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Robotics team earns award
The Regal Eagles, Bethpage High School’s robotics team, welcomed Optimum representatives to the BHS Robolab last week, where it accepted the Optimum Innovator Award along with a $2000 grant
Congratulations to the Regal Eagles, Bethpage High School’s robotics team, which has been awarded a 2026 Optimum Innovator Award. The team welcomed Optimum representatives to the BHS Robolab last week, where it accepted the award along with a $2000 grant.
The Optimum Innovator Awards are annual grants presented by Optimum to recognize and support local FIRST Robotics Competition teams. They honor student teams that demonstrate
excellence in STEM, technology, community impact, inclusivity and inspiration. The grants support the winning teams’ growth and creativity, as well as the development of materials for future build and competition seasons.
Optimum has been a generous supporter of the Regal Eagles for many years and sponsors the annual Regal Eagle Rampage, which invites robotics teams from across Long Island to Bethpage High School for a practice tourna-
courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District
ment ahead of the official regional competition season.
During the visit, the Regal Eagles demonstrated this year’s robot and its ability to lob balls (“fuel”) into a “hub,” a skill required for this year’s robotics challenge, “Rebuilt.” The team also shared the community initiatives it led this year, including plans to collaborate with the Extended School Year Program this summer.
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MacArthur student publishes wildlife photography book
BY GARY SIMEONE
Daniel Islam, a junior at General Douglas MacArthur High School, is now a published author after releasing his new book on wildlife photography. The book is entitled “Wildlife Photography: Frames From Kenya,” and is available on Amazon.
Islam said that he was inspired to write the book during his trip to Kenya last February.
“It was during a family trip to Kenya that I was inspired to take photos of the beautiful wildlife there and to categorize it in a journal,” said Islam. “I have always had an interest in wildlife and a passion for photography and really wanted to showcase it in this book.”
He said that during his family’s two-week venture in Africa, he spent time visiting the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Ambroseli National Park and many of the local towns to document the Kenyan wilderness.
“I had started developing a passion for photography last year and recently picked up this new camera, a Canon M50 with a super-telephoto lens. I
thought this trip would be an ideal time to use it as the wildlife in the country is vast and colorful.”
He said that his main interest was in the native birds but was also able to photograph local species including elephants, lions, cheetahs and waterbucks.
“My book mainly shows a lot of the beautiful birds including kingfishers, sandpipers and ostriches but also pictures of elephants and some of the other native species,” said Islam.
His new book is twenty-five pages long and includes photos of the animals and detailed descriptions of their habitat and their environment.
Islam was able to get his new book published and released through a family friend in Bangladesh who helped him in the book writing process.
He said that one of his main objectives in putting the book together was to inspire people to travel more and to take an interest in different cultures.
“My main goal was not just to showcase the wildlife photography but to help generate interest in beautiful places like Kenya and other wonderful countries.”
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This Week at the Syosset Public Library
Friday, June 5, at 10:00 a.m.
Simply Stronger with Balance (VIRTUAL)
Instructor: Mindy Vasta
Handheld weights, resistance bands and balls will help improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. Includes a balance segment to enhance posture, core strength, and proper alignment of muscle groups. Exercises can be performed sitting or standing. Equipment recommended but not required. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org. The Zoom link will be sent out once you register.
Fridays, starting June 5, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Beginner Crochet Classes (IN-PERSON)
Instructor: Lois Buonaguria
Learn crochet stitches, how to pattern read, and increasing and decreasing. Materials that have to be brought to class are: 2 balls of light worsted weight yarn and 1 size G crochet hook. Six sessions. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary. org. Fee: $30
Friday, June 5, at 2:00 p.m.
Movie at the Library (IN-PERSON)
Join us for a movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary.org.
Saturday, June 6, at 1:00 p.m.
Syosset School District
Piano Recital (IN-PERSON)
Join us for an afternoon of piano masterworks performed by students from Syosset CSD. All performers received a perfect score on a Level 6 solo at NYSSMA in spring 2026. This recital will include works by Chopin, Debussy, Haydn, Rachmaninoff and more! No registration needed.
Tuesday, June 9, at 11:15 a.m.
Mind in Movement (VIRTUAL)
This class is designed to utilize our thinking and coordination skills as we seg-
ment through cardiovascular and strength exercises. There will be changes in timing and repetitions as we move through the class. All movements can be performed sitting or standing. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.
Tuesday, June 9, at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday Trivia Nights!
(At Salute in Plainview)
Join us at Salute in the Plainview Shopping Center and get ready to put your wits to the test and your drinks to the side (for just a second) – it’s bar trivia night! Your chance to flex your knowledge, compete with friends, and win epic bragging rights. Whether you’re a pop culture guru, a sports fanatic, or just here for the fun, there’s something for everyone. Grab your team, grab a drink, and let the trivia games begin. Gift card prizes will be given to the first place and second place winners of each round. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.
Friday, June 12, at 10:00 a.m.
Simply Stronger with Balance (VIRTUAL)
Instructor: Mindy Vasta Handheld weights, resistance bands and balls will help improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. Includes a balance segment to enhance posture, core strength, and proper alignment of muscle groups. Exercises can be performed sitting or standing. Equipment recommended but not required. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org. The Zoom link will be sent out once you register.
Friday, June 12, from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Driver’s Safety Course (IN-PERSON)
Completion of this program entitles you to a NYS insurance discount and point reduction. In person registration ONLY. For drivers of all ages. Fee: $33
Memorial Day Parade
greeted local veterans and residents during the Levittown Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026. Also attending were Nassau County Legislator Kayla Knight and New York State Senator Steve Rhoads.
Town plans blood drive
With hospitals facing a nationwide blood shortage, the Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to attend a Blood Collection Drive on Tuesday, June 9. from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville.
Appointments are preferred for the Town’s Blood Drive. To qualify as a donor, a person must be between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who
received a tattoo within the past three months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the Blood Drive. All donors will receive a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen, and donors who enter their email addresses will receive two free New York Mets tickets via email one week after the donation drive. For additional information regarding the Town’s Blood Drive, contact (516) 624-6380. To make an appointment to donate at this Blood Drive, sign up today at www.oysterbaytown.com/ blooddrive
Summer concerts
From page 1
Saturday, August 1
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach, Oyster Bay. Decadia Performing hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s
Tuesday, August 4
John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa. “National Night Out” featuring Tennessee Whiskey Chris Stapleton Tribute and Bell Bottom Revival Lainey Wilson Tribute
Wednesday, August 5
Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Farmingdale. “The Allmost Brothers Band” tribute to the Allman Brothers Band
Saturday, August 8
Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Farmingdale. “In The Air Tonight.” The premier Phil Collins & Genesis concert experience
Tuesday, August 11
John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa. “Classic Stones Live” The Greatest Rock and Roll Tribute in the World
Wednesday, August 12
Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Woodbury “The Main Event.” A tribute to the legendary Barbra Streisand starring Jill Gioia.
Saturday, August 15
John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa. “Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert” Featuring David Clark as Billy Joel & Bill Connors as Elton John
Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti, Councilman Dennis Dunne, and Town Clerk Kate Murray
Terrific Kids honored at Wisdom Lane School
Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti (rear, third right) congratulated Wisdom Lane Middle School students Musa Ahmed, Ileana Arias, Brooke Neto, Julie Roman, Yijun Huang, Chen Liu, Hanna Bodys, and Julia Corbett as they were named “Terrific Kids” by the Levittown Kiwanis. Also attending were Levittown Kiwanians Pat Carney, Phyllis Camillone, and Linda Crozier; Mike Fabiano; Mike Pappas; and Principal John Avena.
Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti (rear, third right) congratulated Wisdom Lane Middle School students Avani Sharma, Axella Soju, Keira McGuire, Kayla Freiberger, Harsimran Banga, Dehann Bernhardt, and Minki Hong as they were named “Terrific Kids” by the Levittown Kiwanis. Also attending were Levittown Kiwanians Pat Carney, Phyllis Camillone, and Linda Crozier; Mike Fabiano; Mike Pappas; and Principal John Avena.
Rotary Club helps spruce up Gregory Museum grounds
A team of Rotarians and volunteers in front of the museum sign after planting.
Left to right: Alex Harrington, Jovia Federal Credit Union; Dr James Bentson, Hicksville Chiropractic; Elizabeth GoldFrank, vice president, Hicksville Jericho Rotary Club; Scott Schneider, treasurer, Hicksville Gregory Museum; Vera Althaus, secretary, Hicksville Gregory Museum; Richard Althaus, president, Hicksville Gregory Museum; Robert Mancino, president, Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club; Linda Morales, volunteer; Donna Rivera Downey, assistant governor, Rotary District 7255; Jaylin, volunteer
The Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club members, friends and family joined with members of the Board of Trustees of the Hicksville Gregory Museum to do a clean up the landscape around the museum’s exterior on Saturday, May 16th. Rotarians and volunteers raked the lawn, trimmed hedges, clean flower beds and planted flowers to make the Museum more welcoming to visitors and patrons.
“Each year we look for a community partner who can benefit from a
hands-on service project” said Robert Mancino, President of the Hicksville Rotary Club. “The Hicksville Gregory Museum eagerly accepted our offer to spruce up their exterior property.”
The Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club joined 58 Rotary Clubs across Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties in the 2026 Epic Day of Service; a global movement dedicated uniting Rotary clubs and community members in collective action to make a tangible difference in communities around the globe
Rotarian Alex Harrington, Jovia Federal Credit Union helping with the raking of the front lawn at the Museum.
Jim Bentson, treasurer, Hicksville- Jericho Rotary Club and Hicksville Chiropractic and Robert Mancino, President, Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club enjoying the results of their labor.
through hands-on service projects. Not only do these hands-on projects address a need locally, it allows people to witness the true spirit of Rotary in action.
Hicksville-Jericho Rotary is the first rotary club of Hicksville founded in 1951. Rotary brings together a global network of community leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. We connect 1.2 million members from more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in almost every country in the world. Their service improves lives
Dr. James Bentson, treasurer of the Hicksville- Jericho Rotary Club and owner of Hicksville Chiropractic trimming hedges.
both locally and internationally, from helping those in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. The Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club meets on first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Patrizia’s of Hicksville. Visit Rotary.org for more information on how to join Rotary or contact Robert Mancino at hicksvillejerichorotaryclub@gmail.com or 516-996-5977.
Robert Mancino, president, Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club, edging the driveway.
BRUCE A. BLAKEMAN NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE
INTERNATIONAL NIGHTS
AT HARRY CHAPIN LAKESIDE THEATRE IN EISENHOWER PARK
FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL NIGHTS
Saturday, June 6th ............. 6:00pm UKRAINIAN AMERICAN NIGHT
Saturday, June 13th ........... 6:00pm INDIAN AMERICAN NIGHT
Sunday, June 14th.............. 5:00pm ISRAELI AMERICAN NIGHT
Tuesday, June 30th ............ 7:00pm GREEK AMERICAN NIGHT
Monday, July 6th ................ 7:00pm GERMAN AMERICAN NIGHT
Sunday, July 12th ............... 7:00pm CREOLE AMERICAN NIGHT
Monday, July 13th .............. 7:00pm ITALIAN AMERICAN NIGHT
Friday, July 17th ................. 7:00pm CARIBBEAN NIGHT featuring Keznamdi
EISENHOWER PARK
Monday, August 3rd ........... 7:00pm IRISH AMERICAN NIGHT
Sunday, August 9th ............ 6:00pm BANGLADESHI AMERICAN NIGHT
Sunday, August 16th ....... 5:00pm PAKISTANI AMERICAN NIGHT
Saturday, August 29th ....... 6:00pm AFRICAN AMERICAN NIGHT
Sunday, August 30th .......... 6:00pm CHINESE AMERICAN NIGHT
Sunday, September 6th ..... 6:00pm TURKISH AMERICAN NIGHT
Saturday, September 19th ... 6:00pm KOREAN AMERICAN NIGHT
Sunday, September 20th .... 12:00pm MID-AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL (Rain date October 4)
Sunday, September 27th ...... 4:00pm LATINO AMERICAN NIGHT
FREE ADMISSION | Bring Blankets or Chairs | Parking Field #6 Weather permitting, call 516-572-0200 for up-to-date information.
PARKS ADMINISTRATION 516-572-0200 For more information: nassaucountyny.gov/parks
First place science award
Bethpage High School senior Jessica Wojnicki has earned a first-place award from the New York State Science Honor Society, along with an accompanying scholarship. Photo courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District
Congratulations to Bethpage High School senior Jessica Wojnicki, who has earned a first-place award from the New York State Science Honor Society, along with an accompanying scholarship.
Readers’
Events at Syosset Library
Tuesday, June 23, at 2 p.m. Afternoon Book Discussion
Join Kaye Spurrell, Readers’ Services Librarian, for an in-person discussion of the novel “A Family Matter” by Claire Lynch. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion. No registration.
Tuesday, June 30, at 7:30 p.m.
America 250 Book Discussion
The Syosset Public Library is located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset. For more information please call 516-921-7161 ext. 239 or email: Readersservices@syossetlibrary.org*All events are wheelchair accessible
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The New York State Science Honor Society (NYSSHS), managed by the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS), recognizes high school students who demon-
Jessica was recognized not only for her exemplary academic performance in the sciences but also for her service, leadership and commitment to promoting STEM to younger students.
strate excellence in science, community service and strong character. Founded in 1991, the society requires members to maintain high science-specific GPAs and complete science-related service hours, such as tutoring or environmental initiatives.
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, we will host a special evening book discussion of “The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America” by Kostya Kennedy. Come along with us as we explore the history behind this momentous occasion. Led by Ralph Guiteau, Reference Librarian. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion. No registration.
Summer Co-Ed Fitness Classes
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that registration is now open for the Town’s Co-Ed Fitness Classes for the summer season at the Hicksville Athletic Center. Starting in June, these 10-week programs
• Ballroom Dancing: Saturdays, 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., starting July 11
• Cardio Kickboxing: Thursdays, 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., starting July 2
• Pilates: Mondays, 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., starting March 29
Registration is easy—simply visit oysterbaytown.com/ sports to sign up. Registration opens Wednesday, June 3, for residents at 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday, June 10, at 9:00 a.m. for non-residents. Town of Oyster Bay residents who have not used the signup portal
offer a fun way to stay fit and meet new people. Open to everyone ages 18 and older, the classes cover everything from cardio kickboxing to yoga and ballroom dancing.
“Our great spring programs
• Yoga: Sundays, 8:45 a.m.–9:45 a.m., starting June 28
Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., starting June 30
Thursdays, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m., starting July 2
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m., starting July 11
will need to upload proof of residency (tax or utility bill) and a valid ID (like a driver’s license). The registration fee is $75 for Town residents and $100 for non-residents. Participants must bring their own mats for Yoga, Pilates, Cardio Kickboxing,
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provide a fun, energizing way for residents to stay active while joining with friends or meeting new people,” said Councilman Labriola. “After a long and cold winter, residents can participate in a variety of activities, including Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, Ballroom Dancing, and Gentle Movement/Meditation.”
• Zumba: Mondays, 6:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m., starting July 13
Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., starting July 1
Saturdays, 7:45 a.m.–8:45 a.m., starting July 11
• Gentle Movement & Meditation:
and Gentle Movement and Meditation. Class schedules are subject to change, and if a session is cancelled, makeup days will be attempted. For more information, call (516) 797-7945 or email tobparks@ oysterbay-ny.gov.
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This summer, participants can once again choose from a variety of fun fitness options:
Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., starting June 30
Saturdays, 8:15 p.m.–9:15 p.m., starting July 11
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Nassau, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. Rajeshwari Singh, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 3, 2017, an Order Appointing Substitute Referee duly entered on January 10, 2023, an Ex Parte Order Amending Judgement of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 20, 2025 and a Short Form Order duly entered September 30, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 2, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 4336 Hicksville Road, Bethpage, NY 11714. 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 52, Block 310 and Lot 43. Approximate amount of judgment is $459,790.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #009094/2015. Brian Davis, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 253923-1
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From Despair to Hope: Conquering Peripheral Neuropathy with Westbury Acupuncture
“It’s as though I’m stepping from razor blade to razor blade.”
“It feels like my feet are under attack by fire ants.”
“Like I’m walking on wet paint with rolled up socks.”
And you’re in this kind of pain all the time.
“It’s relentless, keeping you up at night and preventing you from doing even the most mundane tasks. Things that I used to take for granted, like wearing shoes and going grocery shopping Two of my three children were getting married last year and I wasn’t even sure I was going to be able to attend their weddings,” shares Rose W
Rose was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy several years ago, a degenerative condition affecting almost 5% of people over the age of 55
“My doctor sat me down and said, ‘Rose I’m so sorry to tell you this, but you have peripheral neuropathy I’m going to prescribe you gabapentin to manage the discomfort but overall, neuropathy is untreatable.’ My first thought was, ‘we can cure cancer but you can’t stop my feet from hurting?’ It felt like a cruel joke ”
While neuropathy can be caused by a number of things
including diabetes and chemotherapy, over 23% of neuropathy cases are classified as idiopathic In layman's terms, the cause is unknown. This was the case with Rose “Basically every question I had was met with an ‘I don’t know.’ It was depressing to say the least.”
Eventually, Rose was forced to quit her job because the numbness had started to set in and prevented her from driving.
Fortunately for Rose, she came across an article in the local newspaper featuring Jae Won Kim L Ac and his innovative approach to treating peripheral neuropathy “At first, I thought it had to be a sham. After so many specialists told me there was no hope, here was this acupuncturist i th article claiming a 90% rate in treating neuro just had to call, and begin to tell you how g am that I did.”
Jae Won Kim, fou Westbury Acupunctu that cases like Ros incredibly common all of my neuropathy have been told at one another that there is no I like to think I spec offering hope.”
To quote the New Times, “Chinese m proves itself where medicine fails.” “Acupuncture has
treating complicated, chronic conditions like neuropathy for thousands of years,” shares Jae Won “I start with a foundation based on this time-tested science and my clinical experience I then tailor treatments based on a number of factors including the severity of your neuropathy, how long you ’ ve had it, whether or not there are any underlying factors, things of that nature It’s because of these personalized treatment programs that we’re seeing such incredible results!”
Four months after treatment, Rose is back at work and thriving “Being back at work isn’t even the most exciting part,” exclaims Rose. “Not only was I able to attend my son’s wedding, but I could walk down the aisle! It
was the most magical moment and I have Jae Won to thank for it. To think, I might’ve missed that ” Rose held back tears
If you or someone you love is suffering with chronic pain that presents as burning, tingling, or ‘pins and needles,’ or you ’ ve recently been diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy, it’s important to know that there are options
There is hope. Call (516) 500-8281 to schedule an initial consultation or visit WestburyAcupuncture.com to read more incredible success stories.
New York City Goes All Out With Ways for Fans to Enjoy FIFA World Cup
BY KAREN RUBIN
New York City Tourism + Conventions is making it easy to find the scores of fan events and viewing parties, soccer/football activations and popups and groundbreaking cultural exhibitions to enjoy FIFA World Cup 2026™. To plan your experience, visit nyctourism.com/worldcup26
NYC Tourism’s digital calendar of World Cup events + offers (www.nyctourism.com/worldcup26/ world-cup-offers-and-events) is now live, highlighting special events, promotions and offers citywide. NYC Tourism’s World Cup content hub includes teams guide (https:// www.nyctourism.com/worldcup26/ teams/) to find places to cheer for teams.
The Five Borough Winners Special is NYC’s official citywide World Cup dining program offering $26 food and beverage specials and collectible borough cups at bars and restaurants, June 11-July 19. Platform by JBF x NYC Tourism is hosting a ticketed World Cup Dinner Series celebrating global matchups with one-night-only chef collaborations at the James Beard Foundation’s Platform in Pier 57.
FIFA World Cup 2026™
Official Fan Events & Viewing Locations
Rockefeller Center: In addition to the fan village excitement on the plazas below, Top of the Rock is the Official NYNJ World Cup 26 Viewpoint, screening matches live from June 11-July 19. The FIFA Museum presented by Hyundai at Rockefeller Center will host “Legacies of Champions,” a free immersive exhibition with free
timed-entry tickets.
Hudson Yards, The Shops at Columbus Circle and Bronx Terminal Market, an Official Host City Supporter, has live match viewings, events and official merchandise.
Free Official NYNJ Fan Events: Queens: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (June 11–27). Manhattan: Rockefeller Center (July 6–19). Brooklyn: Brooklyn Bridge Park (June 13–July 19). Staten Island: Staten Island University Hospital Community Park (June 29–July 2).
Sports & World Cup Inspired Cultural Offerings
American Museum of Natural History launched World Cup, World Cultures: Celebrating the Community of Science and Sport featuring FIFA World Cup 2026™ watch parties; a community celebration on June 13; For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence exhibition of championship rings, trophies, medals, and jewelry from legendary athletes and teams; Goal Zone interactive soccer play space; a Global Sports Pavilion; neighborhood block party on July 11 culminating with a Manhattanhenge sunset.
The Whitney Museum of American Art (currently featuring the Whitney Biennial 2026) is offering Free Friday Nights, Free Second Sundays and 20% admission discount to visitors wearing their team’s jersey or carrying team memorabilia; DJ sets, art-making activities, tours; culminating in a West Side Fest celebration, July 10–12.
Summer for the City at Lincoln Center will host World at Play with World Club DJ nights, freestyle pop-up soccer performers, workshops; and Film at Lincoln Center will present free open-air soccer-related cinema classics.
The Paley Center will host The Global Game: Soccer in the United States and the FIFA World Cup™ June 11 through July 26, featuring gameworn jerseys from American soccer stars. cleats, signed memorabilia, archival footage and iconic match moments. The Paley Center will also host watch parties.
Transportation to NYNJ Stadium from NYC
Fans must use official options, including NYNJ stadium shuttle
buses, NJ TRANSIT, limited rideshare or pre-purchased parking at American Dream (stadium parking is restricted to FIFA-permitted vehicles).
The Official New York New Jersey Stadium Shuttle will provide direct, round-trip bus service from Port Authority Bus Terminal, Midtown East and Midtown North for $20 round-trip.
NJ TRANSIT rail tickets are available to FIFA match ticket holders through the NJ TRANSIT mobile app for a flat round-trip fare of $98. Tickets are limited to 40,000 per match day and must be purchased in advance. Fans traveling by rail from New York City will board at Penn Station New York, transfer at Secaucus Junction and continue to the stadium.
Visit the New York New Jersey Host Committee’s website for official transportation details: https://nynjfwc26.com/getting-to-nynj-stadium/
For all there is to see and do in NYC during the tournament, visit nyctourism.com/worldcup26.
Long Island World Cup Watch Events
Rock band Third Eye Blind will perform live at 8 pm at the free New York State United 2026 World Cup Watch Experience on Long Island on June 12 at Stony Brook University. The free watch experience starts at 1 pm; kickoff of Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina is at 3 pm; USA vs. Paraguay at 9 pm. Tickets are free at https://www. newyorkstateunited.com/. Nassau County and The Island FC are hosting a free, public viewing ticketed event for the USA vs Australia match on June 19, 3-6 pm at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Obtain free tickets at TheIslandFC. com or at NassauCountyTourism.ticketspice.com.
BY DENNIS MAMMANA
Week of June 7-13, 2026
During one of my recent night sky tours, an elderly guest gazed into the sky and asked if the stars ever move. He said the constellations look the same now as when he was a child, and he was convinced that nothing in the heavens ever changes.
It was an excellent observation but one that didn’t consider an important fact: Human time scales are considerably different than cosmic time scales.
Even the healthiest of humans will live at most about a century, and during our lives, we measure time in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years and decades. The cosmos, on the other hand, has been around for nearly 14 billion years, and everything takes much longer to occur.
To recognize changes in the universe, astronomers must think on a more cosmic scale. When we do, we find that the universe is remarkably active. Stars are forming, consuming their nuclear fuel, and dying, and all are racing through our galaxy at tremendous speeds. Expecting to see changes in any star’s appearance or the shapes of constellations over even a full human lifespan just isn’t possible.
To understand this, consider Barnard’s Star, visible only through
Approaching the Solar Apex
a telescope from the Earth’s Southern Hemisphere. This star tears through our galaxy at a speed of some 88 miles per second, yet from our terrestrial vantage point six lightyears away, Barnard’s Star requires three and a half centuries to cross a segment of the sky only the width of your outstretched little finger.
Of course, we can’t watch this movement with our eyes -- or even through powerful telescopes -- but by using sophisticated earthbound and satellite technology, astronomers can precisely measure these stellar speeds and directions of motion.
Measure the speeds and directions of enough stars, and we find some interesting patterns. For example, stars that appear roughly in the direction of the summer star Vega (now shining low in the northeastern sky after dark) seem to be spreading out from a central point, while those on the opposite side of the sky (near Sirius, setting in the southwest around sunset) appear to be converging on one another.
What this means is fascinating. Our sun’s own motion is carrying it (along with the planets of our solar system) toward the stars near Vega -- a point we know as the solar apex -- and away from those near Sirius (known as the solar antapex).
This phenomenon isn’t difficult to
Imagine you’re driving along a highway from one city to another. The buildings in front of you appear to become more widely separated as you approach, while those behind you appear to converge more tightly.
This is exactly what’s happening in our section of the galaxy. Our sun is moving at some 12 miles per second toward a point in our sky not far from the bright star Vega. Of course, we can’t see this movement, but it’s fun
LOST IN SUBURBIA
Going in Circles
BY TRACY BECKERMAN
Given the choice between usinga regular door and a revolving door, I always choose the regular door. I’ve been that way since birth. OK, maybe not birth -- I’m fairly certain there was no revolving door where I made my way into the world. But for as long as I can remember, I have been reluctant to go through them. No, not reluctant. Phobic. Truthfully, I am afraid of revolving doors. I have orbitagoraphobia.
Orbitagoraphobia isn’t actually a legitimate word, but for lack of a better one, that’s what people use to describe their fear of revolving doors. It kind of makes sense. “Orbit” means to go around, and agoraphobia is basically the fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult, so basically you have a fear of going around and getting stuck. It makes sense to me. Although if I were asked to call it something, I’d cut to the chase and just call it revolvaphobia.
I’m not the only one who suffers
from this (clearly, or else why would they bother naming it?). The actor Matthew McConaughey is also, allegedly, orbitagoraphobic. I think this piece of information actually makes having this phobia somewhat cooler. Certainly cooler than having arachibutyrophobia, which is the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. Of course, if you had arachibutyrophobia and orbitagoraphobia and you happened to go through a revolving door while eating a peanut butter sandwich, you would probably suffer from orbitagorarachibutyrophobia, which obviously would be impossible to say if you had peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth.
here are a number of celebrities with strange phobias. Supposedly Billy Bob Thornton has a fear of antique furniture, Christina Ricci has a fear of indoor plants, and singer Lyle Lovett has bovinophobia, a fear of cows. McConaughey wouldn’t have a problem having bovinophobia since it’s physically impossible to take a cow through a revolving door, anyway.
Since McConaughey and I possibly had this thing in common, I thought it would be cool to meet him and ask him for his autograph, assuming I don’t have to go through a revolving door to do it. However, this might be a problem if he also suffers from scriptophobia, the fear of writing in public, or anthropophobia, the fear of meeting new people. If this was the case, he would probably suffer from anthroporbitoscriptophobia, which is a combination of all three. But this would be a real issue if he also had hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia, the fear of long words.
I wouldn’t be surprised if McConaughey also suffered from the fear of being remembered for the movie “Surfer, Dude.” But that wouldn’t necessarily affect our ability to get together, unless I brought a surfboard with me or something.
Still, none of this is a problem for me, since the only phobia I have is of revolving doors.
Unless it turns out that I also have anthropomcconaughphobia, the fear of meeting Matthew McConaughey.
to stand outdoors on a clear night and imagine our sun and Earth racing outward toward Vega.
Now, if you’re worried about a collision with this star ... well, fuhgetaboutit. Even at this remarkable speed, we’d need some 5,300 human lifetimes to get there!
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visualize.
Stars are very active, but when viewed on our human timescale, they appear to never change.
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The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Nobody Warned You About
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
For generations, homeownership has been viewed as one of the cornerstones of the American Dream. Owning a home provides stability, builds equity, and offers a sense of pride that renting often cannot match. Yet many first-time buyers—and even experienced homeowners—discover that the true cost of owning a home extends far beyond the monthly mortgage payment.
While lenders carefully calculate principal, interest, taxes, and insurance, there are numerous expenses that rarely make it into the glossy brochures or online mortgage calculators. These hidden costs can catch homeowners off guard and significantly impact household budgets.
Understanding them before they become surprises can make the difference between enjoying your home and feeling financially overwhelmed by it.
Maintenance Never Takes a Vacation
One of the biggest misconceptions about homeownership is that once you buy the house, major expenses become predictable. In reality, homes are constantly aging.
Roofs wear out. Water heaters fail. Appliances stop working. Driveways crack. Gutters clog. Decks need staining. HVAC systems eventually require repair or replacement.
Many financial planners recommend budgeting between 1% and 3% of a home’s value annually for maintenance and repairs. For a $600,000 home, that could mean setting aside $6,000 to $18,000 each year.
Some years may require little spending. Others may bring a new roof, a furnace replacement, and plumbing issues all at once.
The challenge is that homes rarely coordinate repairs with your financial schedule.
Utility Bills Often Increase Dramatically
Renters frequently underestimate how much utilities cost when they move into a larger home.
Heating and cooling a 2,500-squarefoot house is significantly more expensive than managing a small apartment. Water bills, sewer fees, garbage collection, electricity, natural gas, internet services, and seasonal landscaping costs all add up quickly.
Many buyers focus heavily on mortgage affordability but fail to ask current owners about average monthly utility expenses.
A house that appears affordable on paper can become substantially more expensive once all recurring costs are included.
Property Taxes Rarely Stay Still
Property taxes are one of the most overlooked costs of homeownership because they can increase over time even when your mortgage payment remains fixed.
Municipalities regularly reassess property values, school budgets rise, infrastructure projects are approved, and tax rates adjust accordingly.
Many homeowners experience “payment shock” when their escrow account is recalculated and monthly mortgage obligations increase because of higher property taxes.
Unlike a mortgage that eventually gets paid off, property taxes continue indefinitely.
Insurance Costs Continue to Rise
Homeowners insurance is no longer a static expense.
Across the country, premiums have risen significantly due to increasing construction costs, severe weather events, inflation, and higher claim payouts.
In some areas, homeowners are discovering that insurance companies are requiring larger deductibles or reducing coverage options.
Additional protection for floods, earthquakes, windstorms, or sewer backups may require separate policies or riders that further increase annual expenses.
The result is that many homeowners are paying substantially more for insurance than they anticipated when they first purchased their property.
Landscaping Is More Expensive Than It Looks
The beautifully manicured lawn that helped sell the house can become a recurring financial commitment.
Lawn care equipment, fertilizer, irrigation systems, tree trimming, seasonal cleanups, mulch, plant replacements, snow removal, and pest control all carry costs.
Homeowners who hire professionals can spend thousands annually maintaining their outdoor spaces.
Even do-it-yourself landscaping requires tools, materials, and considerable time.
That picturesque yard often comes with a price tag that buyers rarely calculate in advance.
Homeowners Associations Can Be Costly
Many buyers appreciate the ame-
nities and neighborhood standards provided by homeowners associations (HOAs).
However, HOA fees can become a substantial monthly expense.
Beyond routine dues, homeowners may face special assessments for community improvements, roof replacements, road repairs, or unexpected maintenance projects.
These assessments can sometimes reach thousands of dollars with little warning.
Before purchasing, homeowners should carefully review an association’s financial reserves and history of special assessments.
The “Small” Projects Add Up
One of the most surprising realities of homeownership is how quickly small expenses accumulate.
A new mailbox here. A ceiling fan there. Fresh paint in a bedroom. Replacing a broken fence panel. Updating light fixtures. Purchasing tools for simple repairs.
Individually, these projects may seem minor.
Collectively, they can consume thousands of dollars annually.
Unlike renting, where maintenance is typically someone else’s responsibility, homeowners become responsible for every repair, improvement, and cosmetic update.
Furnishing a Larger Space
Buying a home often means buying more furniture.
Many new homeowners discover that empty rooms create pressure to furnish, decorate, and personalize larger living spaces.
Area rugs, dining sets, patio furniture, window treatments, shelving systems, and storage solutions can quickly become significant expenditures.
The house itself may fit comfortably within the budget, but making it feel complete often requires additional spending that wasn’t part of the original purchase calculation.
Opportunity Costs Matter Too
Some hidden costs are less obvious.
The money tied up in a down payment, closing costs, maintenance, and property-related expenses could potentially have been invested elsewhere.
While homeownership builds equity over time, it also reduces financial flexibility.
This doesn’t mean buying a home is a poor investment—it simply means
homeowners should recognize that every financial decision involves tradeoffs.
Understanding those trade-offs helps create more realistic expectations.
The Bottom Line
Despite these hidden costs, homeownership remains one of the most rewarding investments many families will ever make. A home provides security, stability, personalization, and the potential for long-term wealth creation.
The key is not avoiding homeownership but entering it with open eyes.
Too many buyers focus exclusively on the purchase price and monthly mortgage payment while overlooking the ongoing expenses that accompany owning property.
The most successful homeowners are not necessarily those with the largest houses or the biggest budgets. They are the ones who plan ahead, maintain emergency reserves, and understand that a home is both an asset and an ongoing responsibility.
When buyers account for these hidden costs from the beginning, they position themselves to enjoy the benefits of homeownership without being blindsided by the realities that rarely appear in the sales brochure.
After all, the true cost of a home isn’t just what it takes to buy it—it’s what it takes to keep it running for years to come.
Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate. He has 43+ years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned 3 significant designations:
National Association of Realtors Graduate Realtors Institute (what I consider a Master’s degree in real estate). Certified International Property Specialist - expert in consulting and completing international transactions.
National Association of Realtors Green designation: eco-friendly low carbon footprint construction with 3-D printed foundations, Solar panels, Geothermal HVAC/Heat Pumps).
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More Social Security Rules I Can’t Explain
BY TOM MARGENAU
I’ve always prided myself on being able to explain the rationale behind various Social Security rules and regulations. Many times, readers will send me emails in which they express utter befuddlement at a law or regulation that affects their eligibility for Social Security. It’s usually a situation that results in them getting reduced benefits. Of course, this irks them to no end. They figure the government is just out to shortchange them. But once I explain why the rule exists, they will almost always accept the fact (sometimes grudgingly) that the law makes sense.
In fact, during my SSA career, I even developed a training session for my fellow employees, which I called “Rationale.” And my class did just that. It provided the reasoning behind a myriad of Social Security rules and regulations that many people found hard to understand. Even though I considered myself pretty much of an expert on these issues, there were some laws that even I couldn’t, and still can’t, explain. I’ve gone over some of them in past columns. But I’ve come across a couple new ones.
One of the rules I can’t explain is this: Why doesn’t your dependent wife or husband share in the bonus you earn for starting benefits after full retirement age? I really don’t know.
You can earn a bonus in your Social Security checks if you delay starting your Social Security benefits until after your full retirement age. You get an extra twothirds of 1% added to your retirement check for each month you wait -- up to age 70. (There is no bonus paid for months beyond age 70.) Depending on what your full retirement age is, that can be anywhere from a 24% to a 32% bonus.
But if you have a spouse eligible for benefits on your record, the spousal rate is based on your full retirement age benefit, not the augmented delayed retirement benefit. That’s the bad news. The good news is that when you die, the widow(er)’s benefit payable to your spouse is based on the higher delayed retirement rate. In other words, your dependent wife or husband doesn’t share in these delayed retirement credits, but your widow or widower will. And again, I can’t explain why one but not the other.
There’s a twist to those husband/wife scenarios that I also can’t explain, and it is this. Let’s say a husband decides to take reduced retirement benefits at age 62. If his wife files for spousal benefits on his record, her spousal rate will be based on his full retirement age benefit rate, not the reduced retirement rate he is getting. But if he dies first, the widow’s benefit due to his wife will be based on his reduced retirement rate. In other words, the benefit paid to a wife isn’t affected by his decision to take reduced benefits. But the benefit paid to a widow is! Why? I don’t know. Another rule I can’t explain has to do with what is known as the “waiting pe-
riod” to collect Social Security disability benefits. The law says that if your claim for disability benefits is approved, you can’t be paid those benefits for the first five months of your disability. And actually, because the law says it must be five full calendar months, it almost always means that a person has to wait six months before his or her disability checks start rolling in.
For example, let’s say Fred has a severe heart attack on Oct. 10. Sometime afterward, he files for Social Security disability and his claim is approved. Because he was disabled for only part of October, the five full calendar month waiting period would run from November through March of the following year. The first disability check he will get is for April of that year. And because all Social Security checks are paid one month behind, that check will actually come in May.
So why does Fred, who had a severe heart attack in October, have to wait until the following May to get his first disability check? Some have told me that waiting period is there because Fred should have other sources of income (maybe from an employer or an insurance company) during those first six months. Others have suggested the waiting period is built into the law to take some time to make sure Fred really is disabled. I don’t like either of those supposed rationales for the sixmonth delay in starting disability benefits. (By the way, there are some disabling conditions that are exempt from this waiting period.)
Something else I’ve never been able to satisfactorily explain is the reasoning behind the Social Security earnings penalty. I could (and frequently do) spend a whole column telling readers what those rules are. They are quite complex. Today, I will just briefly summarize them.
The law says that if you are under your full retirement age and getting Social Security benefits, but you are still working, you will lose one dollar in benefits for every two dollars you earn over a certain limit. In 2026, that limit is $24,480. So, for example, if 63-year-old Alice is on Social Security and has a part-time job that will pay her $30,000 this year, the Social Security Administration will be required to deduct $2,760 from her benefits for the year. ($30,000 minus $24,480 equals $5,520 divided by two equals $2,760.)
That was a very simple example of a very confusing set of rules. There are special rules that apply to your first year of retirement. And there is a different earnings penalty for the year you reach full retirement age. Also, effective with the month you reach FRA, you could make a million dollars a day and still get your Social Security checks.
My purpose today is not to give you an in-depth lesson in the earnings penalty rules, but rather just to tell you I can’t explain why the rules are there in the first place.
I can tell you that when the Social Se-
curity Act was passed in the 1930s, Congress felt a person should be completely retired in order to collect “retirement” benefits. Maybe that made sense back then. But over the years, Congress gradually relaxed those rules. And about 25 years ago, they eliminated the earnings penalty for people who have reached their full retirement age.
But why didn’t they just eliminate the penalty for all retirees? Why should people who are under their full retirement age and who are trying to make ends meet by getting a job to supplement their Social
Security check lose some of those benefits? I can’t really explain it!
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon. com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
BY LOU THEODORE
This one is also in honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, a remarkable achievement… and something else. Since 1776, there have been lots of time for things to go wrong. But here we are, still despite a misstep on rare occasions – blessed in a land of the free and the brave. And that something else relates to this word brave.
It’s Memorial Day. Another holiday. A day off for most. For some others, it is time to consider the wars our nation’s soldiers have fought – and, are still fighting. Some give thought to our fallen heroes. Others may pray for peace. Others could care less. And then the day is gone.
Every Memorial Day, I am reminded of a passage in a book (having read it five times) written by my favorite author. The book: Tales of the South Pacific. The author: James Michener. Published: 1957. Comment: A book every American should read (a comment I have included in the previous seven articles). In part of a passage, a young World War II soldier stationed in the South Pacific expresses his feelings on visiting a cemetery at Hoga Point.
“Before me lay the dead, the heroic dead who took the island. Upon a strange plateau, on a strange island, in a strange sea, far from their farms and villages, they slept forever beside the lagoon which bore them to their day of battle…
If you sit at home and read that two hundred and eighty-one men died in taking an island, the number is only a symbol for the mind to classify. But when you stand at the white crosses, the two hundred and eighty-one dead become men: the sons, the husbands, and the lovers…
Each man who lay there bore with him to his grave some promise for a free America. Now they were gone. Who would take their places? Women? Old men? Or were those who lived committed to a double burden? Theirs and the dead men.”
The relentless passage of time makes it all too easy for some to allow the importance of Memorial Day to pass without a second thought. For some,
On Memorial Day
forgotten are the sacrifices of those who risked and lost their loves for our future and a better world. Forgotten also are those who were asked to recover a few square yards of land. Forgotten are those who never had a chance to love. Forgotten are those who didn’t give their lives for their country but had part of their lives taken away from them. This holiday is for them, and to ensure they are not forgotten.
But who should we and those around the world give thanks to? For some, the answer might be the bureaucrats, politicians, lawyers, etc. For others, it might be doctors or engineers or scientists. For me, thanks would be directed to those who have served or are presently serving in the defense of our great nation. Today, approximately 1.5% of the 300,000,000+ U.S. citizens serve in the military. One can only wonder how much thought is given by those who have not served. Do they really understand the sacrifice by our men and women in the miltary? I feel a pang of guilt every year when Memorial Day rolls around. I am now 92 years old and never served America. The 92 years spanned four wars, including the present war on terrorism and yet, I did not serve. Many others were not as fortunate.
The bottom line is that our nation was formed by men and women of great courage – starting with George Washington to the pioneers who settled the West to Teddy Roosevelt to the Greatest Generation and to today’s heroes who serve. These were truly brave individuals. Hopefully, leaders will soon emerge who will exhibit the vision and the courage to bring about the necessary changes to eliminate / reduce other wars and ensure the future of our great nation.
Finally, the quality of our lives can be directly attributed to those special men and women who served bravely during those horrible periods discussed above. Hopefully, each and every one of us can reflect on those sacrifices and become better human beings. May kindness and understanding, rather than combat and hate, fill our lives in the days that follow so that we may truly celebrate life. May we also work
to ensure that our veterans will live out their lives in a healthy, happy, safe and free environment.
Happy Memorial Day to one and all. And God, please continue to bless our
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2 large stalks celery, quartered lengthwise, then horizontally
8 cloves garlic, peeled, whole
1) Preheat oven to 450° F. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss until well coated. Transfer to a sheet tray and spread vegetables into a single layer. Bake for about 30
bles don’t sound all that appealing, then roasting is a great way to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor. This recipe for “Roasted Vegetables With Pignoli Nuts” from Lines+Angles is sure to please.
Makes 4 servings
2 shallots, peeled, whole
2 portobello mushroom caps, cut into quarters
7 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1⁄4 cup pignoli nuts
minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Transfer roasted vegetables to a serving dish, sprinkle pignoli nuts over the top and serve.
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