Franklin Square/Elmont Herald 11-13-2025

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Pop culture and cosplay on display at El-Con

The Elmont Memorial Library hosted its first-ever El-Con celebration on Nov. 8, transforming the library into a pop culture wonderland with cosplay, gaming, art, and live entertainment.

The event brought together fans of all ages for a day of creativity, community, and fun.

Above, Landon and Claude Estinville played Sega Genesis at El-Con. Right, Amelia Park, 3, met Spiderman.

Story, more photos, Page 3.

Howie’s Heart is all about kindness

By REI WolFSoHN Correspondent

Howie’s Heart volunteers visited the Plattdeutsche Senior Home in Franklin Square a few days before Halloween, sharing painted mini canvases and conversation with residents as part of the organization’s ongoing mission to spread kindness across generations.

The visit sparked reflections among residents about how much Halloween has changed over the years, while teen volunteers said they valued the chance to make a meaningful connection with seniors.

joy it brought them.”

That interaction was on full display at the visit. Teen volunteer Alana Torregrossa, dressed as Belle from Beauty and the Beast, handed out faux roses to every resident she met.

I think connecting with other people, especially young kids, that’s usually exciting.

JEN CaMaCHo Founder, Howie’s Heart

Jen Camacho, founder of Howie’s Heart, a nonprofit based in Franklin Square, said the event was inspired by her own experiences visiting her grandmothers in nursing homes.

“We’d be talking and making friends with other people other than just my grandma,” Camacho said. “I just saw how much

“I feel like it’s nice, because you could talk to them and you get to know them and they could get to know you,” Alana said.

Her sister, Savannah, said she could see the impact immediately.

“I think it’s really nice for them, because sometimes they may not get a lot of visitors,” Savannah said. “So, I feel like it just brightens their day.”

Joanne Copeland, spending her first holiday season at the senior home, said the moment meant a lot.

“I think it’s awesome,” Copeland said. “We get visitors. This is my first holiday here. I can’t wait to see Christmas. We’re not in a nursing home, so to speak. They treat us like fami-

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Elmont group to host HBCU, Greek Night

By REI WOLFSOHN Correspondent

The Jamaica Square Improvement League, an Elmont civic association, is hosting an HBCU and Greek Night to highlight how college education rooted in Black culture can enhance the impact young people have on their communities during and after college.

The event will take place on Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Elmont Memorial Library.

Speakers will share their experiences attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities and joining Divine Nine Greek organizations, as well as their transition into spaces centered on Black culture. The Improvement League hopes that sharing information about these institutions will inspire Elmont’s youth to pursue them — and encourage the local school administration to share that information with students.

“HBCUs like Howard are more than institutions; they are nurturing grounds for leadership and empowerment,” said Elmont school board member Stephanie Douglas. “They affirm identity, celebrate heritage, and prepare students to lead with vision and compassion. Alpha Kappa Alpha strengthened those same values through a lifelong commitment to scholarship, leadership, and service. Both Howard and AKA taught me that there is nothing you cannot achieve with faith, preparation, and perseverance.”

Douglas is one of several speakers at the HBCU and Greek Night, alongside Grace Taylor, Wynter Dunnom, and Krystal Gooden, among others. The event was the brainchild of Wynter’s mother, Shawn Dunnom, and other members of the Improvement League.

“Growing up, I was never educated on the HBCUs,” said Claudine Hall, president of the Improvement League. “I don’t live with a lot of regrets in my life, but

The Jamaican Square Improvement League, an Elmont civic association, will host an HBCU and Greek Night at the Elmont Memorial Library, helping connect students to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

I can say that not going to an HBCU is definitely a regret that I live with, because I hear so many great things.”

While some local high school districts with large Black and brown populations highlight HBCUs for their students, Hall said others fall short.

Hall may not have attended an HBCU, but she joined the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, while in graduate school — one of the Divine Nine Black Greek organi-

zations.

“In my sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated, we believe in service, and we believe in giving back to the community,” Hall said. “Most of the fraternities and sororities are into the same thing — into service and meaning. It’s a great brotherhood or sisterhood. It’s a family that does service in the communities.”

Like Douglas, Gooden both attended an HBCU and pledged a Divine Nine sorority — Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

“We push students to excel in school,” Gooden said of Zeta Phi Beta. “We go into elementary schools on the first day of school. We hold fundraisers for school programs and auxiliary groups. We push the matter of education, the importance of education, and being a continuous servant of your community.”

Gooden emphasized the value of HBCUs for young Black students. Her transfer from Nassau Community College to Johnson C. Smith University offered her a completely different college experience.

“It was a space created for us to thrive and to excel,” she said.

As an educator, Gooden said she values being a visible role model for Elmont’s youth.

“I think those individuals in our community, they need to see like-minded people, people from your neighborhood that have gone on to be successful,” she said.

Douglas also stressed the importance of exposing high school students to the legacy of HBCUs.

“When young people learn about HBCUs, they discover that excellence is not an exception — it is their heritage,” Douglas said. “They begin to understand that they stand on the shoulders of greatness, and that their own success continues a powerful legacy that has uplifted our communities for more than a century.”

Elmont community enjoys inaugural ‘El-Con’

The Elmont Memorial Library hosted its first-ever El-Con celebration on Nov. 8, transforming the building into a hub of creativity and pop culture for the community. The free event welcomed residents of all ages for a day of entertainment, imagination, and hands-on fun.

El-Con featured a variety of attractions, including cosplay contests, costumed characters, gaming zones, an inflatable maze, an escape room, and movie car displays. Visitors also enjoyed a student art exhibition, anime screenings, “Twilight Zone” viewings, and musicthemed lectures and performances.

To make the celebration possible, the library suspended regular services for the day so staff could focus entirely on the event. Programs were offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with both scheduled sessions and open activities to ensure everyone could take part.

Library officials said ElCon was created to connect with the community in a new and engaging way, highlighting the library’s role as a space for learning, creativity, and connection.

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Planning For and Executing Inheritances

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Early on, we learned the estate planning phrase “There’s nothing so unequal as the equal treatment of unequals.” Who has children that are all the same?

Some children have received significant help from parents during their lifetimes while others haven’t. Many parents choose the “forgiveness provision” to address this situation at death, to either “equalize” any gifts made to some children during lifetime with those who did not or, in the alternative, to “forgive” any loans made to children and then make a gift in like amount to each of the other children by inheritance, before the estate is divvied up in equal shares. Conversely, lifetime gifts may also be ignored. Next up is the problem of children who are partially or wholly estranged. Many clients wish to leave them a token amount but there are pitfalls to consider. One who is left considerably less than their siblings will often be angry and upset. They may demand that their siblings disclose what they received and even to pony up an equal share. Not only that, but the burden of telling that estranged child

they are getting less and delivering the paltry amount is left to the children who you wish to favor!

In our view, it is sometimes better to leave an estranged child out altogether than to stir up all the issues surrounding an inheritance much smaller than equal.

There are many valid reasons, however, to treat children differently. Some may have alcohol or substance abuse issues, learning disabilities or special needs, they may be immature and irresponsible, poor at handling money or a “soft touch” and, finally, they may have a spouse that dominates them and you do not want to see that controlling spouse get your money.

Sometimes parents leave more to the “needy” child, the old adage being that “the tongue always turns to the aching tooth”. If so, other children’s feelings may need to addressed. A letter to be opened after your death, explaining what you did and why, may go a long way towards soothing hurt feelings and avoiding misunderstandings, what we term the “emotional legacy”.

Irony elevate the Conversation

Ibelieve it’s the times we live in when most of what I look at, think about and experience is constantly viewed through a lens of irony.

Not the irony that respects and recognizes creativity in literature, music and art. Not the irony that makes for humorous musings and a “shrug the shoulders” easy reaction.

No, this is more of the irony that ends with the “you can’t make this stuff up” mentality before moving on to the next news cycle or social media post.

Case in point: Crayola Crayons. If you call the corporate number the outbound message reminds people that Crayola is “a creative world of color” but that it also lets you, through its resources, “imagine the unimaginable.”

annual hot color including “Mocha Mousse” and “Universal Khaki” which is pretty self-explanatory. But when Benjamin Moore defines the color of the year as “Silhouette” that is, “…luxurious burnt umber with delicate notes of charcoal…” I think we might want to get back to the basics and call it dark brown.

As for possibly the most ironic color name ever? An associate of my son’s speaks of a color that cleared all obstacles in manufacturing to be labeled: “nymph thigh”. Yeah, take that nepo child, Apple Martin.

A few years ago, this would have been a harmless (and for some boring) tagline. Not anymore. Imagining the unimaginable is a daily avoidance as the perceived chaos can sometimes overshadow our sincere attempts at hope and understanding.

Other ironies? The collaborations of snack flavors that were perfectly fine before – and are now sold to us as being quite palatable together. I played a spontaneous game with my family – while walking the aisles of the local dollar store and particularly favored Skittles Soda and Dr. Pepper flavored Beef Jerky.

And then there is the irony associated with names. Self-ascribed color experts like Pantone and Sherman Williams use their clout to describe their

There’s no escaping, irony is all around us. Even if you want to try and get away from it, there’s no place to go. So, if the LIRR has its own way of preventing passengers from fare beating by punching paper tickets before travelers get on the station’s platform, expect extra time-wasting explanations to train conductors that the commuter has a valid ticket. A valid ticket that’s already been clicked.

Perhaps this may not be such an irony if the idea was to create an incredible bottleneck at the height of rush hour. Anything’s possible if imagining the unimaginable.

A contributing writer to the Herald since 2012, Lauren Lev is a direct marketing/ advertising executive who teaches marketing fundamentals as well as advertising and marketing communications courses at the Fashion Institute of Technology and SUNY Old Westbury.

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F.S., Elmont chambers honor members

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce hosted its 40th annual Businessperson of the Year and Legislative Breakfast on Oct. 31 at the Crest Hollow Country Club, recognizing honorees from nearly 40 local chambers across Nassau County.

The council was formed in 1979, when chamber leaders from communities including Great Neck, Hicksville, Merrick, Hempstead, Baldwin, Westbury, Long Beach, Levittown, Freeport, Garden City, Franklin Square, East Meadow, Massapequa and Rockville Centre — along with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce of Long Island — began meeting to address shared business concerns. Early discussions focused on legislative issues, parking, special events and membership growth.

What began as an informal advisory group soon evolved into an organized countywide body for advocacy, leadership and support. Today, the council continues to promote business stability, economic development and its “shop local” initiative, serving as a unified voice for small businesses throughout Nassau.

This year’s breakfast program began at 8:15 a.m., following early-morning photos with honorees. The event included a performance of the national anthem by Nassau County Legislator-elect Kayla Knight, and a keynote address from Laura Bonelli, president of LifeVac, a Nesconset-based company known for its choking-rescue device. Island Harvest Food Bank served as the event’s charity partner, with president and CEO Randi Shubin-Dresner sharing updates on its hungerrelief work across Long Island.

In a letter to attendees, NCCC president Frank Camarano Jr. thanked the event’s sponsors and part-

ner organizations, and acknowledged Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for his continued support of small-business initiatives, including the Nassau County Small Business Support & Training Center at Nassau Community College.

Among this year’s honorees was Giuliano Brugellis of the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, founder and owner of Stonebridge. Brugellis launched the company with a focus on premium stone, tile and mosaic distribution, and has built it into a respected supplier for retail stores, contractors and designers across the region. Known for its emphasis on quality, craftsmanship and service, Stonebridge has become a trusted name in the construction and design industries.

Colleagues credit Brugellis’ hands-on leadership and high standards with inspiring his team and business partners. He was recognized for his commitment to excellence, strong industry relationships and continued support of the local business community.

The Elmont Chamber of Commerce also honored Mr. Flavors Ice Cream, a family-owned mobile ice cream business co-owned by Leon Williams and Alexa Saldana. Based in Elmont, the company provides turnkey ice cream catering for schools, block parties, senior centers, corporate events and community celebrations across Nassau County and Long Island.

Known for its menu of classic novelties, sundaes and specialty treats — and its fast, friendly service — the Mr. Flavors truck has become a familiar presence at back-to-school nights, National Night Out and seasonal festivals. The chamber selected the business for its commitment to community partnerships, clear communication, fair pricing and its role in bringing “small-business hospitality on wheels” to neighborhoods throughout the region.

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Giuliano Brugellis of the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, founder and owner of Stonebridge, at its annual breakfast.

LIPA chief discusses L.I.’s energy future

By MADISON GUSLER mgusler@liherald.com

At the Long Island Association’s Energy and Environment Committee meeting on Nov. 5, Carrie Meek Gallagher, the new CEO of the Long Island Power Authority, spoke about the future of energy on Long Island.

“Energy is very significant to our economy, our businesses and just our way of life here on Long Island,” Matt Cohen, LIA president and CEO, said. LIA is a nonprofit association that works to ensure Long Island’s economic vitality.

Gallagher, who took over at LIPA from John Rhodes in June, spoke with dozens of energy experts and local business owners about her priorities for the public authority, which owns the electric transmission and distribution system serving Long Island and the Rockaway peninsula. She has over 25 years of experience working in energy and sustainability in the public sector, having directed the Long Island office of the state Department of Public Service, and been the acting deputy secretary to the governor for energy and environment, and the regional director of the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

“Everyone here is committed to making sure that Long Island’s energy need are met in a clean, efficient and safe way,” Pat Guidice, business manger of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1049, said. “I can’t tell you how happy we at IBEW-1049 are that Carrie is now at the helm of LIPA, ensuring we have clean and efficient energy that will be provided to Long Island.”

“Carrie’s commitment to the people of Long Island is second to none,” Guidice added.

Gallagher said that her priorities are to ensure that there is a clean, reliable and affordable power supply, and to strengthen LIPA’s partnership with PSEG Long Island, which provides electrical service to customers.

“We need power — we need energy to run our economy,” she said. “We know affordability is really critical right now, so that’s something we’re continuing to

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Entering contract negotiations with local and outof-state energy providers over the next three years, Gallagher said she is focused on cutting costs without impacting performance. She has also continued outreach about LIPA’s Time-of-Day program, which allows customers to choose when they use electricity, at varying rates.

Gallagher assured attendees that LIPA is prepared for days of high-energy demand. “We have enough capacity on any given day to meet even our peak demands,” she said.

Clean energy — which, she said, Long Island is very committed to — helps relieve the grid in times of high demand. South Fork Wind, she said, has been providing LIPA with power for over a year. She said that Long Island leads the state in solar installations, with nearly 100,000 customers and businesses receiving solar energy. While federal tax incentives for solar power will expire at the end of the year, Gallagher said that LIPA is working with state and local partners to create an alternative option for residents looking to go solar.

“Solar works here,” she said. “We know Long Islanders are willing to adopt it, and we want to continue that momentum, as it really does make a difference.”

According to the state Department of Public Service’s 2024 Electric Reliability Performance Report, Gallagher said, LIPA has outperformed all other overhead electric utilities in New York for five years. This shows that the agency has consistently provided energy to Long Islanders, and, she added, it continues to invest in ensuring that it can provide reliable and affordable service in the future.

Police Detectives’ Association donates 100 coats

Each year, the Elmont community feels the warmth of giving thanks to the Nassau County Police Detectives’ Association’s annual Coats for Kids drive, which ensures that every child in the Elmont Union Free School District is prepared for the winter season.

The initiative, organized by the district’s Pupil Personnel Services team — led by Interim Director Ozlem Artukmac and Assistant Director Helisse Palmore — represents a true partnership between local law enforcement and educators. Together with school social workers, the detectives help identify students in need and provide coats in a wide range of sizes, colors, and styles to suit each child. This year, their efforts resulted in the delivery of 117 brand-new coats, helping students across all six Elmont schools stay warm and confident during the colder months.

On Nov. 3, student representatives from every school gathered at the PPS office for a heartwarming celebration of the donation. There, they met and thanked NCPD DAI President William Bourguignon, First Vice President Chris Kelly, Second Vice President Ryan Lunt, and Trustee Sean Keeffe, accepting the coats on behalf of their classmates. The event served as a touching reminder of how community collaboration and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children.

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Nassau County salutes those who served

By DANIEL OFFNER

Special to the Herald

In recognition of the thousands of men and women across Long Island who served or are actively serving in the United States Armed Forces, members of the Nassau County community gathered in front of the memorial at Eisenhower Park on Nov. 9 to honor local veterans for their courage and sacrifice.

The Veterans Day ceremony, led by the United Veterans Organization of Nassau County, celebrated the respect, resilience, and dedication of servicemen and women, while emphasizing the importance of veteran agencies that support those returning from active duty.

Morris Miller, past president and board member of the United Veterans Organization, served as master of ceremonies.

“As long as we are alive, we will never ever forget about our brothers,” Miller said. “They may not be with us physically, but they’re with us right here in our hearts.”

Eric Spinner, UVO chaplain and senior vice commander of Jewish War Veterans Post 652, led the convocation, offering a solemn prayer for all who have served.

“As we gather this Veterans Day in memory of all who have served and those who continue to serve,” Spinner said, “bless and protect our nation. Be merciful to our honored dead, whose valor, courage, and heroism inspire us to noble action and eternal vigilance in preserving our priceless liberty and our inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

Spinner also led a poignant POW/ MIA remembrance ceremony honoring those who never returned home, explaining the symbolism of each item on the small table set in their honor.

“As you enter the ceremony area today, you may have noticed a small table in a place of honor,” he said. “It is set for one, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against his or her suppressors.”

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman thanked the veterans in attendance for their service and reflected on his family’s long history of military involvement.

“Today sometimes gets confused with Memorial Day,” Blakeman said. “Memorial Day is a sacred day. Not a holiday, but a day to remember those who died in the line of duty. Today is more of a celebration of the brave men and women who joined our armed forces to protect our freedom.”

Blakeman shared that both of his parents served during World War II, his son completed a five-year tour with the U.S. Marine Corps, and his nephew, who died on Sept. 11, 2001, was an U.S. Army veteran.

“Today, I am honored to be in your presence, to be your county executive, and to celebrate all of those brave and courageous men and women who served in the armed forces of the United States of America,” Blakeman said. “May God

Sergeant at Arms Paul Masi led the Adavancement of Colors into the ceremony.

bless you all, may God bless them, and may God bless America.”

Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips commended veterans’ advocates for their tireless work.

“What they do isn’t fancy,” Phillips said. “It doesn’t get the limelight, but there is no one that works harder for our veterans than Ralph Esposito.”

She added that what makes Nassau County so special are the roughly 45,000 veterans who live here.

“In Nassau County, we will never forget. We will never stop honoring. We will never stop fighting for democracy,” Phillips said.

Ralph Esposito, director of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, spoke about ongoing initiatives to support local veterans, including food drives and plans for a new housing project in Island Park.

During the ceremony, he personally thanked Blakeman for recently signing over the deed to the former Long Beach Motor Inn site on Austin Boulevard to

the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

The charitable nonprofit, founded in honor of New York City firefighter Steven Siller — who died on Sept. 11, 2001 — has committed to building 57 units of veteran housing on the site.

The Veterans Village will feature private bathrooms and kitchens in each unit, 24/7 on-site staff and clinicians, and services ranging from job training and entitlement advocacy to behavioral health care funded and operated by the foundation.

“You don’t know how important that is, especially on Veterans Week,” Esposito said. “This means a lot. Our veterans suffer every day, but we’re out there to help. We’re always there for you, and we always will be, as long as I have breath in me.”

The ceremony concluded with recognition of veterans from every branch of service, including those who fought in World War II and Korea, followed by a final salute from the Joint Armed Forces firing detail.

Ralph Esposito, who leads veteran services in Nassau County, spoke about new initiatives coming down the pipeline.

“As long as there are veterans among us, we will stand together to honor them,” Miller said. “Because remembering their sacrifice is how we keep their spirit alive.”

Wedding bells are ringin’

Franklin Square residents Robert Gorlick and Yvette Mounier were married last month at Hempstead Town Hall, in a ceremony officiated by Town Clerk Kate Murray. Residents interested in obtaining a marriage license or scheduling a wedding ceremony may contact the Office of the Town Clerk at (516) 8123014 or visit HempsteadNY.gov/marriage.

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Isles awarded 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The next National Hockey League All-Star Game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont.

For only the second time in franchise history, the New York Islanders will host the NHL’s All-Star game. The league announced Oct. 24 UBS Arena will be the site of the 2027 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend. The event is scheduled for Feb. 5, 6 and 7, and the weekend’s festivities will be broadcast by ESPN and ABC. Additional information on the midseason showcase, including ticketing and broadcast information, will be announced when available.

Islanders season ticket members will receive priority access to the event.

“We have been looking forward to UBS Arena playing host to one of our major League events since before construction of this wonderful arena began,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “We have every confidence that the Islanders organization, led by Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky, will deliver a celebration that will make the greater New York region and the NHL proud.”

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UBS Arena in Elmont will host the NHL All-Star Weekend Feb. 5-7, 2027, the league announced Oct. 24.

The Islanders had originally been awarded the 2026 All-Star Weekend, but that was cancelled this past spring when the league decided not to hold the game in the same year as the Winter Olympic Games taking place in Milan, Italy. The idea then became to turn the weekend into a pre-Olympics event, but the NHL decided to nix that as well to allow players to focus on travel and preparation for the Olympics.

Game three times (2019, 2020 and 2024) and in 2020 won the fastest skater competition, is excited about the event coming to Elmont.

“It’s exciting that the All-Star Game is coming to Long Island,” Barzal said. “UBS Arena is one of the best buildings in the league so it will be great to show off the dressing room and the amenities we have as players. It’s going to be great for our fans to see the best of the best take the ice on the island.”

Fans can sign up to receive news and updates on the 2027 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend by going to nhl.com/events/ all-star/nhl-all-star-weekend.

The NHL experienced a new wave of interest last winter when the traditional All-Star Game was replaced by the 4 Nations Face-Off, a four-team tournament contested by winners Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland.

It is now expected each NHL Club will organize an Olympic Winter Games send-off for its respective players traveling to Italy, with more details to be announced in the near future.

Islanders forward Mathew Barzal, who has appeared in the NHL All-Star

The 2027 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend will mark just the second time the Islanders will host NHL All-Star activities, with the first being the 1983 edition, featuring the Campbell Conference AllStars defeating the Wales Conference All-Stars 9-3, and Wayne Gretzky claiming NHL All-Star MVP honors at Nassau Coliseum with a then-record four goals. It’ll also mark the first All-Star Game in the state of New York since 1994, when the New York Rangers hosted it at Madison Square Garden.

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‘Jump’ right in with Mickey and his pals

By Karen Bloom

Before we get ready for the big feast, take some time with your family to feast on some Disney magic. The holiday season lights up, once again, as the latest Disney On Ice tour skates into UBS Arena with “Jump In!,” now through Nov. 16. As always, Mickey and the gang start audiences off on some wild adventures from the moment everyone settles in their seats. It’s a jumpin’ and jivin’ ride that begins with a touch of Mickey’s Magical Mouse Pad. Yeah, that’s right, even Mickey has embraced technology with his special version of an iPad!

Truly an outsized spectacle, over 50 characters gather in this —all-new — extravagant showcase of some of Disney’s most beloved tales. Disneyphiles will jump for joy when new characters from “Moana 2” and Anxiety, the newly-introduced emotion in the “Inside Out 2” sequel, appear on ice. Anxiety is, of course, joined by the other characters we all know so well: Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, and Fear.

Everyone can navigate those thrilling high seas with Moana and feel all the feels in the vibrant world of “Inside Out 2” when these beloved films come to life on ice for the first time. And, naturally, there’s so much more.

Help Stitch fix a glitch as mayhem ensues across the ice, stroll the bustling metropolis of “Zootopia,” glide through the icy realms of “Frozen,” marvel at the playful“Toy Story” universe and travel to the vibrant world of Colombia with the Madrigal family in “Encanto.” Plus, everyone is always in awe when Ariel, Jasmine, Rapunzel, and Tiana arrive in a dazzling parade of Disney princesses.

These unforgettable characters and their adventures are fully alive as families are transported to world where imaginations soar — and in true Disney spirit “anything can happen if you just believe.”

And that’s how it is for Andrew Austin. The Chicago, Ill.-based skater, who joined the Disney On Ice ensemble in 2022, after concluding his competitive skating career — is certainly living his dream. He, naturally, has been a Disney fan since childhood (a prerequisite of sorts for skaters in the show). His first experience with Disney on Ice came around age 6, Austin recalls.

“I’ve always loved Disney, especially ‘The Lion King’ and ‘The Little Mermaid.’ A truly poignant memory for me is when my godmother took me [to the show]. I

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have such a fond memory of being there with her.”

That memory has since become reality for Austin, who first laced up skates as 6-year-old.

“I soon realized I had a talent for skating and wanted to see how far I could push myself,” he says.”

At 23, Austin decided it was time, as he put it, “to make a new start and begin a new chapter.”

Disney beckoned and he never looked back.

“It’s all magical,” Austin says enthusiastically.

That word again. The Mouse House goes big on the magic — and the magic brings everyone together.

“It’s really about family togetherness and learning the magic of family so it’s a great time for all ages,” Austin says.

Like always, the skating brings a new dimension to the stories we know so well. You’ll see exciting visuals, thrilling stunts and mesmerizing choreography that fully immerse those both on ice and in their seats. The solos, pairs and fast-paced ensemble skating, along with acrobatic routines, keep everyone transfixed to the action unfolding.

“We’ve worked so hard to get to this point, the skating is truly top notch,” Austin adds.

It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes Gaelic Storm a true anomaly. The multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over 2000 shows, they are a true force to be reckoned with. fans of every genre are attracted to their rich storytelling, energetic instrumentals, devotion to Celtic traditions and passion for their stagecraft. This dedication to their live show dates all the way back to the mid-1990s, when the band kicked off their career as a pub band in Santa Monica, Calif. Those performances ultimately led to their discovery that found the band appearing in the blockbuster film “Titanic” (where they performed “Irish Party in Third Class”), laying the groundwork for what would come, all while gaining a reputation as a genre-bending Irish rock band whose songs mix Celtic traditions with something uniquely creative.

Friday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. $68, $58, $48. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

Expect to see acrobatic stunts throughout the show. High-flying performers elevate skating to the next level, with gravity-defying aerial stunts. Princess Ariel soars above the ice to “Kiss the Girl,” and Rapunzel’s golden hair is brought to life by flowing aerial silks in a dazzling aerial routine with Flynn Rider.

Throughout it all, you’ll be singing along — no matter your age. Disney’s timeless catalog, including “Let It Go” (Frozen), “Try Everything”(Zootopia), “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (Encanto), “Get Lost” (Moana 2), and many more favorites, are all part of the exciting soundtrack.

Excitement is certainly a descriptive of the entire spectacle.

“It’s really special and exciting for the cast to see all those smiling faces. We’re so happy to see the how the kids connect with the characters ... I’m so grateful for this opportunity,” he continues.

A final word from Austin: “This really is about family togetherness and learning the magic of family, so it’s a great time for all ages. You’ll see how the magic comes from within.”

Matt Friend

Matt Friend has been described as “a gift to comedy.” If you’re not familiar with him yet, now’s the time to find out what he’s all about. Truly an old soul in the body of a 26-year-old, the comedian-actor-impressionist — a 2020 graduate of NYU’s Gallatin School — discovered a love for comedy at the tender age of four after watching Austin Powers and mimicking the characters’ voices. His passion has since propelled him to great heights, amassing over 1 million followers on social platforms. Known for his impressive repertoire of over 250 impressions, from Rami Malek to Timothee Chalamet, he’s a beloved comedic figure on social media, stages and red carpets worldwide. Mattcontinues to captivate audiences with his stand-up shows across the U.S. and abroad. Impressions aside, Matt is a true intellect — wise beyond his years — a student of show business, comedy, politics, and culture.

Friday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, AGAINST

RICHARD BRIDGELAL

A/K/A R. BRIDGELAL AND ROXANNE S. BRIDGELAL, Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 8, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM premises known as 1014 Woodcliff Drive, Franklin Square, NY 11010.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being near Franklin Square, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 35, Block 527 and Lot 18. Approximate amount of judgment $704,584.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #616904/2022. Jerome A. Scharoff, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 1174 156419

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Nassau The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-16, Plaintiff AGAINST Jules Fabien, Carine Fabien, et al, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 26, 2024, 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 November

20, 2025 at 2:30 PM premises known as 1692 Greenway Boulevard, 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: 37, BLOCK: 655, LOT: 17. Approximate amount of judgment is $881,221.94 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611126/2019. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Ronald J. Ferraro, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091013-F01 87255 156402

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, -againstPATRICIA WALDEN, 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 May 5, 2025, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and PATRICIA WALDEN, ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, NORTH SIDE STEPS, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 2, 2025 at 2:00PM, the premises known as 23839 116TH AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003; tax map identification 32-623-58; and description: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ELMONT, IN

THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK . Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 000189/2017. Matthew Vishnick, Esq., as Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 156488

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 December 9, 2025 at 2:00 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 156606

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4, -againstLUZ FONSECA, 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 September 11, 2019, wherein WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4 is the Plaintiff and LUZ FONSECA, ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, NORTH SIDE STEPS, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 3, 2025 at 2:00PM, the premises known as 1342 EAST STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003; tax map identification 35-84-8-12; and description: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ELMONT (NOT AN INCORPORATED VILLAGE) IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 003767/2016. Kevin J. O’Brien, Esq., as Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION

OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 156608

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST DAPHNE SPENCE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 28, 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 December 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 1601-14 Johnson 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, Nassau County, State of New York, Section 32, Block 470, Lot 0026. Approximate amount of judgment $588,480.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615809/2018. Michael J. Langer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville , NY 14221 18-002213 87693 156600

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR OCWEN LOAN ACQUISITION TRUST 2024-HB1, Plaintiff AGAINST HARRY LAWRENCE SCHROEDER, SHERRY SCHROEDER, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 9, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises

known as 695 Frick Street, 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 37 Block 381 Lot 115. Approximate amount of judgment $389,429.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602609/2024. Beth Chamow, Esq., Refer ee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-004484 87245 156568

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU M&T BANK, Plaintiff AGAINST DAVID B. KAYODE, LUCITIA FORTUNE A/K/A L C FORTUNE CLEMENT

A/K/A LUCITIA C FORTUNE CLEMENT

A/K/A LUCITIA C FORTUNE A/K/A L C FORTUNE-CLEMENT

A/K/A LUCTITIA C FORTUNECLEMENT

A/K/A LUCITIA C FORTUNE A/K/A LUCITIA C FORTUNECLEMENT A/K/A LUCITA FORTUNE

A/K/A LUCITIA C. FORTUNE CLEMENT, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 21, 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 December 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 11619 240th Street a/k/a 116-19 240th 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 in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York, Section: 32 Block: 640 Lot(s): 242,243. Approximate amount of judgment $696,237.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605818/2019. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Robert J. Aiello, Esq., Referee Tromberg,

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

ANNUAL ELECTION OF FRANKLIN SQUARE & MUNSON FIRE DISTRICT

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, between the hours of 1:00 pm and 9:00 pm at Fire Headquarters located at 841 Liberty Place, Franklin Square, New York for the purpose of: Electing one Commissioner for a 5-year term commencing on January 1st, 2026, and ending on December 31st, 2030 Candidates for District Office of Commissioner must file a petition signed by at least 25 registered voters residing in the Fire District, said petition must be filed with the Fire District Secretary no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Petition Forms shall be made available by the Fire District Secretary. All residents of the Fire District duly registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections as of November 17, 2025, shall be eligible to vote. Please be advised that the Board of Elections of the Fire District shall meet on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from Noon to 3:00 pm, at Fire Headquarters, 841 Liberty Place, Franklin Square, New York for the purpose of preparing the rolls of registered voters of the Fire District. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

FRANKLIN SQUARE & MUNSON FIRE DISTRICT

ATTEST: Kerry Santina Fire District Secretary October 30, 2025 156775

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building

Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 11/19/2025 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 594/25. - 595/25. FRANKLIN SQUAREMichael Santangelo, Variances, lot area occupied, side yard, maintain roof over open porch & A/C unit both attached to dwelling; Maintain pool equipment not permitted in side yard & with less than required side yard setbacks., E/s Commonwealth St., 69.34’ N/o Rutgers Rd., a/k/a 319 Commonwealth St. 598/25. ELMONTNazir Khan & Tricia Ramsingh, Variances, front yard average setback, side yard, side yards aggregate, construct 2-story addition, 2nd story additions partially open below & portico all attached to dwelling., N/s Cathy Ct., 75’ W/o Martha St., a/k/a 720 Cathy Ct. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

This notice is only for new cases in Franklin Square & Elmont within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

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Connection, friendship across generations

Resident, Joanne Lanigan, felt the same way.

“It’s very rewarding to me that children have such a good heart,” Lanigan said. “It’s just very kind to see how they can be this age and care so much and do so much for other people.”

Pat Stryjewski, another resident, said Halloween “was not like it (is) today.”

Ifeel like it just brightens their day.

Savannah

TorregroSS a Volunteer

“We used to trick, not treat,” Stryjewski said. “It was like, pushing doorbells. And we had milk boxes, and we used to stuff leaves in the milk boxes. That was a big thing. Silly stuff.”

Costumes, she said, weren’t part of the holiday the way they are now.

“We used to wear old clothes, I think,” she said. “I don’t remember a costume like they do today. It wasn’t that way — it was all a trick.”

Camacho said the event showed how both generations benefit from time spent together.

“For kids, you get that nurturing from somebody who’s a little bit older than you,” she said. “Even seeing tonight, the residents asking, ‘Can I give you a hug?’ They just wanna love on you

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— they’re just so nurturing and loving and hang on every one of your words.”

She said the seniors, in turn, gain something just as meaningful.

“I feel like, for the elderly, that step back in time or (it gives them) that connection that maybe they’re missing right now,” Camacho said. “Even if you have visitors that come and see you

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NOTICIA PUBLICA

ELECCIÓN ANUAL DE FRANKLIN SQUARE Y EL DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS DE MUNSON MARTES, DICIEMBRE , 2025

POR FAVOR NOTE que la Elección Anual de Franklin Square y el Distrito de Bomberos de Munson se tomara acabo el Martes, Diciembre 9, 2025 entre las horas de 1:00pm y 9:00pm en la Oficina Central de Bomberos localizado en 841 Liberty Place, Franklin Square, New York con el propósito de:

Elegir un Comisionado para un término de 5 años comenzando Enero 1, 2026 y terminando Diciembre 31, 2030. Candidatos para la Oficina Distrital de Comisionados deben presentar una petición firmada por al menos 25 votantes registrados que residen en el Distrito de Bomberos,

la petición debe ser presentada a la Secretaria del Distrito de Bomberos a más tardar 4:00pm el Miércoles, Noviembre 19, 2025. Formularios de petición estarán disponibles departe de la Secretaria del Distrito de Bomberos. Cada residente del Distrito de Bomberos registrado con la Junta de Elecciones del Condado de Nassau desde Noviembre 17, 2025 serán elegibles para votar. Por favor ser aconsejado que la Junta de Elecciones del Distrito de Bomberos tendrán junta el Martes, Noviembre 25 desde las 12 de la tarde hasta las 3:00pm en la Oficina Central, 841 Liberty Place, Franklin Square, New York con el propósito de preparar la lista de votantes registrados del Distrito de Bomberos. POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE COMISIONADOS DE

BOMBEROS

FRANKLIN SQUARE Y DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS DE MUNSON

ATESTADO: Kerry Santina Secretaria del Distrito de Bomberos Octubre 30, 2025 156779

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU RECOVCO MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT, LLC; Plaintiff v. 1700 GROUP LLC; et al.; Defendants.

Attorney for Plaintiff: Hasbani & Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1901, NY, NY 10123; (212) 643-6677

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on 5/22/23, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder on the north side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court

Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM Premises known as 116-23 237th Street, Elmont, NY 11003

Section: 32 Block: 626 Lot: 21,22

All that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York.

As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judgment: $781,924.13 plus interest and costs.

Index Number: 611929/2019

Roger Hausch, Esq., Referee 156750

once a week, you’re still spending most of your week on your own or with your residents. I think connecting with other people, especially young kids, that’s usually exciting.”

The teens handed out the mini canvases they had painted earlier in the month during Howie’s Monster Masterpieces event. By the end of the night,

Camacho said she knew the visit mattered.

“There was one woman in particular who said she was struggling a lot emotionally and she almost didn’t come,” Camacho said, moved to tears. “But she decided to. And she said she was so thankful that she did come. She gave me three or four hugs before we left.”

a red balloon for her key role in the evening’s events.

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Costs have gone up how much?

Q. We’re wondering what to do, whether to act now or wait to redo our kitchen and bathroom. We got estimates last spring, but thought we should wait because of the way the economy is going. Our contractor now says costs may have doubled since then. How can that be? We know some materials have gone up, but enough to nearly double? What are you seeing, since you’re involved in this, and are there any suggestions you can make? Our bathroom plumbing is leaking and our kitchen is at least 70 years old, with cabinet doors that are ready to fall off the hinges. Is there any reason to wait?

A. I doubt that, for the foreseeable future, you’ll get a great price to do the work you describe, unfortunately. We’re experiencing a “perfect storm” event in slow motion, and unless people start making themselves heard by either voicing their concerns to those with power or responding by not paying the higher prices, this spiral of rising costs is going to take time to reverse.

There are many parts to any project. Let’s start with planning. I’ve seen that many people naively believe they can just hire somebody or do the job themselves. They believe that within the walls of their home they can do anything. Well, you can — until you get caught. When trucks with a company name, a dumpster or a delivery are spotted in front of your house, a roaming official may show up to inspect, then give you an unreasonable time frame, like 14 to 30 days, to get plans submitted by a licensed architect or engineer or face fines. So you hire the professional and, little by little, learn of things you didn’t know you needed, like a permit for your air conditioning and higher costs for insulation to pass the energy code. Your design professional must submit a detailed set of energy-compliance pages showing how your new work will meet strict requirements. These are already three expenses you may not have expected. A fourth extra cost could be for legalizing, with a time-involved zoning variance, the outdoor A.C. unit if the installers never bothered to check or inform you that where they put the unit won’t pass local zoning requirements, and they avoided the permit you now need.

Now you’re ready for estimates. One will be almost double the others, because competition does that. But you want great quality and Americanmade. So the price rises back up to nearly the level of the higher bidder. Why? Labor increased due to obvious shortages of employees who will work for less. Materials were affected by tariff reactions, and energy costs have risen. Many homeowners are trying to get work done in a mild panic, so demand causes shortages in supplies, which were just catching up after the pandemic.

It may take a groundswell of people choosing not to do work to change things, but historically, prices won’t drop significantly. Good luck!

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nassau County Republicans scored outstanding victories in last week’s elections, which, with the other exception of our neighbors in Suffolk County, were a political disaster for Republicans across the country. And those Nassau victories didn’t come easily, or without tension. Anyone who has ever jumped into the political caldron and run for elective office knows the surreal experience and anxiety of election night. Everything that could have been done has been done. It’s all over but the waiting — for either the joy of victory or the agony of defeat.

As is the tradition under county party Chairman Joe Cairo, Republicans held their electionnight gathering at the Coral House in Baldwin. The crowd began gathering about 8:30 p.m., a half-hour before the polls closed. Within an hour, the ballroom was filled to capacity. In a private room at the rear of the building, candidates and party leaders waited to receive and analyze vote tallies from the hamlets, villages, towns and cities that

comprise the nation’s oldest suburbs.

In the lead-up to election night, Nassau Republicans were as upbeat as they could be. The ticket was led by Bruce Blakeman, who was seeking re-election as county executive after a very successful first term. Blakeman had held the line on taxes and, most important, the county was judged the safest in America. Amid growing concern that the anti-police proposals of the favorite to become New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, would increase the crossover crime from Queens into Nassau, Blakeman’s proven propolice, anti-crime policies had strongly resonated with the Nassau electorate. To buttress his strong law-and-order stand, there were District Attorney Anne Donnelly, a career prosecutor, and Police Commissioner Pat Ryder, who stood 24/7 with his men and women in blue.

Tmore than an outside chance. Instead, barely an hour after the polls closed, Democrat Abigail Spanberger was declared the winner in what appeared to be a landslide. Not a good omen.

he election wasn’t proving to be the quick knockout that we anticipated.

But New Jersey would be different, we thought. Polls had shown Republican Jack Ciattarelli closing the gap on Democrat Mikie Sherrill (whom I’d served with in Congress). The final pre-election polls showed Sherrill with just a 2-point lead, and Ciattarelli having all the momentum. Instead, as soon as the state’s polls closed, Sherrill jumped to an immediate lead, which steadily grew.

was always a commanding presence at these moments, had not yet appeared. Shortly after 10 p.m., he entered the room, explaining that he was “under the weather” and been feeling rotten all day. He did, however, have numbers showing that with about 60 percent of the votes counted, Republicans were holding all our current offices, and might possibly pick up one or two more. There was a huge sigh of relief.

But all did not go smoothly on election night. The Nassau results came in slowly, so our attention was focused on the governors’ races in New Jersey and Virginia as possible indicators of what Nassau’s results might be. While the Virginia race had been expected to lean Democratic, Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears was thought to have

Then, just after 9 p.m., there was more bad news. Mamdani was headed to a clear victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as Curtis Sliwa siphoned off votes that might have made the difference. In Nassau the votes were still barely trickling in, and all we could see was a blue wave everywhere. There was a feeling of foreboding about what might await us amid reports that the turnout in some Republican areas had been less than expected. This night wasn’t proving to be the quick knockout victory that had been anticipated.

Adding to the concern, Cairo, who

Cairo cautioned, though, that the night wasn’t over until all the votes were counted, saying, “There’s nothing more meaningless than the score at halftime.” About a half-hour later, he returned to announce that the Republican trend had continued. In fact, we had swept every contested seat on the City Council in Long Beach, where Democratic voters have a 7-1 majority, for the first time since 1971.

About 11:30, led by Blakeman and Cairo, Republicans made their way through the Coral House ballroom onto the stage to claim victory, to acknowledge the roaring crowd and to thank them for their efforts and support. Another election night was in the books. It wasn’t easy, but the blue wave had been stopped at the Nassau border!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Getting elected looks easy. Governing is the hard part.

The die is cast. New York City will have a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. But it’s one thing to campaign for public office, and another thing altogether to run one of the biggest cities in the world, with a demanding populace and innumerable challenges. It reminds me of the Robert Redford movie

“The Candidate.”

On the morning after he succeeds in winning his senatorial election, Redford’s character, Bill McKay, asks, “What do we do now?”

Having observed a number of mayoral contests, I feel qualified to opine on what first steps a new mayor must take that will make or break his years in office. While there are many positions that Mamdani must fill starting Jan. 1, the most important one is budget director. New York City has a somewhat shaky financial picture, and having someone who can crunch the numbers and package the spending plan will be life or death for him.

The next-most-visible job is that of police commissioner. The New York City Police Department currently has an intelligent and respected leader in Jessica Tisch, who has served with distinction since November 2024. Prior to that she was commissioner of the city Department of Sanitation, where she won the respect of union leaders, who admired her smarts and her approach to the job.

At this stage, Tisch has nothing new to prove. She works well with the police rank-and-file, and has never run afoul of law enforcement unions. She could easily take a job in the private sector and get a big pat on the back for a job well done. On the other hand, she may be willing to continue in the police commissioner’s job until such time as the mayor asks her to take some action that she finds objectionable.

M amdani, like Robert Redford’s Bill McKay, may wonder, ‘What do we do now?’

on departmental staffing levels. During the mayoral campaign, both former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mamdani pledged to hire 5,000 new patrolmen, a pledge easier made than accomplished. The city needs thousands of new police officers to replace the large number who have opted to retire in recent years, but building up the department isn’t an easy job. Because of the city’s low starting salaries, the pay is unattractive. Many current members of the department have decided to take jobs in the suburbs, where entry-level pay is typically much higher. A new mayor can make all kinds of promises, but the key to getting new cops is higher pay, and as few policy challenges as possible. An overbearing mayor with too many liberal policies will chill the force’s future.

I’ve heard a variety of views about Mayor Eric Adams’s record in office, and there’s no question that he has had a number of ethical issues. Key commissioners and their assistants have been forced to resign due to conflicts and questionable actions. His most ardent supporters claim that the ethics issues have been overstated, but the record is there for everyone to examine, and it doesn’t look good.

Mamdani hasn’t offered many opinions on how the Police Department should operate, other than suggesting that mental health professionals should accompany officers on patrol on calls involving people with mental health issues. He hasn’t offered any opinions on such programs as Stop and Frisk, or

One of the city’s current weaknesses is its Law Department. The corporation counsel’s office is badly in need of staff to handle the thousands of challenges it faces annually. There are about a thousand people in the department, but because it’s understaffed, taxpayers wind up paying a price in lost cases.

The path forward for the new mayor will be most challenging. He is a neophyte, and knows nothing about the city’s true challenges. If he chooses qualified people for his administration, their successes will speak for themselves. If he makes serious mistakes, the Republican establishment will broadcast to the entire world that “we told you so.” Even though Nassau is a borderline county and Suffolk is even more distant, we need a New York City that has low crime rates and is fiscally sound. An old political sage once told me that “when New York City sneezes, Long Island catches a cold.” Let’s hope the adage doesn’t hold true.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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at a time when we are grappling with an erosion of public trust, a new threat to transparency is emerging. Across New York, police departments are encrypting their radio systems — cutting off journalists, and, by extension, the public, from critical, real-time information.

It’s not just a press freedom issue. It’s a public safety issue.

From Atlantic Beach to Babylon, Long Islanders deserve to know what’s happening in their communities, especially during moments of crisis — a school lockdown, a shooting or a natural disaster. Instead, we are increasingly forced to rely on rumor, fragmented updates or, worse, no information at all.

In the age of social media misinformation, that’s not just frustrating. It’s dangerous.

Fortunately, state lawmakers have passed a bill that seeks to reverse this perilous trend. The legislation, S.416/A.3516, sponsored by two Democrats in the Legislature, Sen. Mike Gianaris and Assemblywoman Karines Reyes, would guarantee credentialed journalists secure, real-time access to encrypted police radio communications. It is now on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk, awaiting her signature. She must sign it.

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Let’s hear about the other sides of Trump, Peter King

To the Editor:

I have always respected Peter King’s political opinions, although I may not have agreed with some of them. I especially appreciate his efforts in bringing about the Good Friday Agreement and peace in Northern Ireland in the late 1990s.

In his op-ed in the Oct. 30-Nov. 5 issue, “Trump has written the first chapter of a new Mideast history,” King praises President Trump, and rightly so, for his excellent work in bringing together a number of countries and leaders to bring an end to the horrific war in Gaza. Let’s hope it holds. Now, I hope King devotes a column to Trump’s actions (or lack thereof) and behavior as our “domestic” president. We are currently more than 40 days into a government shutdown in which military personal and federal workers are not being paid (but Congress is!), 42 million people have lost most of their SNAP benefits and health insurance prices will double in January. Surely our president could use his power — and he loves doing that — to bring solutions to these important issues. He could order his puppet, Mike Johnson, the speaker of the

For nearly a century, journalists have monitored police radio frequencies and alerted the public to developing emergencies. That’s how people on Long Island and beyond have learned about major accidents, crimes in progress and natural disasters. In some cases, lives have been saved thanks to timely, verified information reported by local media. Now that lifeline is being cut off.

Proponents of encryption argue that it protects sensitive information and personal privacy. That’s a valid concern — but this legislation addresses it. Under the bill, access would be password-protected, monitored and limited to credentialed journalists. Reporters would not be able to transmit on the channels or interfere in any way. If anyone were to abuse the privilege, his or her access would be revoked. Critically sensitive communications would remain encrypted.

This is not about giving journalists a backstage pass to law enforcement. It’s about making sure the public isn’t left in the dark when seconds count.

We’ve already seen the consequences of delayed information. In Chicago, a delay in releasing police communications during a courthouse shooting in July prevented timely warnings to the

public.

Police departments that initially embraced full encryption are rethinking the policy. In 2022, the Palo Alto Police Department, in California, reversed its policy of encrypting police radio communications and restored real-time access for the public and the press. The reversal came after the department had encrypted its radio feeds in January 2021, citing a state memo that required the protection of personal identifying information.

New York should learn from that example. At a time when trust in institutions is fragile, blocking information — especially during emergencies — only fuels suspicion and confusion. It invites misinformation to fill the vacuum, and puts lives at risk.

Journalists are not adversaries of public safety. In many cases, they are its allies, helping to get accurate information to people who need it. Whether it’s a car crash that shuts down the Southern State Parkway or a threat that necessitates a school lockdown, the public has a right to know — and know quickly.

Hochul has long described herself as a defender of open government and transparency. Now she has a chance to prove it.

House, to reconvene Congress, negotiate and end this disgrace.

Also, I hope King will address the president’s manner and words in dealing with people. Shouldn’t a president try to unite people, and not mock and insult them, as he

has done on many, many occasions and probably will continue to do? I look forward to those columns.

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