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In Farmingdale: New PSEG Business Customer Advocate (See page 3)

In Hicksville: Teacher publishes book (See page 5)

In Plainview: Students give the gift of water to Sudan (See page 5)

The Holidays Are Here!

South Shore wintertime events in full swing (See page 4)

Long Island Weekly: Long Islander reflects on her two years as a Rockette (See page 10)

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November 18 - March 10 This exhibition examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. The art of John Singer Sargent, Louis Comfort Tiffany. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others.

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Legislator Drucker Secures Grant Funds For Defibrillators At Plainview Fire Department Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) secured a $28,340 Community Revitalization Project (CRP) grant which funded the Plainview Fire Department’s recent purchases of emergency aid defibrillators. The portable automated external defibrillators (AEDs) assist first responders in resuscitating someone who is experiencing a medical emergency such as cardiac arrest or irregular heart rhythm in minutes.

During his visit, Legislator Drucker presented First Deputy Chief Peter Mayrose, Second Deputy Chief Andrew Cohen, and Board of Directors members Spencer Adelberg and Richard Tousey with a ceremonial check commemorating the acquisition of

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these life-saving devices. Volunteers also provided Legislator Drucker with a tutorial on how to use a fire hose during a demonstration at the firehouse.

“I am committed to doing all I can to support our first responders and equip them with the life-saving resources that will give our residents the best possible chance of surviving a medical emergency,” Legislator Drucker said. “It is always a pleasure to work alongside the Plainview Fire Department and collaborate on initiatives that benefit our constituents, and I am glad to see that the resources my office secured have been put to such good use in our community.”

—Submitted by the Office of Legislator Arnold Drucker

Farmingdale Welcomes PSEG LI’s New Business Customer Advocate

NY Senator Steve Rhoads Honors “Mr. And Mrs. Jones Beach”

PSEG Long Island introduces Business part of what I do,” said Perrotta. “I enjoy Customer Advocate (BCA) Carla Perrotta working with them to maximize their effito the neighborhood. Perrotta’s job is to ciencies to help them be more successful.” help business owners save time, energy and Small businesses are the backbone of the money by serving as a liaison between them community. They support the local econoand their electric service provider. my, enhance communities and create jobs.

As a BCA, each day Perrotta visits neighPSEG Long Island powers 100,000 smallborhood stores and businesses throughout and medium-sized businesses throughout the community providing a perLong Island and the Rockaways. sonal touch, concierge service BCAs provide one-to-one personand business solutions to the al connections that underscore local businesspersons. She PSEG Long Island’s commitprovides information on ment to the small business PSEG Long Island’s free encommunity. ergy assessments; its various Small business owners can grant and rebate programs, contact their personal BCA at options for energy-saving PSEG-LI-BusinessCustomerAdupgrades, and timesaving vocates@pseg.com. account services. The BCA’s Carla Perrotta work underscores PSEG Long About PSEG Long (Contributed photo) Island’s commitment to busiIsland ness customers.

PSEG Long Island operates the Long Perrotta’s territory focuses on businessIsland Power Authority’s transmission and es in the communities of Farmingdale, distribution system under a long-term Bethpage and Old Bethpage, Carle Place, contract. PSEG Long Island is a subsidiary Westbury and Old Westbury, Levittown, of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. Jericho and Melville.

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Last month New York State Senator collections of Jones Beach memorabilia Steve Rhoads had the distinct honor of and artwork, eat together, and, of course, recognizing Phil and Carolyn Jiminez AKA watch the glorious sunset. The club has a “Mr. & Mrs. Jones Beach.” Phil and Carolyn saying from Phil and Carolyn: Come for met at Jones Beach 56 years ago and they the sunset and stay for the people. That still go saying to Jones couldn’t Beach be truer for just about Phil and every day Carolyn of their life. who first They startmet at Jones ed a Jones Beach and Beach Club continue group with to serve as hundreds incredible of people Jones Beach that come ambassaevery day dors. Senato meet at tor Rhoads Field 10 presented and watch them with the sunset. a citation Phil and for spreading Senator Rhoads (left) honored Phil and Carolyn Jiminez Carolyn are (Contributed photo) happiness, true stewloving our ards of the sea; with their guidance, the beaches, bringing our community togethgroup has grown to tens of thousands of er, and spreading joy at Jones Beach! beach-lovers who passionately exchange —Submitted by the Office of stories about Jones Beach, share special NY State Senator Steve Rhoads

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Wintertime Events Across The South Shore

drop box where children can drop off their letters to Santa. Letters dropped off with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday.

“Toys for Tots sends a message of hope to less fortunate children who otherwise wouldn’t be receiving presents this holiday season. I urge residents, who can, to donate new unwrapped toys to any of our drop-off locations,” said Councilman Tom Hand.

“By making a donation, you can help ease the financial burden of our families in need this holiday season.” For more information, please call (516) 797-4121; or visit www. oysterbaytown.com.

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t’s time for the holiday season to return to Nassau and the South Shore! If you’re hoping to get involved with your community this year, whether with family events, charitable organizations, or a solo day out on the town, here are several happenings going on in the next month.

Free Drive-in Holiday Experience Coming to Town

Adult Learn-to-Play Ice Hockey

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand announced that registration for the Town’s Adult Learn to Play Ice Hockey Clinics is now open online with clinic sessions beginning on December 5th at the outdoor skating rink at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa. Online registration is available at www.oysterbaytown.com/portal.

“This great program allows adults to hone their ice hockey skills in a fun and competitive environment through this 10-session clinic held Tuesday nights at Marjorie Post Park, beginning Tuesday, December 5th,” said Councilman Hand. “The program is open to resident and non-resident adults looking to advance their hockey playing skills.”

Registration is now open on the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com/portal.

The cost of the program is $150 per player.

For more information, call the Town Hockey Program at (516) 433-7465, extension 8234 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ hockey.

Menorah Lighting (Photo courtesy of Bethpage Chamber of Commerce via facebook)

Menorah and Tree Lightings

10th Annual Gingerbread House Contest

Start planning your entries! The Chocolate Duck in Farmingdale is hosting the annual Long Island Gingerbread & Chocolate House Competition, Saturday 12/9 at Noon. Come see the amazing entries at the event — vote for the People’s Choice award — Prizes to be awarded. 2023 Theme: Favorite Holiday Fairy Tales / Holiday theme — free for spectators. For more info, contact Christina: cakegirl70@aol.com or call 516-249-0887. While you’re there, help feed LI’s hungry through Long Island Cares by bringing non-perishable food donations or gift cards.

Cruise-Thru Toys for Tots Collection

Oyster Bay ’s massive ‘Cruise-Thru’ Toys for Tots Collection Drive will take place at

Bring friends and family to a free drive-in holiday experience, featuring free family entertainment for Town residents. The event will be offered December 6th — 10th at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa.

“The Town’s free Drive-in Holiday Experience will feature festive lighting displays, a walk-thru holiday village featuring the Massapequa Chiefettes, special appearances by friends from Arendelle and the North Pole, and will feature many children’s favorite snowman in Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” said Supervisor Saladino.

This event is open to Town residents only, with registration available online at www.oysterbaytown.com/holiday. Residents must create an account on the Town’s portal to register for the event and reserve a time slot on either December 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th or 10th. Only one time slot reservation per family is permitted. Residents who have previously created an account on the Town’s portal do not need to create a new one.

Tree Lighting

A visit from Santa

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John Burns Park in Massapequa on Saturday, December 2nd from 10am to 3pm. In partnership with the United States Marine Corps, Optimum, and the New York Islanders, the Town is collecting toys to help families and those less fortunate throughout the community during the upcoming holiday season. In addition to the ‘Cruise-Thru’, collection boxes are located at Town facilities through December 14th.

Supervisor Saladino said, “The Toys for Tots Drive has long been a huge success under the leadership of the U.S. Marine Corps, especially here in the Town of Oyster

Bay, as just last year we collected close to 30,000 toys for Long Island children. I encourage all of our residents who are able to donate to this amazing cause, as the Toys for Tots Drive helps ensure that disadvantaged children within our community do not have to go the holiday season without something to bring them happiness.”

The ‘Cruise Thru Holiday Toy Drive’ will provide residents an excellent way to contribute directly to the cause and help bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season.

Additionally, the event will feature a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a holiday

The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 2nd at 6:00 PM at Klestinec Park on Broadway in Massapequa. (Rain Date: Saturday, December 9th.) This is a wonderful community event for the family, and your presence would be much appreciated.

Please RSVP at massapequachamber@ gmail.com.

Levittown’s Chamber will also be hosting a tree lighting ceremony on Monday, December 4th at 6 PM at Veterans Memorial Park in front of the Levittown Public Library. Join in for an evening of entertainment by local schools, dance studios and community groups. The tree lighting will be visited by Santa Claus. The Chamber is also collecting non-perishable food items and toiletries for residents in need. In the event of extreme weather conditions, please check the Chamber website at www. levittownchamber.com for information.

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SCHOOL NEWS Hicksville Middle School Teacher Publishes Book Hicksville Middle School ENL Teacher Dr. Alia Kamal Khan recently published her first book, The Digital Learner: A Saved Story from the Memory of Mr. Time-Bot, the Class Robot!

The Digital Learner is about the introduction of Education Technology and how through facing fears, overcoming challenges, staying optimistic and embracing change, one can be successful when discovering and learning with new and innovative digital technologies in the classroom.

Khan shared, “Digital Technologies are a big part of the world of education, and everyone has different experiences with it.

This story gives the reader a different perspective on the challenges one faces with digital technologies in the classroom that will surprise readers of all ages.”

Dr. Khan has been a teacher for the past 14 years. She earned an EdD and is a researcher who focuses on how technology impacts education, the benefits of embrac-

Wisdom Lane Middle School Unites Against Bullying The Wisdom Lane Middle School community stood as one for Unity Day to promote inclusion and putting an end to bullying.

Staff and students donned orange to show their support and participated in activities focused on kindness and embracing differences. Hundreds of positive messages by

students were linked together in a chain displayed in the front lobby and were also used to spell out “unity.” Unity Day, which was celebrated throughout Levittown Schools, represents the ongoing mission to cultivate a culture of belonging and acceptance.

—Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

Hicksville Middle School ENL Teacher Dr. Alia Kamal Khan and her new book, The Digital Learner. (Contributed photo) ing change and promoting positivity. She has a passion to write children’s literature.

The Digital Learner is available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

—Submitted by Hicksville Public Schools

School Raises Funds To Drill Wells In South Sudan Over the past seven years, the members completed in June, 2020. Thanks to the teof the Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle nacity and heart of the POBMS community, Students who donned orange for Unity Day gathered in the lobby to link their chains School (POBMS) community have teamed however, Ms. Khan has more than doubled made up of messages of kindness. (Contributed photo) up to provide the gift of clean drinking wathe initial goal, allowing for the completion ter to thousands of people in South Sudan. of a second well in the village of Wunchum POBMS ELA teacher Misha Khan, in partin the Warrap State region of South Sudan. nership with the nonprofit Water for South The wells were made possible through NAVAL WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL RESERVE PLANT (NWIRP) Sudan, has various BETHPAGE, NEW YORK RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD (RAB) MEETING been spearfundraisers Tuesday, December 5, 2023 heading this at POBMS, Bethpage Senior Community Center effort, which including a 103 Grumman Rd. West, Bethpage, New York so far has t-shirt design Open House: 6:30 to 7 p.m. - RAB Meeting begins at 7:15 p.m. raised more contest and, in Please note: This meeting is contingent upon the continued operation of the federal government. than $10,000 particular, an Residents and other interested parties are invited to attend the Open House, which will include to drill wells annual walkinformational displays along with representatives from the Navy and partnering agencies. in the African athon at the The public is encouraged to attend the RAB in-person, by phone, or virtually through the country. school. During free webinar tool Microsoft (MS) Teams. Virtual attendees will be able to join the webinar up As of this the walkathon, to 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. For those using the MS Teams application, August, the teachers, staff please allow time for downloading to your computer or mobile device. If you do not wish school has and students to download the application, attendees may also choose “Continue in Browser” to access the helped drill walked around meeting. The webinar login information is as follows: two wells, the school Online: https://tinyurl.com/5DECRAB Villagers in rural South Sudan celebrated the opening of track carrying drastically Meeting ID: 295 091 552 430 a drinking water well made possible with funds raised by a gallon of Event Passcode: PvKGgW shortening Telephone: (332) 249-0724 the distance the Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School community. water to honor Phone Conference ID: 483 451 037# village com- (Contributed photos) the women The Navy is pleased to announce the 52nd meeting of the munity members need to walk to obtain and children who walk miles every day to RAB for NWIRP Bethpage (former Grumman facility). drinking water. obtain clean drinking water in South Sudan.

The RAB is an open public forum for the Navy and regulatory agencies to exchange information Ms. Khan said her seventh- and eighthStudents asked their loved ones to sponsor with official RAB community members on environmental programs underway at NWIRP grade ELA classes were inspired by the book their walk to help raise funds for the wells.

Bethpage. Agenda topics will discuss updates on current activities regarding the site.

The Long Walk to Water, by Linda Sue Park.

For more information about the PlainPlease note: Although the RAB is open to the public, there is only a limited amount of time The book chronicles the real-life struggle of view-Old Bethpage Central School District, for public questions following the scheduled RAB presentations. a refugee in Sudan to find a reliable source please visit the District’s website at www.

Further instructions for the upcoming Open House and RAB meeting are provided on the of clean drinking water. In South Sudan, mil- pobschools.org. Exciting activities happenNavy’s website for NWIRP Bethpage, under Community Outreach at: lions of women and children walk up to eight ing throughout the District and programs https://www.navfac.navy.mil/Divisions/Environmental/Products-andhours a day to collect water from hand-dug celebrating student achievement can also Services/Environmental-Restoration/Mid-Atlantic/Bethpage-NWIRP/ wells, which are often contaminated with be found on the District’s Facebook page at FOR MEDIA QUERIES OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT: sickness-causing parasites and bacteria. https://www.facebook.com/pobschools/ NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs, 9324 Virginia Ave., Norfolk, VA 23511-3095 The schoolwide effort initially set out to —Submitted by Email: NAVFAC ML PAO@navy.mil • Telephone: (757) 341-1410/11 raise $5,000 to drill one well, which was Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Schools 243532 M

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Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave.

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Tasty Holiday Gatherings 12:30 p.m. Chef Rob Scott will prepare and provide samples of rustic chicken meatballs in a rich lemon butter sauce, and provolone artichoke dip, perfect for holiday entertaining. Enjoy samples at the library. $5.00 fee per person. 2 person registration limit. This event is taking place at the Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane. Non-refundable fee by credit card, check or money order made payable to the Levittown Public Library, is due within 5 days of the class or your space may be forfeited.

Learn Magic with Ari Bisk 7 p.m. Join magician Ari Bisk and learn easy magic tricks! Please bring a deck of playing cards. Grades 1-5. Programs run by the Children’s Department are for children residing in UFSD #22 only. You MUST use your child’s library card to register. Registration with an adult card will be invalid. This event is taking place at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd. Chef Rob’s Cooking Class 1 p.m. Join Chef Rob in this live cooking demo and tasting! He’ll be making crispy turkey with a cranberry (Image courtesy of the Hickshoisin sauce ville Public Library) over scallion pancakes and cranberry cinnamon apple cheese ball with sweet crackers. The only thing you need to bring is your appetite!

This event is taking place at the Hicksville

turkey at Thanksgiving? We will explore food history, past and present, and how food connects us with our traditions.

There will be a Q&A and tasting. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. This event is taking place at the Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd.

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SUNDAY, DEC. 3 Jingle All the Way! 2 p.m. Listen to many of your holiday favorites sung by this Sweet Adelines group in 4-part harmony. Then join in for an old-fashioned sing-along that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit! This event is taking place at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave. Copperline 2 p.m. Copperline brings to the stage, the music of one of the most talented and well-known singer/songwriters of our time, James Taylor. In addition,Cop-

TUESDAY, DEC. 5 (Image courtesy of the Hicksville Public Library)

perline will perform songs from some of the best artists that he’s shared a stage with, such as Carole King, Elton John, Carly Simon, Paul Simon, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, and others. This event is co-sponsored with the Town of Oyster Bay Cultural and Performing Arts Division as part of 2023-2024 Distinguished Artists Concert Series. All ages welcome! Register to receive an event reminder. This event is taking place at the Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave.

MONDAY, DEC. 4 Holiday Foods 6:30 p.m. With historic cook and educator Diane Schwindt. Did you ever wonder why we associate specific foods with holidays or celebrations? Why

Holiday Card-Making Class 7 p.m. Join us for a Holiday card-making class with Christina Del Piano. Make a nice card for your family, friends, or loved ones, and share it with them for the holiday season! This event is taking place at the Massapequa Public Library, 523 Central Avenue.

ONGOING Boys & Girls Club Open Gym Program If you’re a middle school or high school aged young person looking for something to do on a Friday night, the Hicksville Boys and Girls Club has a place for you to go. We have use of the Hicksville Middle School main gym on Friday evenings from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The dates we have use of the gym are November 3rd, December 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd, January 5th, 12th, & 26th, February 2nd, 9th, March 1st, & 15th, April 12th & 19th, May 3rd, 10th & 31st and June 7th. Admission is free. For more information call the Hicksville Boys & Girls Club at 516 822-KIDS.

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Explore Winter Holidays While Christmas is dominating the decorations and airwaves, there are other holidays that take place at this time of year. Many of these traditions celebrate light overcoming darkness, whether literal or figurative. Here is a selection of these celebrations.

Hanukkah Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, is celebrated around the world today. But the inspiration for the holiday dates back thousands of years in what is today the country of Israel.

In 175 B.C., King Antiochus, whose ancient kingdom included Judea (located in present-day Israel), made it against the law for people who lived there to practice their religion, called Judaism. Instead, he wanted Jews to worship Greek gods. When they refused, he ordered his troops to destroy the Temple of Jerusalem, an important place of worship for Jews. He replaced the Jewish symbols with an altar dedicated to Zeus, the king of the Greek gods.

The Jews rebelled against King Antiochus. Many historians believe that they battled for about three years to become an independent region so they could practice their religion. Finally, around 164 B.C., the Maccabees, as they were called, defeated King Antiochus and his troops.

When the Maccabees returned to their ransacked temple, they found only one jar of oil—just enough to light the temple’s candles for one day. But according to the Talmud, the oil miraculously burned for eight days—enough time for the victorious Maccabees to

find more oil for their sacred candles.

Hanukkah starts on the 25th day of Kislev, the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar. Because this calendar follows the lunar cycle, the holiday begins on a different date each year. Usually, Hanukkah starts in late November to mid-December.

In 2023, Hanukkah starts the evening of December 7 and ends on December 15.

Jews celebrating Hanukkah light candles in a candleholder called a menorah for eight nights. The menorah holds nine candles—one for each night plus a candle called the shamash used to light the other candles.

Kwanzaa Celebrated every year from December 26 through January 1, Kwanzaa is a week of festivities honoring African American culture and heritage. Friends and family gather each day to give thanks, exchange gifts, and share feasts.

The holiday was created in 1966, during a time period when many Black people faced unfair treatment because of their skin color. The holiday honors African American people, their struggles in the United States, their heritage, and their culture.

Kwanzaa means “first fruits” in Swahili, and refers to the joy and unity many Africans have when celebrating the harvest season. The holiday encourages people to honor seven principles: unity, self-determination (helping yourself succeed), collective work and responsibility (teamwork), cooperative economics (sharing),

purpose, creativity, and faith.

A big part of celebrating Kwanzaa is lighting a candle each night. First, an adult pours a little water or juice from the unity cup onto the ground to remember the family’s ancestors.

Then the cup is passed to each family member, who sips while everyone chants harambee (Swahili for “let’s pull together”) seven times.

Even though Kwanzaa lasts for seven days, the big celebration is on December 31. That’s when family and friends gather in bright African-style clothing and have a large feast, called karamu. They play music, dance, and sing.

The last day of Kwanzaa is much quieter. On January 1, people focus on how they want to succeed in the coming year and what kind of person they want to be in the future.

—Compiled from the Internet by Amanda Olsen

Diwali Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights with its variations also celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolises the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance”. Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin (according to the amanta tradition) and Kartika—between mid-September and mid-November. The celebrations generally last five or six days.

During the festival, the celebrants illuminate their homes, temples and workspaces with diyas (oil lamps), candles and lanterns. Hindus, in particular, have a ritual oil bath at dawn on each

day of the festival. Diwali is also marked with fireworks and the decoration of floors with rangoli designs made from colored powders, and other parts of the house with jhalars (banners). Food is a major focus with families partaking in feasts and sharing desserts. Many towns organize community parades and fairs with parades or music and dance performances in parks. Some Hindus, Jains and Sikhs will send Diwali greeting cards to family near and far during the festive season, occasionally with boxes of Indian confectionery. Another aspect of the festival is remembering the ancestors.

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There’s A Not-So-New Director In Town Art museum names Beth Horn to lead charge

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eth Horn’s professional career and volunteer service focus on enriching people’s lives through the arts as well as historic preservation and environmental conservation. Her early career spanned the visual and performing arts, including numerous theater productions on- and off-Broadway, documentary and cultural news programming for Thirteen/ PBS-NY, and communications/marketing for the Museum of Modern Art, NY. Most recently, Horn served as the executive director of the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, a nonprofit organization, welcoming more than 100,000 visitors each year.

“For almost six years, I was overseeing the entire 216-acre estate, all of the programming, fundraising and the capital work,” Horn said. “So in that sense, that role is quite similar to what is really needed here at the Nassau County Art Museum.”

Previously, she produced the Port Washington Public Library’s World Festival, at which representatives from 35 countries and their unique traditions were celebrated; the festival included an international art exhibition and programs for children, teens, and adults.

An active advocate for arts and science education, Horn created several school programs and other partnerships for children of all ages and different abilities. She has also supported a number of Long Island-based nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to educating our youth and protecting wildlife and the environment; she served as a trustee (treasurer and secretary) of the Science Museum of Long Island.

The Science Museum is a waterfront property, a beachfront environment with expansive hiking trails through natural forests.

“In many ways, the Science Museum is a very similar type of property to the art museum’s and it is also another Gilded Age estate,” Horn said. “ I have the experience in not only maintaining that property, but developing the property in such a way that it really served the community during the pandemic, before and after, with cultural programs, nature, education, environmental education, and all those areas.”

The art museum is home to stunning exterior gardens, which are all native. ““That’s a big part of what I’ve been

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Beth Horn working on over the past years, native gardens, which support wildlife,” Horn said. “Taking the land back from invasives that destroy not only the plants and trees that grow but destroys the environment that birds and other wildlife depend on is important.

Horn also served as a trustee of the North Shore Audubon Society.

“There is a lot of excitement around what it means to convert a garden from

a traditional garden with things [that we buy from a nursery], to a natural plant species that will attract the birds that we love to see in our gardens; there’s a whole chain effect.”

The art museum sits on a 145-acre estate.

“There are trails that wind through magnificent woods with extraordinary landscapes; you can climb and descend and see beautiful views,” Horn said.

“There are magnificent sculptures permanently on display here with beautifully mowed lawns and you can walk and you can picnic or hike into the forest and just enjoy.”

The museum has received a lot of praise recently for its curated exhibits.

“This is a really magnificent space for art exhibitions, it’s just so full of potential,” Horn said. “There is so much in the works long before the public actually hears the first word about an exhibit.

The art exhibits are planned one to two years in advance with an exhibition and acquisitions committee, made up of a combination of trustees and art experts.

The museum’s newest exhibit, “Our Gilded Age”, opened two weeks ago and runs through March 10.

“It is a mixed media show with paintings, fashion, sculpture, furniture, and other kinds of items from the period,” Horn said. “It crosses over all of these different areas to explore the Gilded Age

era, which is really a 30-year period from the 1870s to the early 1900s.”

The new exhibit also explores the “upstairs downstairs” worlds, a pejorative for explaining “upstairs” being the estate owners or aristocracy and the “downstairs” being the staff or working class.

“What’s really exciting is that this exhibition is in a mansion that is a Gilded Age mansion; it is the perfect setting,” Horn explained. “It’s important because this part of New York has a very interesting history among all of these Gilded Age mansions.”

Horn said her first couple of weeks have been wonderful.

“I have been so welcomed by a very talented staff and I’m really excited to be working with them and with the board of trustees,” Horn said. “The staff and volunteers all play an important role, but the [art museum] organization stands on its own legs, for its professionalism.”

A Duke University graduate, Beth holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University’s School of the Arts; she also studied 20th-Century British Literature at Oxford University in England.

Horn and her husband David reside in Port Washington, where they raised their sons, Alexander and Nicholas.

Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor. Visit www.nassaumuseum.org for details.

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utumn’s cool temperatures and wet weather are in full effect, but scammers are still putting the heat on homes and businesses on Long Island and in the Rockaways, impersonating PSEG Long Island and area utilities and demanding immediate payment. PSEG Long Island urges customers to get wise to scammers’ tactics and do the right thing if confronted with a demand for payment and a threat of imminent shutoff: Get the truth from the real PSEG Long Island at 1-800-490-0025.

“Scammers try to blindside you with an urgent problem in the hopes that you panic and miss all the clues that they’re not who they appear to be,” said Lou DeBrino, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Customer Services. “PSEG Long Island wants customers to remember one simple thing: If someone threatens to immediately shut off your power and demands payment, stop and call the number that’s printed on your bill to verify before acting.”

More than 4,200 scam calls have been reported to PSEG Long Island so far in 2023. Many of these scammers are demanding immediate payment via web-based electronic payment services.

PSEG Long Island does not accept external, web-based electronic payment services (outside of payments through My Account) as a method of payment.

What customers should know about payment scams • Scammers impersonating PSEG Long Island most frequently threaten to shut off power immediately unless payment is made.

• Many scammers use phone “spoofing” technology to make their number display on your phone as “PSEG Long Island.”

• PSEG Long Island will never request that customers use one specific method of payment.

• Scammers typically want their victims to transfer money via a web-based electronic payment service, a prepaid debit card, or even Bitcoin, sometimes asking people to buy a prepaid card at the nearest convenience store and then to read them the PIN over the phone.

• PSEG Long Island does not accept web-based electronic payment services, prepaid debit cards or Bitcoin as payment.

• Sometimes phone scammers will demand a deposit for a priority meter installation.

PSEG Long Island does not require a deposit for meter installations.

• If a customer has doubts about the legitimacy of a call or an email — especially

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one in which payment is requested — they should call the company directly at 1-800-490-0025.

In-person visits Occasionally, scammers may go door to door impersonating PSEG Long Island employees, flashing a fake ID and/ or claiming to be a utility collection representative. The impostors may wear “uniforms” or affix false company signs to their vehicles. The scammers generally ask for personal information, which real utility representatives do not do, or offer bogus discounts. Again, if customers have any doubts, they should not let the person in, and should call 1-800-4900025 to verify.

PSEG Long Island employees must carry a company ID and present it when requested. If customers have doubts, do not let the person into the house and call 1-800-490-0025 to have a customer service representative verify that an employee has been dispatched to the location.

An actual PSEG Long Island employee will respect the customer’s decision and remain outside. If the person escalates their efforts to enter the home, customers should consider calling 911.

Fake websites The theme of this year’s Utility Scam Awareness Day was “Screen the Search,” which reflects the rise in utility impostor scams through digital methods, including search engine-related scams.

Some scammers purchase web domains that closely resemble the actual URL of a utility and create a fraudulent replica of the legitimate website. Their plan is to dupe users who click on these fake sites via search results, or type in an inaccurate web address. Once on the spoofed site, a visitor is presented a number of bill payment options, all pointing back to an outside bill pay site.

PSEG Long Island always uses the “.com” domain. Its real website can be found at www.psegliny.com.

How actual PSEG Long Island reps handle phone calls Customers should also know what PSEG Long Island will and won’t discuss over the phone. A genuine PSEG Long Island representative will ask to speak to the Customer of Record. If that person is available, the representative will explain why they are calling and provide the account name, address and current balance. If the person on the phone does not provide the

correct information, it is likely the customer is not speaking with a PSEG Long Island representative.

If the Customer of Record is not available, the PSEG Long Island representative will not discuss the account at all and ask that a message be left for the Customer of Record to call 1-800-490-0025.

PSEG Long Island is a member of the Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) collaborative. UUAS, a consortium of more than 150 U.S. and Canadian electric, water, and natural gas utilities and their respective trade associations, continues to raise customer awareness of common scams and new scam tactics used by utility impostors.

Through its work and with the help of customer reporting, UUAS has successfully helped to take more than 14,020 toll-free numbers used by scammers against utility customers out of operation.

For more information on various payment scams reported in the PSEG Long Island service area and around the country, visit https://www.psegliny. com/myaccount/customersupport/ scamsandfraud.

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n New York, there are more than half a million people providing unpaid care to a loved one with dementia. National Family Caregivers Month is the perfect time to get educated about dementia caregiving and ways to help.

Caring for someone with dementia is demanding: these caregivers on average

provide more care for a longer period of time than other caregivers. A report released by the Alzheimer’s Association earlier this year found that New York’s dementia caregivers provided 884 million hours of care, valued at more than $19 billion dollars. And with a looming shortage in the healthcare workforce and more people expected to develop dementia in

coming years, the burdens facing dementia caregivers are growing.

Dementia caregivers often take on these responsibilities while balancing careers and children. It’s not surprising that they find their own physical and mental health worsening due to stress.

• Dementia caregivers report higher rates of chronic conditions, including stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer than other people. In New York, 59 percent of caregivers reported at least one chronic health condition.

• Dementia caregivers report higher rates of depression than caregivers for people with other medical conditions. In New York, 24.7 percent of dementia caregivers reported having depression.

Lori Maldavir, director of program outreach at the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, says, “Caring for someone with dementia is uniquely challenging. The caregiving tasks are intense and you’re doing them while watching your loved one gradually lose memory and function.” She continues, “Our goal at the Alzheimer’s Association is to help reduce sources of caregiver stress and help them find selfcare strategies that work.”

There are a range of self-care strategies caregivers can try to reduce stress. No single approach will work for everyone so it’s important to find what works for you.

Options include: • Talk to someone you trust. This could be a friend, family member, clergy or counselor. The Alzheimer’s Association provides a 24/7 Helpline with dementia experts available anytime.

• Get outside. Even just a few minutes outdoors can improve your mood, especially on sunny days.

• Exercise. Movement is a proven approach to improve mental and physical health. Try a walk around the neighborhood or a local fitness class, which has the added benefit of being social.

• Try a mindfulness technique. Meditation, yoga, tai chi, and journaling are all options for mindfulness, which can reduce anxiety and depression and may even help reduce blood pressure and improve sleep quality.

The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association offers free caregiver education, support groups, and care planning meetings. You can access these resources by calling 800.272.3900 or visiting alz.org/longisland —Submitted by the Alzheimer’s Association

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LIRR Service Disruptions Ahead With Upcoming Amtrak East River Tunnel Work Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s recent announcement that he has delivered $1.3 billion in federal funding to pay for repairs to the East River tunnels as a result of 2012 Super Storm Sandy doesn’t tell the whole story.

In June 2016, he did the same with proclaiming that he obtained funding from the Federal Transit Administration. The FTA grant that year provided $432 million in Super Storm Sandy funding to the MTA for repairs to the East River Tunnels. Over seven years later, there is little evidence that these funds have been used for their original intended purpose.

In the interim, the cost of work has increased 300 percent to $1.6 billion. Even if work starts in 2024, there is no guarantee that repairs to the two most damaged tunnels will be complete by 2027.

Will Amtrak have sufficient track outages and force account support (Amtrak employees) to meet the promised 2027 completion date? The same Amtrak resources are also committed to other projects along the Northeast Corridor, between Washington DC and Boston for years to come.

Three of these in the Metro New York area include the $1.6 billion New Jersey Northeast Corridor Portal Bridge, $3.1 billion MTA Metro North Bronx East Penn Station Access and $16.8 billion Gateway Tunnel Hudson River Phase One projects. This does not include ongoing routine maintenance at Penn Station Newark, Penn Station NY, Hudson and East River tunnels, $2 billion Maryland Susquehanna River Bridge, $4.7 billion 1.4 mile Baltimore Potomac Tunnel, $827 million Connecticut River Bridge, other stations, tracks, bridges, tunnels and facilities along the Northeast Corridor. How can Amtrak provide sufficient numbers of employees to work on these key state of good repair and system expansion projects while supporting work on the East River Tunnels at the same time?

Amtrak has previously stated that it will require one of the two tunnels damaged by Super Storm Sandy to be out of service at a time to advance project work.

The other two tunnels will also need work to bring them up to a state of good repair. With only

movements with equally tight spacing during rush hours. Penn Station is currently operating at 100 percent capacity during rush hours. If one of the four tunnels is temporarily out of service, the result is numerous delays, cancellation and combining of trains.

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three of four tunnels available, there will be a 25 percent reduction in Penn Station access and capacity. This directly contradicts Schumer’s statement that “all 453 Amtrak and LIRR trains that utilize the East River Tunnels will continue to run on time during reconstruction.” He forgets NJ Transit. They, along with Amtrak, need access to move equipment to and from the Sunnyside Yards via the same tunnels. This facility is used by both Amtrak and NJ Transit for midday and overnight storage to position equipment for rush hour and off-peak service.

Three of four tunnels running inbound mornings and evening rush hours have tight spacing between trains. One tunnel is shared by the LIRR, NJ Transit and Amtrak for reverse train

Amtrak initiation of East River Tunnel rehabilitation starting in 2024 will result in one of four tunnels being removed from service 24/7. If a train stalls in one of the three remaining tunnels, thousands of commuters will be late.

How can Schumer make such a promise given all of these issues?

To preserve existing service, some LIRR rush hour trains will be canceled or combined. This results in overcrowded trains with insufficient seating capacity.

Some riders end up standing in the vestibules and aisles.

Until this work is over, it will be impossible to guarantee safe and reliable on-time service with the same current level of service, including a seat, during AM and PM peak trips to and from Penn Station for LIRR commuters.

Reduced East River tunnel capacity makes it difficult to add new services. This includes Metro North East Bronx New

Haven line Access to Penn Station via the Hell Gate Bridge and 40 percent overall increase in reverse peak service. Both Amtrak and NJ Transit need access to the Sunnyside Yards via the East River tunnels to support their own planned service increases. Going from four to three available East River tunnels can only result in a significant capacity reduction.

This translates to no increase in existing or new services until work on all four East River tunnels is completed.

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ADVENTURES IN PARENTING Sital S. Patel not meeting their parents’ standards. This can undermine their self-confidence and self-esteem.

On the flip side, children who are not encouraged to push their boundaries may develop a lack of motivation. When kids are not pushed to achieve their best, they might settle for mediocrity, missing out on opportunities for personal and academic growth, say the experts.

One parent notes, “Our parents pushed us — in not a very positive way. It was punitive. Instead of what can we do to solve the problem.”

This shift from punishment to problem-solving underscores the evolving perspective on effective parenting strategies over generations.

Striking The Right Balance “We are all learning as we are raising them,” said the mother of two boys. “I think the biggest thing that I have taken away from my experience as a parent is not to compare my kids to other kids.”

This parental realization encourages a focus on the individuality of each child and the learning curve inherent in parenting.

Carol shares insights from her parenting journey: “Once they hit middle school - we made them understand, this is for you. And they automatically pushed themselves, they wanted to get high scores.”

Her experience highlights the importance of empowering children to take ownership of their educational journey. The ongoing debate over parental guidance will persist, with each family navigating unique circumstances. Parents must remain attuned to their children’s personalities, needs, and desires.

The ultimate goal is to provide an environment that allows children to go at their own pace, ensuring both success and fulfillment on their unique journeys.

“Mind, body, soul,” said Carol on her parenting philosophy. Her holistic approach to parenting underscores the importance of balanced development.

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Growing up, I always wanted to play the piano. Any musical instrument really, but my parents were first-generation, and singularly focused on their children excelling in academics.

Now that I am a parent, I am insistent that my kids learn to play the piano.

Reading music is a skill, I tell them, and playing an instrument will help them be more well-rounded. But when it comes to practice, there is a lot of hemming and hawing each week, and even though once they sit down and start playing I see them enjoy it, I am always asking myself, am I pushing them too much.

As parents, one of our most important responsibilities is to foster the growth and development of our children. However, this goal is not one-size-fits-all. It involves a delicate balance between pushing kids to achieve their potential and giving them the space they need.

Every Kid Is Different Everyone is different, says Carol, a mother of three college-aged kids, living in Syosset, New York.

“Our focus was very high standards when it came to academics, and we helped them every step of the way,” she said. “If they were studying about Vikings, we would get a book about Vikings from the library to help them with their school project.

Carol also emphasizes the importance of individuality while setting high academic standards.

“We found a way to support them, whether it was socially, academically or in sports,” she said.

It’s tough to know when to push and when to step back. Pushing kids too hard and expecting them to excel can lead to significant stress and anxiety. That can leave kids feeling overwhelmed, impacting their mental health.

Focus On Interests One mother highlights the common desire of many parents for their children to excel in various domains and the potential pitfalls.

“We definitely pushed our eldest, “ said one mother of two boys, aged seven and five, from New Jersey. “I felt like I wanted him to be good at everything we signed him up for and that led to him being spread too thin.”

But then we realized that as parents we cannot overextend our kids, she said.

“Now instead we focus on where his interests lie.”

An excessive focus on academics, sports, or extracurricular activities can rob children of their childhood, say experts. These kids often miss out on simple joys, like playing with friends, exploring hobbies, and relaxing, which is so important for their development.

It also can lead to a negative self-image, as children constantly feel that they are

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Some are shiny, almost metallic, whereas others may be covered with short, fine hairs, giving them a velvety appearance.

The American rhinoceros beetle (Xyloryctes jamaicensis) is a dark brown scarab a little more than 1 inch long.

The male possesses a single upright horn; the female has only a small tubercle. One European species, Oryctes nasicornis, has rear-pointing horns. The eastern Hercules beetle (D. tityus) is another rhinoceros beetle found in temperate regions. The larvae can damage plant roots, and the 62-mm (2.4-inch) adults live under rotting bark.

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It’s wintertime. Almost every parent on Long Island is faced with the challenge of overcoming winter blues and boredom woes from children of all ages.

The Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) in Garden City is the answer to your seasonal dilemma. When my own daughter was a toddler, the museum was the answer to keeping us both sane, taking a break from being cooped up in the house for the winter.

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he museum has come a long way since its pilot opening at 550 Stewart Avenue more than 30 years ago.

I had a chance to speak with the newest museum president, Erika Floreska, about the museum benefits, membership, some of the newest programs, as well as some of the time-honored exhibits that remain consistent, tried and true.

What’s New?

“We are doing an exhibit called snowflakes sock skating, creating this whole winter village at the museum,” Floreska said. “We brought it in during COVID, when kids really needed to get more gross motor skills going. It had been so popular that we brought it back twice, it has been so popular.”

The polyurethane floor is like an ice rink that kids can go on in provided slipon booties. There’s a play village, a mock kitchenette, a pretend campfire and fake s’mores maker.

“And it’s a really fun winter activity,” Floreska said. “That’s a good introduction to the museum.”

Tot Spot recently got a makeover also, with some new features and additions.

Membership

“The main benefit of a LICM membership is that if you come more than three times [in a year], you paid for the whole thing,” Floreska said.

For the cost of unlimited visits, you can stop at the museum and play all year long. The museum offers traveling exhibits, discounted programs, film screenings and member-only activities. The museum is a nonprofit, so a portion of the membership cost is tax-deductible.

“When you buy a membership, you can come as many times for as long or short as you want,” Floreska said. “It is such a good backup for you if you’re a parent with young kids, because you don’t have to feel like making the most of every visit.”

She explained, “If you buy tickets every time, you want to make sure you’re here

for two or three hours. And sometimes kids don’t want to be here for that long, and then have a meltdown, or they may be cranky.”

With a membership, you can decide to just go long enough to explore one room or one exhibit, just long enough that everyone is still enjoying themselves by the end of the visit.

“You can just stop in and hang out for an hour, like an indoor playground,” Floreska said. “Parents think, ‘Oh, we have been there, we have seen everything already,’ but if your kids go back to a place like the museum here, there’s always another way to interact with an exhibit, or another aspect to learn or explore, or playing dress up and role playing. That’s really good for kids’ brains, to play and explore. The repetition, doing the same thing over and over again that helps kids learn something different, seeing it from a different perspective each time. Kids are not built for one-and-done.”

Other perks include morning hours before the general public, exclusive events, discounts on events, discounts at Nunley’s Carousel, discounted birthday parties, museum store discounts, and reciprocity for free admission to more than 200 science museums worldwide.

Membership costs range from $100 to $400 per year.

Some of the exhibits that have stood the test of time at the museum continue to be the communication station with rotary phones and braille machines, the bubbles exhibit and the music room.

“Those long-running exhibits were here when we opened and continue to be the most popular,” Floreska said.

The museum is handicapped accessible and also offers special visiting hours for families of children with disabilities.

“We do ‘friendly hours’ once a month on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m.,” Floreska said.

“The museum is less busy at that time. We lower the lights and reduce the sounds; the sensory overload is minimized.”

Floreska said, “Parents appreciate having their family together, exploring,

playing and should there be Blast your winter blues at LICM. behaviors that, in other settings might be concerning, they are in a community that supports parents and families who are navigating that; we understand that you never know day-today whether today is going to be a good day or a challenging one. We wanted to create a space where those families can come for free, so that if they do need to back out it’s not a stressor.”

The museum offers LICM For All, a program for families who qualify for EBT and SNAP benefits. There is also a discounted offer for military and veteran families.

“There are ways that we want to Fake make s’mores over the “firepit” make sure everyone has access and we at LICM. recognize that some of these special communities may need a little different path to the museum; we want to support that,” Floreska said.

Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) is located at 11 Davis Ave. along Museum Row in Garden City. School year hours from September to June: Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and most school holidays. There are separate summer hours.

Museum admission: $17 for adults and children over 1 year old, $16 for seniors, free to museum members and children under the age of one.

Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For the safety of our visitors, adults are not permitted in the Museum without children; Museum visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Visit www.licm.org or call 516-224-5800 Slide on the “ice” at LICM. for more information.

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There are many traditions associated with the holidays—and one of them is the extra pounds everyone seems to gain during December. So, unless you want to spend January dieting and working off those extra pounds, you may want to think about taking some steps now, which can help you avoid that dreaded holiday weight gain.

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t is still possible to enjoy the holidays and not gain a belly that shakes like a bowlful of jelly. It’s all about making smarter choices and overindulging a little, not a lot.

Holiday cooking tends to go overboard and that leaves lots of temptations remaining for days after celebrations. Think about how much food is really needed and not prepare more food than necessary. Having too much food makes it so easy to go to the refrigerator and choose a rich, high-calorie leftover instead of a more sensible choice.

If you do prepare more than you need, freeze what is leftover instead of stocking it in the refrigerator. If an item needs to be unfrozen, it is more likely to be skipped for a better, healthier choice. Stock the refrigerator with healthy choices, such as carrots, celery and apples instead of the leftover cakes.

Of course, even on the holidays, the choices made can make a big difference.

Pies are a traditional holiday dessert.

However, all pies are not created equal.

Those double-crusted pies can be a waistline disaster, so take off the top layer of crust if served a pie with a double crust. When baking the pie yourself,

use only one layer of crust and switch from a flaky crust to a graham-cracker crust to save even more calories.

Consider the following estimates.

An apple pie with a crust has about 290 calories while such a pie without the crust has only 200. A slice of pumpkin pie, which is usually made without a top layer of crust, has a reasonable amount of about 230 calories.

The same goes for custard pie, which has about 250 calories per slice. Moving up the calorie scale, a piece of mincemeat pie has about 300 calories, and a slice of pecan pie has around a whopping 470 calories.

A cup of chopped nuts has about 760 calories. To save calories, chop the nuts finer and then use only half of the suggested amount. By doing this, the baker will still disperse the flavor throughout the pie but will save calories. Do the same with chocolate chips, which have about 840 calories. Use mini chocolate chips and only use half a cup to save 420 calories

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while still dispersing flavor.

Pitfall parties

There are many goodies enjoyed at parties that can be a problem. Despite the belief that overeating is the main culprit, the foods eaten tend to be very dense, so it’s easy to gain weight without overeating.

A half cup of eggnog has about 180 calories. Therefore, having just a half cup a week, without making other cuts, will result in gaining a half pound for the week.

Problem hors d’oeuvres

Think twice about having any that are in a pastry, since each one can have up to 150 calories. Choose only the hors d’oeuvres that you really want and passing on others so as not to waste calories. Bring food as a gift to a party. The host is likely to put your offering out, so you will have a choice of something that’s healthier. However, if you choose to indulge in the appetizers presented to you, take your own plate and make your own healthier choices, as opposed to having the host select food items for you. Seek out shrimp cocktail.

Alcohol=waistline danger Always keep a cup in your hand, as party guests without one are more likely to

be offered a drink. Keep that cup filled with club soda, diet soda or ice water. If indulging in cocktails, alternate alcoholic drinks with non-calorie drinks to cut your alcohol and calorie consumption in half.

When having mixed drinks, use diet soda or non-calorie drinks, so you don’t mix sugar in your alcohol. Don’t mix caffeinated beverages with alcohol, as the caffeine will make you feel less impaired, even though you are.

Plan ahead

This doesn’t mean skipping a meal. It takes your brain half an hour to realize you have eaten, so if you haven’t eaten, you are more likely to overeat when you do begin your dining. Plan out your day and have a healthy lunch, such as lean ham, roast beef or turkey on whole wheat bread with lettuce and tomatoes but no mayonnaise. Drink plenty of water and eat a nutrition bar.

Routine exercise

With so much going on at this time of the year, exercise can often be skipped, which also contributes to weight gain. Exercise not only burns calories, it also burns stress, and being stressed causes individuals to eat more. Walk your dog for an extra 10 minutes, schedule gym time or do a family exercise.

Step on a scale at least once a week.

Those who step on a scale and see they’ve gained five pounds in early December are more likely to make changes and avoid the shock of seeing a 10- or 15-pound gain in January.

—With Northwell Health

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Wintertime Things To Do Long Island’s winter charm beckons with a plethora of frosty delights. From snow-covered beaches to festive village displays, it’s a season of joy. Families relish ice skating at local rinks, while vineyards offer wintry tastings. Cozy fireside gatherings, holiday markets, and the thrill of snow days make Long Island winters unforgettable.

Here are a couple of fun things to do this month.

SATURDAY, DEC. 2

First Night and Tree Lighting Ceremony Westbury House, decorated for the season, especially illuminated at night is a special experience at Old Westbury Gardens. Take a self-guided tour through the period rooms with enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmas-themed concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. followed by an outdoor tree lighting ceremony. Advanced tickets are required. Event will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 2.

Old Westbury Gardens at 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury.

Visit www.oldwestburygardens. org or call 516-333-0048.

Wreathmaking Workshop Craft your own bespoke evergreen wreath at Queens Farm on Dec. 2, 3, 9, two sessions available at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. No experience necessary. Just bring your own garden shears, materials will be provided. Ticket price includes evergreen boughs, wire wreath frame, floral wire, and red bow.

For ages 18 and older. Tools and embelishments can be purchased for additional fee. Queens County Farm at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. in Floral Park. Visit www.queensfarm.org or call 718-347-3276.

with decorations, cider and sweets on Dec. 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. Rock Hall invites you and your family to visit period rooms and enjoy holiday festivities, gingerbread house decorating, music, crafts, holiday photos, face painting and other fun activities. Reservations are required. Rock Hall Museum at 199 Broadway in Lawrence. Visit www.friendsofrockhall.org or call 516-239-1157. .....................

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Countdown to 2023 at Long Island Forest Bathing Children’s Museum Take a meditative Forest Bathing walk, led by certified guide and traditional carols from both East and West. Refreshments will Linda Lombardo on Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Based follow the concert. Admission on the Japanese tradition of and refreshments are both free Shinrin-Yoku, a wellness practice of charge. The church is located developed in the 1980s, each at 369 Green Avenue in East unique walk inspires mindful Meadow. Visit www.htocem.org connections with the natural or call 516-483-3649 for details.

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The Choir of Holy Trinity of healthful benefits. Walk is deSUNDAY, DEC. 10 Orthodox Church of East signed for ages 18 and older. PreRock Hall Holiday Celebration Meadow will present its Annual registration is required. Register Come experience the holidays in Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on online or call 516.304.5076 for Saturday, Dec. 2, featuring choral “Colonial America,” where the payment. Sands Point Preserve New Year was often celebrated music of the Orthodox Church at 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands

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Snowflake Sock Skating and Snowflake Village Slide into the snowy season at Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) as you slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink. Enjoy all the fun of this winter sport without the runny noses or cold hands. The indoor rink at LICM is made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. This exhibit offers plenty of opportunities for active play as kids stretch, twirl and glide at LICM. The musem is lcoated at 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. Visit www.licm.org or call 516-224-5800.

—Compiled by Christy Hinko

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Seven Ways To Cut Your Holiday Expenses When it comes to holiday spending, waiting in store lines all night and jostling for discounts will mean very little if you don’t have a budget that shapes your finances year-round. With the average U.S. household spending $600-$700 for the holidays, putting that money together shouldn’t be a game of chance.

Here are some tips to get it right.

Compare and cut your auto and home insurance premiums. Turn down the thermostat, dump magazine subscriptions, gym memberships and any other budget item you’re not using. You’ll find that savings build quickly.

Before you make a It’s tough to cut young kids off list, plan a gift list, so turn to the adults.

If your finances are limited, it’s How’s your debt? Do you have worth asking adult friends and an emergency fund family members if they’d consider a gift swap or forego gifts or any savings put aside? Start altogether. They might actually the holiday season by getting think it’s a good idea. a handle on what you owe and

Assuming you’ve made a tight gift list, create a gift budget (www. practicalmoneyskills.com/ YourGiftLog) tracking precisely what you’re willing to pay for every item. Also, don’t forget to budget for holiday entertainment (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ EntertainmentPlanner). It’s a potentially huge cost. Plan ahead and don’t waver.

what you’re spending day-toAttack your everyday. Then plan a holiday budget day expenses (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ YourHolidayBudget) as early as Want to afford possible that allows you to spend the holidays? wisely.

Consider evaluating some expensive habits. Try reducing See what spendthe amount you are spending ing is really necon expensive nights out. Cook essary at home and bring your lunch to work. Use public transportation.

Browse before you buy

Create your own Holiday Club

Online savings and money market accounts can allow you to set aside your holiday budget in

small amounts throughout the year and they’ll pay better rates than the last few banks offering Holiday Club savings accounts.

Watch gas and shipping Smart shoppers weigh the value of store trips versus online shopping. They also keep an eagle eye for advertised online and shipping discounts. Sign up for special deals and coupons, consolidate in-person trips to stores and make sure you review return policies at online and bricks-and-mortar stores before you buy. Paying return fees or missing a window to return a gift entirely can cost big money.

what you spend every year. Good recordkeeping not only allows you to track the numbers, but also prevents you from duplicating gifts or overspending year to year. And it’s always a good idea to keep a list of what you get from others to make sure you’re thanking people appropriately.

Finally, consider whether it’s worth making new holiday traditions that go beyond gift giving. Some families consider contributing throughout the year to a joint vacation or reunion fund to bring everyone together. You might also consider the needs of aging or needy relatives who need assistance with chores, transportation or pet care. The holidays are what you make them.

—Visa

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‘Tis The Season Of Giving

BY CHRISTY HINKO

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Now that the holiday season is among us, many nonprofit organizations are reaching out for donations.

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olunteering your time is a transformative experience with huge benefits. It fosters a sense of community and social connection, reducing feelings of isolation. Engaging in volunteer work also enhances mental well-being by providing a sense of purpose and accomplishment. It offers the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experiences, bolstering personal and professional growth. Volunteering can broaden perspectives and increase empathy by exposing individuals to diverse backgrounds and challenges.

It often leads to the formation of lasting friendships and a deeper understanding of societal issues.

The act of giving back creates a positive ripple effect, benefiting both the volunteer and the community at large.

Here are some local organizations that could use your help.

Andy Foundation

195 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park 516-739-1717 www.theandyfoundation.org

Child Care Council of Nassau 99 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd, Ste. 201, Garden City 516-358-9250 www.childcarenassau.org

Bethany House

102 Whitehouse Ave., Roosevelt 516-868-6866 www.bhny.org

Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline Adelphi University Breast Cancer Support Program Garden City 516-877-4320 www.breast-cancer.adelphi.edu

The Book Fairies

70 N. Main St., Freeport 516-557-6645 www.thebookfairies.org

Family & Children’s Association

100 E. Old Country Rd., Mineola 516-746-0350 www.fcali.org

Ronald McDonald House 267-07 76th Ave., New Hyde Park 516-775-5683 www.rmhlongisland.org

Girl Scouts of Nassau County 110 Ring Rd. W., Garden City 516-741-2550 www.gsnc.org

The Sarah Grace Foundation 217 Plainview Rd., Hicksville 516-433-9745 www.thesarahgracefoundation.org

Long Island Crisis Center

Belmont Child Care Association

2740 Martin Ave., Bellmore 516-826-0244 www.longislandcrisiscenter.org

2150 Hempstead Tpke., Gate 6, Elmont 516-488-2103 www.belmontchildcare.org

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100 Madison Ave., Hempstead 516-486-8506 www.the-inn.org

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Get Cozy With A New Book This Winter In winter, the allure of reading intensifies as a cozy escape from the cold. The warmth of blankets, the crackling of a fireplace, and the sound of rain against windows create an ideal setting.

Books become companions, transporting us to different worlds, providing solace, and allowing introspection during the serene winter months.

Here are some of the new releases for you to consider, in no particular order.

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history. .......................

Pretty Boys Are Poisonous: Poems by Megan Fox Megan Fox showcases her wicked humor throughout a heartbreaking and dark collection of poetry. Over the course of more than 70 poems Fox chronicles all the ways in which we fit ourselves into the shape of the ones we love, even if it means losing ourselves in the process. .......................

Prequel: An American fight against fascism by Rachel Maddow Rachel Maddow traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to WWII, when a handful of public servants and private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis.

My Effin’ Life by Geddy Lee The long-awaited memoir, generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer

and Rush bassist. .......................

The Exchange: After the Firm by John Grisham John Grisham delivers high-flying international suspense in a stunning new legal thriller that marks the return of Mitch McDeere, the brilliant hero of The Firm. .......................

The Little Liar by Mitch Albom Beloved bestselling author Mitch Albom returns with a powerful novel that moves from a coastal Greek city during the Holocaust, to America, where the intertwined lives of three survivors are forever changed by the perils of deception and the grace of redemption.

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My Name Is Barbra by Barbra Streisand The long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television.

Teddy and Booker T.: How two American icons blazed a path for racial equality

by Brian Kilmeade Bestselling author of George Washington’s Secret Six and Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates turns to two other heroes of the nation: Theodore Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington. .......................

You Like It Darker: Stories by Stephen King From legendary storyteller and master of short fiction Stephen King comes an extraordinary new collection of 12 short stories, many never-before-published, and some of his best ever.

Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond

by Henry Winkler From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole.

—Descriptions and images courtesy of the respective publisher or Amazon.

Compiled by Christy Hinko.

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This gorgeous, new center hall Colonial situated on a 100’ x 265’ foot lot at 88 Second St. in Garden City is perfectly designed for today’s modern family lifestyle. This magnificent home features a welcoming foyer, a formal living room with a fireplace, an elegant dining room that is serviced by a butler pantry, a mudroom, an office or bedroom serviced by a full bathroom, a powder room and a spacious family room with a fireplace that is completely open to a gourmet kitchen with an island and eating area. The second floor primary bedroom suite boasts a luxurious bathroom and two walk-in closets. There are four additional nice-sized bedrooms that are serviced by three full bathrooms and there is a separate laundry room. The location, lot size and the superior build quality and design make this a unique opportunity to put your finishing touches on a truly exceptional home. This home sold on Nov. 15 for $3,599,000.

This home at 172 Kildare Rd. in Garden City sold on Nov. 14 for $2,500,000. It is like new with construction less than five years old.

It has nine-foot first floor ceilings, herringbone floors, Wolf appliances, and marble and quartz countertops. This home is the ultimate entertainment home. The first floor has a laundry and mudroom with an attached one-car garage.

This home is near Tullamore Park, two train stations and Stratford Avenue Elementary School. The home has four graciously sized bedrooms with a full bathroom on the second level. It has a hotel-like primary suite with vaulted ceilings,

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Why you should keep your leaves in your yard

s the leaves continue to fall, many of us will use our time or money to rid our lawns of leaves. Keeping our leaves nearby is a simpler, more environmentally-friendly solution, as leaves contain nutrients that are good for the soil.

Here are some ways to make the most of your leaves: • Mulch your leaves in place.

Shred your leaves with a lawn mower and leave them on your lawn. It’s faster and easier than raking or leaf blowing and adds nutrients to the soil.

• Add shredded leaves to your garden and landscaping.

Shredded leaves can be used as mulch to help prevent weeds and keep moisture in the soil. The leaves will also slowly release nutrients into the soil.

• Save your leaves for composting. Fall allows us to collect and store a great carbon-rich source for our compost pile and that’s leaves! Leaves balance out

nitrogen-rich materials in your pile like food scraps and grass clippings. One of the biggest challenges to composting food scraps at home is the release of water into your compost pile as the food breaks down. One of the best ways to fix this is to add leaves every time you add food scraps (Compost tip: shredded leaves absorb water better than whole leaves).

Learn more about home composting.

• Insulate your compost bin for the winter. Place leaves around and on top of your compost bin. This will insulate your bin and allow the material to continue to break down throughout the winter.

In the spring, you will have fresh compost without waiting for your pile to thaw out, and the leaves can be added to your spring compost pile.

—The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

a gym, utilities, a security system, a central vacuum and more. The rear yard is fully fenced in and has mature landscape. The backyard has turf and a paver stone patio.

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor.

Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

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s any pet parent will tell you, the joy, love, and comfort that comes with adopting an animal companion is a blessing rivaled by few experiences life has to offer. What they’ll also tell you is that losing an animal companion can be more emotionally devastating than just about any of life’s many adversities. After experiencing such loss, it takes some pet lovers many years, if ever, before they are willing to open their hearts up to another fur (or feather, etc.) baby. For though they know they will be signing up for much joy, they also know they will be signing up for much pain. This is the unavoidable reality of loving a pet. The beautiful struggle.

I’ve always been a dog lover, but our beloved chihuahua/dachshund mix, Tyson, was my soulmate. He had a richness of spirit that could best be described as “old soul”. He loved with a warm depth that was somehow wise, tough, and vulnerable all at once. Losing Tyson in April of 2018 was one of the most emotionally painful experiences of my life, but it was also one of incredible spiritual growth.

In my search for healing, I’ve discovered a few things along my path that I would like to pass along to anybody who is grieving over a dearly departed pet.

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Don’t buy into the mistaken idea that intense grieving over a pet is weird or inappropriate. Our relationships with our animal friends, though different from those with our human friends, are nonetheless very significant and impactful. Sometimes even more so. The love we feel for another being is not determined by species, but rather by how our souls mesh. We must be gentle with ourselves and understand that our grief reflects our love—there is nothing weird or inappropriate about that.

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Don’t adopt another animal during your grieving process. For many, the natural compulsion when we are coping with the loss of a fur baby is to try and alleviate the pain by adopting another pet. The problem is, it is impossible to replace that magic with another pet. This isn’t dissimilar to the let-down that invariably comes from a “rebound relationship” after a breakup. The

Loving and losing a beloved pet

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new pet simply can’t live up to our expectations, and we end up feeling dissatisfied.

Worse, our healthy healing process is often hindered. This is unfair to both the pet and to us. Spend time with a friend’s pet. Perhaps offer pet-sitting services, or even foster a pet awaiting their forever home. This way, we can offer and receive love and companionship from a pet while allowing ourselves to heal without setting a pet up for failure.

When we are truly ready for a new fur baby, we will know it.

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Don’t minimize the significance of your healing process, but rather open your mind, heart, and spirit to new experiences. For example, Reiki, which is a Japanese form of spiritual energy, offers amazing healing from not only physical ailments, but also mental, emotional, and spiritual difficulties. I discovered Reiki during my grieving process. I have since become a Reiki

master and animal Reiki practitioner. It has definitely changed my life for the better.

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Realize that though your pet has crossed the rainbow bridge, their soul is still very much alive and connected to you. Consider sitting quietly and, in your mind and heart, simply reach out to them. You’ll likely be very comforted by the beautiful love and peace you receive in return. You might also consider utilizing the services of an animal communicator to deliver messages to, and receive messages from, your pet. For some, this may sound far-fetched, but believe me when I say that animal communication is very real. It has the potential to facilitate great healing.

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With the intense loss we feel when a beloved pet transitions, it can feel like a tragedy. The “tragedy” is only one of perspective. Rejoice knowing that you loved your pet and helped them learn their life lessons—and they did the same for you. Find

comfort and peace knowing that you provided them with love and friendship in a way that only you could—and they absolutely did the same for you. This makes their lives a wonderful success and anything but tragic.

The thing is, our pets are more than just our friends, companions and protectors. They provide friendship, companionship, love and protection with an innocent joy and dedication that is both pure and unconditional. All they want in return is love. We, their human companions, naturally reciprocate this pure, innocent love and dedication.

In other words, our pets bring out the very best in us. They help us tap into our highest spirits because they make it safe to love with a vulnerability that is rare in most human relationships. The struggle is worth it.

Brandon Wainwright is a police officer, certified Reiki master and author of Tyson’s Gift. Learn more about the memoir about the journey between him and his beloved dog by visiting www.TysonsGift.com.

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he Long Island Air Force Association will be presenting the 82nd Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony — also known as the Dropping of the Roses — on December 7th, at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale, NY at 10:30am.

We are expecting a large number of WWII

veterans attending. All veterans and families are welcome, this is open to the general public. This is a free ceremony to all, we hope to see you there! For more information, contact Fred Di Fabio, event director, by calling (631) 754-6383.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re sensitive to environments and will wisely assess the scene before you contribute anything to it. In the early stages of getting to know people and their situations, there’s nothing to be gained from standing out. You’ll watch and learn the opportunities and dangers to be navigated.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Make sure to involve yourself in something exciting and inspiring, otherwise ennui will come knocking like a magazine seller, disregarding all the signs in the neighborhood in hopes of catching you in an unguarded moment. When it arrives, don’t entertain it at your front stoop. Avoid even going to the door.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re all too familiar with unbalanced relationships featuring one person doing the lion’s share of the work. You also know what it’s like to be the only one making sacrifices and compromises. Because of this, your radar will steer you away from repeats of this dynamic and toward those who are equals in generosity and talent.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You know who’s hard to teach? A person who thinks they already know. This includes a wide array of skill levels, from the expert to the naive to the delusional or the generally unaware. You have treasures to impart, so seek those who are ready, willing and open to absorbing what you have to give.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There’s a habit you’d like to lose, but you haven’t been able to simply quit. Instead, think in terms of substituting. Add something new to your life that will be more compelling than the undesirable thing.

Relatedly, as you strengthen and grow your best qualities, less desirable ones disappear.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ve seen and embraced the reality around you, and this week, it’s time for some fantasizing. The unrealistic ideas will shake things up. Nothing limits you like a limited viewpoint. At the end of the week, you’ll get a chance to entertain. Blend your understanding of the audience’s desires with your unique take.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re still getting to know and love the real you. Since it’s a journey you’ll never get to the end of (because there are endless layers to explore), you don’t have to judge yourself as to how far along you are on the path to self-actualization. You’re in the perfect place to proudly and humbly share yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will make progress this week, though it won’t always feel that way. The conversation doesn’t have to go perfectly to go well.

The important thing is that people are communicating, and this makes many things possible. The more you can understand about where others are coming from, the better future connections will be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). To wish you were somewhere else, even for a second, would only diminish your power. Keep trying to dig into the present moment. This will open your brightest future. When your mind wants to race ahead in hopes of controlling the outcome, remind yourself -- the outcome doesn’t want to be controlled. It wants to be a mystery.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). As a respected thought leader, you’ll be encouraged to weigh in on the work of others. Instead of doing so in the manner of a teacher giving a grade, you’ll be more of a scientist or an explorer, asking questions and aiming to understand what makes a thing work.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There have been times in your life when you felt strangely incomplete, as though you were somehow more whole with another person around. Not anymore. Though you need people, as every human does, this week, you often feel content, fully realized and self-directed. In other words, you’re doing you in a big way.

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Ronald Ferraro, 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: October 4, 2023 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243453-NOB/FARM

L E G A L N O T IC E SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK C O U N T Y O F N A S S A U REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, V .

ANTHONY LIGUORI A/K/A ANTHONY M. LIGUORI, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY LIGUORI, ET AL. N O T IC E O F S A L E NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 19, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC is the Plaintiff and ANTHONY LIGUORI A/K/A ANTHONY M. LIGUORI, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY LIGUORI, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME C O U R T , N O R T H S ID E STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 12, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 22 SHERMAN AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714: Section 46, Block 25, Lot 446: A L L T H A T C E R T A IN P L O T , P IE C E O R P A R C E L O F L A N D , WI T H T H E B U IL D IN G S A N D I M P R O V E M E N T S T H E R E O N E R E C T E D , S IT U A T E , L Y IN G A N D B E IN G A T B E T H P A G E , I N T H E T O WN O F O Y S T E R B A Y , C O U N T Y O F N A S S A U A N D S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 008612/2016. 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. *L O C A T I O N O F S A L E SUBJECT TO CHANGE D A Y O F IN A C C O R D A N C E WITH COURT/CLERK DIR E C T IV E S .

11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243454-NOB/FARM L E G A L N O T IC E N O T IC E O F S A L E SUPREME COURT N A S S A U C O U N T Y U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against GUSTAVE SCHOTKER A/K/A GUSTAVE A. SCHOTKER A/K/A GUST A V E A D O L F S C H O T K E R , IV, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800,

LEGAL NOTICES Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 23, 2019, and Amended on December 22, 2021 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 December 19, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 52 Clinton Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Sec 49. Block 162 Lot 42 & 43. 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 Farmingdale, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $667,159.58 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 606798/2018.

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.”

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee File # AYSN353 12-6; 11-29-22-15-2023-4T#243546-NOB/FARM L E G A L N O T IC E N ot i c e of S e l f S t or age S al e Please take notice Prime Storage - Farmingdale located at 2091 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735 intends to hold a sale of the property stored in the below listed Storage Spaces. The public sale shall occur as an online auction via www. s t orage t re as ure s .com on 12/19/2023 at 12:00PM. Unless listed below, the contents consist of household goods and furnishings. Gordon Dukes unit #00995; James Forgione unit #01014; Johanna Walters unit #01073; Sylvester MacKey unit #01196; Sichole L Cooke unit #02012; Raymond B Jones Jr unit #03009. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without not ice . S e e manage r f or details.

12-6; 11-29-2023-2T#243660-NOB/FARM L E G A L N O T IC E C O R R E C T IO N A N N U A L E L E C T IO N O F T H E S O U T H FARMINGDALE F IR E D IS T R IC T On December 12, 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of the South Farmingdale Fire District will take place on December 12, 2023 between the

hours of 4:00pm and 9:00pm at the South Farmingdale Fire House located at 819 Main Street, for the purpose of electing one Commissioner for a five (5) year term, commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2029.

All voters registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections on or before November 20, 2023 shall be eligible to vote.

Candidates for District Office shall have their names filed in petition form, signed by 25 qualified voters of the district, with the Secretary of the South Farmingdale Fire District, at 819 Main Street, no later than twenty days before the election, November .2,03 November 20, 2023 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS SOUTH FARMINGDALE FIRE D IS T R IC T 11-29-2023-1T-#243716NOB/FARM

A V IS O L E G A L E l e c c i ón A n n u al d e l D i s t r i c t o d e B om b e r os d e S ou t h F ar m i n gd al e 12 d e D i c i e m b r e d e 2023 C O R R E C C IÓ N TENGA EN CUENTA que la Elecci n Annual del Distrito de Bomberos de South Farmingdale se llevar a cabo el 12 de Diciembre de 2023 entre las 4: 00p m y las 9:00pm en el Departamento de Bomberos de South Farmingdale ubicado en 819 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 con el prop sito de elegir lo siguiente, Un Comisionado por un t rmino de cinco (5) a os comenzando 1 de enero de 2024 y termina el 31 de Diciembre de 2029. Todos los registrados en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau el 20 de noviembre de 2023 o antes ser n elegibles para votar.

Los nombres de los candidatos para la Oficina de Distrito deber n ser presentados en un formulario de petici n, firmado por veinticinco votantes calificados del Distrito de Bomberos de South Farmingdale, con la secretaria, en la Estaci n de Bomberos ubicada en 819 Main Street, South Farmingdale, New York 11735 Fechado: 20 de Noviembre de 2023 P O R O R D E N D E L A JU N T A D E C O M IS IO N A D O S C O M IS IO N A D O S D E B O M B E R O S D E L D IS T R IT O D E B O M B E R O S D E S O U T H F A R M IN G D A L E 11-29-2023-1T-#243717NOB/FARM L E G A L N O T IC E S O U T H F A R M IN G D A L E F IR E D IS T R IC T P L E A S E T A K E N O T IC E that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the South Farmingdale Fire District has changed the date of the Regularly Scheduled Board

Meetings that were to be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 and Tuesday, December 26, 2023. They have been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 6:00pm.

The meeting will be held at the South Farmingdale Fire Department Headquarters, 819 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735.

By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners, South Farmingdale Fire District, South Farmingdale New Y ork.

Dated: November 21, 2023 11-29-2023-1T-#243735NOB/FARM

HICKSVILLE L E G A L N O T IC E SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK C O U N T Y O F N A S S A U MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, V .

NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS LIMITED ADMINISTRAT O R O F T H E E S T A T E O F PHYLLIS M. FARIELLO, E T A L .

N O T IC E O F S A L E NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 26, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC is the Plaintiff and NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS LIMITED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS M. FARIELLO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CALE N D A R C O N T R O L P A R T (CCP) COURTROOM OF THE SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 34 TANAGER LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756: Section 45, Block 262, Lot 6: A L L T H A T C E R T A IN P L O T , P IE C E O R P A R C E L O F L A N D , WI T H T H E B U IL D IN G S A N D IM P R O V E M E N T S T H E R E O N E R E C T E D , S IT U A T E , L Y IN G A N D B E IN G A T L E V I T T O WN , N E A R H I C K S V I L L E , T O WN O F H E M P S T E A D , C O U N T Y O F N A S S A U A N D S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 608998/2020. John P. Clarke, 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. *L O C A T I O N O F S A L E SUBJECT TO CHANGE D A Y O F IN A C C O R D A N C E

WITH COURT/CLERK DIR E C T IV E S .

11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243471-NOB/HIX L E G A L N O T IC E REFEREE’S NOTICE OF S A L E I N F O R E C L O S U R E SUPREME COURT C O U N T Y O F N A S S A U M&T BANK, Plaintiff - against - HUGO MANRIQUE A/K/A HUGO O. MANRIQUE, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 22, 2022. 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 “Rain or Shine” on the 15th day of December, 2023 at 3:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County New York.

Premises known as 15 Chain Lane, Hicksville, New York 11801.

(SBL: 46-473-5) Approximate amount of lien $254,656.45 plus interest and cos t s .

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 000740/2015. Tony L. D’Anzica, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert P ie rce ,L L C Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: October 16, 2023 D u r in g th e C O V I D -19 h e al t h e m e r ge n c y , b i d d e r s ar e r e q u i r e d t o c om p l y w i t h al l gove r n m e n t al h e al t h r e q u i r e m e n t s i n e f f e c t at t h e t i m e of s al e i n c l u d i n g b u t n ot l i m i t e d t o, w e ar i n g f ac e c ove r i n gs an d m ai n t ai n i n g s oc i al d i s t an c i n g (at l e as t 6-f e e t ap ar t ) d u r i n g t h e au c t i on , w h i l e t e n d e r i n g d e p os i t an d at an y s u b s e q u e n t c l os i n g. B i d d e r s ar e al s o r e q u i r e d t o c om p l y w i t h t h e F or e c l os u r e A u c t i on R u le s an d C O V I D -19 H e al t h E m e r ge n c y R u l e s i s s u e d b y t h e S u p r e m e C ou r t of t h i s C ou n t y i n ad d i t i on to th e c on d i t i on s s e t f or t h i n t h e T e r m s of S al e .

12-6; 11-29-22-15-2023-4T#243519-NOB/HIX L E G A L N O T IC E H IC K S V IL L E W A T E R D IS T R IC T N O T IC E O F M E E T IN G P L E A S E T A K E N O T IC E that the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, has rescheduled the December 14th regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners to Thursday, December 16, 2021 commencing at 4:00 p.m. The meeting

will be held at the district office located at 101 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, New Y ork.

This notice is being publicized and posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 104 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York.

By order of the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District.

Dated: Hicksville, New York November 23, 2021 11-29-2023-1T-#243710NOB/HIX L E G A L N O T IC E N O T IC E T O B ID D E R S Notice is hereby given that Sealed Proposals for L A WN M O WI N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the H I C K S V I L L E W A T E R D I S T R I C T , at the office of the D I S T R I C T , 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York, on or before Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 10:00am at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Specifications, Information to Bidders and Proposal Forms may be obtained at the office of the D I S T R I C T .

Each proposal submitted, must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the H I C K S V IL L E W A T E R D IS T R I C T , in the sum equivalent to five percent (5%) of the total amount of bid.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, wave any informalities, and to accept such bid as, in its opinion, is in the best interest of the H I C K S V I L L E W A T E R D IS T R IC T .

B O A R D O F C O M M IS S IO N E R S H IC K S V IL L E W A T E R D IS T R IC T Towns of Oyster Bay & Hempstead William E. Schuckmann, Chairman Karl M. Schweitzer, Secretary Nicholas J. Brigandi, T re as ure r Dated: Hicksville, New York November 21, 2023 11-29-2023-1T-#243718NOB/HIX L E G A L N O T IC E N O T IC E T O B ID D E R S Notice is hereby given that Sealed Proposals for Jan i t or i al an d C l e an i n g S e r vi c e s will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the H I C K S V I L L E W A T E R D I S T R I C T , at the office of the D I S T R I C T , 4 D e an Street, Hicksville, New York, on or before Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 10:00am at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Specifications, Information to Bidders and Proposal Forms may be obtained at the office of the D I S T R I C T .

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certified check or bid bond, payable to the H I C K S V IL L E W A T E R D IS T R I C T , in the sum equivalent to five percent (5%) of the total amount of bid.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, wave any informalities, and to accept such bid as, in its opinion, is in the best interest of the H I C K S V I L L E W A T E R D IS T R IC T .

B O A R D O F C O M M IS S IO N E R S H IC K S V IL L E W A T E R D IS T R IC T Towns of Oyster Bay & Hempstead William E. Schuckmann, Chairman Karl M. Schweitzer, Secretary Nicholas J. Brigandi, Treasurer Dated: Hicksville, New York November 21, 2023 11-29-2023-1T-#243719NOB/HIX

LEVITTOWN L E G A L N O T IC E N O T IC E O F S A L E SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST F, Plaintiff, vs. LUCAS CAIN, MARGARET NICOLETTI, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 31, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, on the North Side steps, Mineola, New York on December 6, 2023 at 2:30 P.M., premises known as 36 BAYBERRY LANE, LEVITTOWN, NEW YORK 11756.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 51, Block: 238, Lot: 8. Approximate amount of judgment is $460,656.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 600951/2018.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

JOHN G. KENNEDY, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243291-NOB/LEV L E G A L N O T IC E NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES TRUST 2007-3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROPUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3, Plaintiff, Against STEVEN SAPIA, MATILDA SAPIA A/K/A MATILDA M. SAPIA, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/31/2017, 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 12/11/2023 at 2:00 pm , premises known as 2 Orchid Road, Levittown, New York 11756, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Levittown, Near Hicksville, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 45 Block 239 Lot 1 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $561,064.19 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 15-007785 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Lynn Botwinik Almeleh, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, Suite 205, 10 Midland Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/25/23 File Number: 272-5790 SH 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243449-NOB/LEV L E G A L N O T IC E SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., V. MIGUEL PRIETO, IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ET AL. N O T IC E O F S A L E NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 25, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. is the Plaintiff and MIGUEL PRIETO, IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, 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 December 19, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 28 FARM LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756:

Section 51, Block 110, Lot 12: A L L T H A T C E R T A IN P L O T , P IE C E O R P A R C E L O F L A N D , WI T H T H E B U IL D IN G S A N D I M P R O V E M E N T S T H E R E O N E R E C T E D S IT U A T E , L Y IN G A N D B E I N G I N T H E T O WN O F H E M P S T E A D , C O U N T Y O F N A S S A U A N D S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611527/2018. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. A l l f or e c l os u r e s al e s w i l l b e c on d u c t e d i n ac c or d an c e w i t h C ovi d -19 gu i d e l i n e s i n c l u d i n g, b u t n ot l i m i t e d t o, s oc i al d i s t an c i n g an d m as k w e ar i n g. *L O C A T I O N O F S A L E S U B JE C T T O C H A N G E D A Y O F IN A C C O R D A N C E WI T H C O U R T /C L E R K D IR E C T IV E S .

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MASSAPEQUA L E G A L N O T IC E NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Citibank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Peter L. Rand, Susan A. Rand, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 16, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 6, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 330 North Hickory Street, Massapequa a/k/a North Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 52, BLOCK: 380, LOT: 4. Approximate amount of judgment $202,085.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #4467/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2. nycourts.gov/Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Mark Goidell, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-080994-F00 78214 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243350-NOB/MASS

LEGAL NOTICES L E G A L N O T IC E N O T IC E O F S A L E SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2014-1, Plaintiff, vs.

MARTHA PARRA A/K/A MARTHA K. PARRA A/K/A MARTHA H. PARRA, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 11, 2023 and a Short Form Order duly entered on February 28, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 11, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 3 Clover Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 198 and Lot 15.

Approximate amount of judgment is $505,175.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611235/2017. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine.

COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Heather D. Crosley, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 170676-1 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243374-NOB/MASS L E G A L N O T IC E N O T IC E O F S A L E SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company As Trustee For Residential Asset Securitization Trust Series 2005A15 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-O, Plaintiff AGAINST Michael Smith; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 16, 2022 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 December 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 25 Club Drive, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, in the Town of Hempstead, County of

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Nassau, State of New York, Section 65 Block 215 Lot 26. Approximate amount of judgment $609,688.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008709/2016. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Charles J. Casolaro, 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: October 10, 2023 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243452-NOB/MASS L E G A L N O T IC E SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, V. SALVATORE DIPAOLA, ET AL. N O T IC E O F S A L E NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 8, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING is the Plaintiff and SALVATORE DIPAOLA, 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 December 12, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 49 JOLUDOW DRIVE, MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY 11762: Section 53, Block 150, Lot 22: A L L T H A T C E R T A IN P L O T , P IE C E O R P A R C E L O F L A N D , S IT U A T E , L Y IN G A N D B E IN G A T M A S S A P E Q U A , IN T H E T O WN O F O Y S T E R B A Y , C O U N T Y O F N A S S A U A N D S T A T E O F N E W

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Y O R K Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 604780/2022. Ronald J. Ferraro, 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. 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243473-NOB/MASS L E G A L N O T IC E N O T IC E O F S A L E SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN J. CANNOVA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 4, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 55 Eldorado Boulevard, Plainview, NY 11803.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 47 and Lot 129. Approximate amount of judgment is $552,779.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 608519/2022. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety con-

cerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 12-6, 11-29-22 15-2023-4T#243382-NOB/MASS

PLAINVIEW L E G A L N O T IC E NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST LISA PURZAK, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 29, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 11, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 20 GERHARD ROAD, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 47, Block 10, Lot 25. Approximate amount of judgment $695,952.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003856/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Referee’s phone number 516-510-4020.

Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-305062 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T#243351-NOB/PLV

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A Radio City Rockette Smithtown’s Courtney File shares her dancing journey

BY JENNIFER CORR jcorr@antonnews.com

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ourtney File first saw the Christmas Spectacular, Starring the Radio City Rockettes, when she was six years old. From there, it became tradition, as File and her family would come from Smithtown to see the show every year during the holidays.

“The curtain came down at the very end of it, and I looked at my mom and said ‘that’s what I want to do,’” File said. “And it never changed, my whole life. I was very inspired and in awe of the Rockettes.”

File always loved dancing. She first started dancing at a local studio in Smithtown when she was two. She trained on Long Island until she was about 12 years old and switched to the Broadway Dance Center in Manhattan, where she was a part of the Children & Teens Program.

“I loved it and it introduced me to a bunch of different styles of dance,” File said.

“But the Rockette style has always been my personal favorite.”

Rockette Courtney File.

(Photo courtesy MSG Entertainment)

File continued to train in Manhattan while attending Hofstra University for journalism, eventually getting the opportunity to train to be a Rockette through the Rockette Conservatory program, an invite-only, week-long intensive training program held at Radio City Music Hall each summer.

“It was an amazing program that fully prepares girls for the job,” File said. “I feel like it really prepared me for my first season last year and I’m still feeling the benefits of the conservatory program.”

Participants of the Rockette Conservatory Program are invited to audition in August for consideration to be a part of the Christmas Spectacular. It was File’s sixth audition when she finally got the part in 2022.

“You just have to keep pushing, and for anyone who asks me, ‘what advice would you give to a younger girl?’ I’d say keep going, keep pushing, because my story definitely shows dreams come true,” File said. “I’m working my dream job every day, which is amazing.”

File is now in her second year as a Rockette.

“I’m very excited to be back to celebrate Christmas here at the hall,” File said.

File said she and her fellow Rockettes share a similar story of being inspired by the show they are now a part of when they were younger.

“We either saw the Rockettes on TV for the Macy’s Day Parade or we came and saw the show every year with our families and friends,” File said. “It’s a similar feeling for all of us, that it’s such an inspiring company.”

Rehearsals, File explains, take place for six hours a day, six days a week for six weeks.

“We start in our rehearsal space and we learn our individual track for the show, and then we move into the hall, which is very exciting for us and we move into our dressing room, and we start working on stage during

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tech rehearsals,” File said. “Then we layer on costumes and lighting and it’s so fun each day.”

File performs during the evening performances of the Christmas Spectacular, at times performing in four shows a day.

There is an hour-and-a-half of rest time between each show, where the Rockettes can eat, ice their muscles, stretch and relax.

“It’s a very rigorous and athletic schedule, but I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” File said. “It’s truly fun.

You really do become a family at Radio City, especially spending the holidays together.”

During off season, Rockettes often work other jobs.

“There are some girls that are accountants,” File said. “You have some girls who teach fitness. We have some girls that have four kids and they go home and are with their kids for the rest of the year. It varies.”

For nearly a century, the Rockettes have starred in thousands of stage spectaculars at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, and have been a part of history by performing for troops abroad during wartime or performing during a presidential inauguration. For 80 years, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes has become a popular Christmas destination, featuring classic numbers like Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and Living Nativity.

Tickets can be purchased online at www. rockettes.com/Christmas/.

“It’s a family tradition for so many people, especially for people who are lucky enough to be so close, living on Long Island,” File said. “I would describe it as a once in a lifetime experience, if you haven’t seen it. Each number is so special. You have numbers in the show like Parade of the Wooden Soldiers Soldiers, that have been in the show since it opened in 1933. Then you have new and exciting numbers, like Dance of the Frost Fairies Fairies.”

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