you wonder whether you qualify as a “small business,” the answer is almost certainly yes. We welcome everyone who is eager to learn, connect and strengthen his or her business practices. We are also actively seeking sponsors and speakers for upcoming breakfasts and special events. Opportunities are available on our website, LIASB.com. I look forward to seeing you on Sept. 10. MARC P. PALKER President, LIASB

requests in Republican districts — and not a single one in regular order for districts served by Democratic legislators. This is outrageous, and unprecedented. The only way the Democratic delegation was able to move our grants was to force Blakeman to. This spring, my colleagues and I successfully leveraged our votes for the 2025 capital plan — which requires a 13-vote supermajority to pass — and Blakeman bundled 14 CRP grants for first responders, totaling $1.3 million, into the capital plan. While I am grateful that our efforts yielded $228,980 in county funding for the Valley Stream Fire Department to buy a quick-response truck and $238,993 for the village to buy a Caterpillar 930 Wheel Loader for storm and emergency response, it’s another case of how a seemingly straightforward task was obstructed by partisan politics and oneparty rule. It’s often said that “all politics is local,” and that will certainly be the case in the months ahead. Your vote is your voice this November, and every election year — and together, our collective power can change the course of our county and send a message that we will no longer accept dysfunction in the halls of government. Carrié Solages, of Valley Stream, represents Nassau County’s 3rd Legislative District.

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