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Selene Ferdinand, of Elmont, competes in her custom taxi outfit during her Royal International Miss pageant, where she earned honors including Top Model International and International Super Model. Ferdinand incorporated the New York City taxi theme to represent her hometown and the city’s iconic culture. She continues to use her platform to promote youth empowerment and community service through her nonprofit Meera Empowerment.

over the years. After its former president, Pat Nicolosi, died in 2022, the For residents of easter n organization continued under Elmont, knowing where to turn the leadership of Ralph Esposiwhen a neighborhood issue to as president and Frank arises can sometimes be a chal- Hrbek as vice president before eventually becomlenge. Now, a longing inactive. time civic associa“When he [Pat tion is returning, Nicolosi] passed with new leaderaway, it kind of disship hoping to s o l ve d , ” Fo r b e s change that. said. The association, As Forbes began wh i ch h a s b e e n considering startinactive since ing a civic group in before the coronavieaster n Elmont, rus pandemic, is she learned that the now led by Presiexisting organizadent Elizabeth tion could instead Forbes and Vice be revived. President Natasha C o nve r s a t i o n s Warburton. In less with residents, she than a month since said, reinforced the i t s r e v iv a l , t h e need for an organigroup has grown to NATASHA zation focused on 74 m e m b e r s , WARBURTON the area. When she according t o Vice president, walked through the Forbes, and is now East End Civic c o m m u n i t y, s h e preparing to begin Association added, residents holding re gular frequently told her meetings and expand its presence throughout they were unaware of what was happening locally or didn’t eastern Elmont. The East End Civic Associa- know where to turn when they tion has a history dating back needed assistance. “I had a few people that were to the 1940s, with several leaders guiding the organization CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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Local teen Selene Ferdinand continues her acts of service By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

At an age when many young people are discovering their passions, Selene Ferdinand, of Elmont, was already turning hers into action. She founded Meera Empowerment when she was just 7 years old, creating a nonprofit organization focused on helping young people build confidence, embrace their individuality and develop leadership skills through mentorship, service and community involvement. Now, Selene, continues to expand her mis-

sion locally and internationally while preparing for major opportunities in the fashion world, including appearances at New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week. “She’s the youngest person in Elmont that manages an organization,” Selene’s mother, Savitre Ferdinand, said. Through Meera Empowerment, Selene has combined her love of fashion with her passion for giving back. The organization’s annual fashion show fundraiser, held this summer at The Vault in Elmont, brought together models, designers, community members and supporters while highlighting CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Annual luncheon brings veterans together hfulmer@liherald.com

Veterans from Franklin Square and surrounding communities gathered at Franklin Square VFW Post 2718 for the annual Veterans Luncheon hosted by Ed Ra, an event designed to honor those who served while connecting them with important resources and support services. The luncheon brought together representatives from agencies that assist former service members, including the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency and the Northport VA Medical Center. Veterans had the opportunity to learn about healthcare programs, benefits, document assistance and other services available to them and their families. Ra said the event was created as a way to recognize local veterans and ensure they have access to resources that can make a difference in their everyday lives. “We just wanted to do something to invite our local veterans. Say thank you for their service,” Ra said. The luncheon has become an annual tradition over the past 15 years, providing a space where veterans can gather, share experiences and build connections. Organizers also found ways to continue the event during the COVID-19 pandemic by adapting the format to meet safety guidelines.

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Veterans gather at Franklin Square VFW Post 2718 for the annual Veterans Luncheon hosted by Ed Ra, which connected former service members with resources. “We kept it going during COVID. We did a little drive-up box scenario,” Ra said. In addition to honoring veterans, the event focused on helping attendees learn about programs and benefits they may not always know are available. Representatives from several organizations

attended, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, which provided information about healthcare services, mental health resources and other forms of assistance. Organizers said bringing multiple agencies together in one location allows veterans to ask questions and receive

guidance without having to navigate different systems on their own. John McManamy, who has been involved with the Veterans of Foreign Wars since 1984, said the relationships built through veteran organizations are one of the most meaningful parts of events like the luncheon. “We have services available that some people don’t know about,” McManamy said. For many veterans, the luncheon serves as both a resource fair and a chance to reconnect with others who share similar experiences. Veteran Bill Newman said he appreciates that community organizations continue to recognize veterans and provide opportunities for them to gather. “Like any veteran organization, it’s nice that people think of you,” Newman said. “They respect you, not what they did 60 years ago. You know, I’m happy to be at these places to be with my fellow family.” The event also provided veterans with infor mation about preserving important records, including military discharge paperwork, which can be required when applying for benefits and services. The annual gathering continues to serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by local veterans and the importance of ensuring they have access to resources and support they have earned.

Special election to determine home library By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

Residents in East Franklin Square and North Valley Stream will have an opportunity this month to decide which library will receive their local library tax dollars in a special election. The election is scheduled for Aug. 18 from noon to 9 p.m. and will allow residents in the two unserved areas to choose a home library. East Franklin Square residents will vote at Polk Street Elementary School, while North Valley Stream residents will vote at T.J. Lahey Elementary School. The special election is part of a process that occurs every five years for communities that are not currently part of a library district. Under New York state law, residents must vote to tax themselves in order to join a library district and receive the benefits associated with having a home library. Aviva Kane, director of the Franklin Square Public Library, said the election is particularly significant for residents in East Franklin Square and North Valley Stream because neither area is currently served by the incorporated Village of Valley Stream’s Henry Waldinger Memorial Library. Kane said the library system on Long Island differs from systems in areas such as Brooklyn, where library branches are supported by a boroughwide tax base. In Nassau County, individual libraries generally have their own tax bases and operate independently while working together through the Nassau Library System. Residents who select a home library can still use other libraries throughout the county. However, having a home library can provide preferential access to certain services, including museum passes, databases,

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Residents in East Franklin Square and North Valley Stream will vote in a special library election on Aug. 18 to choose a home library. electronic materials and popular programs, Kane said. Franklin Square Public Library board member Julie Soffientini said special library elections give residents in areas that fall within multiple library districts the opportunity to decide which library they want their local tax dollars to support. Soffientini said choosing Franklin Square as a home library would allow residents of Franklin Square, as well as residents of nearby portions of Valley Stream who are not part of Valley Stream Union Free School District 17, to benefit from the library’s services. By bringing additional tax revenue to the Franklin

Square Public Library, Soffientini said, the library would have more resources to expand its programs and enrich its offerings for both residents within the district and those in nearby communities who choose Franklin Square as their home library. “A library, like Franklin Square, welcomes nearby residents to join through their vote,” she said. The election also gives residents an opportunity to choose a library based on the services and convenience that best fit their needs. “It’s not just traditionally these libraries have been funded by a particular community,” Kane said, explaining that residents have the opportunity to determine where their library tax dollars go. According to information provided by the Franklin Square Public Library, the net local public support per capita varies among Nassau County libraries. Franklin Square’s figure is approximately $106 per person annually, compared with $205 for West Hempstead and $46 for Elmont. Kane said the differences are largely tied to the number of residents served by each library and the tax base supporting its operations. The election is not limited to residents who currently use a particular library. Residents in the affected areas are welcome to visit and use libraries throughout Nassau County, but choosing a home library establishes which library receives their local tax support and provides them with certain additional benefits. Kane encouraged residents to learn about the election before casting their ballots, noting that some voters may be unfamiliar with special library elections because they occur separately from regularly scheduled elections.

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Are we really bored without our phones?

hen my parents were teenagers, being bored was simply part of the day. There was no TikTok to scroll through, no endless stream of notifications and no phone to reach for whenever there was nothing to do. If they were bored, they had to find another way to entertain themselves. My generation rarely has that problem. We carry an entire world in our pockets, ready to fill every quiet moment.

But sometimes I wonder whether my generation is actually bored because we have nothing to do or because we have too much to do. There are days when my to-do list feels endless. I have homework, sports, books I want to read, drawings I want to finish, paintings I want to start and writing ideas I want to develop. I can have an entire list of things I enjoy and still end up lying on my bed thinking, “I don’t want to do anything.” Then I pick

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track progress and understand trends (6) use streaks to build a habit (7) get creative with a variety of prompts, and (8) stay positive with daily affirmations. As to the latter, your writer has found reading daily affirmations to be an invaluable resource for maintaining a positive mindset. The great motivational speaker Zig Ziglar notably said that “People say that motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily”. Daily positive affirmations may be found by googling “daily affirmations” and choosing one of the free services that appeals to you. An analysis of 38 gratitude studies concluded that “gratitude interventions can have positive benefits for people in terms of their well-being, happiness, life satisfaction, grateful mood, grateful disposition, and positive affect, and they can result in decreases in depressive symptoms”. “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” — Willie Nelson

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up my phone, start scrolling and somehow feel even more bored. I remember one afternoon when I had plenty of free time to do the things I normally enjoy. A book was sitting next to me, a half-finished drawing was on my desk and I had an idea for something I wanted to write. Instead of starting any of them, I told myself I would scroll for 10 minutes first. An hour later, I was still on my phone, jumping between apps without really enjoying any of them. I wasn’t relaxed or productive. I simply couldn’t seem to put the phone down. Part of the problem may be that scrolling gives our brains constant, small bursts of stimulation. Every new video, message or interesting post gives us something different to react to. That quick change can make everyday activities feel slower by comparison. Reading a book or working on a painting requires patience and attention. A phone can offer something new every few seconds. Previous generations had to become more comfortable with quiet moments. They might have read a book, ridden

their bikes, played outside, listened to music or simply sat around talking with friends. Boredom was not something they could immediately escape. From a teenager’s perspective, maybe boredom is not always about having nothing to do. Maybe it is about having so many choices that we do not know where to begin. Every ahane bidi generation has experienced boredom, but ours has a new way of responding to it: reaching for a screen. Maybe we do not need to fill every quiet moment. Maybe putting down the phone, sitting with our thoughts and doing nothing for a while is exactly what we need.

Jahane Abidi is the student columnist for W. Tresper Clarke High School.

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Approximately 780 incoming seventh graders participated in the Sewanhaka Central High School District’s annual Summer Enrichment Program, held at all five school buildings from July 6-23. The free program gave students an opportunity to become familiar with their new schools, meet teachers and classmates and build confidence. Designed to re-engage, re-invigorate and re-ignite students’ love of learning, the Summer Enrichment Prog ram helped ease the transition to middle school by combining academics, socialemotional learning, health and wellness, and hands-on experiences. Each of the district’s five schools tailored the ________

program to meet the needs of its students while maintaining the shared goal of helping incoming seventh graders feel prepared and excited for September. Throughout the three-week program, students learned skills, including opening and mastering their locker combinations, practiced time management and organizational strategies, and became familiar with their new school buildings. Daily schedules included advisory sessions, specials, physical fitness activities and Genius Hour. The program concluded with field days, giving students an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments. –Hailey Fulmer

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Murder mystery program brings suspense

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The library offers various programs throughout the year, including this “Murder, She Wrote”-inspired mystery hosted by the Friends of the Franklin Square Library. true?’” Persham said. The murder mystery is the latest interactive program offered by the library, which has previously hosted inhouse escape rooms featuring themes

such as Harry Potter and Stranger Things. Library Director Aviva Kane said the murder mystery will take a different approach. Rather than having library

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Franklin Square residents ages 13 and older will have the chance to put their detective skills to the test during an interactive murder mystery program at the Franklin Square Public Library. The two-hour program, scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug, 27, will place participants in the middle of a classic whodunit as they work to uncover clues, question suspects and determine who is telling the truth. Registration opens August 13 at 10 a.m. Each participant will be assigned a character and take part in three acts throughout the evening. According to Programming Librarian Leah Persham, the event will begin with guests mingling and interacting in character before the mystery gets underway. Participants will receive clues, including fingerprints, maps and alibis, and will have to compare evidence and question one another as the story develops. The evening will culminate with a final round of confessions, when participants will find out whether they correctly identified the culprit. “As the story unfolds, they’re going to become suspicious of one another and really try to determine, ‘OK, this is the story we have, but is it absolutely

staff develop and construct the experience, the library hired an outside company to organize the program. Kane said the event reflects the library’s broader mission of “strengthening our community through exceptional service, enriching programs and lifelong learning.” “The library is a true community center where people can exist, people can enjoy, people can learn and people can have fun,” Kane said. “It offers more than just books. It offers lifelong learning.” Kane and Persham said the program is intended to give residents an opportunity to meet and interact with others in a relaxed environment. Persham said the murder mystery will allow participants to engage “in a low-stakes, fun setting,” while Kane said creating opportunities for neighbors to connect is an important part of the library’s role in the community. “We try to interact with the community and allow the community to interact with each other in face-to-face, entertaining and enthusiastic ways,” Kane said. Kane also encouraged residents who have never visited the library to stop by and explore its offerings beyond traditional library services.

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HERALD SPORTS Nassau H.S. Athletics HOF class of 2026 By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame will hold its 2026 induction ceremony Oct. 7 at the Crest Hollow County Club. Here’s a list of some local honorees in alphabetical order. For more information, tickets and a full list of honorees, go to www.sectionviii.org/halloffame.

Tom Abruscato The list of Abruscato’s coaching achievements at Clarke is mind-boggling. During his 26 years at the helm, the Rams have won 531 baseball games with an .801 winning percentage and 23 conference championships. Clarke has captured eight Nassau titles, three Long Island crowns and two state championships during his tenure. He was named conference Coach of the Year 23 times, and Nassau Coach of the Year eight times.

Stan Bujacich Bujacich is second on Nassau girls basketball all-time victory list with 429, trailing only Farmingdale Hall of Famer Pete Cerrone (600.) A member of the New York State Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, Bujacich’s Wantagh teams have captured three county crowns in 2005, 2006 and 2025 and reached the county finals three more times. The Warriors won the Long Island title in 2025. From 2011 to 2015, they won 34 straight conference games and went 43-3 overall.

Jeffrey Dingle Dingle possessed one athletic skill that can’t be taught: speed. In 1985 for West Hempstead football, he averaged an amazing 7.6 yards-per-carry for 1,045 yards. Good enough to be named firstteam All Long Island. That’s not all. He was a finalist for the Thorpe Award as Nassau’s top player. He was also a 300and 400-meter county track champion, and a 300-meter indoor and outdoor state finalist.

John Hamilton

Hamilton spent 18 years as a wrestling coach, 10 at East Meadow, five at Calhoun, two at Mepham and one at Oceanside. His teams won 193 dual meets and many team and individual championships. He coached soccer for 14 years, earning Nassau’s Coach of the Year honor in 1993. Hamilton was a superb grappler at Central Connecticut State. H’es a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

James Hegmann Hegmann was unlike most basketball players. For one thing, he was 6-foot-11 when he showed up at Carey in the 1960s. For another, had to work hard on

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Michael O’Neill was an offensive machine for Massapequa in the 1970s.

Katie Starsia was a standout defender on South Side’s four straight NYS girls soccer championship teams. his craft. Until he got to Carey, he hadn’t played organized basketball. He scored 11 points per game as a junior and pulled down 13 rebounds per game. The measure of his improvement was demonstrated the next season, when his scoring soared to 20 ppg and 16 rpg.

and led the Blue Jays to the NCAA championship in 1978. A four-year starter for Hopkins, he scored 237 career points with 138 goals and 99 assists. As a senior, he earned Division I Player of the Year honors.

Kristen Hoffman Hoffman was one of the most unique high school athletes in Nassau history, excelling in basketball and swimming at Long Beach. She swam on the varsity team for six years, competing in the 200 and 500 freestyle, the 400-yard freestyle relay, and the 200 medley relay. She was a state qualifier and a three-time AllCounty selection. She a two-time AllConference basketball player and averaged 17 ppg as a senior when was named All- County.

Sandberg is one of the finest softball players ever developed on Long Island. She earned All-County honors as a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior at West Hempstead. In 2008, she put together one of the greatest offensive seasons in Nassau history. She hit .784 with 11 home runs. Sandberg had a starstudded career at the University of Georgia, leading the Bulldogs to two College World Series appearances with a .355 batting average, 19 homers and 51 RBI as a senior.

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O’Neill was a lacrosse scoring machine at Massapequa in the early 1970s. It would not have been a stretch to assert that he was the best high school attack in not only the county but the country. O’Neill was a scoring machine at the collegiate level at Johns Hopkins

Stanley took over an excellent Carey football program in 2007 and made it better. He’s guided the Seahawks to a pair of Rutgers Cups, awarded to the best team in the county, including in 2013 when they defeated Riverhead to win the first-ever Long Island title in program

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history. One year later, Carey repeated as Nassau’s Conference II champion and then rolled to an incredible 41-7 victory over East Islip, giving the team its second consecutive L.I. title. In 19 years, Stanley’s teams have totaled 138 wins.

Katie Starsia Starsia was a star defender on South Side’s amazing four straight state girls soccer championships in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Her greatness as a soccer player did not diminish her outstanding skills in basketball and track. In track she earned All-County in the 800 meters as a senior, and was twice All-County in the 4x800 relay. Starsia played soccer at the University of Virginia but her athletic career didn’t end there as she completed marathons in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Berlin, Sydney, Philadelphia and Orlando.

Bruce Stegner Coaching 18 years and winning 14 Nassau County titles. Many coaches go a lifetime without winning one. Only four times in 18 years has a Stegnercoached team not won a county title. His tenure at Massapequa has been beyond amazing. Aside from the 14 county crowns, he has guided the girls soccer team to eight Long Island championships and five state titles. He has been named the state’s Coach of the Year five times. His overall record is 260-46-35.

Elmont teen serves with fashion and care youth empowerment and Caribbean culture. Now 13, Selene said the fashion show allows young people to step outside their comfort zones and gain confidence. “I feel like I’m able to do that a lot through Meera Empowerment, especially through our fashion show,” she said. “We’re able to combine fashion and that part of my life to service and my passion for giving back to others.” Selene’s dedication to service has also been recognized through pageantry. At the Royal International Miss competition this year, she earned several honors, including Top Model International, International Spokesmodel and placement in the Top 16 internationally. For the competition’s international wear category, she designed a look inspired by New York City’s iconic yellow taxis. “I want to represent New York City, and of course we’re known for taxis,” the Elmont teen said. Her success in pageantry has also helped expand the reach of Meera Empowerment’s message, allowing her to connect with other young people and inspire them through leadership and service. This fall, Selene will continue combining fashion and advocacy as she participates in New York Fashion Week

with designer Mark Dufang, and she book bags full with school supplies to will travel to participate in Paris Fash- sponsor a few children down there,” she ion Week with Royal International in said. “We’re going to kind of continue on the tradition of each year finding a September. The Paris trip will include fashion new country to donate or to visit to give back.” events, fittings, photo opporLast year, Meera Empowtunities near the Eif fel erment traveled to Guyana, Tower and opportunities to where the org anization connect with other particidonated school supplies to pants. an orphanage. The nonprof“I’m really, really excitit continues supporting chiled,” she said. “It’s going to dren there while also be a really amazing experiexpanding efforts to assist ence getting to spend qualichildren in Haiti. ty time with my queen sisSavitre Ferdinand said ters too.” the organization is currentBeyond fashion, Selene ly working with Friends of remains focused on expandHaiti to ship containers ing Meera Empowerment’s filled with clothing and charitable efforts. The orgaschool supplies to children nization recently donated in need. $1,000 from Nassau County “We still continue supLegislator Carrie Solages to porting Guyana,” she said. support its programs and SELENE “Right now, we’re packing continues working on sever- FERDINAND stuff to ship for the kids in al outreach initiatives. founder, Haiti. We’re shipping out In addition, Selene and Meera Empowerment containers with clothing her team are preparing for a and school supplies for the back-to-school giveaway that will provide school supplies to children children in Haiti.” She added that the organization in Elmont and other communities. The organization is also preparing dona- hopes to continue growing its internations for children inter nationally, tional outreach and provide more including upcoming outreach in the opportunities for children around the world. Caribbean island of St. Martin. “Education is the first thing, and you “We were planning to put together

e’re able to combine fashion and that part of my life to service and my passion for giving back to others.

don’t want to neglect kids with education,” Savitre Ferdinand said. Selene credits her early involvement in volunteering as a major influence behind her work. She said volunteering with her family and through pageantry helped her understand the importance of service and supporting others. “I’ve always been volunteering since a young age,” Selene said. “I’ve been able to learn from the people around me and grow as a person through volunteer work.” As Meera Empowerment continues to grow, she remains committed to inspiring the next generation of leaders while showing that age does not limit the ability to create change. LaShawn Walker, the current master of ceremonies for Meera, praised Selene for her work and dedication to the community. “Selene is a true role model,” Walker said. “Through the many initiatives she creates and supports, she ensures that both youth and adults feel united and empowered. I am incredibly proud of everything she does to uplift her community.” “I feel like spreading our mission internationally has been one of the biggest things,” Selene said. “Being able to not only help kids in the U.S. and in my community but also being able to expand and help kids in other communities too.”

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Maeve Lucas, 10, center, received a My Little Pony set. She was one of dozens and dozens of campers to fill the gymnasium for a chance to meet Santa.

Camp ANCHOR celebrates Christmas in July This summer has delivered heatwaves and beach days, but the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program made sure it also delivered an early Christmas at Camp ANCHOR in Lido Beach. On July 30, Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti held a news conference at the camp, joined by Town Clerk Kate Murray, Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, Toys for Tots representative John Imbriale and Santa Claus. The Town of Hempstead has partnered with Toys for Tots for more than 35 years, serving the entirety of the town. Camp ANCHOR, which began its summer program in 1969, experienced its first Christmas in July event as campers and volunteer staff filled the gym, waiting in line for the opportunity to choose a present and meet Santa, who traded his iconic red suit for a pair of shorts and a Hawaiian shirt while enjoying his own summer vacation. Toys for Tots brought more than 700 gifts for campers. Camp ANCHOR was halfway through its six-week summer program which organizes sports, arts and crafts, field trips, and other activities for children and adults with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities. Malibu Beach Club outfitted the camp’s gymnasium with a trimmed tree, Christmas decorations and winter-themed games to boost holiday spirit. “As we just marked the 36th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26th,” Ferretti said, “we’re excited to be here today to spread joy to these young campers for this special Christmas in July program, in partnership with Toys for Tots.” After the first round of gift-giving, Santa Claus had a moment to reflect on the offseason holiday celebration and the chance to share the spirit of giving when snow is the last thing on anyone’s mind. “Kids smiling is the greatest thing in the world,” Santa said. “It’s all about them. If you make them happy, everyone can be happy.” –Chris Colucci

Santa Claus stopped by Camp ANCHOR during his offseason vacation to help distribute toys to the campers.

The Toys for Tots program brought more than 700 presents which campers received throughout the day.

Kayden Ramdeo, 9, right, joined Abby Finkelstein, a five-year volunteer at Camp ANCHOR in the Winter Games booth.

Julian Duffy, 9, center, met Santa, surrounded by Toys for Tots representative John Imbriale, left, and Town of Hempstead officials.

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Smart essentials

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Getting kids ready for a new school year is about more than updating their wardrobe or organizing carpools with fellow parents. Reacclimating everyone in the family to the routine of school after a relaxing summer is a significant undertaking,

ust as your family hits its peak summer groove, the back-to-school countdown begins. It’s a seasonal shift that brings a familiar mix of relief and stress to parents and students alike. Even the most adaptable kids can find the leap from lazy, unscheduled days to rigid routines jarring. Rather than letting the September surge catch you off guard, start laying the groundwork now. A few intentional adjustments late in the season can turn an overwhelming transition into a calm, confident start.

Ease Into The Rhythm

Abrupt wake-up calls on day one rarely go well. Rather than forcing a sudden shock to the system, start tapering back late summer bedtimes two weeks before school begins. Shift sleep and wake times back by 15-minute increments every few days. Don’t forget mealtime timing: if summer snacking has derailed regular breakfast and lunch hours, gradually realign them with the school clock so morning bell appetites don’t catch kids off guard.

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Trade the flip-flops for backpacks: Prep now to get everyone school-ready

As extracurriculars, club meetings, and weekend sports stack up, keeping track of family logistics becomes a fulltime job. Designate a high-traffic area — like the kitchen wall or entryway — as your family’s command center. Visual calendars: Hang a large dryerase or paper calendar where everyone can see it. Color-coding system: Assign each family member (or activity type, such as sports, academics, and chores) their own distinct marker color for instant readability. The daily landing zone: Create a designated drop spot with labeled bins or hooks for backpacks, lunchboxes, and sports gear to prevent morning scrambles.

Tame The Paper Trail

Lost permission slips, crumpled notices, and forgotten homework are classic early-year pain points. Stop the paper shuffle before it starts by establishing a clear intake process. Set up an “Inbox” tray near your

command station where kids deposit forms requiring signatures or teacher notes as soon as they walk through the door. Pair this with an inviting, well-lit homework station stocked with essential supplies—pencils, highlighters, paper, and calculators. Keeping this space free from screens and clutter trains the brain to lock into focus mode. A quick nightbefore check ensures signed papers and finished assignments make it safely back into the backpack.

Set Intentional Family Goals

Back-to-school season offers a fresh start for everyone, not just academically. Hold an informal family meeting over dinner to discuss individual and collective goals for the upcoming year. Encourage kids to set a mix of academic milestones (like mastering long division), personal growth targets (like trying a new club), and family contributions (like managing their morning routine independently). This practice reinforces core values, builds accountability, and gives kids a sense of ownership over the months ahead.

Beat The Rush On Supplies

Waiting until the final weekend to shop guarantees picked-over shelves, long checkout lines, and unnecessary anxiety. Take inventory of what you already have at home before buying new items. Spreading purchases across several weeks late in the summer lightens the strain on your budget and gives you time to track down specialized items or sales on bigger-ticket essentials like backpacks and durable lunch totes.

Readiness Checklist

3 Weeks Out: Inventory existing supplies. Avoid last minute store rushes and budget spikes. 2 Weeks Out: Begin shifting bedtimes and wake-up times by 15 minutes. Reset internal biological clocks gradually. 1 Week Out: Set up command station, inbox tray, and study area. Establish physical organization zones early. Days Before: Hold the family goalsetting chat and pack bags. Build mental readiness and excitement.

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Navigating back-to-school spending

etween high-end tech requirements, athletic gear, and updating wardrobe staples, backto-school prep across Long Island, like elsewhere, continues to carry a significant price tag. Recent national retail data shows families with K-12 students plan to spend an average of $863.86 per household on back-to-school items this year, pushing total spending to a record $43.3 billion, a 9.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the National Retail Federation. The average spending per household represents a modest increase of about $5 per family over last year. “Affordability is a concern for families and a top priority for retailers as we enter the back-to-school season,” said NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews. “Shoppers are keeping value front and center as they look for ways to make their dollars go further.” Economists and retail analysts note that the record total is being driven primarily by broader participation and higher prices on essential items rather than increased consumer confidence. Because inflation and supply costs have kept prices elevated, families are spending more total dollars even though many report buying fewer non-essential discretionary items. Here, where suburban living often means multischool commutes and competitive youth sports programs — the local cost of getting classroom-ready often scales even higher. Here’s how households are strategically managing their wallets this season.

‘Micro-Shopping’ Over Mall Runs

The era of the single, epic weekend shopping spree at the mall is shifting. Today, parents are adopting a “micro-shopping” strategy to soften the financial blow. National statistics show that over 62 percent of back-to-school shoppers began purchasing items as early as July. By spreading purchases across mid-summer promotional events and lateAugust store runs, parents can absorb costs over multiple paychecks rather than taking a heavy hit all at once. Furthermore, about 47 percent of families report buying only day-one essential supplies now, choosing to replenish notebooks and buy secondary fall clothing later in September once teachers finalize specific classroom requirements.

Secondhand Swaps And Local Groups

Hyper-local Facebook groups, neighborhood networks and community sports swaps are are seeing significant traffic. Outfitting a student for district sports or school band can add hundreds of dollars to a family’s bill. Trading outgrown soccer cleats, baseball bats, or band instruments with neighbors has quickly become standard practice for budget-conscious parents looking to stretch their dollars.

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Photo: Parents are rethinking the traditional back-to-school shopping spree, shopping smarter and more strategically.

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Quick bites: Healthy breakfasts to power busy school mornings

he morning rush can make breakfast feel like an afterthought. Between packing lunches, finding backpacks and getting everyone out the door on time, it’s tempting to skip the meal altogether. But breakfast remains one of the most important ways to fuel a successful school day. After a night’s sleep, children’s bodies and brains need energy to recharge. A balanced breakfast helps replenish those energy stores, providing the nutrients needed for concentration, memory, physical activity and learning. Research consistently shows that students who eat breakfast perform better in school than those who skip it. Studies have found that children who start the day with a nutritious meal are more attentive in the classroom, have improved memory and problem-solving skills, and often experience fewer behavioral issues. A healthy breakfast also helps stabilize energy levels and is an opportunity to provide nutrients that growing bodies need every day. The good news? A healthy breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little planning, families can prepare

quick meals that are ready in minutes — even on the busiest school mornings. Try these ideas to boost school success. Yogurt packs a punch: Individually packaged yogurts make a healthy and quick meal for anyone in the family. A good source of protein and calcium, yogurt is also filled with helpful bacteria that promote digestive health. Focus on fruit: Keep a container of fresh fruit salad in the refrigerator. A bowl of mixed fruit is refreshing and healthy. Satisfying smoothies: Smoothies made from fruit and yogurt are fast and can be stored in portable cups to take in the car on the way to school. Excellent eggs: Whip up a fast egg sandwich. Saute egg whites in a frying pan and place between two slices of toasted whole wheat bread. Muffin mania: Make a batch of lowfat, high-fiber muffins over the weekend. Grabbing a muffin and a banana is an easy breakfast. Beyond the bread: Use a sandwich or panini maker to create homemade breakfast tarts. Fill bread or pitas with fresh fruit or peanut butter and use the cooker to seal them shut.

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Finding a voice for East Elmont residents referring to the Problem-Oriented Policing unit. asking for assistance with food, a few people that were Part of the revival effort will focus on attracting asking for assistance with legal,” Forbes recalled. younger people to the organization. The previous The revived association’s goal is to bridge gaps group had many older members, Warburton said, and between eastern Elmont and surrounding communi- participation declined as members became less able to ties, including Franklin Square, Floral Park, South attend meetings. The pandemic further weakened the Floral Park and Valley Stream. group as meetings moved online or were Forbes said residents of this area of canceled. The new leadership wants to Elmont have not always had the same level recruit young families, teenagers and of communication or representation as young adults through social media and other areas and often need help connecting community events. with elected officials and government agen“We want to cater to all of those people, cies. but definitely the younger crowds, because Although the group continued to monithat’s our future generation,” Warburton tor issues and address residents’ concerns, said. Esposito said the revitalization effort will The group plans to use Facebook, Instagive the association an opportunity to gram, a website and a QR code to make become more active in the community. information about meetings, events and “We were in existence, but we weren’t ELIZABETH FORBES community resources easier to access. Its really active,” Esposito said. “Now we’re leaders also plan to organize fundraisers, going to revitalize it, and hopefully the community community events and youth initiatives. will respond.” The new association made its first public appearThe association intends to serve as a link between ance since being revived at National Night Out at St. residents and agencies such as the Town of Hemp- Boniface Church on Aug. 4. Forbes and Warburton also stead, its Sanitation Department and the Nassau Coun- plan to collaborate with other local civic organizations ty Police Department’s Fifth Precinct. as they rebuild the association. Warburton, who previously served as secretary of The first monthly meeting is scheduled for Sept. 16 at the association, said it can help residents address issues the Elmont Memorial Library, with meetings planned ranging from noise complaints and sanitation concerns for the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. to street conditions, traffic and parking problems. Forbes said the ultimate goal is to make sure resi“There are so many issues that we can help with dents know they have an organization they can turn to. because we have the contacts and can network with “I really want to bridge that gap there,” she said, the Town of Hempstead, the Sanitation Department or “and just ensure the residents that there’s so much the police department to assist them,” Warburton said, going on in Elmont.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

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Ralph Esposito, a former president of the East End Civic Association, is helping revitalize the organization as it works to reconnect with residents in eastern Elmont.

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The industrious honey bee is buzzes into the spotlight to captivate museum visitors.

Busy as a bee

Inside the hive at Long Island Children’s Museum

By Karen Bloom

here’s a national day to celebrate just about everything, so it’s only fitting that one of nature’s most important — and often misunderstood — creatures has one of its own. That would be the honeybee. Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to take a closer look at the tiny pollinators that play an outsized role in our ecosystem, on Aug. 15, National Honey Bee Day. The museum has been home to over 20,000 honeybees year-round since 2012, when a hive was introduced to the Feast for Beasts exhibit, which opened in January of that year. Visitors were welcomed to the first “Honey Hoopla” thenso that everyone could experience the first harvesting of honey from that hive. More than a decade later, the event has become a popular annual tradition. • Saturday, Aug. 15, Today, the 11 a.m.-2 p.m. museum maintains • $20 museum admission, $18 four active hives, seniors 65 and older including an enclosed • View the LICM events calendar at licm.org for observation hive additional information or call inside the Feasts (516) 224-5800 for Beasts gallery. • Long Island Children’s Housed between Museum, 11 Davis Ave., large panes of Garden City plexiglass and connected to the outdoors through a protected tube, thousands of honeybees come and go through a portal that allows them to leave the building, forage in the museum’s pollinator garden and return to the hive, where they work together to sustain the colony.Visitors can safely watch honeybees build honeycomb, care for their queen and work together. Special red lighting helps families observe the hive with minimal disruption to the bees’ natural behavior. The fruit of their labor? Lots of honey, naturally. Families are welcome to taste many different varieties of honey during a tasting session, including, of course, from the museum’s honey harvest. Color, aroma and taste can change based on the nectar of the flower. Everyone can sample various honeys and try to match the flavor profile to the specific honey type. “A lot of people maybe don’t know that honey can taste different from different varieties of flowers or the location where it is. We’re going to be

offering honey varieties that the kids can taste test and try to match up,” Ashley Niver, the museum’s director of education, says. Bee-themed activities are designed to highlight the insects’ importance to the environment. Children can create a colorful Busy Bee Hat, while adults and kids alike can meet beekeeper Mark Rogan, one of the museum’s exhibit technicians. He shares insights into bee management, explains how honeybee colonies work and will help visitors spot the queen inside the observation hive. “He’ll be up in the hive showing how to find the queen and explaining what the care is like,” museum spokesperson Stephanie Siler says. “He’ll also talk about the observation hive and the three other hives on our roof, answering questions about the bees’ daily care and how we harvest the honey.” Everyone can even try on a life-size beekeeper suit, offering a hands-on glimpse into the world of beekeeping. The observation hive itself — an actual working hive — remains one of the museum’s most unique exhibits. Because the bees are free to travel outdoors and back into the hive throughout the day, through a portal, museum staff can never be certain exactly how many are in residence. ‘”We like to say that they’re the only animal in our collection that we don’t know how many we have because they’re always coming and going, and they’re the only animal that has free roam of the museum,” Siler says, jokingly. While this is all designed to be fun, the program also carries an important conservation message. Climate change, habitat loss and pesticide use continue to threaten honeybee populations, contributing to colony collapse disorder and declining numbers worldwide. Visitors will learn that honeybees are responsible for pollinating some of Long Island’s most abundant crops including melons, pumpkins, tree nuts and berries and that the population is in danger and decreasing rapidly. Without these pollinators, we would lose some of our favorite foods such as chocolate, grapes, apples and pears. To help support bee conservation, the museum continues its Name a Honey Bee Campaign. For a $10 donation, folks can symbolically name one of the museum’s bees, with both the bee’s new name and the donor recognized on a display. Beyond raising funds, museum leadership’s goal is to replace fear with fascination. “It’s very easy for people to feel fearful of bees because they don’t want to be stung, and maybe they assume that all bees are looking to sting and cause harm,” Niver adds. “But the reality is that the honey bees are very docile, and they are just looking to make their honey. They’re really our friends.” Siler understands those fears firsthand. “For me personally I was terrified of bees, growing up,” she says. “So I hope that every child gets to experience them up close and leaves with a new-found appreciation. Not just because they make honey, but because they’re essential to our gardens, our food.” Whether sampling fresh honey, searching for the queen bee or discovering how a bustling hive works, everyone will leave with a deeper appreciation for one of nature’s smallest yet most essential creatures. This is an opoprtuity to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards by showing that protecting pollinators begins with understanding them. In the process, families may find themselves buzzing away with a newfound respect for the tiny insects that help keep our gardens, farms and dinner tables thriving.

There are cover bands, and then there’s Mike DelGuidice. The multiinstrumentalist whose deep-cut knowledge of Billy Joel’s catalog earned him a spot touring alongside the legend himself, is back to his favorite stomping ground: The Paramount. His long-running residency is less of a concert and more of a victory lap. Alongside his hit-for-hit recreation of Joel’s legendary discography, DelGuidice puts his own songwriting chops on full display — weaving in original tracks from albums like “My Street” and “Mask Production.” From playing his own chart-topping tracks — including “Ordinary Guy,” the theme song for Kevin James’ Kevin Can Wait, to touring the world with his idol, DelGuidice is the real deal.

Friday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. Tickets at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

The Midtown Men Broadway meets classic rock ’n’ roll as The Midtown Men return to Eisenhower Park for an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia. Featuring four original stars of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys — Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer — the acclaimed quartet brings the timeless sounds of the 1960s to life with soaring harmonies, dynamic performances and plenty of infectious energy. These Broadway veterans, with their powerhouse band, are realizing the dream they brought to life as the iconic Four Seasons. This is the next chapter for these accomplished entertainers,

Saturday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny. gov for info and updates.

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Your Neighborhood Aug Neil Diamond tribute

CALENDAR experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far. So, let the games begin! Get ready to sport your Taylor- inspired attire and sing your hearts out.

Fans of Neil Diamond can relive the legendary singersongwriter’s greatest hits when Robert Neary brings “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience” to Eisenhower Park. The acclaimed concert experience features more than two hours of classics, complemented by stories, multimedia and a Broadway-style production that celebrates Diamond’s remarkable career. The Broadway, television and film veteran, who recently appeared at Tilles Center, has earned widespread praise for his uncanny vocals and stage presence, creating a concert experience that captures the energy and spirit of the original. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

Aug Take Flight

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes all to Family Night. Discover the fascinating world of birds and bats during this special after-hours experience in the gardens. families are invited to explore Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects exhibit, from 5-8 p.m., the LEGO free-play area, followed by a Birds of Prey show. Participants will meet incredible birds of prey up close and learn what makes them so amazing, plus a Bat Walk, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Registration required. $34, $24 child • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 5 p.m.; Birds of Prey shows at 5:30 and 7 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Aug Pianomania!

Plaza Theatrical Productions welcomes everyone to take a Rock ‘n’ Roll rollercoaster ride through one of the most explosive and influential musical styles of the 20th century. Jared Freiburg’s highenergy celebration of the 1950s highligts music made famous by the most prolific piano entertainers from that era (including Little Richard, Ray Charles, and more) as well as many of the artists who influenced them and were influenced by them (Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, and even Billy Joel). This show has electrified audiences worldwide by showcasing Jared’s incredible virtuosity on a cavalcade of rockand-roll, blues, jazz, and country hits. • Where: Elmont Memorial

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

Aug Tunes with Foreign Journey Live

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Chance the Rapper

Chance the Rapper‘s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book just turned 10, and he’s announced a tour to celebrate. The mixtape that changed everything is back as Chance takes a victory lap built around the project that won three Grammys in one night, broke streaming-only records, and turned him from a Chicago underground hero into a generational artist. The Coloring Book itself instantly reshaped what a hip-hop record could be. The mixtape became the first streaming-only project to win a Grammy, and it earned Chance Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance in a single trip to the podium. Songs like “No Problem,” “Same Drugs,” “All Night,” “Blessings,” “Angels,” and “Summer Friends” turned into staples of a generation’s playlists — and fans have been waiting a decade to hear them performed live in full. The setlist on this tour is built to deliver that, plus cuts from the rest of his catalog and his long-awaited 2025 • Where: The Paramount, 370 release Star Line, his first full-length album in six years. Chance is famous New York Ave., Huntington for raising the energy in a room and turning shows into church-tent revivals, • Time: 8 p.m. especially when the gospel-leaning Coloring Book material lands. • Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont • Time: 2:30 p.m. • Contact: PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870

Aug Community Game Night

Cool off with games at Franklin Square Public Library. Enjoy an evening of board games and group activities for adults, seniors and teens. Light refreshments provided, courtesy of Holiday Farms. • Where: 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square • Time: 6-8 p.m. • Contact: fslibrary.org or (516) 488-3444

Citizen Science: Monarch Larva Monitoring Project

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to be a citizen scientist and study monarch butterflies in the museum’s Milkweed Garden. By measuring plants, rainfall, and monarch eggs you will be collecting real data that scientists can analyze! Your data will help them understand butterfly migration and will help conserve this species. Each Wednesday, take a walk through this garden and see

how the plants grow as habitat for visiting monarchs! To join, meet at the front desk. For ages 4+. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 2-3 p.m., also Aug. 26 • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Aug Veterans’ Support Group

The Charles Evans Center hosts a confidential, inperson Veterans’ Support Group offering a space for veterans to connect, share experiences and access resources in a supportive setting. The group focuses on fellowship, peer support and open conversation, providing participants with an opportunity to discuss challenges and receive guidance in a safe and respectful environment. The program is free, anonymous and open to veterans seeking community support. • Where: Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke. • Time: 6-7 p.m. • Contact: elmontlibrary.org or (516) 354-5280

Summertime grooves

TOH Summer Concert Series brings East Coast, with stunning vocals

and horn section, to Rath Park. • Where: 849 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: (516) 670-1050 or hempsteadny.gov

Stargazers

Old Westbury Gardens invites everyone to join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for an evening of guided stargazing and nighttime skywatching. Learn about the stars, planets, and seasonal constellations visible overhead while experienced observers help you navigate the night sky through telescopes and shared knowledge. Gates open 30 minutes before observing begins, allowing guests time to settle in and take in the twilight transition before the sky comes alive. Bring your curiosity and enjoy a relaxed, awe-filled evening under the stars. Free with admission. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8:15-10 p.m., also Sept. 17 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Summer groovin’

Eisenhower Park’s Summer Concert Series welcomes Let Sing Taylor, a Taylor Swift tribute. The bamd brings the communal

Plattduetsche Park hosts Foreign Journey Live, a tribute band performing hits from Foreigner and Journey. The evening show features live rock music in the beer hall setting with an $8 cover charge. Authentic German cuisine and beer are available for purchase throughout the night. • Where: 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square • Time: 6:30-10 p.m. • Contact: parkrestaurant.com or (516) 354-313

Aug ‘What the World Needs Now’

Plaza Theatrical Productions welcomes everyone to a tribute to Burt Bacharach’s iconic music. The exhilarating concert honors the timeless masterpieces of the legendary American composer. This dynamic tribute breathes new life into Bacharach’s cherished classics, offering a vibrant mix of beloved hits like “Walk On By” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” along with hidden gems that deserve the spotlight. • Where: Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont • Time: 2:30 p.m. • Contact: PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of ATAR LUXURY CAR RENTAL L.L.C.. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/12/2026 Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 109 King Court, Elmont, NY, 11003, USA. Purpose: any lawful act. 161233

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ANA DEYSI ROCKMAN A/K/A ANA D. GAMERO A/K/A ANA ROCKMAN A/K/A ANA D. ZALDIVAR A/K/A ANA GAMERO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 6, 2025, 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 August 27, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 13 Crystal Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 670 and Lot 16. Approximate amount of judgment is $74,058.30 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602114/2024. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 233926-1 161329 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs. GEORGY PERRIER, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 6, 2026 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 August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 126 SUSSEX ROAD, ELMONT, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 32, Block: 387, Lot: 137. Approximate amount of judgment is $755,179.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 617704/2022. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee. For Sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. JAMES A. PASCARELLA, Esq., Referee Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161325

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of Good Neighbors LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on July 15, 2026 Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 317 Yale Rd, Garden City South, NY 11530. Purpose: any lawful act 161315 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR27, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR27, -against-

MARIA RODRIGUEZ, 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 November 14, 2025, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR27, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR27 is the Plaintiff and MARIA RODRIGUEZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 2, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1311 MCCLURE AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003; and the following tax map identification: 32-578-78 & 87. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ELMONT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD NASSAU COUNTY, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 609890/2019. Brian J. Davis, 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. 161410

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff AGAINST James Varghese, Anila Varghese, et al, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 23, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee,

will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 798 Bauer Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 32, BLOCK: 689, LOT: 33. Approximate amount of judgment is $523,361.43 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 615277/2023. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide the information needed for proper reporting in accordance with the terms of sale. For sale information, please visit XOME at www.XOME.com or call 844-400-9663. Brian Davis, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 90713 161395

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., f/k/a The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, in trust for ChaseFlex Multi-Class Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-1 Plaintiff, Against Sung Choi a/k/a Thomas Choi a/k/a Thomas L. Choi a/k/a Thomas R. Choi a/k/a Tomas Choi a/k/a Thomas Lee Choi, Capital One Bank New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Capital One Bank (USA), NA, Atlantic City Showboat, Inc., American Express Centurion Bank, Monrovia Growers Company, Boardwalk Regency Corp. d/b/a Caesars Atlantic City, Trump Taj Mahal Associates (formerly Trump Taj Mahal Associates, L.P.) t/a Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, Discover Bank,

Chase Bank USA, NA Chung Choi Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/01/2018, 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 9/10/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 16 Park Place, Floral Park, NY 11001, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 32 Block 65 Lot 187 and 188. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $742,622.44 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 606764/2017 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. Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 7/15/2026 File Number: 32674 CA 161518 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

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, JAX AS CUST FOR ATLANTIC FBO FIRSTRUST, Plaintiff, vs. BARBARA LINDNER AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARIAN MAY LINDNER, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 6, 2026 and duly entered on May 19, 2026, 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, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 20 Franklin Square, Freeport, NY 11520. 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 062, Block 47 and Lot 15. Approximate amount of judgment is $4,272.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617501/25. Michael Sepe, Esq., Referee Bronster, LLP, 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 12th Floor, New York, New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161522 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2019-4, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff AGAINST FRANCKY CANGE, MARIE D. CANGE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 19, 2026, 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, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 355 Hill Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 32 Block: 673 Lot: 153 & 154. Approximate amount of judgment $666,565.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold

subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #620209/2024. Matin Emouna, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 24-002259 90679 161469 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 601212/2025 COUNTY OF NASSAU __________________ WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF POPULAR ABS, INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-6 Plaintiff, vs. FRANK AMALFITANO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CARMELO AMALFITANO; JOSEPH AMALFITANO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CARMELO AMALFITANO; ARMANDO AMALFITANO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIUBTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CARMELO AMALFITANO; MADELINE CRISCOULA A/K/A MADELINE CRISPUOLA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CARMELO AMALFITANO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF CARMELO AMALFITANO, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives,

widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ELIZABETH AMALFITANO AS “JOHN DOE #1” “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven 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 premises, described in the complaint, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 80 MADISON STREET, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010 Section: 35, Block: 104, Lot: 148 Defendants. __________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT

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of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $384,000.00 and interest, recorded on December 06, 2005, in Liber Book M29794 at Page 504, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 80 MADISON STREET, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. 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: July 14th, 2026 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 161464

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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 FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST FREDERICK BROWN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 27, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM, premises known as 412 Keller Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. 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, State of New York, Section 32 Block 537 Lots 56-58. Approximate amount of judgment $753,717.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604683/2023. Paul L. Meli, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001586 90584 161467 LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County. Gitsit Solutions, Llc, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely In Its Capacity As Separate Trustee Of GITSIT Mortgage Loan Trust BBPLC1 , Plaintiff -againstUnknown Heirs Of The Estate Of Theresa Casatelli, Frank Casatelli Jr. a/k/a Francis Patrick Casatelli, as Heir and Distributee of the Estate of Theresa Casatelli, Annette Casatelli As Heir And Distributee Of The Estate Of Theresa Casatelli, Michael Casatelli a/k/a Michael F. Casatelli, as Heir and Distributee of the Estate of Theresa Casatelli, Charles Casatelli a/k/a Charles R. Casatelli, as Heir and Distributee of the Estate of Theresa Casatelli, Mary Casatelli As Heir And Distributee Of The Estate Of Theresa Casatelli, Cavalry Spv I,

Llc, a/a/o Citibank, N.A., Maidenbaum & Sternberg, Llp f/k/a Rosenfeld & Maindenbaum, LLP, People Of The State Of New York, Cavalry Spv I, Llc, New York State Department Of Taxation And Finance, United States Of America (Eastern District) o/b/o Internal Revenue Service, John Doe And Jane Doe, Defendants Index No. 601945/2025. Mortgaged Premises: 121 Commonwealth Street, Franklin Square, NY 11010 Section: 35 Block: 183 Lot: 101 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a home equity conversion mortgage to secure $652,500.00 and interest, recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on December 1, 2009, in Liber Book M 34392, on Page 43, covering the premises known as 121 Commonwealth Street, Franklin Square, NY 11010. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the reverse mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a

copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 161537

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 68-2026 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 4th day of August 2026, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 68-2026, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 68-2026, to amend Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations. Dated: August 4, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 161675

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LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527 RESOLUTION NO.725-2026 Adopted: August 2026

Senior Councilmember Goosby offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND 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. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 717-2026, adopted July 7, 2026, a public hearing was duly held on the day of August 4, 2026, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: ELMONT WORLD AVENUE north side, starting at a point 243 feet east of the east curbline of Meacham Avenue, east

for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-260/26) WELLINGTON ROAD west side, starting at a point 507 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south for a distance of 25 feet. (TH-272/26) NORTH VALLEY STREAM EDWARDS BOULEVARD - west side, starting at a point 30 feet north opposite the north east curbline of Vista Road, north for a distance 20 feet. (TH-267/26) ROOSEVELT ANNA AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 57 feet south of the south curbline of East Clinton Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-251/26) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Muscarella and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SIX (6) NOES: NONE (0) 161674 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BROUGHAM FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against ROBERT GERMAIN, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 13, 2026, I

will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 16, 2026 at 2:00PM. Premises known as 271 Lehrer Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. Sec 32 Block 504 Lot 105. 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, at Elmont, County of Nassau, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $844,583.39 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 613970/2024. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Kenneth J. Weinstein, Esq., Referee File # NY-526.000009-17-10 161720 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 FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. IQBAL ZAFAR, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 23, 2026, 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 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 119 Covert Avenue, Elmont, NY

11003. 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 32, Block 303 and Lot 22, 23, 24, 25. Approximate amount of judgment is $624,626.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 619495/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161691 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-19, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-19, Plaintiff againstROSA QUINDE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated March 5, 2026 and entered on March 24, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as SBL# 32-127-328. Said premises known as 4 CHILDS AVE, FLORAL PARK, NY 11001 Approximate amount of lien $1,227,851.05 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 609481/2024. SCOTT H. SILLER, ESQ., Referee Pincus & Tarab Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556

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NEWS BRIEF Local film historians bring classics to life Philip Harwood, a film historian and adult reference librarian at the Elmont Memorial Library, is continuing his monthly film series at the East Meadow Public Library, giving moviegoers an opportunity to revisit classic films and learn more about their history and cultural significance. Harwood is one of three film historians presenting monthly programs at the library. He presents classic films and is continuing his Essential Hitchcock series, which began last year. “I also do a monthly film series at East Meadow Public Library,” Harwood said. “I’ve been doing that since 2018. I introduce the film, discuss some of the backstories of the film, then we see the film, and then we do a post-film discussion.” The programs offer audiences an opportunity to engage with films beyond simply watching them, Harwood said. Film historian and filmmaker Keith Crocker also presents a monthly Pop Culture film series, while Dylan Skol-

nick, co-director of the Cinema Arts Centre, presents a monthly Independent Cinema series. East Meadow librarian Christina Crocker worked with her husband, Keith, to establish the library’s film programming, which has become a longstanding tradition. “In September, we set up chairs, and he sets up his movie screen and his 16-millimeter projector, and he will try to tie it into some kind of literature,” Christina said. “Everyone sits out in the garden, and I usually talk about the book end of it, and then Keith will come on and talk about the movie itself.” Crocker, a former Nassau Community College professor who continues to teach film at Long Island University, has presented programs at libraries for 31 years. He said his work began with the East Meadow Public Library, where Harwood said film screenings can become more meaningful when audiences experience them together. –Joseph D’alessandro

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO: 608690/2026 DATE FILED: 4/23/2026 SUMMONS L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Plaintiff, -againstARTHUR BEZMAN and STEVEN BEZMAN, if they be living, if they be dead, their respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, or through ARTHUR BEZMAN and STEVEN BEZMAN, if they be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF

TAXATION AND FINANCE; NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER; ELM CAPITAL, LLC, “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 premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date 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), and in case of 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 August 6, 2026 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office. THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a tax lien and to recover the amount of the tax lien and all of the interest, penalties, additions and expenses thereon to premises k/a Section 32, Block 425. Lot 125. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property. 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 tax lien holder 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 tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: April 23, 2026 LEVY & LEVY Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 487-6655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. #103134 161682 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

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New York Attorney General Letitia James, left, and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the final regulations implementing the SAFE for Kids Act on July 29. The rules affect media companies personalizing feeds for users under 18 without parental consent.

New York limits social media to protect minors between midnight and 6 a.m. without parental approval. Attorney General Letitia James said New York is taking another step to the regulations establish standards for address growing concerns about the age verification and parental consent impact of social media on children’s while requiring companies to protect mental health, with new regulations users’ personal information. “The SAFE for Kids Act leads the that will require platforms to limit nation in keeping our children safe addictive features for users under 18. online and protecting State officials on July 29 youth from the devastating released final rules impleeffects of unchecked social menting the Stop Addictive media,” James said. Feeds Exploitation, or “Young people are particuSAFE, for Kids Act, which requires social media comlarly vulnerable to addicpanies to restrict algorithtive social media features, mically personalized feeds and my office is committed and overnight notifications to protecting all New Yorkfor minors unless they ers from potentially harmobtain parental consent. ful technologies and comResearch has linked these panies that try to take features to increased risks advantage of them.” of depression, anxiety, eatThe regulations require ing disorders and sleep discompanies to verify whethruption among children er a user is an adult before and teenagers. enabling algorithmically “When I came into personalized feeds or nightoffice, our children were in time notifications. Platthe throes of a full-blown for ms may use methods mental health crisis, and as such as uploaded photos or New York’s first mom govvideos, or verify email ernor, I felt a moral imperaaddresses or phone numLETISHA JAMES tive to act,” Gov. Kathy bers, but must provide at Hochul said in announcing Attorney general, least one option that does the regulations. “Today, New York not require a governmentwe’re sending a clear mesissued identification. Any sage: our kids’ mental health isn’t for data collected for age verification must sale.” be deleted or de-identified after it is Under the rules, users younger than used. 18 will no longer receive endless The SAFE for Kids Act, signed into streams of recommended content gen- law in June 2024, will take effect Jan. erated by algorithms unless a parent 25, 2027, 180 days after the regulations provides consent. Instead, minors will are published in the State Register. see posts from accounts they choose to Companies that violate the law could follow in a set order, such as chronolog- face civil penalties of up to $5,000 per ical order. Platforms also will be pro- violation, among other enforcement hibited from sending notifications actions by the attorney general’s office.

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wo weeks ago, the Mets honored their 1986 team on the 40th anniversary of its World Series championship season. That was the last time the Mets won it all, and unfortunately, it looks like it will be a while before they reach that pinnacle again. That 1986 team was one for the ages, replete with stars, superstars and gritty players who never quit. It was also a team known for what might have been. No Mets squad before or since has had a better season, or such a complete unit with so much talent, ego, disparate personalities and a manager who could fit all the pieces together and make them work so remarkably close to perfection. The team won 108 regular-season games, the ninth-highest in history, and finished 21½ games ahead of their closest NL East rival, the Phillies. The most spectacular superstar was Dwight Gooden, a boy wonder who at 21 had more pitching achievements than anyone ever at his age. Similarly, Darryl

Strawberry, a young slugger with limitless ability, seemed to be headed to the Hall of Fame. Gary Carter was baseball’s leading catcher, and a clutch power hitter who did have a Hall of Fame career. Team leader Keith Hernandez was a fierce competitor, and generally acknowledged to be the best defensive first basemen ever. Other players, though not quite superstars, were top-flight talent who knew how to win: pitchers Ron Darling, Bobby Ojeda and Jesse Orosco and fielders Ray Knight, Howard Johnson, Mookie Wilson, Kevin Mitchell, Tim Teuffel and Lee Mazilli. There were also brawlers like Wally Backman and Lenny Dykstra, who would do virtually anything to win. The ringmaster of this assemblage was Manager Davey Johnson, who was not only one of the first managers to use a computer, but also relied on gut instinct. Johnson was a unique oldschool/analytics composite. The playoff series against the Astros, highlighted by a sixth-game, 16-inning come-from-behind win, put the Mets in the Series against the Red Sox, which proved to be a classic. The

Mets were one out away from losing the sixth game, and the Series, when they staged a miracle comeback to win, and then took Game Seven as well. They were on top of the baseball world, and looking like a dynasty for years to come. But it wasn’t to be. The first sign of what was to come went largely unnoticed at the time. Gooden was missing from the ticker-tape parade up Fifth Avenue. Fans were told he had overslept after too much celebration, but the reality, as would become known the following year, was that Gooden was a drug addict and had missed the parade because he was on a cocaine binge. While he would have several more good seasons, he was never the same. Strawberry had troubles of his own, and left the Mets for the Dodgers after the 1990 season. Like Gooden, Strawberry had serious drug problems, and never played again as a regular after 1991. Several other key players in the ’86 soon left the Mets. After a contract squabble, Knight left for Baltimore. Mitchell was traded because he was considered a disruptive influence, and

rom boy wonders to brawlers to a future Hall of Famer, they were a unique squad.

Dykstra was always a self-destructive wild man. He was traded to the Phillies in ’89. After he retired, Dykstra served in prison for crimes including bankruptcy fraud, money laundering, grand theft and making terrorist threats. For a host of reasons, the Mets never again had the cohesion they had in 1986. I should add that Strawberry went on to overcome his drug problems, and cancer, and is now a true model citizen. I’ve met him a number of times and seen him interact with young kids. You couldn’t ask for a nicer guy. Gooden has had his ups and downs but is also, by all accounts, a good guy. Certainly he has been that way whenever I’ve seen him at events. I’ve also had the chance to meet other 1986 Mets, including Hernandez, Darling, Teuffel and Wilson, and they’re all a credit to the game. Gooden, Strawberry, Hernandez and Howard Johnson were elected to the Mets Hall of Fame, and Carter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Most of all, to Mets fans, the ’86 team will always bring back great memories. Let’s go, Mets! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

On progressive Democrats, misbehavers and oldsters

s the midsummer mark came and went, the nation was dealing with two types of heat waves. One has scorched communities throughout the country with conditions that were never anticipated by any weather forecaster. The other is occurring in Washington, D.C., and around the country, in the form of political scandals and party upheavals whose results will play out in November. It’s difficult to choose one event as the most dramatic, but it’s worth recounting them one by one. The Michigan Democratic primary produced an unexpected victory by progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. President Trump won the state of Michigan in three elections, but with his popularity at an all-time low, a far-left candidate who won on the issue of affordability shouldn’t be counted out. And New York City residents shouldn’t be surprised by the Michigan result, considering that there’s a socialist mayor in City Hall. Republicans of every color of the

political spectrum are jumping for joy over the Michigan results, but the socialist-aligned El-Sayed could well upset the apple cart thanks to a very unpopular president, who is losing support nationally from independents and some Republicans. A Trump-endorsed candidate might not be as popular in November as party officials think. Back in the nation’s capital, Republicans are facing numerous headwinds. Two members of Congress have been accused of conduct that is disqualifying in the current climate. Rep. Chuck Edwards, of North Carolina, dropped his re-election bid after the House Ethics Committee released a report finding that he engaged in inappropriate conduct with congressional staff members. And as of this writing, Rep. Max Miller, of Ohio, was vowing to continue campaigning for re-election despite growing calls for him to drop out amid reports of alleged spousal abuse. Ordinarily, the missteps of two House members would be of no consequence, but House Republicans have a very small majority, and the potential loss of two seats is a big deal in what promises to be a difficult election year. On top of

that, Republicans are dealing with the problem of rapidly aging Senate members, who are no longer reliable votes when they’re needed. Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, has been hospitalized for weeks, and his potential to return to work is questionable. Like the House, the Senate is a big headache for Republicans. There the average age is 64, compared with the average age of 57 for the House. Sen. Charles Grassley, of Iowa, is 92, and he has many oldtimers to keep him company on the Senate floor. While Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent, is 84, and Angus King, the independent from Maine, is 82, the Democrats aren’t in trouble if either of them is sidelined. Contrast these old guys with Senators Jon Ossoff, of Georgia, and Andy Kim, of New Jersey, who are 39 and 44, respectively. Not everyone is sitting still when it comes to the large number of aging elected officials. Nick Tomboulides, the head of U.S. Term Limits, a nonpartisan group, is seeking to limit the number of terms that federal officials can serve in office to three terms, or six years, in the

emocrats are dealing with the S word, and Republicans are facing strong headwinds.

House and two terms, or 12 years, in the Senate. Tomboulides says that “incumbency is the problem for elected officials who can easily be re-elected and view their positions as a lifetime job.” What compels public officials to stay in office long after their shelf life seems to have expired? Some simply love the job and enjoy the prestige that comes with it. They have no problem getting restaurant reservations, and love being catered to by the airlines. Others actually focus on getting things done, and their experience is of great value when it comes to government problem-solving. But today there are many much younger people who are ready, willing and able to take on the challenge of public life. To date, Congress has been largely unwilling to discipline its members when they engage in unprofessional conduct. Many members know about colleagues who break the rules but are afraid to blow the whistle on them. And as for the aging senators, it’s up to the voters to give them a hard look, and not just vote for the most familiar faces. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

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before them. Every election, from town boards and county legislatures to statewide offices, affects the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Decisions made by those officials influence taxes, zoning, infrastructure, emergency services, transportation, parks and economic development. Polling has a legitimate place in politics. It can reveal public concerns and identify emerging issues. But it also has limitations. It reflects opinions only at the time respondents are surveyed, and history has shown that polls can miss late shifts in public sentiment. More important, polls do not tell voters which candidate has the best ideas or values. That requires looking beyond campaign commercials, viral video clips and carefully crafted slogans. Voters should compare candidates’ positions on the issues that matter most. How would they address property taxes? What are their plans for housing, public safety and education? How would they manage taxpayer dollars? What are their priorities for infrastructure and economic growth? Fortunately, the information is available. Attend candidate debates and forums. Read policy proposals and campaign websites. Learn about incumbents’ records instead of relying solely on their promises. Ask candidates thoughtful questions when they appear

before civic groups and community organizations. Read the Herald, which follows local government throughout the year, not just during campaign season. The closer elections become, the more intense the horse-race coverage usually gets. Headlines focus on who gained two percentage points or whose campaign appears to have more energy. Yet when the votes are counted and the campaign signs come down, those numbers quickly fade into history. When Election Day arrives, the latest polls will no longer matter. The decisions made by those who are elected will. Budgets will be adopted, services funded, roads repaired, development approved and taxes set. Those choices affect residents long after campaign momentum has faded. An informed vote is one of the most powerful tools any citizen possesses. It should be based not on who appears to be winning, but on who has earned the public’s confidence with his or her ideas, experience and clear vision for the future. This election season, ignore the scoreboard. Study the issues. Evaluate the candidates. Ask difficult questions. Then cast your ballot based on informed judgment. That is how democracy works best, and how our communities will be best served.

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hether I’m at a community event, meeting with constituents or talking with neighbors, I often hear the same concern: it is increasingly harder to afford living on Long Island. Families are feeling squeezed by rising utility bills and higher auto insurance premiums, housing, health care and child care costs, all combined with the economic instability of our global markets, which drives everyday expenses up. In Albany, I prioritized feasible legislative solutions that ease this financial burden so families can continue to work, raise their children and revitalize our local economy. Affordability isn’t a single policy, but it’s an issue that shapes nearly every decision made in your household. I believe the government has a responsibility to ease people’s financial burden by lowering overall costs where possible, holding corporations accountable, and investing in our state’s services and workforce. This legislative session reflects that commitment through practical investments, reforms and measures designed to lower costs and prop-

erty taxes for working families and small businesses. One of the biggest concerns is the rising cost of utilities. For too long, Long Islanders have wondered whether they can absorb another increase in their electric or gas bill. This year’s stjhate budget, which I supported, increases oversight of utility companies by strengthening scrutiny of executive compensation, rates of return, and costs passed on to consumers. Simply put, the budget favors ratepayers over utilities when they seek rate increases, increasing transparency and accountability in a rate-setting process that all too often excludes the most important voices, ratepayers. The budget also established the Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebates program, providing energy rebate checks for eligible households. Joint filers with incomes under $150,000 will receive a $200 check, those between $150,000 and $300,000 will receive a $150 check, and single filers under $150,000 will receive a $100 check. This initiative will helps alleviate the financial pressures people are facing. Keeping costs down also means making informed decisions about our energy future. That’s why I supported a responsible pause on large-scale data center

expansion while our state agencies evaluate their long-term impact on utility costs and on the resources of local municipalities. While these projects create temporary construction jobs, they also place enormous demands on our electric grid that drive up costs that shouldn’t be passed on to ratepayers. Studying the long-term effects of data centers helps ensure that economic development doesn’t come at the expense of higher utility bills or our quality of life. Auto insurance is another growing burden for many families. Too often, people with clean driving records find themselves paying more because of fraud, costly litigation or outdated rating practices. I’m proud to have advanced reforms that limit excessive insurance profits and require those profits to be returned to policyholders. Just as important, insurers are no longer permitted to base rates on factors such as ZIP code, education level, occupation or homeownership status, ensuring fairness and equitable rate-setting practices across the board for prospective or current policyholders. Affordability also means making it possible for parents to remain in the workforce. This year’s budget includes a $3 billion investment in child care subsidies, along with a restored $116 million

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for after-school programs and community-based child care services, helping more families balance work and raising children. Finally, we must ensure that Long Island remains economically viable for our seniors, who are facing a 62 percent increase in poverty driven by soaring utility bills and health care costs, alongside young families building their futures. I advocated for $250 million for affordable housing development in the state budget, creating more opportunities for residents to remain in the communities they call home. When our teachers, first responders, health care workers, skilled tradespeople, small business owners, seniors and young professionals can afford to live here, we all reap the benefits. The financial challenges facing New Yorkers didn’t appear overnight, and they won’t disappear overnight. But by lowering utility costs, reforming auto insurance, expanding access to child care, investing in housing and providing direct financial relief, I remain fully committed to delivering on pragmatic policies that lower costs and ensure that Long Island remains a place where families can thrive. While no single program can solve the entirety of the affordability crisis we are facing, these initiatives are a good start, while recognizing that there is still much work to be done. Judy Griffin represents the 21st Assembly District.

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