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Board revote winner is ... Gwen Jackson By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
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Diamond Charter School is now preparing to open Sept 1.
Judge clears way for Diamond opening By AlYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com
A State Supreme Court judge has denied a request to block Diamond Charter School from temporarily relocating from Hempstead to West Hempstead, clearing the way for the school to open this fall while a legal challenge continues. Albany County Supreme Court Justice Adam W. Silverman issued the decision Aug. 13, denying a preliminary injunction sought by New York State United Teachers, the state teachers union, as well as parents and educators from Hempstead and West Hempstead. The lawsuit challenged the process the State University of New York used to
approve Diamond’s temporary relocation. “We are super excited to open our doors and start a new chapter together,” the organization’s founder, Mark Crusante, told the Herald. Although Silverman declined to stop the school from opening, he found that the petitioners were likely to succeed on a key part of their case, concluding that SUNY officials likely failed to comply with a mandatory provision of state law. “Parents, students, educators and entire affected communities have a right to be heard.” NYSUT President Melinda Person wrote in a statement to the Herald. “And it went further: The court found we are likely to prevail on the merits, because the Continued on page 3
H e m p s t e a d U n i o n F re e School District voters returned to the polls Monday to decide a Board of Education trustee seat that had been the subject of an unprecedented revote after the state Education Department annulled the results of the May 19 election. Gwendolyn Jackson won the state-ordered revote, securing a three-year term on the Hempstead Board of Education after finishing second in the initial election. Jackson received 255 votes, defeating Eugenia Girtman, who received 161; incumbent Trustee Victor Pratt, who received 49; and Caprice Rines, who received 17, according to results released by the district. The ballot count was also livestreamed on the district’s website. Voting took place at Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School. Pratt had won the May 19 election with 288 votes, defeating challengers Gwendolyn Jackson, Eugenia Girtman and Caprice Rines. The revote was ordered by state Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa after the district petitioned her to invalidate the trustee election. Rosa directed
the district to hold a new election within 60 days. The district had asked that only the trustee race be invalidated, leaving the voter-approved school budget and capital reserve proposition in place. The district’s 51-page petition, filed June 17, alleged multiple problems involving election materials, absentee ballots and election procedures. District officials argued that the irregularities undermined the integrity of the trustee election and made it impossible to determine whether the results accurately reflected the will of voters. The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office also investigated the handling of election materials. According to the district’s petition, ballots were discarded in a garbage bag that was later recovered from a dumpster outside the district’s administrative building. School officials said they could not determine exactly how many cast ballots had been destroyed because the remnants had been collected in a large bag. The discarded materials also included envelopes that could have been used to determine how many absentee ballot applications had been mailed. The state’s decision voided Continued on page 3
A high-profile Blakeman backer pays a visit By HUNTER FENOLLOL hfenollol@liherald.com
President Trump used a visit to Nassau County last Friday to tout falling crime rates and to endorse County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s bid for governor, while more than 100 protesters gathered nearby to criticize the administration’s policies on immigration, health care and affordability. Trump spoke at the Nassau County Police Department’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, in Garden City, where he praised local law enforcement and repeatedly pointed to Nassau County as a model for public safety. “Nassau County has been rated the No. 1 one safest county in America,” Trump said, citing a 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking. He also praised Blakeman, saying, “We’ll get Bruce in there. We’ll change it around,” as he urged New Yorkers to support the county executive’s gubernatorial campaign. Blakeman credited local and federal law enforcement cooperation for the county’s crime record. He also highlighted Nassay’s agreement with federal immigration authorities, saying the county had removed about 2,000 immigrants with criminal records in one year. He cited cases involving attempted murder, rape, robbery, carjacking and drug dealing as examples of the people he said had been removed. Trump’s remarks largely focused on crime, immigration and his administration’s support for law enforcement. He cited newly released FBI statistics that he said showed the largest reduction in violent crime in American history in 2025, along with additional declines in murders and robberies in 2026. He also criticized Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York’s criminal justice policies, particularly
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President Trump joined County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the Nassau County P.D.’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City last Friday. Trump endorsed Blakeman’s campaign for governor. its bail laws and immigration policies, while praising Blakeman’s record. Outside the police training center, meanwhile, more than 100 protesters gathered at a designated protest area on Endo Boulevard. They included Nassau County Democratic Party officials, community leaders and residents. Civil rights attorney Fred Brewington led protesters in chants, including, “This is what America looks like today and we’re not going away.” Adrienne Adams, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, was among the speakers. She crit-
icized both Trump and Blakeman, saying that Blakeman was the president’s “biggest cheerleader” and urging voters to reject what she described as their extremism. “Keeping our community safe doesn’t stop at law enforcement,” Adams said, arguing that public safety also includes health care, dignity and the ability to afford essential care. Adams criticized Trump’s health care and food assistance policies, and said that Blakeman would take Medicaid cuts further. Sen. Siela Bynoe, county elected officials and community leaders also addressed the crowd, focusing on the cost of living, health care, immigration and ICE enforcement. For supporters who attended the Trump event, however, public safety remained the central message. Nikolai Glushkov, 23, founder of the Glen Cove Young Republicans, came to the rally to support congressional candidate Michael LiPetri Jr. as well as Trump and Blakeman. Glushkov, a lifelong Nassau County resident, said he was encouraged by what he heard about crime reductions. “I took away [President Trump’s] impact on the national level on keeping the crime safe in Nassau County, reducing that along with Blakeman,” he said. Glushkov said he believed that Nassau’s record under Blakeman could serve as a model for the rest of New York. “We are the safest county, and we got to make New York state the safest state this November,” he said. The rally and the nearby protest underscored the political divide surrounding Trump’s visit, with his supporters emphasizing crime and law enforcement while opponents argued that health care, affordability and reforms in immigration policy should be made higher priorities.
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The Hempstead Board of Educations awaits the results of the trustee revote at Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School on Aug. 17.
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that result and gave voters another opportunity to choose the trustee. The voard had taken steps in the weeks before the revote to put new district election leadership in place. At a special meeting on June 25, the board appointed Alexander Hernandez as acting district clerk. The resolution passed 3-2, with Joylette Williams, LaMont Johnson and Jeferry Spencer voting in favor and Pratt and Trustee Elise Nicholson voting against. At the July 6 reorganization and regular meetings, the board conducted its annual reorganization and established its leadership and admin-
istrative structure for the new school year. The district’s records show that the July meetings took place as the district moved toward the stateordered revote. The district subsequently held a regular Board of Education meeting on July 22, with Hernandez serving as acting district clerk. The revote represented the next step in resolving an election that had been thrown into question by the handling of ballots and other election materials. The Nassau County district attorney’s investigation into the allegations remained separate from the State Education Department’s decision to annul the May election.
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Gwendolyn Jackson, who won the state-ordered revote, takes the oath of office on Monday night.
Diamond Charter School to open its doors beginning Sept. 1 from the New York State Board of Regents, which unanimously returned the proposed charter revision to SUNY SUNY Charter Schools Institute signed off on this relocafor reconsideration in May. SUNY later resubmitted it tion without the community impact analysis state law without modifications, and the proposal was deemed requires, a failure the court itself called serious.” approved by the Board of Regents on July 29. Diamond Charter School was authorized by the CharDespite finding that the petitioners were likely to sucter Schools Institute in 2024, and plans to begin its inauceed on the statutory issue, Silverman determined that gural school year with students in kindergarten and first they had not met the requirements for a preliminary grade. The school intends to operate for up to 18 months injunction. at the former St. Thomas the Apostle CathoThe petitioners argued that the relocalic School, on Westminster Road in West tion could create transportation difficulties, Hempstead — in the West Hempstead Union increase traffic and impose additional burFree School District— while renovations dens on the Hempstead and West Hempare completed at a permanent location, on stead school districts. But the judge found Fulton Avenue in Hempstead, roughly sevthose concerns insufficient to establish the en-tenths of a mile away, but in the Hempimmediate and irreparable harm required stead Union Free School District. to halt the opening. The lawsuit centers on whether SUNY Timing also played a role in the decision. properly approved Diamond’s request to Diamond told the court that it had already operate temporarily in a different school spent more than $1 million preparing to district. Under state education law, a char- Mark Crusante open, and that employees had accepted positer school seeking to relocate to another dis- Founder, Diamond tions. With the opening weeks away, Silvertrict must provide an analysis of communi- Charter School man determined that preventing Diamond ty support as well as the projected programfrom using the West Hempstead site could matic and fiscal impact on the new district substantially disrupt students, families and staff. and other schools in the area. “We’re disappointed the school will open while the According to the court decision, Diamond did not subcase proceeds, but this fight is far from over,” Person mit new analyses when it requested approval to temposaid. “Communities deserve a real voice before a charter rarily relocate. The SUNY Charter Schools Institute conschool comes to their district, and we will see this case cluded that information from Diamond’s original charter through.” application was sufficient, because the proposed location The ruling does not end the lawsuit. Silverman denied was nearby and the relocation was temporary. SUNY’s request to dismiss the case, found that the petiSilverman disagreed, finding that the law did not protioners had standing and ordered the SUNY respondents vide an exception for temporary moves. to answer the petition within 60 days. “The statute provides no lesser, no less any different, For now, Diamond can continue preparing to welcome process for applications to temporarily relocate or hiberstudents at the West Hempstead location next month nate,” Silverman wrote in his decision. while the lawsuit over SUNY’s approval of the move conThe proposed move had previously faced scrutiny ConTinuED froM pAGE 1
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Diamond Charter can temproarily reloate as the lawsuit continues. tinues. “Now that that’s done, we will open our doors and we will sort of show what we are able to do and what we’ve always talked about,” Crusante said, “which is a commitment to the student and commitment to our families.” Diamond Charter School is set to open Sept 1. SUNY did not respond for comment as of press time.
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Gamers step back in time at Cradle of Aviation retro expo By STACY DRIKS Thousands of video game fans stepped back into the past Aug. 7-9 as the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo returned to the Cradle of Aviation Museum bringing together gamers, collectors and cosplayers to celebrate decades of video game history. “I wanted to go since I wanted to have a fun day off with friends and play older games, I never had the chance to play while also seeing cool cosplays,” said Isaac De Paz of Uniondale. The annual convention featured playable classic arcade games and consoles, tournaments, panels, vendors, cosplay and exhibits dedicated to the games and systems that helped shape the industry. Attendees could play games from earlier generations while exploring memorabilia and meeting other fans of retro gaming. For De Paz, the convention offered a chance to experience games and systems he had missed growing up. He played “Crash Bandicoot” on the PlayStation 2 as a child but had never played the original PlayStation game until the expo. Other games that were unfamiliar to gamers was the pinball Pokémon machine which drew a line through the aviation galleries. Some visitors waited a whopping 15-minutes to try it out. “I wonder if people could beat my high score,” Ronaldo Diaz said of East Islip who scored over 200,000 points. “I never knew this game existed but it’s fun to try and
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Nearly 300 women gathered at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville on Aug. 4 for the Long Island Herald’s fourth annual Women’s Executive Summit, a day focused on leadership, health, wealth and personal growth. This year’s “Own Your Power” theme brought leaders across industries to share insights on overcoming challenges, building confidence and seizing opportunities. The event featured keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions designed to help attendees invest in themselves and their futures. The day began with a warm-up session, “Be the CEO of You,” led by Susan Gatti, founder of Disruptive Spark Group. Gatti encouraged attendees to reflect on their goals and identify what they hoped to gain from the summit. “We make an investment in ourselves when we come to an event like this, but what we really want is a change,” Gatti said. “The change won’t happen here. It will happen after.” Through a values-based activity, Gatti helped participants focus on their priorities and use those values as a guide for making decisions. Opening remarks were delivered by Stuart Richner and Amy Amato of Richner Communications and RichnerLIVE, followed by remarks from Mistress of Ceremonies Kristin Thorne, a five-time Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter with the Law & Crime Network. “Owning your power means believing in yourself, even when someone else does not,” Amato said. “It means having the courage to launch the business, ask for the promotion, negotiate your salary, take care of your health, build your financial future, and become the leader you were meant to be.” Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island was honored by Richner Communications with the Community Impact award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to empowering girls from across the region. Proceeds from the event benefited the nonprofit. The first panel, “Own Your
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Voice,” explored leadership and confidence. Moderated by Sharon Wyman, president and CEO of Discover Long Island, the discussion featured Lillian Paley, vice president of business development at Silver Lining Homecare Agency; Palmina Whelan, capital program director for The New Terminal One; Carina Tom, president of NU World Connect Title LLC; and Suzette Gordon, president and CEO of SCO Family of Services. Panelists shared personal stories about overcoming self-doubt, entering male-dominated industries and learning to advocate for themselves. Whelan reflected on being one of the only women in aviation construction meetings early in her career. “No one is going to speak for me, no one is going to promote me, no one is going to be my cheerleader,” she said. “I realized I had to own my voice.” The summit also featured two blocks of “Power Sessions” covering topics such as hospitality, selfcare, branding, productivity and personal development. During the “Own Your Health” panel, moderated by Kristyn Hodgdon, co-founder and chief creative officer of Rescripted, experts discussed the importance of women advocating for their health and understanding their bodies at every stage of life.
The panel included Dr. Helen Hsieh, founder and medical director of Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, founder of The Beauty Cellar NY; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, of Ideal Body Med Spa; and Dr. Meredith Vandegrift, board-certified plastic surgeon at Vandegrift Plastic Surgery. Speakers encouraged women to move beyond simply “feeling fine” and instead focus on achieving their best health. “Fine is not the same as feeling your optimal best,” Mashkabova said, emphasizing the importance of listening to one’s body and seeking answers when something feels wrong. The “Own Your Wealth” panel focused on financial independence and preparation. Moderated by Elisa De Jesus, senior vice president and private client advisor at Bank of America, the discussion featured Kerri Winans Kaley of The Bristal Assisted Living, Michelle Moreira-Jodice of Valley Bank, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction and Christina Rosas of Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. Panelists stressed the importance of financial literacy, asking questions and staying engaged in financial decisions. “Financial confidence doesn’t come from knowing all the answers,” Moreira-Jodice said. “It comes from asking the right questions and building trusted relationships.”
The summit concluded with two keynote presentations. Carrie Skowronski, CEO of Leadology, delivered “Dare to Lead: Reimagine Leadership for the Modern Workplace,” discussing mindset, growth and stepping outside comfort zones. Skowronski encouraged attendees to embrace challenges and recognize their own strengths. “In order to own our power, we have to name our power,” she said. Renee Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, closed the event with “A Life Inspired by Passion & Purpose,” sharing her journey from storyteller and writer to community leader. Flagler encouraged women to recognize their talents and use them in service of others. “Passion is the vehicle that gets us to our purpose,” she said. “Take your gifts, indulge your passion, let it lead you to your purpose and serve your people.” Throughout the day, attendees were reminded that leadership is not defined by titles or positions, but by confidence, resilience and the willingness to create meaningful change. For more photos, click here: https://richnerlive.com/richner-event/womens-executive-summit/ For more info on RichnerLive, click here: https://richnerlive. com/
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Herald Publisher, Stuart Richner, left, and Executive Director, Amy Amato, surprised Executive Director, Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island with the Community Impact Award, event emcee Kristin Thorne at right.
Justine Del Prete, left, with ARC Excess & Surplus, Claudia Rodriguez of RichnerLive, Izabella Bobkiewicz and Agnieszka Supel representing Merrill Lynch Bank of America Corporation, Jenna Grasso of The Retreat, Catherine Fee of Empire Government Strategies, and Bridget Mantello with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.
The Own Your Voice panel: Moderator Sharon Wyman, left, CDME Discover Long Island, with panelists Suzette Gordon, of SCO Family of Services, Carina Tom, of NU World Connect Title, Lillian Paley with Silver Lining Homecare Agency, and Palmina Whelan of The New Terminal One.
Moderator Elisa De Jesus, left, of Bank of America led the Own Your Wealth Panel with panelists Kerri Winans Kaley, CSA, representing The Bristal Assisted Living, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction, Michelle Moreira-Jodice, of Valley Bank, and Christina M. Rosas, with Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC.
Carolynn Eiple and Judith Rivera with CareFirst Home Solutions.
CEO Lab Founder & Executive Consultant Natasha Zaytseva was another Power Session speaker.
Jo Marie Sacco, left, of Jo Marie Hair and Beauty and Dr. Stephanie Cooper, with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology enjoyed the exhibit.
Power Session speaker Tammy J. Cohen, of TC Brand Consulting spoke during the second power session.
People’s Alliance Federal Union CEO Carol Allen, left, with VP of Business Development & Marketing Jennifer Gunn.
Closing Keynote speaker Renee Daniel Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement Inc., left the crowd with a powerful message — A Life Inspired By Passion & Purpose.
HEMPSTEAD BEACON — August 20, 2026
From the Own Your Health panel, panelists, left, Helen Hsieh, MD, FACOG, Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, FNP, The Beauty Cellar NY; Meredith Vandegrift, MD, FACS Vandegrift Plastic Surgery; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, Ideal Body Med Spa.
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, -againstRAFAEL RIVERA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CELINA RIVERA F/K/A CELINA MOJICA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 4, 2026, wherein MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC is the Plaintiff and RAFAEL RIVERA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CELINA RIVERA F/K/A CELINA MOJICA, 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 25 HUDSON PLACE, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550; and the following tax map identification: 34-371-334, 335, 347 & 348. 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 HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 608727/2022. 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. 161428
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 27460, Pltf. vs. AMERICAN DREAM RENOVATION’S LLC, et al, Defts. Index #606676/24. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered October 23, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 140 Harvard Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 a/k/a Section 34, Block 251, Lot 201. Approximate amount of judgment is $438,674.53 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MICHAEL JOSEPH SEPE, Referee. DEUTSCH & SCHNEIDER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 79-37 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385. File No. LF-514 - #103104 161581 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENT SECURITY BY VIRTUE OF A DEFAULT In a Loan Security Agreement dated January 29, 2021 executed by DONOVAN S. ROTH, debtor to BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION N/K/A FOURLEAF FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, secured party via assignment, will cause a public sale of the security consisting of 190 shares of stock plus Parking Space and/or Garage, if applicable, of CATHEDRAL PROPERTIES CORP. all right title and interest in and to a Proprietary Lease between said Corporation and debtor for Unit 6C in the building known as 30 CATHEDRAL AVENUE, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550 together with all fixtures and articles of personal property now or hereafter affixed to or used in connection with said apartment on September 4, 2026 at 9:15am on the North Facing Front Steps of the Nassau County Court House, 262 Old Country Rd. Mineola, NY 11501, in satisfaction of an indebtedness. Apartment is sold “AS IS” AND POSSESSION TO BE OBTAINED BY THE PURCHASER. Said
sale is subject to: payment of all sums due, if any, to CATHEDRAL PROPERTIES CORP. and the consent if necessary, of said corporation; any existing tenancy; payment of all expenses and fees of the secured party with respect thereto; terms of sale and auctioneers fees; flip tax; State, City and County transfer tax. The secured party reserves the right to bid. Terms: an official bank or certified check made payable to Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC., for ten (10%) percent of the price bid. No cash accepted. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC. 900 MERCHANTS CONCOURSE WESTBURY, NEW YORK 11590 (516) 280-7675 161750
LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-NC4, Plaintiff - against ANA BENITEZ, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 14, 2015 and amended by an order dated May 12, 2023. 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 the 10th day of September, 2026 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 53 Angevine Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. (SBL#: 34-363-296, 34-363-297, 34-363-298) Approximate amount of lien $573,994.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 011163/2009. Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert
Pierce, LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: July 10, 2026 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 161646
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff AGAINST CHRISTIAN FELICIANO, ZINOVIA IOANNOU, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 6, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 16, 2026 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 1062 Central Avenue, South Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at South Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36 Block 190 and Lots 328, 380 and 381. Approximate amount of judgment $279,413.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610946/2024. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Oscar A. Prieto, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221
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LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD, NY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Boardroom, 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, New York, to consider the following appeals: CASE #26-0646Application of Salvotore Coscia for a variance under Section 65-50 Prohibited location for storage tanks, Section 139-06 Compliance required of the Zoning Code of The Village of Hempstead for permission to maintain 3 Motor Oil Tanks at 57 Sealey Ave., Hempstead, New York 11550. Said property is located in a Residence B zone known as Section 34, Block 175, Lot(s) 208 on the Land and Tax Map of the County of Nassau and Incorporated Village of Hempstead. CASE #26-1183Application of Hannah Joseph c/o L.I Permits for a variance under Section 139-6 compliance required, Section 139-24 Projection into front or side yards, 139-33 A-B fences, Section 139-66 Front yards RES A of the Zoning Code of The Village of Hempstead for permission to legalize existing front porch at 93 Mac Donald St., Hempstead, New York 11550. Said property is located in a Resident AA zone known as Section 34, Block 413, Lot(s) 47 on the Land and Tax Map of the County of Nassau and Incorporated Village of Hempstead. DAN OPPENHEIMER, CHAIRMAN ISYS MORRIS, ZONING BOARD ADMINISTRATOR Dated: August 20, 2026 D/N: August 10, 2026 161855
LEGAL NOTICE New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 07/30/2026 Applicant: 1 SHERIDAN LLC 336 S SERVICE RD MELVILLE, NY 11747 Facility: IMT SHERIDAN 1 SHERIDAN BLVD INWOOD, NY 11096 Application ID: 1-2820-01433/00008 Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 27 Title 7 Solid Waste Management Project is located: in HEMPSTEAD in NASSAU COUNTY Project Description: The applicant operates a full-service marine terminal that services the greater New York construction industry with the recycling of construction and demolition debris, distribution of several types of aggregate, and stevedoring of specialty cargo. The facility currently operates under the authority of a NYSDEC Part 360 Registration #30W39R. Pursuant to changes in 6 NYCRR Part 360 and 361-5, the applicant has applied to transition from a Part 360/361 registered facility to a Part 360/361 permitted facility. The applicant proposes to continue current operations with no proposed changes other than the following modification to storage restrictions: The facility will be authorized to have a maximum daily throughput capacity of 5,500 cubic yards per day (CYD), with a monthly average of 1,860 CYD. The registration that is being replaced had a peak daily throughput of 10,000 cubic yards (CY), and did not provide for a monthly averaging period. The facility has a total available storage limit of 18,035 CY for all materials, including those regulated under the proposed permit, as well as sand and stone aggregates. The facility’s registration dedicated up to 5,000 CY to regulated materials, whereas the permit will allow up to 12,100 CY dedicated to regulated materials. The applicant also proposes to implement additional dust controls at the site, including extending a perimeter wall by 125 linear feet. Pursuant to the
requirements of Section 7(2) and Section 7(3) of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the Department has requested and received information regarding the project’s consistency with CLCPA. The proposed project is located at 1 Sheridan Blvd. in Inwood, Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, NCTM# 40-L-652. Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person. State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed. SEQR Lead Agency None Designated State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination Cultural resource lists and maps have been checked. The proposed activity is not in an area of identified archaeological sensitivity and no known registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified or documented for the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required. DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29) The proposed action is subject to CP-29. Availability For Public Comment Contact Person Comments on this project must be SHERRI I AICHER submitted in writing to the Contact NYSDEC Person no later than 09/18/2026 SUNY @ Stony Brook|50 Circle Rd or 30 days after the publication date Stony Brook, NY 11790-3409 of this notice, whichever is later. (631) 444-0403 161792 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-MLN1, Plaintiff AGAINST Pauline D. Brown; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 11, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 22, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 83 Saint Pauls Road North, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorported Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 34 Block 327 Lots 71-73 (Lot Group 71-73). Approximate amount of judgment $894,894.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 614470/2023. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: July 30, 2026 161864 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., CSFB MORTGAGEBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-8, -againstALEYDA Y. MARTINEZ
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HEMPSTEAD BEACON — August 20, 2026 Tim Baker/Herald photos
The Hempstead Fire Department played host to the New York State Championship Drill on Aug. 15, that included team from across the state.
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AKA JAQUELINE STEPHANIE MARTINEZ, 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 December 22, 2025, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., CSFB MORTGAGEBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-8 is the Plaintiff and ALEYDA Y. MARTINEZ AKA JAQUELINE STEPHANIE MARTINEZ, 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 22, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 95-97 HEWLETT STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550; and the following tax map identification: 34-186-212, 213 & 214. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF
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Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 605311/2023. Christy M. Demelfi, 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. 161866 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST BETTY JOHNSON FREEMAN AKA BETTY JOHNSON INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF WILLIAM FREEMAN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 25, 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 23, 2026 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 82 Beebe Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36 Block 263 Lot 24 (L.G. 24-26). Approximate amount of judgment $388,488.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606077/2023. Fabiana I. Talarico, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-002054 90929 161664 Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Alex Villatoro a/k/a Alex A. Villatoro; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment
of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 20, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 22, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 203 Rhodes Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 44 Block 32 Lots 266 & 267. Approximate amount of judgment $366,653.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008110/2016. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine”. Karen Grant, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 4, 2026 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 161862
Fire department drill teams from across New York state gathered on Weir Street in Hempstead Aug. 15 for the 2026 New York State Championship Drill, competing in a series of events testing speed, efficiency and teamwork. The championship weekend was hosted by the Hempstead, South Hempstead and West Hempstead fire departments, with the West Hempstead Fire Department and its Westerners Drill Team helping host the competition. The Central Islip Hoboes captured the state championship with 28 points, the East Islip Guzzlers finished second with 17 points and the Spencerport Red Onions made third with 15.5 points. South Hempstead Rascals finished at fourth place with nine points with Miller Place Extinguishers following behind in fifth with seven points.
Firematic competition has a history stretching back more than a century in New York. Fire departments originally competed in events testing fundamental skills such as stretching hoses and raising ladders, later incorporating motorized fire fighting equipment as it became commonplace. The competitions have evolved into tests of speed, fire fighting skills and teamwork, while giving volunteer firefighters opportunities to practice basic proficiencies, build physical fitness and develop the teamwork used during emergency responses. The competition was part of a weekend celebrating New York’s Firematic racing tradition. Festivities continued Aug. 16 with a parade from the South Hempstead Fire Department to the Weir Street arch. —Alyssa R. Griffin
Antique fire vehicles were part of the parade in Hempstead on Saturday.
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letters Why are we talking about measles again? To the Editor: It happened a long time ago, but I still remember my childhood bout with measles. I was 7. Measles had been going around my elementary school for months. Many of my second-grade classmates had already been sick. With no vaccine available, everyone was at risk. Early that spring, it was my turn. I felt flushed and tired in school one afternoon, and by the next evening was running a fever and feeling achy. The days that followed were awful. I developed a hacking cough and a sensitivity to light. When my temperature hit 102 one night, my parents took turns bathing my arms, chest and forehead with cool washcloths. I remember the worried looks on their faces. After six rough days, I began to feel slightly better — still weak but
being bullied, facing discrimination, dealing with a serious safety concern or encountering a problem that requires adult assistance. But a forgotten assignment can be a lesson in organization. A poor grade can be a chance to understand what went wrong and develop a better approach. A disagreement with a classmate can teach a child how to communicate, compromise and resolve conflicts. A difficult interaction with a teacher can teach a student to respectfully advocate for him or herself. School is about far more than academics. It is also where children learn how to function in the world. They learn to meet deadlines, ask questions, accept constructive criticism, work with others, make decisions and live with the consequences. They won’t always get it right. And that’s OK. Mistakes aren’t necessarily signs that a child is failing. Often, they are evidence that a child is learning. The goal of parenting is not to eliminate every mistake, but to help children understand them and become better equipped to handle the next challenge. Teachers and schools have an obvious role in this partnership. Educators should communicate clearly with families, offer appropriate opportunities for parents to be involved and recognize that they know their children in ways
teachers cannot. At the same time, schools must give students space to develop their own relationships, voices and responsibilities. The partnership works best when everyone understands their roles. Parents provide support and guidance. Teachers provide instruction and expertise. And students, increasingly as they grow older, take responsibility for their own education. That balance may look different in kindergarten than it does in high school. A young child may need considerable parental assistance getting organized, completing routines and understanding expectations. An older student should gradually take more ownership — contacting a teacher, tracking assignments, preparing for a test or addressing a problem before a parent becomes involved. The ultimate goal is not to have children depend on their parents indefinitely. It is to prepare them to become capable adults who can make decisions, solve problems and recover when things don’t go according to plan. As a new school year begins, parents should remember that their children are not projects to be perfectly managed. They are young people learning how to become independent. The job is not to make sure students never stumble. It is to make sure they know how to get back up.
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ar too often, partisanship impedes progress in the Nassau County Legislature. Our July 27 meeting showed what we could achieve through collaboration, and by putting the needs of the people first. One of the most impactful actions taken during that meeting was the approval of the county’s capital plan, through which we will deliver tens of millions of dollars in critical public-safety investments in the communities of District 5. These include a $10 million traffic safety and beautification project focused on Uniondale Avenue; reconstruction of the West Hempstead PAL hockey rink, which is currently underway, and improvements to Hall’s Pond Park; continued investment in the Joysetta & Julius Pearse African American Museum of Nassau County; and capital improvements to the Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Park, in Uniondale. In addition, tens of millions of dollars more, for improvements to regionally significant county roads in Hempstead village, including Washington
Avenue, Franklin Street, Peninsula Boulevard, Fulton Avenue, Clinton Street and Greenwich Street, are on the way. Under the county charter, a 13-vote supermajority is necessary to approve the bond authorization that funds the projects, and because of the current political configuration of the Legislature, a willingness to negotiate and collaborate was essential in order to reach that benchmark. Additional benefits will be on the way for our communities because of how my Democratic colleagues and I utilized that leverage. As part of the agreement to approve the capital plan, a total of 32 Community Revitalization Program grants were approved for Democratic-represented districts, ending the yearslong partisan blockade erected by the administration of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. These resources include funding for investments to improve the auditorium at Uniondale High School and to repair the flooring at the Uniondale Public Library. These funds represent our ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of the county’s young people and families, and I am committed to working closely with community leaders and stakeholders to identify other opportunities to
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Letters less feverish. The rash that had covered my body gradually disappeared. I coughed less as the days passed. Almost three weeks after getting sick, I returned to school. In 1963, when measles vaccines finally became available, my mother said that no one would ever suffer from this dreaded disease again. Though her optimism was a bit premature — measles didn’t vanish overnight — the number of cases nevertheless declined steadily as more children became vaccinated. By 2000, the World Health Organization declared the disease essentially eliminated in America. But now measles is back, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting more than 2,400 confirmed cases in 2026 — more than all of last year. In fact, the number of reported cases in the past 20 months is greater than the previous 24 years combined. CDC data also indicates that most of those infected are young and unvaccinated. While U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently encouraged parents to vaccinate their children against measles, he has had a long history of skepticism about vaccines,
support our shared priorities. Another bipartisan action from the July 27 meeting will benefit neurodivergent people living in our county. The Blue Envelope Program will give people with autism spectrum disorders the opportunity to receive a blue envelope in which to store essential vehicle documents and communication instructions. The goal is to make traffic stops as safe and straightforward as possible for both neurodivergent drivers and officers alike. The capital plan and the Blue Envelope Program are good steps forward in our shared mission of making Nassau County a more resilient, safer, more enjoyable place to live. More must be done, however, to fully restore balance to county government. Common-sense proposals, such as my legislation that would modernize Nassau’s e-bike and scooter laws in the interest of public safety and clarity, have been ignored. So too has a bill I introduced to ban the Blakeman administration from moving interest and investment income earned by the opioid settlement fund — which became necessary after we thwarted the administration’s attempt to move $13.7 million of those proceeds into the general fund to
even pushing debunked connections between vaccines and autism. A chorus of anti-vaxxers share online conspiracy theories about the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry. Now we have President Trump’s recent executive order calling for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine to be administered to children in three separate doses rather than two, the standard practice. His order has dismayed and angered doctors and other health care professionals, who fear that more children will receive incomplete dosages or wind up completely unvaccinated. While a few thousand cases of measles may not strike some as serious, especially since most people recover from it, it’s astonishing that we’re even talking about a disease that was once practically eliminated. Shame on those who have stoked anxiety and confusion about MMR. And politics aside, there can be no excuse for putting any child at risk for such a miserable infection. Having the measles is no day at the beach. Trust me on that. RICHARD J. CONWAy Massapequa
prop up the county budget. My proposals to create a 311 nonemergency hotline, which would make the government services and critical departments that we fund with our tax dollars easier to access on all platforms, and launch an app for reporting potholes and dangerous road conditions, have met similar fates thus far. Meanwhile, Legislator Cynthia Nuñez’s proposal to waive fuel taxes when gas prices exceed $3 per gallon is still being blocked by the legislative majority — even as prices have soared past $4 in Nassau County. Previously, the majority stymied legislation that would require every county police vehicle to carry EpiPens, and refused to hold a hearing on another piece of legislation that would equip every county park and court facility with automated external defibrillators, or AEDs. Good ideas shouldn’t be judged by whether the sponsor’s name has a D or an R next to it. They should be vetted and debated on their merits. Passing the county’s capital plan, where cooperation was necessary, and the unanimous embrace of the Blue Envelope Program shows us there is a better way forward. By embracing it, we will maximize our opportunities to efficiently meet the needs of every community we serve. Olena Nicks, of Uniondale, represents Nassau County’s 5th Legislative District.
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