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Officials denounce proposed change in zoning laws BY GARY SIMEONE
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino speaks against Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed change to New York’s zoning laws that would mandate localities to permit multi-family dwellings on properties zoned for single families.
It was quite a scene in East Meadow on Thursday, February 3, as dozens of local Nassau County officials gathered to rally against a state rezoning plan. The provision, which is part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s state budget proposal, would mandate that localities permit apartment dwellings on property of homes that are currently zoned for single family use. Officials who came to denounce the plan included County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joe Saladino and Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin. The County officials on hand spoke about the potential negative impacts of the proposed plan, including on the environment, emergency personnel services and local school systems. “We are surprised that New York State leaders, who have communicated a priority of protecting the environ-
ment, would now propose the construction of an overwhelming and dangerous number of accessory apartments while removing local government control,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The very long list of problems that will surely arise as a result of this legislation includes very high density, which we have learned is one of contributing factors of making a pandemic more dangerous and intensive.” Saladino also spoke about the impact of pollution as a result of the project, stating “it will increase parking traffic density, air pollution, water pollution and the overall safety of our residents.” Blakeman, who recently took office as county executive, said the provision would overrule local zoning laws and regulations. “These ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) would have no concern for parking, carbon footprint, water supply or See page 12
Town hosts first ever Lunar New Year celebration
To ring in the Chinese New Year of the Tiger, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand hosted the Town’s first-ever Lunar New Year Celebration at Town Hall. Held in partnership with the South Asian Advisory Board and numerous Chinese-American Community Groups, the event featured traditional Chinese decorations, cuisines, and cultural rituals, in addition to a ceremony honoring leaders of the Chinese-American Community. “It was my honor to bring this amaz-
ing holiday of the Lunar New Year to Town Hall for the first time in our Town’s history. Together, we celebrated the beginning of the Year of the Tiger, which represents individuals who are brave, competitive, unpredictable, and confident,” Supervisor Saladino said. “That’s why we chose to honor many Chinese-American Community Groups at this event, as their efforts to educate our residents about the Chinese culture and share their rich heritage reflect See page 12
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Legislator Drucker (second from left) delivers COVID-19 tests and supplies to the Manetto Hill Jewish Center on Friday, Jan. 28. Photo courtesy of the office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) delivered COVID-19 home tests to the Manetto Hill Jewish Center in Plainview on Friday, Jan. 28 to help community members stay safe during the Omicron surge. The iHealth COVID-19 Antigen At-Home Rapid Tests were part of care packages that also included masks and hand sanitizer.
“Whenever we are confronted with a challenge, Rabbi Neil Schuman and his wonderful team at the Manetto Hill Jewish Center are always eager partners in efforts to serve the community,” Legislator Drucker said. “I am thankful for their assistance in getting these important supplies into the hands of our residents.”
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Amid the new year’s assorted stresses and strains, we could all use an afternoon in the country. And that’s exactly what the Long Island-based country singer will be offering at the Bethpage Public Library on Sunday, February 13 at 2 p.m.: a lecture/concert program of classic country music (also viewable via Zoom) entitled “Tennessee Walt’s An Afternoon in the Country.” Among the less-noteworthy casualties of the coronavirus lockdown of 2020 was Walt’s annual new show of classic country music. Walt, who began his career on Long Island in 2016, was scheduled to present an all-new show called “Tennessee Walt’s Three Chords and the Truth: Country’s Greatest Songwriters for 2020/2021.” That didn’t happen, in April 2020 or April 2021, and that show has been postponed until 2022. But to get us from now to then, Walt has put together a whole new show, custom-tailored to the world as we’re living it right now. In his enforced vacation from live audiences, Wren (who noted that he and his family are fully vaccinated and boosted) performed nine online shows, two of
which were co-hosted by The Grand Ole Opry. Those shows drew thousands of viewers—and forced him to add roughly 100 songs to his performance repertoire, and he’s drawn on those songs for the new show. “This one is going to be fun,” Wren promised. “I’ve learned all these new songs, and I didn’t want to perform them once and let them go. So this show is 20-plus classic country songs from the 1940s through the 2000s, most that I performed online but some that I’ve never done before, but all of them ones that I particularly enjoy singing and/or playing. We’ve got a couple of songs by Hank Williams, three by Kris Kristofferson, two by Hank Snow and others by Roy Acuff, Johnny Cash, Roy Clark, Patsy Cline, Mac Davis, Stoney Edwards, Ferlin Huskey, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Buck Owens, Gretchen Peters, Billy Joe Shaver and some surprises as well. “I think this one really offers something for everyone,” Wren concluded. “And, after all those months stuck at home with nothing to do but practice, I honestly think I’m better at this than I’ve ever been.”
Tennessee Walt will entertain at the Bethpage Public Library and via Zoom on Sunday, February 13th. Photo by the New Punctuation Army Inc “Tennessee Walt’s An Afternoon in the Country” will be presented on Sunday, February 13, at 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Avenue in
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Syosset HS students named to All-National ensembles
Syosset High School music teacher Kristen Howell, Hunter Cohen, Stephanie Massimo and Syosset High School music teacher Paul Caputo.
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Two Syosset High School seniors were invited to take part in the 2021 National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All-National Honor Ensembles. The NAfME AllNational Honor Ensembles (ANHE) represent the top performing high school musicians in the United States. Stephanie Massimo was selected to perform Trombone 2 with the All-National Honors Concert Band Ensemble and Hunter Cohen, who sings Tenor, was selected as an alternate for the All-National Honors Mixed Choir Ensemble. Held on January 22–24, 2022, the ANHE virtual event included several rehearsals with six of the most prominent conductors in the United States and workshops with renowned clinicians. Each ensemble created a final,
recorded performance that will be premiered online during the 37th NAfME Music In Our Schools Month in March 2022. The ANHE performers represent collaboration and creativity in its highest musical form. During the 2020–2021 school year, talented music students across the United States and overseas in military-base schools practiced diligently to gain a chair or part in their local, district and state music honor ensembles. Of those most elite high school musicians, 533 were considered to be the “best of the best” and were selected for the NAfME festival by audition. AllNational Honor Ensembles consist of a concert band, symphony orchestra, mixed choir, jazz ensemble, guitar ensemble and modern band.
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Qualifying taxpayers will have two different ways to file their taxes for free this year, thanks to Bethpage Federal Credit Union, the only financial institution to offer the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program on Long Island. Now in its 19th year, Bethpage’s VITA program is open to all eligible Long Islanders, including non-Bethpage members. The first option available to taxpayers is Bethpage’s Virtual VITA program where taxpayers will meet with Bethpage’s trained volunteers virtually, who will then prepare and e-file the tax returns. Virtual appointments will take place February 1 through April 7. Pre-scheduled appointments are required and can be made on Bethpage’s website at lovebethpage. com/vita. The second option Bethpage is making available through its ongoing VITA initiative is its Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA) program. Here, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance employee volunteers will help taxpayers prepare and e-file income tax returns for free, virtually during a series of virtual lab sessions. To register for a lab session, contact Bethpage’s Community Development team at 516/349-4288 or email them directly at community@bethpagefcu.
com. FSA Lab sessions will take place on February 14, February 28, March 14 and March 28, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. “We are pleased to be able to offer new tax filing options for taxpayers,” said Ever Martinez, Community Development Relationship Manager, Bethpage. “Although prepared and e-filed by the taxpayer directly, last year we were able to test the programs and most found them to be very easy to navigate. We are confident this year’s taxpayers will as well. The entire process is very easy.” Martinez continued, “And for those that want Bethpage’s trained volunteers to prepare and e-file their tax returns, we recommend they schedule appointments sooner than later as there are a limited number of appointments available.” Bethpage VITA volunteers will also educate eligible working families about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) while preparing tax returns. The EITC is an anti-poverty program available to four out of five eligible Long Island households and could put an extra $6,728 into the hands of deserving Long Island families. Credit amounts are based on income levels, filing status and other factors.
Free property tax assessment grievance workshop Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato will host a free Property Tax Assessment Grievance Workshop for residents looking to acquire information on how to challenge their 2023-2024 property tax assessments. The workshop will be held in-person on Tuesday, February 15, at 10 a.m. at Oyster Bay Town Hall, located at 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay. “While Nassau County determines your value, we in Town government want to make sure you know that you have a right as a homeowner to challenge your assessment. Remember, your assessment can only be lowered as the result of a challenge – it can never be raised – and this workshop helps you challenge for free,” said Receiver of Taxes Pravato. “If you are a homeowner who disagrees with the assessed value of your property, I invite you to attend this Property Tax Assessment Workshop, as the property tax grievance deadline of March 1 is
approaching.” In January, Nassau County notified residents of their home’s tentative assessed value for the 2023/2024 school tax period and the 2024 general tax period. Any residents who did not receive the notice may view it online at www.mynassauproperty.com or contact their County Legislator. At the workshop, Receiver of Taxes Pravato will answer questions and show residents how to use online tools to file an “Application for Correction of Assessment” online or via mail. There is no requirement to pay a law firm or agency to file a grievance. For those unable to attend the workshop, Receiver of Taxes Pravato offers an online video at www.oysterbaytown. com/grievancevideo. For more information on the Free Property Tax Grievance Workshop, please call (516) 624-6380. For more information on your property, visit www.LRV.nassaucountny.gov.
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SUBMITTED BY DON PATANE Michelle Young is the Director of Island Trees Public Library; a school district public library that is a government agency. Young has been the Director of the Island Trees Public Library for five years with a staff of 30 employees. She has worked in the field of public libraries for 27 years. Young received a Bachelors Degree (BA) from Hofstra University in English and Marketing followed by a Masters in Library Science (MLS) from Queens College. She also holds a Post-Graduate Certificate of Advanced Studies in Public Library Administration from L.I.U. Post/Palmer School, The College of Education, Information and Technology. Residing in Rockville Centre with her husband Clive Young, Content Director of Mix magazine for 25 years, they have a daughter Ava who is 17 years old. Ava attends Oceanside High School. Young says The Library’s slogan is: “The Island Trees Library: Where Knowledge Blossoms.” Our mission statement: “It is the mission of the Island Trees Public Library to be an integral part of the community, meeting the educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs of the community that we serve.” The Library is a place that welcomes education and knowledge; we seek to engage and connect with our community on all levels. Young’s goal--to make everyone that walks into our space walk out feeling even better than when they came in. Young is thrilled to say that Island Trees Public Library opened their new facility in September 2021, and is currently the only library in Nassau County that is completely brand new.
They grew from a library of 7,400 square feet to close to 20,000 square feet, which includes going from a 45-person maximum community room to an over-sized 300-person community room with a state-of-the-art A/V lighting and sound system. Since they opened, they have been able to hold in-person programs as they can both safely socially distance the audience and speakers with ease. Young is enthusiastic about all the modern Tech advantages available. The library offers free museum passes and free circulating hotspots. They have oversized study pods for groups to meet in as well as areas in the library for quiet individual study. In addition, they have dozens of locations for plugging in electronic devices and free WiFi both indoors as well as outdoors on the library’s patio. A diverse collection can be found in both print and digital formats—they have traditional print books as well as downloadable eBooks and audio books, graphic novels, as well as services like HOOPLA for streaming movies and music. Island Trees Public Library even offers a telescope that you can check out and take home for all of your celestial needs! Young wants all organizations and businesses located in the Island Trees School District to know that they are eligible to receive an Island Trees Public Library card. ITPL cardholders have full access to all collections and services. In speaking with Young, you can feel and hear her passion for books, facts, news, literacy, writing, and outreach as well as watching great ideas in action. In her free time, a pile of books next to her nightstand waits as well as a fully loaded Kindle Paperwhite e-reader.
For the first time in two years, Burns Avenue Elementary School students performed a concert for their fellow classmates and staff. On Jan. 21, fourth and fifth grade band and orchestra members were excited to showcase their new musical talents and give a glimpse of what the younger grades have to look
forward to if they choose to participate in the school’s music program. “It was an exciting day for many of these students to perfom in front of an audience for the first time,” stated Alyssa Smith, instrumental teacher for Burns Avenue. “I told them to not worry and just enjoy the music!”
Pre-K lottery deadline is Feb. 18 The Hicksville Public School District is offering a Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2022–2023 school year with half day and full day openings available. Children must be 4 years of age prior to December 1, 2022 to be eligible to participate. Selection for this program is lottery-based and requires the completion of an application. Applications for the lottery will become available on January 3, 2022 and must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022. The Pre-K program will be running a full day program and half day program, and classes will be held from Monday through Friday. The program will follow the school district’s school calendar. There is NO cost to participate in this program. Families are responsible for providing transportation for their child. The curriculum follows NYS Prekindergarten Standards and is taught by New York State Certified Teachers. Students will be selected for the program by a randomized lottery to be
observed by the District’s auditing firm. Requests to enter the lottery past the deadline are unable to be accommodated. The lottery drawing will be held on March 2, 2022. Seats are limited, and placement is not guaranteed. Students must be a Hicksville Public School District resident and be 4 years of age on or before December 1st in order to participate. For the 2022–2023 Pre-K program, students’ birthdates must be between December 2, 2017 and December 1, 2018. If you would like to enter your child in the Pre-Kindergarten lottery, please complete the online application no later than February 18, 2022 by 3:00 p.m. with the form below: English Version - https://forms. gle/kgfNrqusN2zLBxhs5 Version en Español - https://forms. gle/dsKcswHCsMX9BxER7 If you have any additional questions, you may contact the Pre-Kindergarten Department at 516-733-2371 or email: preschool@hicksvillepublicschools.org.
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Regeneron STS Scholar named at Bethpage HS
Bethpage High School senior Aurrel Bhatia (second from right) has been recognized as a Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022 Scholar. She was joined by district Superintendent Dave Schneider (far left) science research teacher Nicole Dulaney and district Science Director Chris Pollatos. Aurrel Bhatia, a senior at Bethpage High School, has been recognized as a Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022 Scholar. The prestigious honor is also a landmark for the school, as Bhatia is the second Bethpage student to achieve this recognition since the inception of the school’s science research program in 2011. “It was just incredibly exciting when I found out,” Bhatia said. “To be second person in this district is especially meaningful, because I think it carries signs of progress and I think it’s a great step towards the right direction in our district.”
According to its website, the Regeneron STS (formerly the Intel STS) is a program of the Society for Science and the Public that recognizes and empowers the most promising young scientists in the U.S. who are creating the ideas and solutions to solve the most urgent challenges. This program is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition for high school students. Each of the 300 scholars received a $2,000 award from Regeneron with a matching donation to his or her school. Scholars were selected from 1,805 applications received from 603 high
schools across 46 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and eight other countries. Scholars were chosen based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists and hail from 185 American and international high schools and homeschools in 37 states, China, Switzerland and Singapore. “The Regeneron is an incredibly prestigious competition, so I’m very lucky to be a part of the group of people who have this designation,” Bhatia said. Bhatia said she spent most of her freshman and sophomore years studying machine-learning and deep-learning algorithms and applied them to study climate. Through her research, she discovered that there are roughly 850 million people worldwide who suffer from food insecurity. She realized that while there is enough food for everyone in the world, she believes that the systems in place are not productive enough. Bhatia felt that current irrigation systems are inaccurate, so she sought to create a soil moisture prediction system and implement that into a decision support system. Bhatia submitted her project, “Utilizing a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Machine Learning Algorithm to Create Soil Moisture Prediction Models and Improve Water Productivity in Southern California.” “I figured if there’s an automated way that we can determine how much soil moisture is in the ground at a particular moment in time, we can see how much water needs to be applied to meet the irrigation field goals,” Bhatia said. “Ultimately, we could create crops that don’t waste excess water.” Bhatia was selected for an internship at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory last year. As one of the lab’s “Partners
for the Future,” Bhatia is conducting sleep research through computational neuroscience at Cold Spring Harbor’s Engel Lab. She is also a member of her school’s Math Olympiads Team, the Tri-M Music Honor Society, the Ethics Debate Team, the marching, concert and jazz bands, the chamber orchestra and the Philosophy Club, among other groups. Bhatia credited Chris Pollatos, the district’s science director, for believing in her. “In addition to students’ research, Regeneron is looking for the type of person who works hard, perseveres and someone who is a good role model in their community,” Pollatos said. “Aurrel definitely checks all of those boxes. We have a great district and a great group of students who inspire students to reach their dreams.” Additionally, Bhatia was a student at the Brookhaven National Laboratory, in which she took part in the Brookhaven National Labs Gifted Math Program, conducted in collaboration with the Museum of Mathematics. She is also a senior mathematics editor for the Young Scientists Journal, where she managed a team of junior editors, assigned articles, facilitated communication between editorial team and upper-level management, and determined scientific accuracy of articles. “She’s just an incredible young woman who is so talented, and she doesn’t know her full potential,” said Bhatia’s science research teacher, Nicole Dulaney. “I’ve learned so much from her myself and I know that other students learn a lot from her as well. I just can’t wait to see all the wonderful things she’s going to do after high school.” Bhatia said she plans to study applied mathematics in college.
Skate for a cause on Town ice rinks With the school winter break upon us and families looking for a staycation, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Steve Labriola invite residents to skate for a cause on 2/22/22, when the Town will be offering $2 admission and $2 skate rental to residents who bring 2 non-perishable food items to any Town rink on Tuesday, February 22. “The date of 2/22/22 is unique in that it falls this year during most school district’s winter break, where many fam-
ilies and children are looking for fun staycation opportunities. We invite our residents to help us ‘double our efforts’ in collecting non-perishable food items on 2/22, welcoming them to skate for just $2 at any of our wonderful three ice skating facilities,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Whether you prefer our outdoor rinks at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa and Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, or our indoor Town Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, enjoy $2 admission and $2 rentals
for any of our 2 hour sessions throughout the day.” Public skating sessions available on 2/22/22 at all three Town skating facilities run from 1–3 p.m., 4–6 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. In addition to $2 skating and $2 skate rentals, the concession stands will offer $2 pretzels, $2 hot chocolate and $2 churros for the day as well. “Ice skating is a fun activity for residents of all ages to enjoy, and the Town’s ice skating rinks provide the perfect setting for children and families
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to enjoy all that winter has to offer,” said Councilman Labriola. “What better way to spend a cool winter day than taking to the ice, and this special date also provides a great opportunity to do so at an even lower cost for a great cause.” For more information on all Town skating facilities, including schedules, regular fees and hockey and skating programs, visit www.oysterbaytown. com/ice.
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Ruka Anzai of Jericho honored as Asian Woman of the Year. From page 1 these values and are immensely enriching to our Town.” Some of the groups, Chambers, and associations that were recognized include the Chinese Associations of Jericho, Syosset and Plainview; the Long Island Chinese American Association; Sitan Tai Chi and Martial Arts; New York Asian Arts; Theta Math Club; the South Asian Advisory Board; and the Nassau County Office of Asian Affairs. Community Leader Ruka Anzai of Jeri-
cho was also honored for her dedication to protecting the quality of life in her neighborhood and tireless work to better our Town for all residents. “I thank all of the residents who attended this event, as well as Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman who shared in our most festive and historic celebration. It provided a wonderful opportunity to deepen our knowledge of the diverse cultures that make up our town, and I look forward to the Town hosting future celebrations,” Supervisor Saladino concluded.
To raise awareness of pollution and its impact on Mother Nature, the Town of Oyster Bay has announced the return of the Town’s Environmental Poster Contest, open to all 4th grade students in the Town of Oyster Bay. This year’s poster contest, Our Town Our Environment, invites youngsters to create a poster depicting ‘How Plastic Pollution Harms our Waterways.’ “This poster contest presents a great opportunity to bring environmental awareness to our young people, making them more knowledgeable on the importance of protecting our waterways and safeguarding our natural resources,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. Students should submit a poster to communicate awareness of how items of plastic litter harm our waterways by illustrating the problem of floatables in our waterways. Submissions should be made on large poster paper, with the top three winning posters to be displayed at a Town facility and showcased in a future Town of Oyster Bay Environmental Newsletter. “This contest is being co-sponsored by The Waterfront Center and Friends of the Bay, two organizations that greatly contribute to our efforts in further protecting and preserving the environment. Both of these nonprofit organizations have been a huge asset in helping protect our waterways,” said Town
Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. “I invite all 4th grade students to participate in this great program, which provides a great opportunity to become more educated on the serious issue of plastic pollutions in our waterways with the potential of winning some great prizes.” Prizes will be awarded for the top three submissions, with 1st Place receiving a private tour of Oyster Bay Harbor aboard a Friends of the Bay vessel, $200 gift certificate for the Waterfront Center in Oyster Bay, a tree planted at the winning student’s school for Arbor Day, a nautical trivia game, and Friends of the Bay apparel. Submission deadline for the contest is Friday, April 1st, with winners to be announced on Earth Day, April 22nd. Along with their poster submission, students must include an entry form, which is available at www.oysterbaytown.com/postercontest. Submissions should be made on 12’x18’ poster paper. Students name and school should be printed clearly at the bottom. Mail or email posters to the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources, Attn: Poster Contest, 29 Spring Street, Oyster Bay NY, 11771. Entries can also be emailed to environmental@oysterbay-ny.gov with the subject line ‘2022 Poster Contest.’ Visit www.oysterbaytown.com/postercontest for more details.
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local zoning setback laws and could be either attached or inside the main dwelling or a separate building outside of it,” said Blakeman. This is not the first time this provision has come up in the state budget plan. The provision had been attempted before in 2019 in the state legislature, but failed to receive the necessary number of votes. Legislator Tom McKevitt, who first noticed the provision within the governor’s plan, said the hidden clause was akin to a sneak attack by government officials. “When I researched the Governor’s state budget proposal, I was astonished to find that she buried this offensive legislation, which constitutes a sneaky attempt to destroy the suburbs,” said McKevitt. “Our Long Island neighbors will not stand for this attempt to urbanize suburbia by outlawing single
family homes.” Saladino said that middle class families on Long Island will bear the brunt of this provision if it were to be approved. “Make no mistake, it will be Long Island’s middle class families and seniors who will bear the burden of this proposal and be forced to pay even higher taxes to attempt to address the increase in services it would require,” said Saladino. “While we all agree that affordable housing is a necessary and important priority for elected officials at all levels of government, destroying the quality of life and minimizing the American dream of home ownership across the state of New York is not the way to accomplish it.” At the endpoint of the rally, officials and members of the public called on Governor Hochul’s office to remove her proposal to eliminate single family homes from the 2022–2023 state budget.
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Department of Community and Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division (CAPA) will be once again offering exciting cultural enrichment programs for the spring 2022 season, and registration for all applications is now open. All of the classes will be held at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, located at 7800 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury NY, 11797. Classes fill up quickly and are available on a first come, first served basis. Registration forms can be found at www.oysterbaytown.com/ CAPA. Workshop schedules are as follows: • Watercolor – Beginners - 10 weekly sessions on Mondays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on March 7. • Watercolor – Intermediate – 10 weekly sessions on Mondays, 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on March 7. • Painting in Oils – Beginners-
10 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on March 8. • Painting in Oils – Intermediate10 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on March 8. • Drawing Fundamentals- 10 weekly sessions on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on March 9. • *NEW* Painting with Acrylics- 10 weekly sessions on Fridays from 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on March 11. To obtain an Enrichment Program Brochure or obtain additional information on classes and registration, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/CAPA or call the Town’s Department of Community and Youth Services at (516) 7977925.
Hicksville Gardens Civic Association has been working with Lee Avenue School in the Hicksville Public Schools for over 10 years to provide food and toy drives for the less fortunate. The holiday season is a time to support families in our community who are less fortunate. This season, the Hicksville Gardens Civic Association (HGCA) reached out to Lee Avenue School and adopted five families for the holidays. This initiative was made possible by the efforts of the HGCA Community Service Committee, chaired by Christina Mirro. The generous donations of the HGCA members and the Simonello Family allowed HGCA to bring holiday cheer to fifteen children. These donations were delivered to Lee Avenue Elementary School to bring a happy holiday season to these five families. The mission of Hicksville Gardens Civic Association aims to improve the quality of life for the Hicksville community by encouraging community awareness, participation, and civic pride. The families and staff at the Lee Avenue School are grateful for the partnership it has established and appreciate the kindness and generosity of Hicksville Gardens Civic Association members and its donors.
Nick and Chris Mirro of Hicksville Gardens Civic Association; Marissa Wilson Pressler, school psychologist; Danielle Tanzi, social worker; and Mrs. Stam, principal of Lee Avenue School, accompany all the generous donations for families in need. Photo courtesy Hicksville Public Schools
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Germany Extends its Commemoration of 1,700 Years of Jewish Life Through July 2022 BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM On the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, attention was turned to the 77th year since the Auschwitz death camp was liberated, and the rise of anti-Semitism in the United States and much of the world. Less known is that Germany for the past year has been commemorating 1,700 years of Jewish life in Germany, and has extended the festival year, #2021JLID, series of celebrations, exhibitions, events and commemorations through July 31, 2022. The commemoration is an initiative of the association “321-2021: 1,700 years of Jewish life in Germany,” (https://eurojewcong.org/news/communities-news/germany/1-700-yearsof-jewish-life-in-germany-jubileeextended-by-half-a-year/), acting to counter anti-Semitism in Germany. In December 2021, 1,700 flags were raised to commemorate 1,700 years of Jewish life in Germany. “Auf das Leben!” German for: “To life!” (l’chaim). This Jewish toast was emblazoned on these flags, flying above state parliaments, synagogues, churches, universities, museums, the Central Council of Jews in Germany (https://www.zentralratderjuden.de/), among many other public places. The history of Jews in Germany dates back to the year 321 when the Roman Emperor Constantine issued an edict that marked the earliest evidence of Jewish life in Germany. The edit was born out of a profane need: the city council of Cologne had to
Munich: The new main synagogue in the Jewish center. Germany is extending its commemoration of 1,700 years of Jewish life through July 2022 © Getty Images / FooTToo repair a damaged bridge but lacked the financial means. A Jew named Isaac offered monetary assistance but required a professional position in the city council to do so. Emperor Constantine granted the request for permission, resulting in the first firmly written evidence of Jewish life in Europe, North of the Alps, according to information provided by the German National Tourist Office. “Despite a varied history and the unspeakable crimes against humanity of the Nazi regime during the Shoa, Jews resettled in Germany following World War II. Today, more than 200,000 people have made their home in about 100 Jewish Communities across the country. They contributed greatly to the development of Germany in the arts, philosophy, science, medicine and economic landscape, and became an inseparable part of our society.” Places of Jewish heritage can be found throughout the country: the Rykestrasse Synagogue in Berlin, the Synagogues in Cologne, Erfurt, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Ulm, Bayreuth,
Augsburg, the Jewish Cemetery ‘Heiliger Sand’ in Worms, the ShUM Sites on the Rhine, the «document» at the Neupfarrplatz in Regensburg, the timber-framed synagogue in Celle, the New Synagogue in Dresden and the Ohel Jakob Synagogue in Munich are just some examples. The anniversary year showcases aspects about Jewish culture, traditions and customs and sends a clear message against anti- Semitism. Events have been organized across the country under the banner, #2021JLID - Jewish Life in Germany (https:// 2021jlid.de/), including concerts, virtual exhibitions, music, podcasts, video projects, theater, and films. The Shared History Project was initiated by the Leo Baeck Institute– New York-Berlin (LBI) and supported by #2021JLID–Jüdisches Leben in Deutschland e.V. with funding from the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community (BMI). A joint initiative of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Catholic, Protestant churches and other groups, it provides cultural and his-
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torical exhibitions about Jewish life and faith in Germany as well as commemorations, postage stamps, and a Jewish food guide. The wide-ranging activities - almost 1,500 overall - both in analog and digital form, have one goal in common: to strike a balance between past, present, and future. The German federal government has responded to requests to extend festival year, #2021JLID, until July 31, 2022. For the project partners whose events could not take place in the planned form due to the Covid19 pandemic (such as with an audience or with guests from abroad), this provides the opportunity to carry out the events after all. The “Jewish Traveler” e-brochure highlights 65 cities and towns with special travel tips and contact details of Jewish organizations and institutions (https://www.germany.travel/en/ cities-culture/germany-for-thejewish-traveler.html). A collection of resources on Jewish Life in Germany today provides Continued on next page
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Germany Extends Commemoration of 1,700 Years of Jewish Life Continued from previous page current and upcoming programs, links to activities of government and public institutions, as well as state, city, and local authorities (https://2021jlid.de/en/ topic-pages-on-jewish-life-today/) Here are some of the events honoring Jewish culture in Germany: Augsburg, Bavaria: The Jewish Museum in Augsburg shows two exhibitions reflecting on Jewish life in the city. The exhibition “Jews through the Eyes of Others” (until September 4, 2022) questions clichés, prejudices, exaggerations, generalizations, and categorizations and asks the question: what role do Jewish museums play in perpetuating such projections? (https://jmaugsburg. de/en/exhibitions/judenbilder/) The exhibition “The End of the Testimony” (until June 5, 2022) focuses on memories of contemporary witnesses, and the question of how to maintain statements of oral history for the next generations. It shows written testimonies and video interviews of contemporary witnesses and focuses on the question of how we want to deal with this legacy in the future. (https://jmaugsburg. de/en/exhibitions/end-of-testimony/) Bamberg, Bavaria: Exhibition, “Medieval Mikvah in Bamberg.” In the new “Quartier an der Stadtmauer” in the middle of Bamberg is a medieval mikvah - a Jewish ritual bath - from the early 15th century as well as a baroque house from the 18th century that once had Jewish residents. It is the oldest monument of the Jewish community in Bamberg still visible.
Berlin: The New Synagogue which opened in 1866 is today the home of the Centrum Judaicum, which sees itself as a link between the past and the future. It serves as a site of research and documentation and brings Berlin’s vibrant Jewish history to life. The exhibitions “Under the wedding sky – weddings in Jewish Berlin” and “Telling Jewish Berlin. Mine, yours, ours?” (until June 12, 2022) unfold a mosaic of stories, experiences, and emotions, revolving around individual perspectives and personal relationships. (ttps://centrumjudaicum.de/) Büren-Wewelsburg, North RhineWestphalia: Discover the fascinating Jewish history of the former Hochstift Paderborn – the historical museum of the Paderborn monastery, the Wewelsburg memorial and memorial site 1933–1945. Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia: Project: “Jewish Cologne - on the right bank of the Rhine.” Two centuries of Jewish history are closely connected to the Jewish cemetery in Cologne-Deutz. It forms the bridge between the Middle Ages and the modern age, and is also the link to Cologne on the right bank of the Rhine, the “Schäl Sick”. The project “Jewish Cologne-rechtsrheinisch” uses digital media to make history visible behind weathered inscriptions. Dresden, Saxony: The exhibit “Rethinking City History: Perspectives on Jewish Stories and Present Lifes” (until March 31, 2022) retraces the complex Jewish life in the capital of Saxony. Guided tours, a blog series and a YouTube video provide a deeper
insight into the project. Franconia: Jewish culture thrived in Franconia for almost 1,000 years. Jewish scholars, Franconian-Jewish dialects, foundations, synagogues and more than 100 Jewish cemeteries had a significant impact on all aspects of life. This ended abruptly with the almost complete annihilation of the Jewish population during the Third Reich. Today, there are again Jewish communities in Franconia, as well as important institutions, including the Jewish Museum Franconia in Fürth, the “Museum Shalom Europa” in Würzburg, and the “Fränkische Schweiz Museum” in Tüchersfeld. Guided tours offered in many towns also invite visitors to explore the history and present state of Jewish culture. Nuremberg, Bavaria presents a concert series “World Music and Klezmer in the Villa Leon” of the instrumental wedding music for Jews from
Eastern Europe. The Villa Leon offers the oldest existing series of klezmer music in Germany. Numerous associations and individuals also are organizing concerts. Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate has produced an audio publication: “Jewish life in Trier.” Alongside Cologne and Mainz, the city of Trier was the earliest place on German territory where Jews settled. The long history of the Jewish community in Trier is reflected in the collections of the city. The library, for example, has the largest collection of Hebrew and Aramaic binding fragments in all of Germany. More information from the Germany National Tourist, New York, 212-6617200, www.germany.travel. __________________________________ © 2022 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved.
Israel Reopens to American Travelers Israel is now open to most travelers. However, the fine print can be hard to navigate and the requirements can change as the situation changes. As of January 9, 2022, vaccinated and recovered torists from all countries are allowed to enter Israel, with the exception of unvaccinated children. All arrivals to Israel must take a PCR test at the airport. Then, they must quarantine for 24 hours or until they receive a negative result from the PCR test. The results arrive usually in less than 24 hours. Various forms and documents are
mandatory to be able to board a flight to Israel. (https://www.gov.il/en/service/ request-entry-to-israel-covid19). All visitors must take a PCR test upon arrival at Ben Gurion airport. The test costs between 80-115 NIS ($26-$40); vaccinated individuals must quarantine for 24 hours or until receiving a negative PCR test result, while unvaccinated individuals must quarantine for 7 days, then take another PCR test on the 7th day. See: www.touristisrael.com/whenwill-travel-to-israel-resume/31963.
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BY JEFF RUGG
Feb. 2 was Groundhog Day. On this day, if a groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter, and if it doesn’t, spring will be here in just a month and a half. You may call a groundhog a woodchuck, groundpig, whistlepig, land beaver, Canada marmot and many other names. Do you know the answer to how much ground can a groundhog hog if a groundhog could hog ground? The simple answer is: A groundhog would hog all the ground he could hog if a groundhog could hog ground.But how much ground is that? Groundhogs live solitary lives and defend small territories from other groundhogs. Each territory is less than an acre. They create tunnels that can be 20 to 50 feet long and have multiple entrances and some rooms that are below the frost line, so they can hibernate. In 1988, Richard Thomas, a conservation officer in New York, calculated that the average groundhog could remove 700 pounds of dirt a day to create its burrow That is a lot of hogging. It also may give us.
the answer to another question. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? The simple answer is of course: A woodchuck would chuck all the wood he could if a woodchuck could chuck wood. Since the average groundhog can hog 700 pounds of dirt a day, it stands to reason that a woodchuck could chuck 700 pounds of wood a day, if a woodchuck should decide that he could chuck wood. My question is, are woodchucks nursery rhyme heroes, movie stars or garden villains? Maybe they are all three. Woodchucks are native to the eastern half of North America and across Canada into Alaska. They are the largest members of the squirrel family and have relatives that live in the Rockies, such as the yellow-bellied marmot. Woodchucks are large and they make huge den holes. They can excavate holes under buildings, causing concrete floors to crack. There is usually a lot of soil piled up near the main entrance, but the side escape entrances may not have any dirt around them, making them hazardous.
The tunnels are usually near open fields, where the groundhogs eat grasses, weeds, wild and cultivated flowers, berries and tree bark. They will also eat grasshoppers and other large insects. Weighing 10 pounds and needing to store a lot of fat for the winter, they eat a lot of food and can eat all the vegetables in a garden. Fencing may be the most effective way to keep them out of a vegetable garden, but the bottom must be buried. They are good climbers, so they might go over a fence they can get a grip on. Electric fencing and trapping may be needed. They hibernate for three months in the south and up to six months in the north. During hibernation their body temperature drops from 99 degrees to 40, their heart rate drops from 100 to just 4 beats per minute and they take a breath just once in six minutes! Because of these abilities, they are being used in medical research that may lead to benefits to people. Who wants to go on a diet of vegetables and insects that allows you to sleep for six months? What a great diet plan! They also are being used
in research into the hepatitis B virus. Groundhogs can get hepatitis B virus-induced liver cancer, making them the best animal in which to study viral hepatitis in humans. So, maybe they aren’t so bad after all. Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com. . COPYRIGHT 2022 JEFF RUGG DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS
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Winter is a delightful time BY CLAIRE LYNCH The cold winter months have arrived and Long Island has been transformed into a winter wonderland. I’ve given some thought as to what I like about this season - the season of ice skating and tobogganing - and this is what I really enjoy:
Visiting the Lehigh Valley
My family and I drove to the Lehigh Valley last winter right after the holidays. We headed straight to Allentown, to the bed and breakfast inn where we had a reservation, and while visiting we had the chance to sample the German food the area is known for - schnitzel, sauerbraten, beef rouladen, red cabbage, potato dumplings and more. It all tasted great. From our spot we drove to Bethlehem, Kutztown and Reading. Seeing smaller towns and going off the main roads was interesting. We went to Allentown before it got too cold or snowy. It gets bitterly cold in the Lehigh Valley from around January 15-April 30 but that can vary. Celebrities Mario Andretti, the race car driver, and Carson Kressley, the fashion consultant/TV personality, have lived in the Lehigh Valley on and off for years. Andretti, 81, and his family settled in Nazareth, Pa., after fleeing Italy during World War II. An uncle had settled in Nazareth and invited the Andretti family to move in. Although Mario Andretti raced all over and his name is recognized internationally, Nazareth always was his home. He and his wife remained there with their three children. The home, called La Villa de Montona, is a sprawling estate in Bushkill Township. Growing up in the village of Claussville in rural Lehigh County, Kressley, age 52, recalls an idyllic childhood. He grew up in the ’70s and ’80s when things were pretty quiet. With his bachelors in finance and fine arts from Gettysburg College in 1991, Kressley left for the Big Apple and Los Angeles. Carson visits his PA home whenever possible. He raises
American Saddlebred horses with his sister, nationally ranked equestrian Diana Kressley-Billig, who manages the family farm in Lehigh County. Diana takes care of 22 horses - seven are Carson’s. An equestrian since he was young, his grandparents next door had a Hackney and Shetland pony farm and there were 80-100 ponies outside his window. We didn’t run into any celebrities during our trip to the Lehigh Valley but it was nice being in the fresh air of Pennsylvania in the wintertime.
Anna Quindlen’s “Still Life with Bread Crumbs”
I’ve rediscovered Philadelphia-born Anna Quindlen who has been around for decades. Three months ago I came across her books in my public library. Reading “Still Life with Bread Crumbs” from 2014, I came across this descriptive passage about snow falling on a cottage in upstate New York, two hours from NYC. Rebecca Winter, the main character and a renowned photographer, has sublet her apartment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Rebecca wants to get away and do photography. Rebecca, 60, grew up on the UWS, had vacations “on the shores of Long Island and the occasional foray to Provence or Tuscany.” Rebecca meets new people in the tiny town and has some different adventures. The weather’s cold and Anna Quindlen writes: “It had started snowing at midday, downy snow that picked up volume until the tree line was obscured by pale gray-white. Rebecca went out into it for about an hour, circling the woods and then walking down the drive to look in the mailbox … The dog lifted his head to sniff the open mailbox. “Nothing,” Rebecca said aloud. “When they turned back, flakes heavy on her lashes and the dog’s muzzle, she saw that their tracks were being filled in swiftly. She had little experience with snow like this, that seized and overwhelmed its surroundings, wiping out all the sharp edges and landmarks.
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Snow in the city was a passing thing even when it was substantial, Central Park’s peaks and gullies muted by a silvery glow at 5 a.m. and then slowly reappearing as the runners thumped the snow off the roads, the dog walkers tamped it down on the paths. In the city the snow was as transient as a tourist. Here it stuck …” Quindlen started her writing career as a copy girl at the age of 18. A “New York Post” reporter starting in 1974, she reports loving her time at the “New York Post” and what a great place a tabloid was for her to begin her career. As an affirmative action hire, she went to work at the “New York Times” and was there for 13 years leaving in 1995 to become a novelist full-time.
I’m Going Sledding!
In the late 19th century Samuel Leeds Allen took the old concept of the sled and improved on it for generations of children. A Pennsylvanian, Allen attended the Westtown Boarding School in Moorestown, Pa. He married Rebecca Smith in 1866 and moved to Cinnaminson, N.J., to learn farming with his father, who also manu-
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factured farm equipment. Looking for something to keep the equipment plant operating year-round instead of only during growing seasons, Allen thought about manufacturing a steerable sled. It would avoid accidents. Up to that point, a sled rider had little control beyond traveling in a straight line. Toboggans also traveled only in a straight line. With test pilots, Allen went through a number of prototypes before arriving at the Flexible Flyer. The secret was in the crosspiece attached to the sled front. Riders, using their hands or feet, could bend the flexible runners and steer the sled. Over 40 years Samuel Leeds Allen was awarded nearly 300 patents for designing farm and maintenance equipment plus the Flexible Flyer sled invention patented in August 1889. His sled idea was so simple yet functional that it remains virtually unchanged to the present day according to nj.com/ business. Founder of the S.L. Allen & Company in Philadelphia, he’s credited with inventing lots of farming machinery: the fertilizer drill, seed drill, potato digger, cultivator, grass edger and more.
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Maids and Nannies and Social Security BY TOM MARGENAU
Sometimes I think my wife and I are the last middle-class couple in the country who haven’t hired a maid to clean the house. I know we are the last couple in our neighborhood who are “maidless.” Every week, up and down our block, I see maids pulling up to houses, getting out their vacuums and buckets and other cleaning gear, and spending a couple hours or so making our neighbors’ houses gleam. Meanwhile, my wife and I run our fingers across dusty tabletops and windowsills and wonder if we should be doing the same. Actually, this past Christmas, I seriously considered hiring a maid service as a gift for my wife. Although, in truth, it would have been a gift to myself, because I’m the one who straps on the apron once every week or two and dusts and gets down on my hands and knees to scrub the kitchen and bathroom floors. My wife does the vacuuming and cleans the sinks and toilets. Anyway, I finally decided that even though we are in our mid-70s, we could continue with these biweekly household chores. Besides, some of the maids I see in our neighborhood don’t look like they need the money. A couple of them drive much nicer cars than we have! But all that got me to thinking about a column I wrote a long time ago about hiring maids and nannies and other household help and how it relates to Social Security. I found it, “dusted it off,” (get the pun?) and am presenting it here again today. Q: We are going to hire a nanny to help care for our two small children. We have heard different opinions about whether we will have to deduct Social Security taxes from the wages we will be paying this person. Can you please clarify this? A: I’m a retired Social Security guy. I know all about the output side of the program (Social Security benefits), but not much about the input side of the ledger (Social Security taxes). This is actually a question for the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS is responsible for all tax matters, including the payment of Social Security taxes. But I know enough about the issue to get you thinking in the right direction. Whether or not you have to deduct Social Security taxes from your nanny’s pay depends on several circumstances. Some nannies are self-employed. In other words, they run a business that supplies nanny services. If that is your case, then it’s the nanny’s responsibility to pay self employment Social Security taxes out of the money you give her. But if you have simply hired a woman to serve as your nanny, then you may have some tax obligations. If you will pay her at least $2,100 per year, then you must deduct Social Security and Medicare taxes from her pay. And
you must report those tax payments to the federal government. To learn how to do that, you should read an IRS publication called “Household Employers Tax Guide.” You can find it at their website. Here is a link: www.irs.gov/publications/p926/index.html. Q: We have hired some maids to clean our house. They show up once a week and spend about three or four hours vacuuming, dusting, etc. We don’t have to withhold taxes from the money we pay them, do we? A: Probably not -- if by “hired some maids” you mean you’ve contracted with one of the many companies that supply maids to households. If so, you are probably paying the company a fee, and then that company, in turn, pays a wage to their employees and deducts taxes from their paychecks. But if you did simply hire some person “off the street” to come in and clean your home, and assuming that person does not run a housecleaning business, i.e., is self-employed, then you must follow the IRS rules outlined in my answer to the first question. Q: We have hired a nanny and I know we are supposed to deduct taxes from her paycheck. But she has pleaded with us not to do that. She said she would prefer having us just give her that money rather than send it to the government. So far, we’ve abided by her wishes. But I’m wondering if we could get in trouble for this. A: If you were asking this question of someone at the IRS, I’m sure they would tell you: “Yes, you are breaking the law!” But since you asked me, a retired old goat who happens to write a column about Social Security issues, I’d say: “Well, you’re certainly not alone.” As I said at the start of this column, my wife and I have never hired any household help of any kind, so I have no direct experience in these matters. But we lived for many years in an exclusive suburb of San Diego, California. (We were the poorest people in a neighborhood of fat cats and yuppies -- think “The Beverly Hillbillies”!) Anyway, we were surrounded by folks who hired nannies, maids, yard workers and other people to do for them what my wife and I have always done for ourselves. And I learned from talking to my neighbors and others in the community that almost none of them paid Social Security or other taxes for their hired help. And I never saw any of those folks hauled off to jail. Now, if you were planning to run for political office someday, then I’d suggest you immediately get that IRS pamphlet mentioned in the first answer and start doing the right thing and paying those taxes. Every once in a while, you hear a “nannygate” story about a Supreme Court justice nominee or some other
high-powered political aspirant who loses his or her chance at an influential position because he or she failed to pay taxes for a nanny or other hired help. And here is one final message directed at your nanny. Just tell her that you heard from an old Social Security guy who interviewed hundreds of retiring nannies, maids and other household workers during his career, most of whom rued their shortsighted decision to forgo the payment of Social Security taxes and were stuck facing their senior
years with minimal or even no Social Security or Medicare coverage. It’s something she should seriously think about. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books. Or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM
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Contemplating staying or selling? BY PHILIP A. RAICES I am currently working with several clients who are still trying to decide whether they want to stay put in their homes for the long term or are possibly considering putting their places on the market. One is in generally good health and enjoys their current surroundings and the other in somewhat fair condition. The first individual complains about the expenses of owning, as their income, although fairly good, is being reduced yearly, as inflation has been ramping up lately. Real estate taxes, heating costs, snow removal, repairs, landscaping and upkeep are starting to wear on them financially and mentally. The second situation, husband passed away a few years ago, and as she is getting older, and her children are concerned about her health and feel moving closer to them would be to everyone’s advantage and in her best interest. The first couple feels very comfortable where they live, have a few friends who still reside on Long Island, although others who they miss, have gone south to warmer climates. However, although their health is excellent, they are attempting to figure out what to do. They have a tremendous amount of equity in their home as they have lived there for over 50 years. They are curious as to what their tax ramifications would be when selling. I told them they are allowed $500,000, plus their original purchase price and any capital improvements that they had made over the years (need to have receipts in case of an audit). At the point of sale, they would subtract those amounts and the costs of closing from
the sale price. Their income and tax bracket for that year that would determine their capital gains. This percentage for a few could be as little as 0% up to a maximum of 20%. Having a plan to determine the time that they need to reduce their accumulations over the years and get rid of the clutter, having a tag or garage sale and in the end packing to move is a lot to handle. Advising and guiding them through this time consuming process is a job for a caring and expert broker to make it as simple and stress-free as possible. It’s not always just about putting a home on the market to sell; but the immense preparation leading up to it and in getting it done. Having a checklist is always a prudent and smart way to begin and your agent can assist you in getting started. However, the first couple wants to stay, and they have to plan for the future, in the event one or both become disabled or have a very serious illness. Retrofitting the home to making it more livable going forward should be a consideration. Whether it be changing counter top heights for a wheel chair to get under or a stair lift to be installed for second floor access, or creating an owner’s suite on the first floor or other pertinent items to be able to make life easier. Also, for some moving to an independent, assisted living or nursing home facility may be another option. However, for those homeowners who
might prefer to stay in their own home might consider another option in hiring a healthcare aid, part or full time. The second lady has to make a decision to either stay by creating a living environment that will be safe and comfortable by doing similar upgrades as was previously mentioned. However, being of sound mind in making those decisions and asking for advice from me and family members enables her to at least begin thinking about what to do. She has some options, but that final act in coming to a solution is the toughest to make and it is never easy. Telling a homeowner not to wait until the last minute and falling into the “Monday morning quarterback” syndrome will never be to anyone’s advantage; but still human beings are procrastinators at heart. The 3 realities of life are we are born, we pay taxes and we eventually pass on. But life is similar to the seasons, as we have spring, summer, fall and winter. We try to enjoy each and every season to the fullest as best we can, but as we grow older life can throw us many curveballs that aren’t necessarily anticipated. Some of us have contingency plans, but I believe most do not so when deciding to stay in your home or consider selling, take your time and look at the pros and cons, (or call me for help) so your final decision will make the most sense.
of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home. You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.
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Heart Health BY CHARLYN FARGO February is Heart Health Month, and a good reminder that eating the right foods can make a difference in heart health and longevity. My mom died from poor heart health. My goal is to help others choose a different path. For years, heart disease was the No. 1 cause of mortality in the U.S, and it’s responsible for nearly a fourth of annual deaths -- more than all types of cancer combined. COVID-19 may have taken over that first-place spot -- the numbers aren’t all in yet -- but the point is, we need to be concerned about the health of our hearts. There are several heart-healthy diets (Mediterranean; DASH; vegetarian; MIND). Here’s what they have in common: --High in vegetables
--High in traditionally healthy fats such as fish, nuts, seeds, olives and avocado --High in plant-based protein sources such as legumes and soy --High in aquatic protein sources such as fish and seafood You can’t go wrong with foods and snacks that are nutrient-dense, such as dark leafy greens -- which have fiber, micronutrients and phytochemicals -and nuts, fruits (especially berries) and vegetables, olive oil, whole grains, avocados, salmon and walnuts. In his book, “The 5-Ingredient Heart Healthy Cookbook”, Registered dietitian Andy De Santis offers six guidelines for eating in a heart-healthy way. No. 1: Lead with legumes. They help keep blood cholesterol levels down. Legumes are beans, peas and lentils. No. 2: Push potassium. It helps lower
blood pressure, which when high, can be a major risk factor for heart disease. High amounts of sodium can raise blood pressure; high amounts of potassium can help restore the balance. Potassium is found in bananas, tomatoes, potatoes, salmon and avocado. No. 3: Stick with soy if you enjoy it. Products include soy milk, tofu, soybean oil, edamame and soy nuts. No. 4: Go nuts for tree nuts. Tree nuts are high in fiber, potassium and hearthealthy fats. Tree nuts include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts. No. 5: Choose vegetables and fruits, fresh or frozen. Fruits and vegetables are fundamental components of a hearthealthy diet. Eating any and all fruits and vegetables is strongly associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, according to a 2017 paper in the Interna-
tional Journal of Epidemiology. No. 6: Choose omega-3s. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to have anti-inflammatory capabilities and to lower blood triglyceride levels. A 2019 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association showed that omega-3 intake did indeed reduce heart disease risk. Good sources include flaxseed, chia seeds, walnuts, tofu, salmon, trout, mackerel and sardines. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS
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Find the Celestial Beehive BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of February 6-12, 2022 Every year around this time, when it seems that wintertime will just never end, I begin looking for signs of springtime. As a child I’d spend part of each February day on my knees in my mom’s garden, brushing away the snow in search of green buds that might be poking through the soil. I’m sure the neighbors must have wondered about the curious habits of that goofy kid down the street but, ahh, when I found those first signs of life it made all those strange glances worthwhile. I was absolutely thrilled. The days would soon be growing longer, the temperatures would be rising, and the flowers of springtime were indeed on their way, accompanied by those amazing little pollinators: the bees. Now, lest you think that bees and springtime come only to our terrestrial environment, think again, for you can easily find them both in the heavens as well. This week, not long after dark, go outdoors and cast your gaze midway up in the eastern sky. There you’ll find a pair of bright stars named Castor and Pollux that represent the heads of Gemini, the twins. Directly below -much nearer to the horizon -- shines the
er. The philosophers Aratus and Pliny both wrote that, when they could see the cluster, the skies would be fair, but when it was invisible, a change in weather was surely on its way. Today we know that the technique works well because high cirrus clouds that often precede a storm can easily blot this cluster from view while leaving the much brighter stars around the sky
bright star Regulus, part of the constellation Leo, the lion. Midway between lies the extremely faint constellation Cancer, the crab, and within -- just to the right of a line connecting the stars Castor and Regulus -- lies a hazy smudge of light known to astronomers as M44. It wasn’t until the 17th century when astronomers aimed the recently invented telescope in its direction that they discovered its true nature. Today, even inexpensive binoculars show it as a beautiful cluster of many dozens of stars that give rise to its proper name -- the Praesepe or Beehive -- perhaps because it appears as a collection of bees swarming around their hive. If you’ve got a clear, dark sky far from city lights, you’ll find that the Beehive is not that difficult to spot with the unaided eye. If you live in or near a city, however, it might be impossible without some optical assistance. The Beehive has been known to stargazers since at least the time of the Greek writer Aratus in 260 B.C. In 130 B.C., Hipparchus included it in his star catalog and called it “Little Cloud” or “Cloudy Star”. And the second-century astronomer Claudius Ptolemy described it in his famous book “Almagest” as “The Nebulous Mass in the Breast (of Cancer)”. Interestingly, ancient sky watchers used this cluster to forecast their weath-
to shine through unaffected. If you’re like I am and have had just about enough of winter, go outside tonight, look skyward, and check out the Beehive. It’s a sure sign that springtime is not all that far away. Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM
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An Arresting Groundhog Day BY TRACY BECKERMAN “Mrs. Beckerman?” “Yes.” “Mrs. Beckerman, I’m with the Groundhog Police.” “Oh. How can I help you, Officer?” “Mrs. Beckerman, we had a report of a Code G in your backyard.” “A Code G?” “Yes. Yelling at a groundhog.” “Really?” “Mrs. Beckerman, your neighbors say that you were threatening a groundhog with harm if he sees his shadow.” “Well, it has been an excessively long and cold winter, Officer.” “Nonetheless, Mrs. Beckerman, did you know that it is a violation of borough wildlife laws to verbally abuse a groundhog?” “Well, I wasn’t actually yelling AT the groundhog.”
“No?” “I was yelling at the hole he was in. He won’t actually come out until Groundhog Day, you know.” “So I’ve heard. Ma’am, you do realize that there will be six more weeks of winter whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not.” “I thought if he didn’t see his shadow, it means we will have an early spring.” “Folklore, ma’am.” “No kidding?” “The groundhog is just a rodent, ma’am. He doesn’t have any kind of prophetic powers or influence over the change of seasons.” “Wow, really? What about the Easter Bunny?” “Made-up.” “Tooth Fairy?” “No such thing.” “LEPRECHAUNS?” “’Fraid not.”
“Next thing you’re going to tell me is there’s no Santa Claus.” “There’s no Santa Claus.” “Wow, I am just shocked and dismayed.” “Mrs. Beckerman, I think you are trying to distract me from the issue at hand.” “Hey, Officer, look! Isn’t that Sasquatch?” “Nice try, ma’am.” “All right, I won’t yell at the groundhogs anymore.” “Thank you.” “Can I harass the woodchucks?” Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau VALLEY NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff -againstRONDA LEWIS, et al Defendant(s).
agent for service on the LLC. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1620 Grand Ave, Unit #1736, Baldwin, NY 11510. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
Pursuant to an Amended Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 23, 2018 and entered on October 24, 2018, 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, NY on February 28, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Blue Grass Lane, distant 248.32 feet westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Blue Grass Lane with the westerly side of Center Lane; being a plot 100.00 feet by 60.00 feet by 100 feet by 60 feet. Section: 51 Block: 105 Lot: 15 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 56 BLUEGRASS LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY Approximate amount of lien $335,444.80 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.
NOTICE OF FORMATION Businest LLC. Articles of Organization Filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/07/2021. Office location: Nassau.SSNY designated for service of process.SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to c/o: Rachna Bhatia, 7 Center CT, Bethpage, NY 11714 .Purpose: any lawful purpose or activity.
Index Number 004184/2016. GEORGE ESERNIO, ESQ., Referee KRISS & FEUERSTEIN LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 360 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10017 MIT 5926 4X 01/28,02/04,11,18 NOTICE OF FORMATION DELJAVU LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/16/21. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as
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BN 7521 6X 01/21,28,02/04,11,18,25 NOTICE OF FORMATION Dre’s Space LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on February 1,, 2022. Office located in[ Nassau]. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC: 520 Clarendon Road, Uniondale, NY 11553. Purpose: New multipurpose event space built to assist with all of your event needs. BN 7523 6X 02/11,18,25,03/04,11,18 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on FEBRUARY 17, 2022, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: ----------------------------------------------BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 22-85 SYOSSET MICHAEL & LAURA DEFEO: (A) Variance to construct one story addition exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct one story addition and rear platform with steps to grade exceeding
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Town offers aquatics programs The Town of Hempstead has announced the return of town aquatics programs in conjunction with the Department of Parks and Recreation. From January 31 at 9 a.m. to February 1 at 10 p.m., participants can register for the following swimming programs: Learn to Swim, Learn to Dive and American Red Cross and Blended Learning Lifeguard Training. Town residents can register for these programs online through hempsteadtownparks.com. “The Town of Hempstead has a rich tradition of populated beaches, pools and fun summer activities,” Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin said. “The best way to be safe and have fun here is to become a better swimmer, and if you or your child wants to do that, we offer a variety of effective programs that will help all participants both in the short and long term.” The Learn to Swim lessons are multi-tiered programs based on swimmer age and skill. All lessons consist of 8 weekly classes from February 7 to April 10. Children’s classes are offered to participants from ages 6–14, and class types range from introductory to swimming and skill proficiency. Adult swim classes are for participants age 15 or older, and they will focus on honing swimming strokes and fitness skills. All participants ages 10
or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for Learn to Swim lessons. Learn to Dive lessons provide participants the opportunity to learn how to master the skill of springboard diving. Open to children and adults with the ability to swim in deep water, this 8-week course teaches proper safety and skillful techniques when using a diving board, and is instructed by experienced diving coaches. Finally, the American Red Cross Blended Learning Lifeguard Training helps to educate and develop Hempstead Town’s lifeguards of tomorrow. Participants will take a pre-skills exam and enter the 8-week class upon passing. The class focuses on proper lifeguarding practices, different life-saving techniques, and other tools of the trade. Please visit hempsteadtownparks.com for fees and schedules. Registration for these programs begins on January 31 at 9 a.m. through February 1 at 10 p.m. at hempsteadtownparks.com. “Hempstead Town offers the best training program for any future lifeguards,” Clavin said. “It’s comprehensive, it’s challenging, but our entire aquatics program helps lead young swimmers to that point. Taking advantage of these programs is the best way to become the best swimmer and lifeguard you can be."
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World Kindness Day at the Hicksville Public Schools The Hicksville Middle School's students pledged to be kind this past World Kindness Day by creating a Wall of Kindness. This project was offered in health classes led by their health education teacher, Anthony Tussie. Students not currently enrolled in health classes this year were encouraged to still participate by visiting the main office for their cutout person to add to the Wall of Kindness bulletin board. Students were asked to complete a person with their name and had the option of adding a phrase of choice pledging to be kind in this world to others. Principal Mara Jorisch shared that when students pledge to be kind, it positively impacts all of their future choices, actions, and interactions with each other. Principal Jorisch contributed her own special message to the Wall of Kindness, which read, “be the smile in someone’s day”.
The wall was filled with messages and positivity in celebration of World Kindness Day. One student wrote, “in a world where you can be anything, be kind.” A few others wrote, “no act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted” by AESOP. One additional student wrote the important words to all to remember, “you are important”. Students not only contributed to the wall, but were also seen reading and enjoying their peers’ words of wisdom. Hicksville Middle School students joined in unity to pledge kindness for World Kindness Day in a global celebration that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world with the purpose of helping everyone understand that compassion for others is what binds us all together. Photos courtesy Hicksville Public Schools
Teacher Mr. Brian Smith with Mr. Anthony Tussi’s 8th period health class in front of the Wall of Kindness in recognition of World Kindness Day.
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Hicksville elementary students perform winter concert
Orchestra, band and chorus students at Old Country Road Elementary School shared their musical talents by performing a winter concert for their teachers and peers on Jan. 25. The youngest of the groups, the third grade chorus, performed for the first time ever in front of an audi-
ence. The third graders shared a special twist in their last song by singing verses in both English and Spanish. The finale performed by the fourth and fifth grade chorus students concluded with “No School Tomorrow,” by Jay Althouse, highlighting hopes of a snowstorm! Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools
Fourth and fifth grade orchestra students at Old Country Road Elementary stood to take a bow.
Fourth and fifth graders students performed under the direction of Rachel Krieger, orchestra director.
The Old Country Road Elementary School third grade chorus performed for the first time ever, led by vocal music teacher Laurie Haddock.
Fourth and fifth grade chorus members performed under the direction of vocal music teacher Laurie Haddock.
Free property tax assessment grievance workshop Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato will host a free Property Tax Assessment Grievance Workshop for residents looking to acquire information on how to challenge their 2023-2024 property tax assessments. The workshop will be held in-person on Tuesday, February 15, at 10 a.m. at Oyster Bay Town Hall, located at 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay. “While Nassau County determines your value, we in Town government
want to make sure you know that you have a right as a homeowner to challenge your assessment. Remember, your assessment can only be lowered as the result of a challenge – it can never be raised – and this workshop helps you challenge for free,” said Receiver of Taxes Pravato. “If you are a homeowner who disagrees with the assessed value of your property, I invite you to attend this Property Tax Assessment Workshop, as the property tax grievance deadline of March 1 is
approaching.” In January, Nassau County notified residents of their home’s tentative assessed value for the 2023/2024 school tax period and the 2024 general tax period. Any residents who did not receive the notice may view it online at www.mynassauproperty.com or contact their County Legislator. At the workshop, Receiver of Taxes Pravato will answer questions and show residents how to use online tools to file an “Application for Correction
of Assessment” online or via mail. There is no requirement to pay a law firm or agency to file a grievance. For those unable to attend the workshop, Receiver of Taxes Pravato offers an online video at www.oysterbaytown. com/grievancevideo. For more information on the Free Property Tax Grievance Workshop, please call (516) 624-6380. For more information on your property, visit www.LRV.nassaucountny.gov.
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Siena College recently named students to its Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student’s grade point average for the semester must be between 3.5 and 3.89. Local students include: Christopher Cai of Jericho Allison Thorschmidt of Jericho Isabella Muha of Hicksville Hannah Muller of Levittown William Stouges of Hicksville n
Tyler Petersen of Bethpage was recently named to the Dean’s List of Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, Illinois, for fall 2021. The Dean’s List is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. Traditional undergraduate students who attend Trinity full-time and earned a 3.5 grade point average earn this honor. n
The following area students were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester at Quinnipiac University: Bethpage Elyssa Finkel, Timothy Powers, Gabriel Quiroz, Kiera Walker Hicksville Christine Lupo, Michael Pitonza Gibron Rahman, Angelina Sangiovanni Jericho Lindsey Komson Old Bethpage Jacob Biren, Gabriela Feijoo, Cristina Fiordimondo Plainview Rachel Golden, Michael Hanley, Alexandra Lamagna, Jacob Lewis, Gregory Michelson, Maya Narvekar, Kyle Urban, Renee Vulin Syosset Joseph Cotona, Joseph Lacasse, Philip Merolla To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits in a semester, with at least 12 credits that have been graded on a letter grade basis to be eligible. Part-time students must complete at least six credits during a semester. n
Kevin Xu of Syosset made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester. n
Lance Lampert of Syosset and Daniel You of Jericho have earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for fall 2021 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic
average for the semester. n
Vincent Manco of Hicksville was named to the Cazenovia College Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. Those named to the Dean’s List have achieved a 3.5 or better grade point average. n
Anthony Pandolfi of Hicksville was named to the Dean’s List at Anderson University for the fall semester, 2021. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester. n
Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following students who qualified for the Fall 2021 Dean’s List and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements. The following local students awarded Dean’s List: Old Bethpage Chelsea Basedow Plainview Ryan Kim, Anna Rabinowitz, Ryan Kim, Anna Rabinowitz Hicksville Samantha Scelta Old Bethpage Chelsea Basedow n
Kristie Najdek of Bethpage received a MSED degree in education from Wilkes University. The degree was one of 277 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees awarded to winter graduates. n
Mor Ben Dror of Plainview graduated magna cum laude from Ithaca College with a BS in integrated marketing comm. n
Kayla Hurowitz of Plainview graduated from Ithaca College with a BS in television-radio. n
Syosset resident Claire Larson has been named to the president’s list at James Madison University for the Fall 2021 semester. Students who earn president’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Larson is a biology major. n
Plainview resident Marisa Rothenberger has been named to the Dean’s List at James Madison University for the Fall 2021 semester. Students who earn Dean’s List honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Rothenberger is a justice studies major. n
The following local Fairfield University students received Deans List Honors for the Fall 2021 semester. Bethpage Julia Bradley, Maeve DeGennaro, William Fitzgerald
Levittown Daniel Wilson Plainview Kaitlyn Capone, Christina De Angelis Syosset Alexandra Emanuel, Austen Flink, Dominic Macedo In order to be placed on the Dean’s List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. n
A total of 1,411 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean’s List honors for the Fall 2021 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a gradepoint average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. The following local students were so honored: Bethpage Samantha Cadwallader, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B-6) Sean Dalton - Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education.: Mathematics Mathematics Julianna Griffin - Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies Jenna Kachadourian - Bachelor of Science in Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6) Jasmine Odle - Bachelor of Science in Psychology Heather Palmer - Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Educ.: Mathematics Ryan Reggio - Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Dylan Teuschler - Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education: Social Studies Levittown Brendan Muller - Bachelor of Science in History Hicksville Nicole Digilio - Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Ed: Social Studies Mackenzie Hickey - Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B-6) Ashley Lopez - Bachelor of Science in Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6) Kimberly Roth - Bachelor of Science in Undeclared Major Lauren Van Aken - Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Rachel Vasti - Bachelor of Science in Digital & Studio Art Old Bethpage Julia Fischetti - Bachelor of Science in Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6) Joshua Lester - Bachelor of Science in Business Economics Melanie Soesman - Bachelor of Science in Business Economics Plainview Amanda Busch of - Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Alexa Cirri - Bachelor of Science in Undeclared Major Alexa Costiera - Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education (1-6) Danielle D’Elia - Bachelor of Science in Psychology Ashley Elbogen - Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B-6) Griffin Hoffman - Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Cooper Levine - Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education (1-6) Gianna Maher - Bachelor of Science in Undeclared Major Syosset Carly Bondar - Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education: Social Studies Dani Cherkis - Bachelor of Science in Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6) Lindsay Dictor - Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Textiles Grant Doherty - Bachelor of Science in Undeclared Major Danielle Somkin - Bachelor of Science in Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6) Woodbury Merissa Berman - Bachelor of Science in Psychology Rachel Fajiram - Bachelor of Science in Business Economics Eve Pugatch - Bachelor of Science in Undeclared Major n
A total of 316 SUNY Oneonta students earned Provost’s List honors for the fall 2021 semester. To qualify for the Provost’s List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. Bethpage Kevin Meyenhofer - Undeclared Major Hicksville Rachel Dobkin - Communication Studies Media Studies Plainview Lauren Carola - Communication Studies Media Studies Kaitlyn Rubin - Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6) Star Sassone Levy - Early Chld/ Childhood Ed (B-6) Samantha Unterlack - Early Chld/ Childhood Ed (B-6) Syosset Victoria Shapiro - Dietetics Woodbury Jessica Kaufer - Family & Consumer Sciences Ed Emmie Levy - Childhood Education (1-6) n
Jordana Luther was named to the Dean’s List at Miami University for the 2021–22 fall semester. Luther, from Old Bethpage, is earning a Bachelor of Science in speech path & audiology.
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