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Eileen Scanlon brings her traveling salon directly to clients who may have difficulty visiting a traditional salon.
Traveling salon offers its clients more than haircare By JULIA GILLEGO jgillego@liherald.com
For Eileen Scanlon the real work begins beyond the haircut. Through Scanlon’s Traveling Salon, Scanlon brings hair care directly to seniors, homebound individuals, hospice patients, assisted living facilities, group sober
homes and others who may have difficulty getting to a traditional salon. Her clients are from several Long Island communities, including Hempstead and Queens. Because Scanlon travels to her clients, the cost of an appointment can vary based on ContinuEd on pagE 3
Hempstead resident Zahara Naqvi was among the more than 20 SUNY Old Westbury students who jour neyed to Laguna Village, Belize, on their summer break in May to provide free healthcare services to more than 300 local residents through the university’s chapter of the Global Medical Brigades, a student-led mission group focused on servicing underprivileged communities through health education and medical services. “Growing up in Hempstead, more broadly Long Island has been a journey of understanding privilege,” said Naqvi, a sophomore. “As a child of immig rants, I was always reminded of how grateful I should be to live in a core country let alone a great area and community. The more I ventured out and have done community lead partnerships with soup kitchens and high schools in Hempstead, the more I recognized how there is a large educational and fiscal gaps we need to fill for younger generations. It opened my eyes to how even redlining has see ped through millennia, dee ply affecting the opportunities and access to resources a person is given due to geo g raphical luck.” Additionally, the student’s community involvement has
continued at home. The group has volunteered at the Mary Brennan INN Soup Kitchen in Hempstead, and plans to offer additional workshops and volunteer opportunities for all students throughout the school year. Naqvi, the chapter’s member engagement chair, says the most “striking” patient she saw was a man who traveled on foot from Guatemala seeking dental help after getting swindled by dentists from his country. “They [previous dentists] extracted a lot of his teeth out, and he was getting infections … it was really sad to hear him talk about how he paid a lot of money and got scammed, and then had to walk over here [Belize],” she said. The trip was the chapter’s inaugural medical brigade and required months of preparation, fundraising and cultural education before students arrived in southern Belize. When the g roup landed, they were immediately thrown into action by exploring the villages and speaking with residents about their quality of life and healthcare needs. Onsite health officials affiliated with the brigade and Belize’s Ministry of Health guided students through the process and prepared them for the clinical days ahead. “They taught us everything ContinuEd on pagE 9
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making a phone call or simply spending additional time with someone who needs company. “It satiates my soul,” Scanlon said of staying connected with her clients. Catherine Duke, a Westbury resident and longtime client, first encountered Scanlon during the coronavirus pandemic. Duke said she noticed Scanlon’s business vehicle while walking in her neighborhood and later looked up the business online. At the time, Duke was unable to visit her usual salon in Manhattan, so she reached out to Scanlon. In the summer of 2020, Scanlon began cutting and styling Duke and her partner’s hair outdoors while wearing masks. Duke said Scanlon’s work compared favorably with the salon services she had previously received in New York, while also offering a more personal experience. “She’s just a really good person,” Duke said. “She’s just got such good energy and wants to contribute and be helpful to everybody.” Duke said Scanlon’s willingness to help has extended beyond her work as a cosmetologist. Scanlon has helped her address stray cats on her property and has also supported Duke during a diffi-
cult personal situation. “She just kind of goes above and beyond for folks,” Duke said. “She cares about the community.” Duke also said Scanlon brings that same thoughtfulness to her work behind the chair. “She helps you find your style and your color in your own way,” Duke said. Scanlon said her work has reinforced her belief that vulnerable people can easily become overlooked. “Those who can’t get out, those who are suffering from dementia, those who have cancer, can call me,” she said. “I come into the house, and it’s more like a social visit.” For Scanlon, that social connection can be just as meaningful as the service itself. “I could come in and brighten their day,” she said. Whether she is working with a client on Long Island, traveling elsewhere or returning to communities where she once volunteered, Scanlon said she sees her work as part of something larger than herself. “We’re all connected,” she said. “I incorporate my love of outreach within my business.”
Lisa Joy captures inaugural race at the new Belmont By TONY BELLISSIMOI tbellissimo@liherald.com
The new Belmont Park opened its doors last Friday to welcome the return of racing to Long Island, and a capacity crowd of 6,000 was treated to a thrilling inaugural race at the transfor med venue. Lisa Joy, with jockey Antonio Fresu aboard, rallied from behind and split horses late to capture the 1¼-mile maiden special weight event on the inner turf. It was not only Fresu’s first career win at Belmont, but his first-ever mount. “It’s an amazing feeling to be part of this historical track and historic reopening of Belmont Park,” Fresu said. “The track is fantastic; the grandstand looks fantastic and all the facilities. I’m really happy to be part of it. This is top class.” Lisa Joy was seventh as the 10-horse field turned for home before passing rivals one by one down the stretch, finishing a head in front of runner-up Sister Jean and Belmont Park’s all-time leading rider John Velasquez. “She was saving ground the whole race and I was really happy where I was,” Fresu said. ‘Everything opened at the right time and she kicked in strong at the end.” Trained by 75-year-old Hall of Famer Shug McGaughey, Lisa Joy paid $26.72 to win. McGaughey was back in the winner’s circle after the second race with Davidson. “I think it’s a beautiful place,” McGaughey said of the new facility. “It’s different than what I expected. We just need to get the kinks out and get the people in it and it’ll be really special. I think it’s going to be great when everything gets settled in. I’m really excited about
Lisa Joy, no. 5, rallied to win the first race at Belmont park in over three years. it, and I think the track is great. I like the turf, but I’ve been training on the main track [too] and it’s been great.” The opening-day, nine-race card generated total wagering of $13,997,422.99. “Today marked the beginning of an exciting new era for Belmont Park” NYRA President and CEO David O’Rourke said. “We thank all the fans who returned to Belmont today to wit-
ness history, and we can’t wait for all that is to come at the new Belmont Park.” The last race at the former Belmont Park was held July 9, 2023. Inter national superstar Forever Young, under regular jockey Ryusei Sakai, won Opening Day’s featured race, the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup. Trained by Yoshito Yahagi, Forever
Young earned his fifth Grade/Group 1 race and increased his bankroll to more than $32.3 million. “I’d like to say thanks to Belmont Park to support us, and we are really glad to have won the Opening Day Jockey Club Gold Cup,” Yahagi said. “That’s a special memory, our day. This achievement is great for us.”
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location. She adds a travel fee for appointments farther from home but said she will also make exceptions when a client is experiencing financial hardship. But once Scanlon arrives at a client’s home, the appointment often becomes much more than styling hair. Scanlon, of East Meadow, has been a licensed cosmetologist since she was 17. She started her traveling salon upon returning to New York after living in Boca Raton, Florida, in 2010. She began thinking about how she could use her cosmetology license in a unique way. The idea came while visiting a friend in the hospital who asked her to bring her supplies and give him a haircut. Nurses who saw her work encouraged Scanlon to turn the idea into a business. Her commitment to serving the vulnerable, however, began even earlier. Scanlon worked with Community Solidarity, which provides food and clothing to underserved communities. She volunteered in places including Hempstead, Wyandanch, Huntington Station and Brooklyn, where she also provided free haircuts. Carol Marcus, a friend and volunteer
who worked with Scanlon through the organization, said she has watched Scanlon’s commitment to helping others continue over the years. “I don’t know how she sleeps because she does so much,” Marcus said. “She does for humans, for animals, for anybody who has a need.” Marcus said Scanlon’s work with people has always extended beyond a single service or interaction. She recalled Scanlon helping her with a feral cat in need and continuing to help people in her community in whatever ways she can. For Scanlon, those personal connections are an important part of the work. She said some of the seniors and homebound individuals she meets have little family support and may go weeks without seeing anyone. When she visits a new client, she may bring flowers or homemade soap, then sit and talk before beginning the appointment. “I just try to convey to them that they are seen and they are heard,” Scanlon said. Her relationships with clients sometimes continue long after she leaves their homes. She regularly checks in on people who may not have a strong support system, whether that means sending a text,
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Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on May 22, 2026. 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 October 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM premises known as 91 Acacia Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. 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 in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 36, Block 79 and Lot 162. Approximate amount of judgment $447,859.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #604498/2018. Howard Colton, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 162082 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR BNC
MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-4 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-4, -againstCHEVAN WHITFIELD AS LIMITED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF VANESSA WHITFIELD, 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 22, 2026, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-4 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-4 is the Plaintiff and CHEVAN WHITFIELD AS LIMITED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF VANESSA WHITFIELD, 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 October 6, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 78 BOTSFORD STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550; and the following tax map identification: 36-19-40, 41 & 42. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE AND TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 000695/2016. Joshua Brookstein, 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. 162084
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Rheanne Lagman; Diosdado M. Ocampo a/k/a Diosdado Ocampo; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 17, 2019, amended October 28, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 5, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 86 Emery Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Hempstead , in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 36 Block: 17 Lots: 41 and 42. Approximate amount of judgment $353,307.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 609344/2018. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine” Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: July 30, 2026 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-283 162080 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of LEMONROSE GROUP LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on July 09, 2026. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against
the LLC 261 S Franklin St, Apt. 302, Hempstead NY 11550. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 162100
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST REYNOLD BROWN, JR.; LA CHANTA J. BRAMBLE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 23, 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 October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 42 Oakland Street, 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 36 Block: 11 Lot: 56. Approximate amount of judgment $620,717.64 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611624/2024. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Richard Kerins, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 XPNMN256X 91039 162157 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: COUNTY OF NASSAU. JY IN STENCIL L. P.. Pltf v. JASWINDER SINGH, et al., Defts. Index No. 602679/2026. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated August 7, 2026, entered on August 12, 2026. I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, on October 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a, 193 W. Graham Avenue, Hempstead, New York 11550, Section 34, Block G, Lot 643.
Approx. amt of judgment is $380,955.72, plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Lawrence S. Farbman, Esq., Referee, Referee. Jacobowitz Newman Tversky LLP, Attys. for Plaintiff 377 Pearsall Ave., Ste C, Cedarhurst, NY. 162024 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED FUNDING CORPORATION ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE1, Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT NICOSIA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 3, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 632 Wadleigh Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at West Hempstead, Unincorporated area, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 425 and Lot 336. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,181,592.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #9057/2015. David Dikman, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 162338 LEGAL NOTICE BID # 11-HEMV 2026/2027 NOTICE TO BIDDERS CLINTON STREET WATER PLANT AOP TREATMENT – PHASE I CONTRACT No. 1-6.1 – AOP SITE WORK IN THE INC. VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD SEALED BIDS FOR “Clinton Street Water
AOP Treatment – Phase I: Contract No. 1-6.1 – AOP Site Work”, will be received by the Board of Trustees at the Village Office, 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, New York, until 11:00 A.M., on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans and Specifications may be picked up at the office of the Purchasing Agent, 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY 11550 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday beginning Monday, September 28, 2026. A deposit of fifty dollars ($50.00) in the form of a check only, made payable to the Inc. Village of Hempstead, will be required for each copy of the Contract Documents. Any bidder, upon returning such set within 30 days from the bid date and in good condition, will be refunded his deposit; and, any nonbidder upon returning such set will be refunded one-half of the deposit. The Village is not responsible for any internal or external delivery delays, which may cause a bid to arrive beyond the deadline. Bids received after the time stated in the bid due date will not be considered and will be returned to the Bidder unopened. The Bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by Village employees. The Bidder assumes all responsibility for having the proposal deposited on time at the place specified. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a certified check of not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid or bid bond with a Bonding Company licensed to do business in the State of New York, in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to waive any informalities in, or reject any or all bids, and to accept the bids which they deem most favorable to the interest of the Village. Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to
conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract. The Village will not accept bids from, nor award a Contract to, anyone who cannot prove to the satisfaction of the Board of Trustees of the Village that “They Have” or “He or She Has” had sufficient experience in this type of work and is financially able and organized to successfully carry out the work covered by the Specifications in the required time. The Village may, in its discretion, make an investigation as it deems necessary or desirable to determine the qualifications of a Bidder to perform the work, and the Bidder shall furnish additional information and data for this purpose as may be required. The Village reserves the right to reject any bid if any additional information requested from the Bidder, or the investigation of such Bidder, fails to demonstrate that the Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein within the time frame designated. Bids shall be addressed to the Board of Trustees, shall be received at the OFFICE OF THE TREASURER (ATTN, PURCHASING AGENT LARRY LUTZ) and marked “Bid No. 11 – Clinton Street Water Plant, AOP Treatment – Phase I: Contract No. 1-6.1 – AOP Site Work.” Any contract or contracts awarded under this bid may be funded in part by the New York State Financial Assistance programs provided by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYSEFC) and New York State Empire Development Agency (NYSEDS) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Bidders shall comply with all the requirements of these programs with all terms and conditions posted here: https://efc.ny.gov/wiia. Neither the State of New York nor any of its departments, agencies or employees is or will be a party to this bid or any resulting contracts. All Bidders please be
advised that this project may be funded entirely or at least in part from a Federal assistance agreement between EPA and the Inc. Village of Hempstead. In accordance with State, local or tribal laws and regulation as well as Federal laws and Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) – 2 CFR Part 200, 40 CFR Part 33 and/or 40 U.S.C. Part 1101 et seq., all Bidders shall acknowledge the federal requirements and provisions for construction contracts including, but not limited to: the DavisBacon Act; EPA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program; Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act; and American Iron and Steel (AIS) Act. The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 33 in the award and administration of contracts awarded under EPA financial assistance agreements. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract which may result in termination of this contract or other legally available remedies. Bidders shall comply with all requirements of the specific Federal grants program. Bidders shall also comply with all the requirements of these programs with all terms and conditions posted here: https://www.ecfr.gov/c urrent/title-40/chapterI/subchapterB/part-33?toc=1. Davis Bacon The Davis-Bacon Act requires that all contractors and subcontractors performing construction, alteration, and repair (including painting and decorating) work under federal contracts in excess of $2,000.00, pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage and fringe benefits for the geographic location. Personnel costs include salaries, wages, and allowable incentive compensation for recipient employees (i.e., who receive W-2
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forms) who spend time working on the project and are not subject to Davis Bacon. This project includes both State and Federal prevailing wages. If Federal Davis-Bacon wages differ from the New York State prevailing wage rates, then the higher of the two rates shall be paid. EPA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program EPA’s DBE Program applies to all EPA Assistance Agreements and requires recipients who procure goods and/or services to: employ the good faith efforts, document their efforts and maintain DBE forms and other documentation from the prime contractor, and report their procurement and DBE activities even if there isn’t anything to report. Build America, Buy America (BABA) Recipients are required to ensure that procurement plans comply with BABA requirements prior to grants being awarded. Requirements call for all the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project to be produced in the United States. American Iron and Steel (AIS) The AIS provision requires recipients to use iron and steel products that are produced in the United States for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public water system or treatment works. AIS requirements correspond to a subset of BABA requirements; therefore recipients in compliance with BABA are in compliance with AIS.
It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that their bid is received by the Purchasing Department in a timely manner. All bids received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. All Bids must be submitted on the prescribed forms and returned intact. All blank spaces for Bid prices must be filled in, both in words and figures. Bidders should include any comments regarding the proposed form of Contract and
General Conditions including, but not limited to, any requested revisions to proposed language and cost impacts of particular provisions. Proposals that contain any omissions, erasures, alterations, additions or items not called for in the itemized proposal, or that contain irregularities of any kind, may constitute sufficient cause for rejection of the Bid. In case of any discrepancy in the price or amount Bid for any item in the proposal, the price as expressed in words shall govern. No oral requests for information, clarification or interpretation will be honored. All such requests should be submitted to the Owner’s Consulting Engineer in writing not less than five (5) days prior to the last date for submission of Bids. All replies to such requests will be made in the form of an addendum and will be sent to each prospective Bidder who received initial copies of the Plans, Contract and Specifications. Bidders are cautioned not to submit proposals until after having inspected the site of the proposed work and having made themselves familiar with local conditions. The attention of persons intending to make proposals is specifically called to that paragraph of the Contract which debars a Contractor from pleading misunderstanding or deception because of estimates of quantities and location or other conditions surrounding same. All Bidders are encouraged to visit the site of work to take field measurements and examine existing conditions. A nonmandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday October 7, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. Interested parties shall meet at The Clinton Street Water Plant, 320 Clinton Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. Interested parties may contact Mr. Daniel Mastrocco of J.R. Holzmacher P.E., LLC Consulting Engineers, (631) 234-2220 ext. 114 or email: Dan@holzmacher.com. All questions concerning this Project shall be submitted in writing to Mr.
Mastrocco by close of business on or before Thursday, October 8, 2026. By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hempstead. DATE OF NOTICE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 OFFICE OF THE TREASURER 162477
LEGAL NOTICE BID # 13-HEMV 2026/2027 NOTICE TO BIDDERS EVERGREEN CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT No. 1 – WATER MAINS IN THE INC. VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD SEALED BIDS FOR “Evergreen Charter School: Contract No. 1 – Water Mains”, will be received by the Board of Trustees at the Village Office, 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, New York, until 11:00 A.M., on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans and Specifications may be picked up at the office of the Purchasing Agent, 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY 11550 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday beginning Monday, September 28, 2026. A deposit of fifty dollars ($50.00) in the form of a check only, made payable to the Inc. Village of Hempstead, will be required for each copy of the Contract Documents. Any Bidder, upon returning such set within 30 days from the bid date and in good condition, will be refunded his deposit; and, any nonbidder upon returning such set will be refunded one-half of the deposit. The Village is not responsible for any internal or external delivery delays, which may cause a bid to arrive beyond the deadline. Bids received after the time stated in the bid due date will not be considered and will be returned to the Bidder unopened. The Bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by Village employees. The Bidder assumes all responsibility for having the proposal deposited on time at
the place specified. Each Bidder must deposit with his bid, a certified check of not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid or bid bond with a Bonding Company licensed to do business in the State of New York, in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to waive any informalities in, or reject any or all bids, and to accept the bids which they deem most favorable to the interest of the Village. Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract. The Village will not accept bids from, nor award a Contract to, anyone who cannot prove to the satisfaction of the Board of Trustees of the Village that “They Have” or “He or She Has” had sufficient experience in this type of work and is financially able and organized to successfully carry out the work covered by the Specifications in the required time. The Village may, in its discretion, make an investigation as it deems necessary or desirable to determine the qualifications of a Bidder to perform the work, and the Bidder shall furnish additional information and data for this purpose as may be required. The Village reserves the right to reject any bid if any additional information requested from the Bidder, or the investigation of such Bidder, fails to demonstrate that the Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein within the time frame designated. Bids addressed to the Board of Trustees, shall be received at the OFFICE OF THE TREASURER (ATTN. PURCHASING AGENT LARRY LUTZ) and marked “Bid No. 13 HEMV 2026/2027 – Evergreen Charter School – Contract No. 1 – Water Mains.” The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of
this contract. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that their bid is received by the Purchasing Department in a timely manner. All bids received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the Bidder. All Bids must be submitted on the prescribed forms and returned intact. All blank spaces for Bid prices must be filled in, both in words and figures. Bidders should include any comments regarding the proposed form of Contract and General Conditions including, but not limited to, any requested revisions to proposed language and cost impacts of particular provisions. Proposals that contain any omissions, erasures, alterations, additions or items not called for in the itemized proposal, or that contain irregularities of any kind, may constitute sufficient cause for rejection of the Bid. In case of any discrepancy in the price or amount Bid for any item in the proposal, the price as expressed in words shall govern. No oral requests for information, clarification or interpretation will be honored. All such requests should be submitted to the Owner’s Consulting Engineer in writing not less than five (5) days prior to the last date for submission of Bids. All replies to such requests will be made in the form of an addendum and will be sent to each prospective Bidder who received initial copies of the Plans, Contract and Specifications. Bidders are cautioned not to submit proposals until after having inspected the site of the proposed work and having made themselves familiar with local conditions. The attention of persons intending to make proposals is specifically called to that paragraph of the Contract which debars a Contractor from pleading misunderstanding or deception because of estimates of quantities and location or other conditions surrounding same. All Bidders are
encouraged to visit the site of work to take field measurements and examine existing conditions. A nonmandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. Interested parties shall meet outside the east side of the Evergreen Charter School, 45 Laurel Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. Interested parties may contact Mr. Anthony Zalak of J.R. Holzmacher, P.E., LLC. at (631) 234-2220 or email: tony@holzmacher.com. All questions concerning this Project shall be submitted in writing to Mr. Zalak by close of business on or before Thursday, October 29, 2026. By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hempstead. DATE OF NOTICE: September 24, 2026 OFFICE OF THE TREASURER 162478 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held in the Village Hall, 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, New York, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. to consider an application for a hardship exemption submitted by Franky Grocery & Deli, located at 427 S. Franklin St. Hempstead, NY, 11550. To consider said hardship exemption in connection with the temporary moratorium on uses within designated B-B Zoning District and CHAPTER 139 Zoning: Article XIX, Section 139-132 Prohibited Uses of the Hempstead Village Code ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said application at the time and place aforesaid. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD WAYLYN HOBBS JR, MAYOR PATRICIA PEREZ, VILLAGE CLERK Dated: September 1, 2026
D/P: September 25, 2026 162476 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held in the Village Hall, 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, New York, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to consider an application for a hardship exemption submitted by Mo’s Soul Food, located at 429 S. Franklin St. Hempstead, NY, 11550. To consider said hardship exemption in connection with the temporary moratorium on uses within designated B-B Zoning District and CHAPTER 139 Zoning: Article XIX, Section 139-132 Prohibited Uses of the Hempstead Village Code ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said application at the time and place aforesaid. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD WAYLYN HOBBS JR, MAYOR PATRICIA PEREZ, VILLAGE CLERK Dated: September 1, 2026 D/P: September 25, 2026 162475 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2020-1, Plaintiff against J. WILLIAM KING, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 28, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive,
Mineola, NY 11501 on October 26, 2026 at 3:00PM. Premises known as 200 Hilton Avenue Apt. 20, Hempstead, NY 11550. Sec 34 Block 173 Lot 14. All that certain piece or parcel of real property, with the improvements therein contained, situate and being a part of a condominium at the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $237,366.80 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 621229/2024. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Jerome A. Scharoff, Esq., RefereeFile # 12514361 162491 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2021-GS2, Plaintiff -against- JOSE D. LOPEZ CASTELLON A/K/A JOSE D. LOPEZCASTELLON; REINA M. LOPEZ A/K/A REINA M. LOPEZ-CATELLON, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 19, 2025 and entered on March 3, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Village of Hempstead, Town of
Old Westbury’s brigade of students learn and help in Belize
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that we should know, and all the guidelines that we should follow,” said Muhammed Abdullah, vice president of the chapter. “Then it was the clinical days, and those were honestly some of the most vulnerable experiences you’ll probably ever have.” For the next three days, students assisted doctors in a series of rotating health stations. At Triage, students recorded patient’s medical histories and vital signs before they moved to consultation with a doctor for a physical examination. Depending on their needs, patients were then directed to the pharmaceutical or dental station. They were then discharged to the Charla station, which included educational awareness on hygiene practices and disease prevention. From helping record patient’s vitals to assisting distribution in pharmacies and teaching educational sessions, the Old Westbury chapter gained firsthand experience working alongside licensed medical professionals. What students learned For some students, the experience revealed how far patients were willing to travel to receive healthcare. Other volunteers were most surprised by the stark difference in routine healthcare practices. President and Founder of Old Westbu r y ’s b r i g a d e ch ap t e r, K a m r a n Habeeb, saw that every patient at the consultation station was immediately prescribed with Mebendazole, a onetime medication that combats worm parasites. He said the worm infections stemmed from a lack of clean, accessible water for many local residents. “To me, that’s just the most sad, eyeopening thing I’ve ever heard because it’s not something that I’ve ever had to consider in my life because I always have clean water, which is something I’ve never really been grateful for,” Habeeb said. “It was just really eyeopening seeing the difference with just basic healthcare and needs here in America and in Belize.” Sabrina Johnson, the chapter’s secretary, was similarly surprised when she asked patients whether they had visited a doctor that year and many said they had not. “I noticed that there was a large proportion of people within the community who are just generally unfamiliar with the whole healthcare system,”
Sabrina Johnson, Global Medical Brigades chapter secretary, showing children how to use a toy stethoscope at the Charla station. Johnson said. The students wanted to make the experience less intimidating for children, too. Johnson and the team purchased toy medical kits for pediatric patients and children of patients in the Charla station. The crew used the medical playsets to help demonstrate what each instrument was used for and how it can help diagnose symptoms. Johnson hopes that now, those children can become more familiar and comfortable with basic medical tools. “They were actually using the toy stethoscope to listen to each other, which I thought was a very sweet moment because it showed how they started off very unfamiliar and distant from healthcare [practices], and they grew to actually be comfortable and perhaps even inspired by our presence there,” Johnson said. Looking ahead After the intensive onsite clinical days, the work was not yet finished for the group. On their final day, students reflected on their experience and worked with local brigade guides to discuss sustainable ways to support continued access to healthcare after the group returned to New York. Habeeb said the brigade works with Belize’s Ministry of Health and community health workers to support this longterm care.
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Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Southerly side of Gladys Avenue, distant 230 feet Easterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of
Gladys Avenue and the Easterly side of Nostrand Place; being a plot 140 feet by 60 feet by 140 feet by 60 feet. Section: 34 Block: 403 Lots: 120, 121, 123 Said premises known as 126 GLADYS AVENUE, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550 Approximate amount
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Zahara Naqvi, the Old Westbury chapter’s member engagement chair, with a young Belizean boy at the clinic.
SUNY Old Westbury’s Global Medical Brigade after landing in Laguna Village, Belize. Choosing Belize was not just a location for the university’s chapter, it was a strategic choice based on data like clinic workflow, the integration of healthcare and the community’s interest in additional programs. “We’re assessing their needs beyond just healthcare,” Johnson said. “We’re also looking at whether or not they would like financial literacy workshops and things like that. GMB works really closely with those community leaders, in order to then bring what they want to the community.” The brigade required roughly nine months of preparation. Once the location is confirmed, students fundraise, attend educational workshops such as CPR training and mock brigades to pre-
pare for the experience. The chapter also prepared for potential language barriers. Although English is the official language of Belize, students encountered patients who spoke other languages. “Before traveling to Belize, we researched the languages spoken there and held meetings to practice basic Spanish phrases, which helped our team communicate with patients and make them feel more comfortable during the brigade,” said Nabia Faisal, the chapter’s public relations officer. The group has already selected Panama for their next brigade in May 2027, and is currently reviewing applications. For updates, find them on instagram @ow_gmb.
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where pets can go is essential. Assemble an emergency kit. Don’t wait until a storm is approaching or the power has gone out to begin searching for necessities. A basic kit should include: ■ Bottled water and nonperishable food for several days. ■ Prescription medications and a list of important medical information. ■ Flashlights, extra batteries and a battery-powered or hand-crank radio. ■ A first-aid kit and personal hygiene supplies. ■ Cellphone chargers, backup power banks and car chargers. ■ Blankets, extra clothing and sturdy shoes. ■ Cash in small denominations. ■ Copies of identification, insurance information, medical records and other important documents, stored in a waterproof container. ■ Supplies for infants, older adults, people with disabilities and pets, as needed. Keep the kit in a place you will remember and that’s easy to reach. It should be portable enough to take with you if an evacuation becomes necessary. A smaller version can be kept in a vehicle, workplace or another location where family members spend time. It’s also worth preparing a separate
“go bag” for every member of the household. These bags should contain essential medications, identification and a change of clothes, basic toiletries, snacks and water. Keep them packed and ready to go with you. If an emergency requires a quick departure, there may not be time to gather belongings room by room. Preparedness also means knowing where to find reliable information. Residents should identify local emergencymanagement officials, sign up for community alerts and monitor trusted weather and public safety updates. Know the locations of nearby hospitals, shelters and evacuation routes. Don’t assume that every emergency will follow the same pattern. Finally, review the plan regularly. Replace expired food, update medications and check batteries. Run through evacuation and communication plans with children so that everyone understands what to do. Preparedness isn’t about expecting the worst or living in fear. It’s about giving our loved ones and us a better chance of responding calmly and effectively when something goes wrong. A few minutes spent making a plan, gathering supplies and identifying whom to contact could prove invaluable when every minute counts. National Preparedness Month is a good reminder, but readiness should be a year-round responsibility.
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walked into one of my favorite brunch spots in Woodbury with my two school-aged children in tow — one sleep-deprived from a sleepover and the other as hangry as a growing boy could be. As we opened the menus, I glanced anxiously at my children, both nearing meltdown territory. Then I noticed three children at the next table sitting in zombie-like states, staring at iPads propped between stacks of pancakes and waffles. I thought, “It would be so easy to stop the crankiness with one swipe. Should we give them our phones so we can actually talk and enjoy brunch?” The exhausted mother in me was tempted. The clinical psychologist in me knew better: absolutely not. For two decades I have worked with children, parents and families. Whether in my office, giving a speech, leading a workshop or discussing parenting on social media, I hear remarkably consistent hopes. Parents want their children to become happy, successful and independent adults. I would argue that hap-
piness and success depend, at least in part, on independence. And one quality runs through all three — resilience. Resilience is the ability to face stress, uncomfortable emotions and setbacks, recover from them, and trust in one’s capacity to manage challenges. But to develop resilience, children must first experience manageable amounts of stress, discomfort and disappointment. Without that crucial first step, resilience cannot grow. Many Gen X and millennial parents have developed a pattern of removing obstacles for their children. We solve their problems, intervene in friendship conflicts and rush to relieve their boredom, frustration or sadness. Perhaps we’re trying to give them the support we wish we’d received. Perhaps family life is so busy that we simply don’t have time for a 20-minute meltdown. Or perhaps we’re unwilling to tolerate our own discomfort when we watch our children struggle. Whatever the reason, it’s time to look inward. Rescuing children from every ordinary hardship may feel loving, and certainly makes life easier in the moment, but it can undermine their long-term
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development. When we routinely hand children a screen to help them escape an uncomfortable feeling or challenge, we remove an opportunity for them to practice coping. Avoidance is the attempt to escape discomfort rather than learning to tolerate and work through it. It provides immediate relief, which is precisely why it’s so appealing. But that relief can reinforce avoidance, making children more likely to escape the next difficult experience instead of confronting it. Avoidance can be a resilience killer. It gives children permission to opt out of doing hard things and experiencing difficult emotions. It also deprives them of the opportunity to recover, one of the defining features of resilience. When we turn on the TV, hand over an iPad or allow a teenager to scroll through social media whenever stress, boredom or frustration arises, the screen becomes an avoidance tool. The child may feel better temporarily, but misses the chance to discover, “This feeling is uncomfortable, but I can handle it.” That discovery builds self-efficacy,
et rid of devices? No, but pause and consider when and why they’re used.
the belief that we can take action, manage challenges and influence what happens next. Self-efficacy grows when children complete tasks, solve problems and move through challenges with independence. Two-year-olds may understand this better than we do when they insist, “I do it!” Beneath the defiance is a healthy developmental message: “Please step back long enough for me to discover what I can do.” As a working mother, I understand that parents are tired, stressed and stretched thin. Screens make life easier in countless ways. I’m not recommending that families eliminate them. I’m urging parents to pause and consider when and why they’re being used. Is the screen providing intentional entertainment, connection or education, or is it being used to make an uncomfortable moment disappear? The next time you feel tempted to hand over a screen to prevent boredom, frustration or a meltdown, pause. Your child may be unhappy for a few minutes. But in that small, imperfect moment, they may also begin learning something far more enduring: “I can handle this.” Jolie Silva, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, chief operating officer of New York Behavioral Health and president of the North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse.
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