Fifty-two Levittown students enjoyed Marine Biology Camp this summer for one week at Caumsett State Park. They enjoyed a boat fishing trip among other trips. See page 4
Fall Oyster Bay Harbor cleanup planned
The Fall Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup, scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 14. This environmental cleanup is co-sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay, the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association (NOBBA) and Friends of the Bay.
“The Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup is an amazing and inspirational annual fall cleanup event that features Town employees and volunteers rolling up their sleeves and working side by side to
rid our beaches and shoreline areas of debris,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino.
This annual environmental initiative provides residents an opportunity to spend a day working to make a difference, as debris that has washed ashore and accumulated over time will be collected and discarded properly throughout the day. Volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves with them and meet at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launching ramps and
waterfront gazebo located off of Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay. Additional meeting locations for the cleanup include Theodore Roosevelt Beach in Oyster Bay, Stehli Beach in Bayville and Centre Island Beach in Bayville.
Individuals and groups who are interested in participating in the Fall Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup may call the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com.
Mid Island Y receives grant for senior care
BY RIKKI MASSAND
This summer the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center (JCC) was awarded a grant through the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) to establish a program that will help older adults living in Syosset to agein-place in their own homes and remain in their community.
The center’s Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, or “NNORC” program is modeled after a successful launch serving nearby senior citizen populations of Plainview and Old Bethpage, which as of this summer had assisted over 1,000 seniors in each of the two communities. The grant is planned to implement a new Syosset program, Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community -- Seniors of Syosset (NNORCSOS). The NNORC-SOS program will provide a range of social services, community health nursing care and support, volunteer-based services, and group activities.
“The Mid-Island Y JCC is keenly aware of service gaps that have existed for older adults in the Syosset area, including limited transportation options for those who no longer drive. There are many Syosset seniors currently aging in-place, and the services we provide are based upon keeping people successfully living in their homes. The target audience is anybody 65 or older that lives in the Syosset/Woodbury area. We are excited to take steps to fill in these service gaps,” Lewis said. He says because the Plainview and Old Bethpage NNORC’s service over 1,000 people apiece, the initial goal would be to have the same population reached in Syosset, “but that would depend on how much service we are providing to each person.”
As part of the state-level grant application process for instituting the new program, the Mid-Island Y JCC undertook a needs assessment of the community. Its outreach involved speaking with community leaders, compiling written surveys, and inviting seniors to participate in open forum discussions.
“We will offer consultation
Rick Lewis, a Plainview native and executive director of the Mid-Island Y JCC, spoke with the Syosset Advance and Jericho Syosset News Journal on August 22 and explained the new program’s potential along with the JCC’s presence forged through the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce.
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Free legal, f inancial planning event
The Alzheimer's Association of Long Island will be holding a special educational program focusing on legal and financial planning for those with dementia and their caregivers. The program will be facilitated by Donna Stefans, Esq.
The event will take place on September 10 from 10:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. at 1000 Woodbury Road, Lower Level Classroom, Woodbury.
Topics covered will include:
• Legal planning that fits your needs
• Legal documents you'll need and
what they mean
• How to find legal and financial assistance
• Tax deductions and credits
• Practical strategies for making a long-term plan of care
• Government programs that can help pay for care
Registration is required. Please call 1-800-272-3900 or go to www.alz.org/crf
This program is funded in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.
Irish History Forum Meeting
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Irish Family History Forum will present the following program at the Bethpage Library:
10:00 AM: Genealogy Tips and Tricks with Marie Scalisi
10:45 AM: Refreshment Break
Meet and socialize with other members.
Ask the Experts
This is an opportunity to meet oneon-one with an experienced genealogist to ask a basic genealogy question.
11:15 AM: Featured Speaker: Kathleen McGee
“Finding Irish Place of Origin in U.S. Records”
Everyone on this side of the Atlantic who researches an Irish ancestor hopes to discover the place in Ireland where he or she was born. It's a search that starts, not with Irish sourc -
es, but with U.S. records. Education Director Kathleen McGee will kick off the Forum's fall season with a lecture about American sources that show birthplace, such as draft registration records; birth, marriage, and death records; gravestones; probate records; death notices; some census records; and more. McGee, a librarian at the Plainview Family History Center and a frequent genealogy speaker, is the longtime presenter of our monthly Genealogy Tips sessions.
The Irish Family History Forum (IFHF) is an Irish Genealogy Organization with members throughout Long Island, New York City and beyond.
Meetings are free and open to the public.
Light refreshments are served.
Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry
High grades for Bethpage schools
The Bethpage Union Free School District was ranked by Niche.com as one of the top 40 districts in New York State. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
The Bethpage Union Free School District has been ranked among the Best School Districts in New York State with a No. 38 placement as recently published by Niche.com.
The district also earned an overall grade of A+ as Charles Campagne Elementary School, Kramer Lane Elementary School and John F. Kennedy Middle School all received the same mark. JFK scored No. 31 on the Best Public Middle Schools in New York, while Charles Campagne and Kramer Lane earned respective
rankings of No. 43 and No. 82 on the Best Public Elementary Schools in New York.
The data for Niche is analyzed based on information from the U.S. Department of Education and more than 60 million K-12 school reviews and survey responses. The 2019 rankings are based on analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education, along with test scores, college data and ratings collected from millions of Niche users.
Remembrance Ceremony
planned for September 5
The Town of Oyster Bay will hold a Remembrance Ceremony for the victims of the September 11, 2001 Attacks on America on Thursday, September 5th, beginning at 7 p.m. at TOBAY Beach. Additionally, at the ceremony, the Town will unveil the 9/11 Walls of Honor in memory of those with a connection to the Town who tragically lost their lives to 9/11-related cancer and illnesses. The Town Board invites all residents, families and friends to attend.
Family Waterfront Festival at TOBAY Beach
The Town of Oyster Bay, in partnership with the NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing, will host a Children’s Snapper Derby at the Town’s Free Family-Fun Waterfront Festival and Marine Expo. The Children’s Snapper Derby will take place throughout the day of the Waterfront Festival, which will take place on Saturday, September 14 from 12 p.m.–4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach Marina.
“The Town of Oyster Bay is thrilled to partner with the NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing to present the first annual Children’s Snapper Derby, that will take place during the free family-fun Waterfront Festival and Marine Expo at TOBAY Beach Marina,” Supervisor Saladino said. “This free event provides an excellent opportunity to introduce children to the wonderful recreational sport of fishing, as the event is free, all equipment will be provided, and NY
Coalition for Recreational Fishing members will be on hand to provide assistance and guidance.”
The Children’s Snapper Derby at the Waterfront Festival & Marine Expo will offer many of our younger residents a fun afternoon and the opportunity to be introduced to excellent recreational sport of fishing at no cost to those in attendance. Sign-in for the Snapper Derby will take place at 11 a.m., with fishing to commence at 12 p.m. and last until 4 p.m. This is a free event for children, with all rods, reels, bait and lures to be provided. Prizes and refreshments will also be provided to those in attendance, and no prior experience fishing is necessary.
For more information on the Children’s Snapper Derby, please contact the NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing, at (631) 424-4577 or email info@ nycrf.org.
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The September 5 ceremony includes a candlelight vigil, vocal performances, bagpipe music and religious readings. In addition, the names of those lost, who are inscribed on the wall, will be read and the new 9/11 Walls of Honor memorial will be unveiled along with a reading of the names of those featured on the Walls.
For more information, please contact the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services at (516) 797-7900.
The Town’s 9/11 Memorial is inscribed with the names of residents lost on September 11, 2001. The Memorial features a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center.
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Levittown’s new Marine Biology Camp encourages ocean exploration
Fifty-two students entering grades 5-8 took on the role of marine scientists during the Levittown Public Schools new Marine Biology Camp this summer. Facilitated by Director of Science Kevin McDermott, General Douglas MacArthur High School science teacher Dr. David Friedman and naturalists from Nassau BOCES Outdoor and Environmental Education Program, the students participated in the program for one week at Caumsett State Park from either Aug. 5-9 or Aug. 12-16.
Each day, students engaged in different marine biology experiences. They participated in ocean exploration, looking at oceanography, plankton studies, deep water ecology, Long Island Sound ecology and partaking in water quality studies.
During the week, the students also learned how to surf cast, fish on a boat and participated in a shark dissection, a saltwater marsh hike and tidal pool exploration.
“I hope the students gained a greater appreciation of the ecosystems right in their own backyards here on Long Island, while having fun,” said Dr. Friedman. “It was a wonderful opportunity for me to see the smiles and genuine excitement on the campers faces. The Levittown Public Schools is always looking for ways to provide meaningful experiences for the children and I thank the district administration and the board of education for allowing these types of programs to exist.”
Campers went aboard the Dolphin Fishing boat in Freeport.
Incoming fifth through eighth-graders learned more about marine life during Marine Biology Camp.
Levittown students learned more about surf casting during Marine Biology Camp.
Levittown students enjoyed fishing during Marine Biology Camp.
Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
Lev ittown schools staff member honored for heroism
The Levittown Board of Education and administration are pictured with Robert Cosgrove (middle), maintenance worker, who was honored for a heroic act.
Robert Cosgrove, a member of the maintenance staff in the Levittown Public Schools, was honored at the Aug. 14 Board of Education meeting for going above and beyond his job duties.
In June, former Town Supervisor Kate Murray was leaving a district event and witnessed Mr. Cosgrove rescue a toddler who was heading towards the street in front of its home, unattend-
ed. Supervisor Murray wrote a letter to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald detailing what she witnessed and how notable it was that “Levittown schools had such caring individuals in its ranks.”
The Board of Education commended Mr. Cosgrove for diligence in rescuing the toddler from potential harm.
Walk for Autism at Burns Park
The Town of Oyster Bay’s Annual Walk for Autism, held to benefit the Advantage Care Health Center’s Fay J. Linder Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities. The Walk, now in its 12th year, will take place on Saturday, September 21, at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa.
“Autism can present itself in a wide range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated. “It is estimated that the condition effects 1 in every 68 people in the United States, and the earlier it is diag-
nosed, the greater the ability to help with intervention services.”
Registration for the event begins at 10 a.m., with the walk commencing at 11 a.m. A post-walk tailgate party is also held rain or shine.
Councilman Steve Labriola said, “We are pleased to once again host this event to benefit the Fay J. Linder Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, which the highest quality state-of-theart clinical services to people with Autism Spectrum disorders.”
For more information, contact the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department, Recreation Division, at (516) 797-4125 ext. 2 or visit www.advantagecaredtc. org/TOBwalk.
Levittown Chamber presents scholarship
Levittown Chamber of Commerce Past President Joan Lynch presenting Meghan T. Schroeder with the award.
BY TARA CASSANO
Congratulations to Meghan T. Schroeder from Island Trees High School, Holly Dukacz from Division Avenue High School and Gabrielle Gately from General Douglas MacArthur High School. They are the recipients of the Levittown Chamber of
Commerce $500 scholarship. The Levittown Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships each year to students living in the Island Trees and Levittown School Districts. For more information on the Levittown Chamber of Commerce, visit levittownchamber.com.
Community Council to meet
The Hicksville Community Council will hold a General Meeting on Thursday September 5 beginning 7:00 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, 28 West
The agenda will include a presentation by Seritage Corp. who will give the latest update on the Sears project.
Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
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Alyssa Laura from Hicksville, graduated with a degree in speech path & audiology BS from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania on May 11, 2019. Laura was one of nearly 1,300 students who received their academic degrees.
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Adelphi University conferred more than 1,950 degrees during its spring 2019 commencement exercise on May 19 in NYCB Live: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Local graduating students included:
Zohaib Ahmad of Plainview, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna Cum Laude
Alex Batista of Levittown, Bachelor of Science, Business, Cum Laude
Gabrielle Caba of Levittown, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting/Management, Cum Laude
Gharvhel Carre of Hicksville, Bachelor of Science, Physics, Cum Laude
Caralynn Colella of Plainview, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, Departmental Honors and Psi Chi (Psychology Honorary)
Cristian Contreras of Hicksville, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude and Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice)
Jenna Danseglio of Levittown, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, School Honors and Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing Honorary)
Marisa Fantry of Hicksville, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, School Honors and Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing Honorary)
Brianne Giuliano of Levittown, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude
Jami Glatter of Plainview, Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Cum Laude, Honors College, Research & Writing Award in Communications
Jennifer Golino of Levittown, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude
Antonia Isnardi of Hicksville, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art, Magna Cum Laude
William Kapp of Plainview, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Cum Laude
Erin Kozich of Levittown, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, School Honors and Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing Honorary)
Elizabeth Levner of Plainview, Bachelor of Arts, English, Summa Cum Laude, Honors College, Departmental Honors and English Award for Creative Writing
Deanna Lupo of Levittown, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, School Honors and Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing Honorary)
Samantha Maney of Plainview, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Magna Cum Laude and Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology Honorary)
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Samantha Marcolini of Levittown, Bachelor of Science, Communication Disorders, Summa Cum Laude and Dean’s Award-grad Speech Language Pathology
Lauren Mars of Plainview, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
Jacquelyn Mccreary of Levittown, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Summa
Cum Laude, School Honors and Sigma
Theta Tau (Nursing Honorary)
Brianna Medeiros of Levittown, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Summa
Cum Laude, School Honors and Sigma
Theta Tau (Nursing Honorary)
Nicole O’connor of Levittown, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude and School Honors
Catherine Olsen of Hicksville, Bachelor of Arts, History and French, Summa Cum Laude, Honors College, Phi Alpha Theta (History Honorary), C. Bartlett Dean Scholarship (History) and Chester L. Barrows Award
Stephanie Saavedra of Levittown, Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Summa Cum Laude, Departmental Honors and Award for Excellence in New Media
Michael Schwartz of Plainview, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Summa Cum Laude and School Honors
Emeline Sikder of Hicksville, Bachelor of Arts, History, Magna Cum Laude
Alexis Tamburello of Levittown, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, School Honors and Sigma
Theta Tau (Nursing Honorary)
Christopher Thai of Levittown, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Magna Cum Laude
Lauren Timmerman of Hicksville, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude
Erica Torres of Plainview, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude
Rachel Zimmerman of Levittown, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Magna Cum Laude
Ayesha Asif of Bethpage, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna Cum Laude
Emily Ganshaw of Bethpage, Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work, Magna Cum Laude and Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honorary)
Geraldine Granobles of Bethpage, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Cum Laude
Jennifer Graziano of Bethpage, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Cum Laude
Amanda Ioveno of Bethpage, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Magna Cum Laude and Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology Honorary)
Michelle Lopinto of Bethpage, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art And Design Education, Summa Cum Laude and A. Conger Goodyear F. A. Award
Jessica O’Keefe of Bethpage, Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Cum Laude
Matthew Ortiz of Bethpage, Bachelor of Science, Emergency Services Administration, Cum Laude
Peyton Rutigliano of Bethpage, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management, Cum Laude
At the University of Rhode Island’s 133rd Commencement on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, 2019, about 3,400 undergraduate and 740 graduate students became the University’s newest alumni.
The following students from the area graduated from the University of Rhode Island:
Danielle M Dimino of Plainview received a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics
Suzy Eve Gungor of Plainview received a Bachelor of Science in marine biology
Taylor Renee Sammis of Plainview received a Bachelor of Science in nursing, cum laude
Students who received the honor of cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.3.
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Local students are among the more than 1,500 students who have reserved places as freshmen at SUNY Oswego. Fall 2019 classes begin Aug. 26.
Michelle Gargiulo of Jefferson Avenue in Hicksville last attended Hicksville Senior High School, and is an intended business administration major
Cristian T. Sanford of 5th Street in Hicksville last attended Kellenberg Memorial High School, and is an intended broadcasting and mass communication major
Esha Sharma of 5th Street in Hicksville last attended Hicksville Senior High School, and is an intended zoology major
Samantha A. Busco of Skylark Lane in Levittown last attended Gen Douglas Mac Arthur High School, and is an intended zoology major
Aaron M. Mayber of Swan Lane in Levittown last attended Gen Douglas Mac Arthur High School, and is an intended business administration major
Jessica G. Silver of Rope Lane in Levittown last attended Island Trees High School, and is an intended current undeclared major
Cameron E. Augi of Ridge Drive in Plainview last attended Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School, and is an intended childhood education major
Scott L. Barsky of Cornell Drive in Plainview last attended Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School, and is an intended adolescence education major
Kuvar Bhatnagar of Woodbury Road in Plainview last attended PlainviewOld Bethpage JFK High School, and is an intended technology education major
Alaina H. Herman of Ontario Avenue
in Plainview last attended PlainviewOld Bethpage JFK High School, and is an intended adolescence education major
Zachary J. Hilbert of Rice Street in Plainview last attended Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School, and is an intended technology education major
Justin Cuozzo of Lexington Avenue in Bethpage last attended Bethpage High School, and is an intended software engineering major
Isabella M. Ingenito of South 6th Street in Bethpage last attended Bethpage High School, and is an intended sociology major
Katherine Moran of South Pershing Avenue in Bethpage last attended Bethpage High School, and is an intended zoology major
Cameron E. Augi of Ridge Drive in Plainview last attended Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School, and is an intended childhood education major
Scott L. Barsky of Cornell Drive in Plainview last attended Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School, and is an intended adolescence education major
Kathryn M. Lotito of Bethpage has reserved a place as a transfer student at SUNY Oswego, among more than 600 transfers who begin fall 2019 classes Aug. 26. Lotito last attended SUNY Delhi, and is an intended communication and social interaction major.
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Kelly Reilly of Hicksville was among The University of Scranton community health education students who made it to the final round of the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) 2019 National Student Case Competition. The competition, which took place at the society’s annual conference in Salt Lake City in the spring, provided undergraduate and graduate students of health education the opportunity to display their developing expertise.
Scranton students who participated were all community health and education majors.
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More than 220 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA’s Cooperative Education Program for fall 2019.
Grace Smith of Plainview will be working at Airbus.
Matthew Dossie of Old Bethpage will be working at Brasfield & Gorrie.
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania held its annual Audiology White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Caldwell Consistory in Bloomsburg for its Doctor of Audiology
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Class of 2021.
The white coat ceremony is celebrated across the world by members of the healthcare field and marks the completion of the students’ pre-clinical coursework and symbolizes their sentry into clinical practice.
Jessica Depol from Levittown, was one of 14 BU students receiving a white coat.
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More than a thousand students at New York Institute of Technology have been named to the spring President’s List, including the following local students:
Susan Abramovich of Old Bethpage, majoring in Life sciences
Arielle Alvarez of Hicksville, majoring in Life sciences
Christian Arrieta of Hicksville, majoring in Digital film and television production
Kierstin Bloom of Hicksville, majoring in Interdisciplinary studies
Akil Boby of Hicksville, majoring in life sciences
Ashley Budrewicz of Levittown, majoring in interdisciplinary studies
Jessica Budrewicz of Levittown, majoring in business administration
Sabrina Carracino of Levittown, majoring in digital art
Shannon Firooz of Plainview, majoring in computer science
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Eleni Giannopoulos of Hicksville, majoring in life sciences
Rebecca Gofter of Levittown, majoring in nursing
Brian Johnson of Levittown, majoring in architecture
Alexandra Kideris of Plainview, majoring in communications and media production
Nicholas LaRocca of Levittown, majoring in electrical and computer engineering
Zachary Lavigne of Levittown, majoring in health sciences
Eugene Lease of Levittown, majoring in mechanical engineering
Helena Patel of Plainview, majoring in mechanical engineering
Anthony Persaud of Hicksville, majoring in digital film and television production
Steven Sculco of Levittown
Gurpreet Singh of Hicksville, majoring in mechanical engineering
Sukhraj Singh of Hicksville, majoring in electrical and computer engineering
Julie Skeggs of Levittown, majoring in digital art
Yurika Takadachi of Hicksville, majoring in architecture
Michael Vangi of Plainview, majoring in electrical and computer engineering
Kyle Walsh of Levittown, majoring in mechanical engineering
To qualify for the list, a student must achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.7 and complete at least 12 credit hours with-
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Widener University conferred degrees to more than 1,100 graduates in a ceremony Friday, May 17.
Bryan Gottlieb of Bethpage graduated with a Master of Arts in psychology from Widener’s School of Human Service Professions.
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Agata I. Lubas, a resident of Hicksville, has recently been named to the Dean’s List at Boston University for the spring semester.
Each school and college at Boston University has their own criterion for the Dean’s List, but students generally must attain a 3.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), or be in the top 30 percent of their class, as well as a full course load as a full time student.
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Plainview resident Morgan Sarah Moritz has been named to the Dean’s List at James Madison University for the Spring 2019 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. Moritz is majoring in intelligence analysis.
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fall recreational programs
The fall is quickly approaching and the Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to take part in co-ed recreational programs for badminton, basketball and volleyball, which will all be held at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic beginning the second week of October. The Town’s Hicksville Athletic Center is located at 167 Broadway in Hicksville. Registration for all three fall recreational programs open starting on Sunday, September 8 and will take place at the Town’s Hicksville Athletic Center.
Town Councilman Steve Labriola stated, “These recreational programs are a great way to have fun and stay active as the weather turns cooler throughout the fall. All of these recreational programs are open to residents ages 18 and older, and present a great opportunity for meeting new people, making new friends, and maintaining physical fitness.”
The Co-Ed Badminton program begins on Tuesday, October 8 and will feature three sessions available for registrants to choose: Tuesdays from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Fridays from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Badminton program is 10-weeks long and costs $75 for residents
and $100 for non-residents.
The Co-Ed Basketball program begins on Thursday, October 10 with three sessions available to choose from: Thursdays from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The Basketball program is also 10-weeks long and costs $25 for residents and $40 for non-residents.
The Co-Ed Volleyball program begins on Monday, October 7 and will be divided into two sessions, one for competitive players, and one for novice players. The Competitive Session will be held on Mondays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., Wednesdays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Novice Session will be held on Mondays from 10:15pm to 11:45pm, Wednesdays from 10:15pm to 11:45pm, and Saturdays from 8:00pm to 10:00 pm. The volleyball program is 10-weeks long, and costs residents $75 and $100 for non-residents.
Proof of residency is required for the resident discount. For more information, or to inquire about special holiday scheduling, call the Town’s Parks Department at (516) 7974125 x2 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov.
following local students named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester:
Samantha Seidita of Plainview, a clinical health studies major.
Mor Ben Dror of Plainview, a integrated marketing communications major.
Isabella Oliverio of Levittown, a television-radio major.
Kathryn Andersen of Bethpage, a Music Education major.
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Lorina Amore of Old Bethpage has been named to the Deans’ List/Explore Center List of Distinguished Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2018-19 academic year.
Amore, a freshman communications studies major, was named to the Dean’s List for the College of Arts and Sciences.
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James Madison University is pleased to announce the students who graduated during the May 2019 commencement exercises.
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Alyssa Trebitz from Bethpage, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in media arts and design.
Jonathan Cheslock from Hicksville, graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting.
Town launches collection drive for soldiers
Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone and Supervisor Joseph Saladino today announced that the Town of Oyster Bay is participating in a 2019 Soldier Collection Drive in an effort to gather needed supplies to be sent to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces serving in the homeland and around the globe. The drive will take place Tuesday, August 1 through Monday, September 30.
“The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to support our hometown heroes by collecting supplies for those stationed around the globe,” said Councilman Macagnone. “Each year, residents and Town employees open their hearts and wallets to purchase much-needed supplies for those protecting the freedoms we hold dear. This program serves as an important reminder to our uniformed service personnel that their daily sacrifices are not forgotten.”
Individuals interested in donating to the Solider Collection Drive may drop-off items at:
• Town Hall North in Oyster Bay;
• Town of Oyster Bay Department of Public Works (CSEA entrance) in Syosset;
• Town Hall South in Massapequa; and
• Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage. Items needed include:
• Non-Perishable Snacks: Cookies, Gum, Mints, Beef Jerky, Power Bars, Granola Bars, Trail Mix, Nuts, Powdered Drink Mixes, Peanut Butter, Jelly and any other non-perishable snack you can imagine.
• Toiletries: Band-Aids, Neosporin, Tylenol, Motrin, Soap, Body Wash, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Toothbrushes, Mouthwash, Brushes, Hair Ties, Razors, Shaving Cream, Sun Screen, Chapstick, etc. (no aerosol cans or glass).
• Letters and notes to soldiers are also welcome.
For more information on the Solider Collection Drive, please contact Councilman Macagnone’s office at (516) 624-6619.
Global Scavenger Hunt, Leg 5: Discovering Abu Dhabi
BY KAREN RUBIN
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Abu Dhabi is one of those places where the impression you have is either completely wrong or nonexistent. At least for me. Coming here on the Global Scavenger Hunt is yet another instance of proving what travel is all about: seeing, learning, connecting for yourself, and undoing stereotypes and caricatures.
Yes, Abu Dhabi is about conspicuous ostentation. That part of the pre-conception seems validated.
But what I appreciate now is how an entire nation state was built relatively recently out of a chunk of desert. The skyscrapers and structures have grown up here in a matter of decades, not centuries.
My first awareness comes visit-
ing Fort Hassan, the original defensive fort and government building, and later the sheik’s residence built around (it reminds me of the White House, which is both the home of the head of government and government office). Fort Hassan has been restored (not rebuilt) and only opened to the public in December 2018. It provides the history of Abu Dhabi (https:// qasralhosn.ae)
Qasr al Hosn, as it is properly called, is the oldest and most significant building in Abu Dhabi, holding the city’s first permanent structure; the watchtower. Built around the 1790’s, the commanding structure overlooked the coastal trade routes and protected the growing settlement established on the island.
It consists of two major buildings: the Inner Fort (originally constructed in 1795) and the Outer Palace (1939-45).
Over the centuries, it has been home to the ruling family, the seat of gov-
ernment, a consultative council and a national archive; it now stands as the nation’s living memorial and the narrator of Abu Dhabi’s history.
Transformed into a museum in 2018 after more than 11 years of intensive conservation and restoration work, Qasr Al Hosn is a national monument that encapsulates the development of Abu Dhabi from a settlement reliant on fishing and pearling in the 18th century, to a modern, global metropolis, with displays of artifacts and archival materials dating back to as far as 6000 BC.
You see photos of how the fort/ palace looked in 1904, with nothing but desert and a couple of palm trees around it. Today, it is ringed (yet not overwhelmed) by a plethora of skyscrapers, each seeming to rival the next for most creative, most gravity-defying, most odd and artful shape. It is like a gallery of skyscrapers (New York City Museum of Skyscrapers
take note: there should be an exhibit) – for both their art and engineering. I note though that as modern as these structures are, they basically pick up and mimic some of the pattern in the old fort. And the building boom just seems to be going on.
And then you consider this: it’s all built on sand (and oil). “In 500 years from now, will these be here?” Bill Chalmers, the organizer of the Global Scavenger Hunt for the past 15 years, remarks. We had just come for Bagan, Myanmar, where the temples have been standing since the 11th century despite earthquakes and world events, and Yangon, where we visited the Schwedagon Pagoda that dates back 2,500 years.
There is also a Hall of Artisans which begins with an excellent video showing how the crafts reflected the materials that were at hand (eventu-
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ally also obtained through trade) and then you see women demonstrating the various crafts, like weaving. (Indoors, with very comfortable air-conditioning and facilities.)
From there, I walk to a “souk” at the World Trade Center that had stalls of some traditional items – wonderful spices for example – but in a modern (air-conditioned comfort!) setting, and directly across the street from a major modern mall promising
some 270 different brand shops. Souks are aplenty here.
My walk lets me revel in the skyscape. I come upon an intriguing road sign pointing toward the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation.
Falcon Hospital
I find myself dashing to get to the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, where I had prebooked the 2 pm tour. I didn’t realize how far it was - a 35-minute drive. The taxi driver, who I learn was recruited to come along
with many other young men, from Ghana and lives in an apartment building with other migrant workers, has to stop for gas and I worry I will miss the tour altogether.
The visit to the Falcon Hospital is truly a highlight. It is fascinating to learn how these prized birds are handled. We are taken into the treatment area, surprised to see a couple of dozen hooded falcons, waiting patiently in what is a waiting room. Their owners drop them off for the day for whatever checkup or healthcare they require; others stay in the falcon hospital (the biggest in Abu Dhabi and one of the biggest in the world), for months during their moulting season, when, as wild falcons, they would otherwise live in the mountains for six months. They are provided the perfect cool temperatures they would have in that habitat, before coming to the desert in spring to hunt, and later to breed.
We get to watch a falcon being anesthesized – they quickly pull off his hood, at which point he digs his claws into the gloved hand holding him, and his face quickly stuffed into the mask and put to sleep. His claws, which normally would be shaved down in the wild, become dangerously overgrown in captivity; the falcon doctor also shows how they can replace a feather that has become damaged, possibly impeding the bird’s ability to fly or hunt (they can carry prey four times their weight). The feather has to be an exact match, which they match from the collection of feathers from previous moultings. Then we get to hold a falcon. Not surprisingly this is one of the scavenges on the Global Scavenger Hunt (worth 35 points in the contest to be named “World’s Greatest Traveler”).
We learn that the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital (ADFH) is the first public
institution in the United Arab Emirates providing comprehensive veterinary health care services exclusively for falcons. It was established by the Abu Dhabi’s Environment Agency and opened in October 1999. The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital has become the largest falcon hospital in the UAE and in the world, caring for 11,000 falcons a year and more than 110,000 patients since its opening.
From being established as a purely veterinary facility, the ADFH has expanded in the fields of education and awareness, training and research. Due to the huge demand for providing our experience to other avian species, we have opened the falcon hospital became a fully-fledged specialized avian hospital for all kinds of birds and poultry species in 2006. In 2007, it added services for a wide variety of VIP pets and in 2010 opened an animal shelter. In 2011, it began its own falcon breeding program and breeds Saker falcons for the H.H. The Late Shk Zayed Falcon Release Program.
In 2007, ADFH opened its doors to what has become an award-winning tourism program and has become the most important tourist attraction in Abu Dhabi – for good reason.
It is a thrilling and unique experience. I meet a woman from Switzerland who is engaged in a four-week internship at the falcon hospital, learning how to handle and care for the falcons – information she will bring back as a high school teacher. She tells me the falcons are very kind and gentle and bond with their owner. The feeling is clearly reciprocal – these prized falcons, which can cost up to $1 million, can fly on an airplane in the first class cabin with their owner (they have to have their own passport to prevent illegal trafficking), have their own seat and their own menu
(fresh killed meat).
The Grand Mosque
Next I go to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – an experience that is not to be believed. If you thought the Taj Mahal was magnificent, a wonder of the world, the Grand Mosque which was built in 1999 and uses some of the same architectural and decorative design concepts, vastly surpasses it, in architectural scale and in artistic detail. Not to mention the Taj Mahal is basically a mausoleum, while the Grand Mosque is a religious center that can accommodate 7800 worshippers in its main sanctuary, 31,000 in the courtyard and altogether up to 51,000 worshippers for such high holy days as Ramadan. At more than 55,000 sq. meters it is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and one of the largest in the world. And every cubic meter of it spectacularly decorated –the courtyard is one of the largest mosaics in the world.
I time the visit to arrive about 4:30 pm in order to be there at dusk and sunset –and go first to what is labeled “the Visitors Happiness Desk” – how could I resist? The two gentlemen who manned the desk (surprisingly who are natives of Abu Dhabi when 88 percent of the population here come from some place else) are extremely well suited to their role – extremely friendly, helpful. As I am asking my questions, who should come down the escalator but my Global Scavenger Hunt teammate (small world!), so we visit together.
The experience of visiting is surprisingly pleasant, comfortable, welcoming – not austere as I expected (especially after having visited Buddhist temples in Myanmar where even when the stones are hot enough to fry an egg, you have to walk completely barefoot). Women must be fully covered, including hair, but they provide a robe (free). (I look like Mickey Mouse in the
GOING PLACES, NEAR & FAR....
Sorcerer’s Apprentice.)
Indeed, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque “aims to cultivate interaction between Islam and world cultures... Sheikh Zayed’s vision for the Grand Mosque was to incorporate architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations and celebrate cultural diversity by creating a haven that is truly diverse and inspirational in its foundation. The mosque’s architects were British, Italian and Emirati, and design inspiration was borrowed parts of Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, and Egypt among other Islamic countries, revealing a glistening architectural marvel with an astonishing capacity of 40,000 worshippers and visitors.
“The open-door policy invites tourists and celebrants from all around the world who can witness the spectacular oniontop domes, the reflective pools that engulf the courtyard and the iconic prayer hall, which not only overflows with blissful sunlight, but also houses the world’s biggest chandelier and carpet, both meticulously handmade. Be sure to spot the calligraphy encircling the hollows of the domes, etched with verses from the Quran and painted with gold leaves in An-Naskh lettering.”
When you arrive at the Visitors Center, which is at some distance from the mosque, you walk underground to where there is an air-conditioned mall, with restaurants and shops, then go through a tunnel like an airport (an electric cart is available for those who can’t walk distances; it kind of reminded me of how Disney moves its visitors into its attractions).
The public tour (an absolute must) is also free, indeed, the admission ticket to the Grand Mosque is free. (Fortunately, Margo manages to get us on the last public tour of the day which had already left, getting the guard to let us slip under a barrier.) Our guide is a delightful young woman who cheerily walks us through and points out the amazing art and details.
The mosque is massively large in scale, but looks remarkably delicate.
Just as we leave a touch of sunlight breaking through clouds that make the structures even more beautiful, if that were possible. By the time we get outside, the lights have come on (www.szgmc.gov. ae/en/Home ).
I ask the Happiness guys where to go for the best view of the Grand Mosque after dark, and, instead of the adjacent hotel where I had first been directed, they point us to The Souk at Qaryat (Al Beri), just across the water from the mosque. Sure enough, the view is spectacular.
Global Scavenger Hunt Challenges
We had arrived in Abu Dhabi about midnight local time the night before, after having left our hotel in Myanmar at 5:15
am, flying an hour to Bangkok where we had an eight-hour layover challenge (I only managed to do a water taxi on the canal and explore the Golden Mountain and some buildings and watched preparations for the King’s coronation (I later heard it was for a parade that day). Then flew six hours to Abu Dhabi where we gained 3 hours (that is how we make up the day we lost crossing the International Dateline and why it is so hard to keep track of what a day is), so for us, midnight felt like 3 am. Bill Chalmers, the organizer, ringmaster and Chief Experience Officer of the Global Scavenger Hunt tells us this was the most arduous travel day we would have (and the 18 hours travel from Vancouver to Vietnam was the longest airline time).
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On Long Island, it’s back to school time!
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
The yellow school buses will start pulling up to schools across Long Island on September 3. That’s the day that most schools will welcome students to the 2019/2020 school year.
It’s a fresh start for students and teachers alike and for those kindergartners just starting school, it’s a brandnew beginning for them. It represents a new chapter in their lives. Brand-new clothes, backpacks for the older students, some new haircuts. They will look spiffy!
This summer was a chance to explore and see lots of new things. There were some nice days, there was a heat wave and for many there was the chance to take some trips overseas.
My friend, Julie, and her husband, Gary, flew to Italy in July with her
daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren, Eva, Peter and Allie. Between frequent emails, Facebook posts and phone calls they kept us up to date on the on their travels and their sightseeing.
After flying from J.F. Kennedy Airport to Italy they saw the Leaning Tower of Pisa. In a cute photo Julie
and her grandchildren looked like they were pushing it. It turns out that it was already tilting when it was completed in 1372.
They checked out the Blue Grotto on the coast of the island of Capri in southern Italy. It’s a sea cave with sunlight that passes through an underwater cavity and when it shines through
the seawater it creates a blue reflection that illuminates the cavern. They said it was breathtaking to see.
They saw Pompeii near Naples which has plenty of history. When Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD it was completely buried in volcanic ash and pumice. Everything was preserved just as it was and it was fascinating. They saw a snapshot of Roman life, frozen at the moment it was buried. Granddaughter Eva said that it was like seeing the people in their everyday life.
The weather was good the day they visited Positano which is a cliffside village on the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy.
Before I get to today’s questions, I must point out a phone scam that is currently going on that involves Social Security. Quite a few readers have reported this scam to me. And then just this week, I was a victim, too. Here is the message that all the readers and I heard on our phones:
“This call is from the Department of Social Security. The reason you have received this phone call from our department is to inform you that we just suspend your Social Security number because we found some suspicious activity. So if you want to know about this case, just press one. Thank you.”
There are clues in these kinds of phony communications that let you know right away that they are a scam.
For example, a recent email I allegedly got from my bank told me they were shutting down my checking account because of some “suspicious activity.” But the email began with this sentence: “We are regretting to inform you of a problem with your checking account.” That awkward sentence structure (“We are regretting to inform you...”) was a dead giveaway that the email was a hoax. There is simply no way a large financial institution would have released an email with that kind of sloppy syntax.
Here is another email I received, supposedly from my cable and internet provider: “It is with solemn sadness that we must suspend your cable service because of a problem. Please respond with promptness by clicking here.” Come on, guys. “Solemn sadness?” “Promptness?” I knew right away that this email didn’t come from my cable company. Instead, I pictured some kid who speaks broken English sitting in a back room of his mother’s apartment somewhere in Moscow using an online thesaurus to come up with what he thinks are impressive and legitimate sounding words for fake emails that he sends to unsuspecting Americans.
Anyway, let’s get to that alleged message about Social Security. First of all, I can tell you that the Social Security Administration would never call someone in a situation like this. They always would send a letter.
The second giveaway that the message was a hoax was how it referred to SSA. It is known as the Social Security Administration, not the “the department of Social Security.” I know that SSA is not a familiar government agency abbreviation like the FBI or the IRS. I mean, if you received a phone call from someone alleging to be from the Federal Department of Investigation or the Internal Revenue Agency, you’d know right away that it was hoax, In the same manner, the “department of Social Security” is a suspicious slip-up.
The third issue with the message is another syntax problem. An official government message would never use the phrase “to inform you that we just suspend your Social Security number...” The proper phrasing would of course be, “just suspended...”
Finally, if you could hear the actual message, you might laugh. It sounds so computerized, very fake and very phony.
So if you get that message on your phone from the “department of Social Security,” have a good laugh and then delete it! Now on to today’s questions.
Q: A couple days ago, a check from Social Security suddenly showed up in my bank account. It’s not my monthly Social Security check. It’s something extra. I called Social Security and, frankly, they were no help. Do you have any idea what it is?
A: I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “Patience is a virtue.” Well, I’m going to tell you to be patient. Whenever SSA owes someone money, they always send out the check right away. At the same time, they send a letter explaining what the check is all about. Of course, the “check” isn’t really a paper check that’s mailed to you. It’s an electronic transfer of funds to your bank account. And that is pretty much an instantaneous transaction. But the letter you get is just that: a piece of paper sent through the mail. So the letter has to be prepared and then it has to be mailed to you. I’m guessing it will show up in your mailbox in about 10 days.
Q: We’ve always received our Social Security checks on Wednesdays. Mine on the second Wednesday of the month, and my husband’s on the fourth Wednesday. But for the last couple months, they’ve not shown up in our bank account until the second and fourth Friday. I tried calling Social Security, but got put on hold for 45 minutes and finally gave up. Has there been a change in the check delivery dates?
A: There has been no change. My guess is the problem is with your bank and not with Social Security. I suggest you talk to someone at your bank first to see if you can find out what is going on. If that doesn’t work, you’ll just have to be patient and wait.
Q: Your answer to the couple who have a child with severe physical and mental problems since birth was correct but incomplete. You told the husband who was about to turn 62 to consider filing for his Social Security retirement benefits right away in order to get the extra monthly benefits for his son and wife. But the primary reason that a retiree who has a disabled child should collect Social Security at 62 is that doing so starts a 24-month period at the end of which that child will be en-
titled to Medicare. That insurance will survive the retiree. In addition, the child’s home state will likely enroll the child in Medicaid for the 24-month interim period, and once the 24-month period passes, the home state will pay the Part B Medicare insurance premium.
I realize that your column is about Social Security, but here there
is closely related and essential information that your readers should have. Please let your readers know the rest of the story.
A: Well, now I don’t need to because you just did. Thanks!
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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other views of the Amalfi Coast and they enjoyed the gardens there. The town is in a picturesque mountaintop setting.
They visited Sorrento, another Cliffside city with terrific views and lots of marinas. Debbie and her family walked along Piazza Tasso, a square that’s lined with cafes. The historic center is a bunch of narrow alleys that’s home to the Chiesa di San Francesco, a 14th-century church with a peaceful cloister.
Julie and Gary went to Florence and saw the Duomo, a beautiful cathedral with its terracotta-tiled dome. Plus the bell tower by Giotto. They also checked out the Uffizi Gallery that exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.” The kids weren’t too excited about the Gallery but the adults couldn’t pass up the chance to check it out.
They all enjoyed taking a gondola ride in Venice. Peter called it “cool” and added that he had never seen a boat like that before. He was also impressed with the gondolier who was wearing the traditional red and white striped shirt, black pants and his straw hat.
Peter found the fact that the gondolier could maneuver the gondola with just one oar to be pretty amazing.
The last city was Rome where they saw the Colosseum and underground gladiators’ tour.
Also in July a few relatives and I took a week’s vacation and spent it visiting a cousin of ours. Maria and her husband, Dennis, moved to upstate New York from the Westchester area two years ago. Their house is located right near the St. Lawrence River in Lisbon.
We had kept in touch and Maria invited us so two cars full of us went - my niece, Kylie, her husband, Josh, their three children and a friend of mine. We visited Maria and Dennis during the July 4th holiday so it was fun with all of the fireworks.
The first night that we arrived there were greetings all around, there was a barbecue dinner outside at two picnic tables. Afterwards people were tired from the drive so many of them didn’t stay up late but hit the sack.
On the second night after having dinner outside overlooking the St. Lawrence River we started asking Maria and Dennis about the area. It turns out that Lisbon has a lot of history.
As we all relaxed in our chairs Maria and Dennis took turns telling us about it. At times they read some of the history from a site called townoflisbonny. org.
It turns out that long ago the Lisbon area was occupied by the Five Nations of the Indian tribes. A branch of these was known as the Oswegatchie which means “Black Water.”
This territory was originally discovered and occupied by the French.
In the early days of the U.S. little was known about the Lisbon area. It was known to exist because someone had seen it as he traveled up and down the St. Lawrence River.
In 1799 people started settling in the Lisbon area. There were missionaries like Father Francois Picquet who was French born and came to North America but it was a cold, remote area.
The settlers hunted and fished. They ate fresh and dried venison, beechnuts, walnuts, butternuts and maple sugar. They grew corn, potatoes, turnips and hay. The meat of wild animals was an important addition to their food. To build log cabins and make room for farms they leveled the trees.
Lumber merchants bought squared timber in the winter, made them into rafts and in the spring floated them down the river to Quebec, Canada.
Lisbon has always been a good place to raise grains and grass. Farmers raised vegetables, corn, hay, wheat, cows, sheep, oxen and poultry for their own use. They also made butter.
They used the wool from their sheep for their clothes which were handmade. Milk was taken to the factories in town that was made into butter and cheese.
In 1912 a railroad station was opened at Lisbon which took the milk and shipped it by the Rutland Railroad to New York City every day. Later Sheffield Farms operated a milk station and shipped milk to N.Y.C.
Around 1930 a powdered milk plant was added. The skim milk was made into powdered milk and the cream went to N.Y.C. In 1941, the Doughnut Company rented the plant and made powdered eggs. The milk is sent to N.Y.C. today by tank truck.
Lisbon established its churches - the Reformed Church, the Presbyterian Church, etc. Schools were built in the area and in the 1950s a central school district was formed.
The town built a public library and the community room is the center of many gatherings such as parties, meetings and church affairs.
In 1959, when the St. Lawrence Seaway was opened to commercial traffic, many people moved into the town. Trailers, camps and apartments were added to house the people. Modern highways, stores, garages, feed mills, a bank, a restaurant and a Post Office serve the community.
As my cousin started to tell us about the history of Lisbon I noticed the older
kids listening attentively. The younger ones nodded off after a short while. I guess the history was pretty dry for the little ones.
Last month my friend, Dave, and his wife, Suzanne, wanted to take their son, Joel, to visit his grandparents in Harrison, Maine, and look around Crystal Lake.
They also went fishing in Woodsum Brook near Harrison. That perfect spot to go fishing is just a few minutes away from the grandparents’ house so the five of them got in the car, drove to Woodsum Brook and went fishing off the bridge.
It took some time but eventually Joel caught a yellow perch and Dave caught a chain pickerel so they were happy about that. Plus the weather was perfect all around and they made a day of it.
The grandparents had packed a picnic lunch for everyone so after they had their fill of fishing they sat at a picnic table by the lake and enjoyed a refreshing cold lunch.
Suzanne grew up in Harrison, Maine, and her parents’ house had been in the family for about 100 years. The original house was up on a hill with a wraparound porch. There were plenty of oak and maple trees in their front and back yards and a small brook out back.
They had a two-story house plus a basement which was a good size but as the family started to grow Suzanne’s grandparents had an addition built onto the back of the house. That gave them two additional bedrooms and another bathroom.
When she married Dave 20 years ago she moved to Long Island where Dave is from but they tried to get back to Maine twice a year for a visit. Usually they went north in the spring and fall, before the snow hit Maine, and this year they managed to squeeze in a summertime visit.
The parents/grandparents were happy to see everyone and they relaxed overly leisurely lunches and dinners. They all had the chance to catch up on the family news.
The last night that Dave, Suzanne and Joel stayed in Harrison they had a barbecue dinner out back. They lingered over dessert and cups of iced tea and watched as the summer sun slowly sank in the sky.
Dave told me that their visit to Maine was kind of laid back which was just what they needed. He added that it was good to be in New England for a change of pace.
During the day they walked around the town taking in all of the sights. At night they breathed in the New England air noticing that when sundown came it was crisper and just a bit cooler than
the nighttime air of Long Island.
This summer my family and I had a chance to travel to a different area and learn lots of new things. We liked hearing all about my friends’ Julie and Gary’s travels all over Italy.
We also enjoyed hearing about Dave, Suzanne and Joel’s visit to Maine aka the Pine Tree State.
Julie’s favorite place in Italy? She really liked seeing Vatican City and was excited about seeing Pope Francis. She knew that Sunday at noon is when the Angelus prayer is said and when the Pope speaks from his window overlooking St. Peter’s Square. It turned out, however, that Pope Francis wasn’t there! He was away on vacation.
Well, the kids look like they had a good time this summer. Everyone looks recharged and refreshed. It’s time for the 2019/2020 school year to begin. I wish all the best to the students out there for a good school year!
Global Scavenger Hunt, Leg 5: Discovering Abu Dhabi
We have had a full day in Abu Dhabi to do our scavenges. Tonight’s scavenger hunt deadline is 10 pm, when we will learn where our next destination will be on the 23-day day mystery tour. Only five of the original nine teams are still in contention to win the title, “World’s Best Traveler” (and free trip to defend the title next year).
The scavenges are designed to give us travel experiences that take us out of our comfort zone, bring us closer to people and cultures. In Abu Dhabi, one of the experiences that would earn 100 points is to be invited for dinner with a family in their home. “It is always a good thing to be invited for dinner with a family in their home. If you are, and you do – please do bring something nice for them, be patient and be
gracious. Of course, we want proof.”
Another is to “hold an informal majlis with actual locals (people actually from UAE and not at any hotel) over an Arabica coffee; talk about a few things like the future of Abu Dhabi, oil, tourism, arranged marriages, Western values, etc.” That would earn 35 points.
Other possibilities: ride “the world’s fastest rollercoaster” (75 points – Paula and Tom, the SLO Folks and returning champions, did that and said it felt like 4G force); walk the Emirates Palace from end to end and have a “golden cappuccino” (they literally put gold flakes in the cappuccino, this is Abu Dhabi after all) for 35 points; take in the grandeur of the Presidential Palace, only recently opened to the public, and visit Qasr Al Watan, a building within the compound dubbed “‘Palace of the Nation”
(complete with huge white domes, lush gardens and dramatic chandeliers, the new landmark is intended to give visitors a stronger understanding of the UAE’s governing traditions and values. There is also a spectacular nightly show.) (50 points).
Many of the scavenges (including mandatory ones) have to do with local food, because foods and food preparations are so connected to heritage, culture and environment and bring people together. One of the scavenges here is to assemble three flavors of camel milk from a grocery store and do a blind taste test (35 points).
Unfortunately, an attraction we all wanted to get to, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, was closed. The museum, which opened in November 2017, is a collaboration with the famous Louvre of France, and intended to be a “universal museum in the Arab World,” focusing on “what unites us: the stories of human creativity that transcend individual cultures or civilizations, times or places.”
The pioneering cultural project combines “the UAE’s bold vision of cultural progression and openness with France’s expertise in the world of art and museums.” The museum was expected to exhibit Leonard Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi, considered the most expensive painting in the world (purchased for $450 million at auction in November 2017, believed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Sulman), but delayed the exhibition. (www.louvreabudhabi.ae)
A lasting impression that I will carry away from this brief visit to Abu Dhabi is that its theme this year is “Year of Tolerance” which also goes to what we have experienced here: attractions and programs intended to promote understanding of Islamic history, heritage and culture.
Our accommodation in Abu Dhabi is the five-star St. Regis (just about all the accommodations arranged for the Global
Scavenger Hunt are five-star), which serves the most extravagant breakfast. Purposefully, our ringmaster and Chief Experience Officer, Bill Chalmers, has arranged it so we will have two, lavish breakfasts here, much to our collective delight.
The hotel has a stunning rooftop pool and bar (what a view!) and is connected by a tunnel under the busy boulevard to the beach on the Persian Gulf.
We gather together at 10 pm in the lavish lobby of the St. Regis, excitedly trade stories about our travel adventures during the day. Inevitably, I am jealous of the things I didn’t do, couldn’t fit in to do – like visiting the Fish Market, the Iranian Souk, the Presidential Palace! (can’t believe I missed that), built for the tidy sum of $5 billion (open til 7 pm, then a lightshow at 7:30 pm).
And then we learn where we are going next: Jordan!
More information on visiting Abu Dhabi at https://visitabudhabi.ae/en/
The Global Scavenger Hunt is an annual travel program that has been operated for the past 15 years by Bill and Pamela Chalmers, GreatEscape Adventures, 310281-7809, GlobalScavengerHunt.com.
oldest structure in Abu Dhabi, is an excellent historical museum
Back To School
Back-to-school safety guidelines
As children head back to school, they and their parents have lots to do to be ready for the first days of school. Clothing and supplies may be top priorities, but families also should focus on safety as the first day of school draws close.
The following are some key tips families can keep in mind to ensure a healthy and happy upcoming school year.
School bus safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that school buses are the safest way for children to travel to and from school. The majority of school bus-related injuries occur while students are boarding and getting off the bus. Over the last 10 years, the NHTSA says nearly two-thirds of school-age pedestrians who were fatally injured by school buses or other vehicles were hurt after being struck while entering or exiting the bus.
While at the bus stop, children must remember to stay at least five large steps away from the road and wait to board until the driver says so. When leaving the bus, students should make sure there is no oncoming traffic and wait for a signal from the bus driver before crossing busy streets.
While on the bus, observe the rules and stay seated at all times. Keep the center aisle clear of backpacks.
Walking/biking safety
Students may walk or bike to school if the school permits. School tends to begin during the morning rush hour, so students must exercise extreme caution when walking or biking to school. Stick to sidewalks whenever possible when walking. Cyclists should follow the rules of the road, including riding in the same direction as traffic. Choose the safest route as a family and practice it before the first day of school, advises the security company ADT.
Backpack safety
Choose an ergonomically designed backpack to enhance safety and comfort. Backpacks should weigh no more than 5 to 10 percent of the child’s body weight, advises the National Safety Council. Rolling backpacks should be avoided since they are a tripping hazard.
With a new school year on the horizon, students and their parents can discuss school safety so the year starts off on the right foot.
Caution around school buses and during busy school mornings and afternoons should be emphasized.
3 tips to establishing a successful homework area
High school students have a lot on their plates. Today’s parents often lament that kids’ schedules are far more hectic than their own schedules were when they were teenagers. But for many high school students, a familiar foe their parents have no doubt encountered is proving a considerable source of stress. Homework has long been the bane of
high schoolers’ existence. Studies regarding just how much homework is being assigned to teenagers are somewhat outdated, which makes it difficult to determine just how much work kids are being asked to do after school lets out. A 2014 survey from the University of Phoenix found that high school teachers assign, on average, 3.5 hours of homework
per week. Multiply that figure by five, which is the number of different teachers many high school students have in a typical school day, and the survey concluded that high school students may be expected to complete as much as 17.5 hours of homework per week.
Though the study, which is the only one of its kind to be conducted in recent years, is older, there’s little reason to suspect today’s high school students are being asked to do any less than their predecessors were in 2014.
While parents might not be able to do much to lessen their children’s homework workload, they can take steps to ensure their homes are as homework-friendly as possible. The following are three ways to do just that.
1. Create a communal homework table.
The Harvard Graduate School of Education notes that youngsters who seem reluctant to do their homework may benefit from doing their afterschool work at a communal table. With parents nearby, such students may feel less lonely and may be less likely to procrastinate if they know mom or dad are nearby. Students who are not reluctant to do their homework may benefit from working quietly in their bedrooms.
2. Clear the area of distractions. Distractions like televisions, devices that are not necessary to complete assignments and even younger siblings can make it hard for teenagers to concentrate on their work. Designate a time each day for homework, ensuring that the television is off and that devices have been placed on “Do Not Disturb.”
In addition, high school students with younger siblings can expect their brothers and sisters to be finished with their homework first. Make sure youngsters recognize the importance of staying quiet until everyone has finished their homework. Encourage younger siblings to leave the homework area and play quietly or read elsewhere in the home.
3. Include a break between school and homework time
Much like parents may like a few minutes to unwind when getting home from work at night, kids likely won’t want to dive right into their homework after getting home from school. A break between the school day and homework time can help kids clear their heads so they’re more capable of concentrating when they sit down to do their work.
A good work environment at home can help kids live up to their academic potential.
How to help kids make friends at school
The average student likely spends more time at school and participating in extracurricular activities with classmates than he or she does at home. In close proximity to so many peers, it may seem like making friends would be a snap. However, some students have trouble connecting and can use a little push to make friends.
The family and parenting resource Parenting Science notes that research indicates that the most popular children are those who exemplify certain traits. These traits include being caring; a willingness to share; a willingness to offer help; and strong verbal skills. Children who embrace these traits may prove better at making friends. Parents may find that youngsters need some encouragement to build their social circles, and the following are some ways parents can offer that encouragement.
• Encourage kids to seek out someone on their own. It may be challenging to walk up to a group and introduce yourself. Encourage students to seek out someone who is alone and then strike up a conversation, which can be less intimidating than approaching a group. Emphasize to kids that other students may also be a little shy and looking to make friends.
• Practice conversation starters at home. Children can work with their parents to come up with topics that can help foster communication. These can include ice breakers and common interests, such as favorite television shows or video games.
• Teach kids approachable body language. Wearing earbuds or exhibiting negative body language, such as crossed arms or avoiding eye contact, can make a person seem less approachable. Smiling, engaging in conversation and being friendly can make it easier to make friends.
• Ask teachers to help. The education resource Understood says teachers can give children responsibilities, such as the opportunity to hand out snacks or papers, which can build confidence and provide opportunities for kids to converse with their peers.
• Help children be active listeners. An active listener is someone who makes it clear that he or she is paying attention. Making eye contact, orienting the body toward the speaker and making relevant verbal responses are some active listening strategies that can help kids more fully engage with their peers. Feeling valued and listened to may encour-
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• Ask open questions. The social networking advisement site Young Scot suggests having students ask open questions, such as: “How was your summer?” or “What sports do you like to play?” These types of questions can kick-start in-depth conversations.
• Join a team or club. Students often make friends in social or extracurricular settings, such as on a sports team. With a shared interest, it’s easy to find topics to discuss.
Making friends in school can make time spent in the classroom more enjoyable for youngsters.
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Over the course of an academic career, the average student switches schools three to four times. Elementary school gives way to middle school or junior high. From there, students will transition to high school. If a student chooses to keep their academic journey going after high school, college or trade school awaits.
Adolescence is a transitional period when many students may be learning how to make decisions and taking their first significant steps toward becoming independent adults. That can make the transition from middle school to high school more complicated than previous transitional periods young people experienced.
Several changes take place in high school that can impact students’ anxiety levels.
• Students go from being the oldest in middle school to the youngest in high school.
• The student body population typically increases dramatically.
• Curriculum becomes more demanding than it was in middle school.
• School hours change, often requiring students to wake up earlier.
• A new school may mean students are funneling in from different feeder schools. Long-time friends may be separated depending on where they ultimately choose to go to high school.
A 2016 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 70 percent of teens say anxiety and depression are a
“major problem” among their peers. To help make high school a positive experience and less likely to induce anxiety, students and their parents can employ these tips.
• Establish a consistent routine. The education resource CollegeVine advises students to build good study habits, create a calm and organized homework environment and focus on studies while keeping distractions at bay.
• Encourage extracurricular activities. Activities outside of the classroom are a great way for students to make friends and involve themselves socially with their peers. Such extracurriculars can lead to strong friendships that flourish throughout high school and beyond.
• Buddy up. Just as they might have done upon entering kindergarten, students on the cusp of starting high school can find someone who will be attending the same school and go over schedules and potential meet-up times. They can make plans to sit together at lunch as they both get acclimated to their new environments.
• Attend open houses. Families can tour the campus to get a feel for the layout of their children’s school. Ask for a map of the school grounds so students can get an idea of where their schedules will require them to be throughout the course of the day.
The transition to high school is a significant one in the life of a teenager. Families can employ various strategies to make that transition go smoothly.
The effect of drinking water on real estate
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
Have you ever thought of the lack of water’s effect on Real Estate?
I sat the other day thinking and pondering about our drinking water and its’ effect on our survival as well as real estate. If we didn’t have enough clean potable supplies for sixteen million + New Yorkers that would be affected, and then what would we do?
Moreover, having read about the current and previous problems and issues with clean water in various towns across Long Island as well as our country and what is being done to keep it clean and the effects on the price of real estate now and in the future became a wakeup call to me.
Is our government and politicians, really being sufficiently proactive enough about this today or have any substantially improved and solid plans for the future? As per a recent Newsday article from June 5, 2019 by Matthew Chayes, “The drinking water on Long Island has “by far” the most emerging contaminants of any region in the state, according to a review of detections of the substances by the New York Public Interest Research Group.
The review, “What’s in My Water,” was done by the Albany-based group using data collected between 2013 and 2016, and it concluded that “one or more emerging contaminants” could affect the supplies of about 16 million New Yorkers.
The review was released May 28.” The report cautioned: “It is unclear if certain detections are health concerns” but noted that some emerging contaminants were detected above federal health advisory levels. Those contaminants include industrial chemicals from spills, wastewater and components in personal-care products like shampoo, detergent, as well as fertilizers, pesticides and household
chemicals (Most notable were four contaminants detected, strontium, chromium-6, chlorate and 1,4-dioxane). Long Island has some of the highest detections in the nation of chemicals like 1,4 dioxane, a solvent used to keep machinery greased that is also a byproduct of certain personal-care products. The chemical is a likely carcinogen.
Because our water comes from aquifers underground (not like New York City water that comes from reservoirs in upstate New York, which appear to be much more protected), what we put into it, especially from the past from industrial wastes, and other current chemicals, as just mentioned, is what we are drinking. Greater and more specific attention, to our most important, life sustaining water supplies has become tantamount and critical to our survival as well as to the value of our real estate locally and throughout Long Island, New York State and the rest of the U.S.
Even salt infiltration is slowly but surely, having adverse affects on our drinking water and will be more so in the future, as supplies dwindle and sea water penetrates our underground.
Gobler, chairman of coastal ecology and conservation and professor at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook, said the quality of drinking water on Long Island varies. Some jurisdictions — such as the Suffolk County Water Authority — are good stewards of drinking water, Gobler said.
He stressed that the supply to the estimated 100,000 Long Islanders who live in homes with private wells not connected by public pipes should be
tested regularly for contaminants. However, many areas of Long Island do have clean water comparable to New York City water. However, Nassau has greater issues than Suffolk County. Constant testing and monitoring of our water supplies today and into the future will hopefully provide us with cleaner more potable water. There is currently, a three billion dollar state program for testing, filtering and the addition of new pipes, of which two hundred million dollars is available to municipalities. You can read the entire article by clicking on the following link (if you are a Newsday subscriber) or I can email you a copy, if you contact me: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/long-island-drinking-water-quality-1.31846574
Long Island is just one area that clean water is and has become a major issue. Scientific American via Reuters publication came out with an article by M.B. Pell and Joshua Schneyer noting that Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland, Milwaukee, are a few other areas that are currently dealing with pollutants effecting their water supplies, which have even greater issues than Flint, Michigan did in 2018. There are three thousand cities and towns throughout the U.S. which have at least double the lead content in their drinking water compared with the city of Flint, and eleven hundred of those towns have shown elevated blood tests in children that are four times that of Flint!
We as human beings tend to brush things under the carpet until a crisis occurs and then many times we wait until the last minute to try and resolve the problem. The water issue is a
crucial issue and critical to our survival and some municipalities are doing their best to deal with it and others I am not so sure! Can you imagine how it has affected the price of real estate in Flint, Michigan as well as all those other three thousand other areas whose water has been challenged? Could this happen to Long Island’s water supplies and have a similar affect on our local real estate? Will many of our inhabitants largest asset, their home and its’ value, be negatively impacted, when a water and health crisis does occur? It surely is possible, if we don’t speed up and move more quickly in the testing, filtering and isolating of those pollutants that have a direct effect on our life and livelihood, here on Long Island and across the U.S.
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6 Super Easy Ways to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
Fruit flies are amazing, and by that I mean amazingly annoying!
These tiny creatures can detect the smell of ripe fruits and vegetables from miles away. If there’s a bowl of fruit on your kitchen counter, there’s probably a fruit fly or two looking for a way into your home to get to it. They’re so small they can get in through window screens or crevices around windows and doors.
Once inside, they reproduce like crazy. All it takes is one pregnant fruit fly to get in, and before you know it, you’re dealing with a full-fledged fruit fly infestation. I know. I’ve been battling this problem, too!
If you’re tired of fruit flies taking over, start by tossing out anything overripe. Next, clean the muck from your sink drains*, and eliminate wet sponges, mops and the like. Then try one of these effective remedies to banish fruit flies from your home. Those dis-
gusting little flies are no match for these super easy traps and potent potions!
FRUIT FLY TRAP
A small glass bowl
Plastic wrap
Apple cider vinegar (no substitute, please)
Liquid dishwashing detergent
Pour some apple cider vinegar into the bowl. Add 1 drop of liquid dishwashing detergent. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, pulling the wrap back just a tiny bit at one edge to allow for entry. Don’t skip any of these steps. The apple cider vinegar by itself has significant surface tension. That means the flies can actually walk on the surface, take a sip and then use it for a runway to take off. The soap breaks that surface tension, and the plastic wrap helps make sure those suckers get hopelessly trapped.
That’s it. Just set the bowl out on the counter and go about your business.
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UNFILTERED APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Remove the cap from the bottle of apple cider vinegar (it doesn’t have to be full -- nearly empty works, too). Cover the opening with plastic wrap, and secure it with a rubber band. Then poke a hole for fruit flies to enter. They can’t resist the scent of the apple cider vinegar. Once inside this trap, they won’t be able to exit.
RED WINE
Fruit flies love the sweetness of wine. Try leaving out a bottle with a little liquid left. The skinny neck will trap the flies.
PAPER CONE AND FRUIT
Place a little vinegar and a chunk of very ripe fruit or some fruit juice in a jar. Roll a piece of paper into a cone, and stick it in the jar with the narrow opening downward. Fruit flies will be drawn in, but they can’t get out.
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fly bait that comes from an “Old Farmer’s Almanac.” Combine 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar and 2 ounces ground black pepper in a saucepan, and simmer for 10 minutes. Allow it to cool, and then pour into a shallow dish. The flies will be drawn to the mixture and quickly drown.
FLY PUNCH
Multiple readers have reported that Aunt Fannie’s FlyPunch! works better to attract and eliminate fruit flies than any other remedy they’ve tried. This nontoxic formula that contains sodium lauryl sulfate and malic acid is fast, powerful and easy to use. And it is reported to last up to 30 days.
*If you have any slow-moving drains in your house, there may be enough organic matter hanging out inside your pipes to support a breeding population of fruit flies. You can tape some plastic wrap over suspect drains for a few days
to check for fruit flies. If you see adults on the underside of the plastic, you’ve got some breeding in your drain. Pour boiling-hot water down to help loosen accumulated deposits. If accessible, you can also use a firm brush to scrub the inside of the pipes and free debris.
Mary invites questions, comments and tips at EverydayCheapskate.com, “Ask Mary a Question.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of Debt-Proof Living, a personal finance member website and the author of the book DebtProof Living, Revell 2014. To find out more about Mary visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.
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with a community health nurse, emotional support and assistance from licensed social workers, volunteers for transportation, minor home repairs as well as educational, social and wellness programs,” says Lewis.
An additional component of NNORC is evaluating senior citizens’ home environments and layouts “to make sure it’s safe and they are okay to live there,” Lewis explains.
The Mid Island Y JCC also aims to develop a relationship with a senior’s family in case additional needs or services develop for an area senior living in their home.
This year the Mid-Island Y JCC is one of two Platinum-level sponsors of the Syosset Street Fair, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. along the “downtown” Jackson Avenue strip, organized by the Syosset Woodbury Chamber. Lewis has attended several of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber’s monthly meetings at area businesses to make contacts and inform residents and professionals about opportunities and services it provides.
“We will be sponsoring Syosset Street Fair entertainment and setting up a table with giveaways and information. We can hopefully reach many members of the community and communicate our services to them, with more outreach moving forward. We participate and support our business community to continue spreading the word about the community partnership -- there are plenty of businesses within the Syosset area that can sponsor and provide services to seniors as part of the NNORC program. That can help businesses spread their name to community members,” he said.
The Mid-Island Y JCC has also contributed a Silver-level sponsorship for the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival coming up on Sunday, October 6. The POBOC event will be held at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library’s parking lot, 999 Old Country Rd.
The state’s grant took effect July 1, 2019 and NNORC-SOS services in the community will be phased in over the next 18 months, until December 31, 2020, but Lewis says the goal is to be running and operational by January 1. He also explained that the grant is for a five-year period, with renewal available every five years.
Once NNORC-SOS is fully operational Syosset seniors will have access to program services available either in the senior’s home, by telephone, or at one of several rotating satellite office sites throughout the community. Office hours will be scheduled at the Syos-
set Public Library, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, the VFW Hall (Post 6394) and Eastwood Road Apartment complex.
After news of the Mid Island Y JCC’s grant award, former Nassau County Executive and current Congressman Thomas Suozzi, whose district includes Syosset, said Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities or NORCs help seniors ‘age in place’ by providing support services including transportation, nutrition, recreation and intellectual stimulation.
“As baby boomers age and our life expectancy grows longer, more and more seniors will need assistance. I hope that one day every senior in my congressional district will have access to these services,” Suozzi commented.
Another program component is its “chore worker program” -- pairing young adults who are receiving job training through the Mid-Island Y JCC’s Adler Center for Special Needs with seniors needing assistance with certain smaller household tasks.
Program partners offering office spaces to NNORC-SOS include the Town of Oyster Bay, the TOBAY Housing Authority, Syosset Public Library and VFW Post 6394. The Housing Authority will offer bimonthly “Bagel Brunch” for Syosset/Woodbury seniors.
Other NNORC program partners include Caring People Home Care, a subcontractor for community health nursing services, and Selfhelp Community Services, a subcontractor for intensive care management. The Syosset Public Library aims to assist NNORC-SOS as a provider of space for office hours and programming and as a partner for outreach and education programs. Marlie Cohen, the Mid Island Y JCC’s chief program officer, commented, “we are so grateful to our partners in the community, who have been integral to the development of our proposal and will remain integral in the implementation of services.”
Promotion to a local audience around Syosset/Woodbury is planned for two consecutive Sundays in September. On September 8, the Mid Island Y JCC will host a Membership Drive open house at its Plainview location. The following Sunday is the Syosset Street Fair.
“People are welcome to come by our table at Street Fair or visit us at the Mid-Island Y/JCC location (in Plainview) and pick up a magnet which will have our website address and contact information, or they can call us now if they would like to reach out before the upcoming community events,” Lewis said.
NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County of Nassau NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST
BEATRIZ E. ACOSTA AKA BEATRIZ ACOSTA, et al.,
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated February 05, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on September 10, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 14 LILY LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 45, BLOCK 201, LOT 6. Approximate amount of judgment $441,323.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 17-002691.
ANTHONY FRANCIS ALTIMARI, ESQ, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 MIT 5829
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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau
U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Lehman XS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-2, Plaintiff AGAINST
Ana D. Salmeron, et al, Defendant
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 5/31/2019 and entered on 6/3/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 10, 2019 at 11:30 AM premises known as 72 East Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County
of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 45, BLOCK: 64, LOT: 244. Approximate amount of judgment is $552,770.84 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 004593/2016.
Kathleen Wright, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 MIT 5831 4X 08/09,16,23,30
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County USROF IV LEGAL TITLE TRUST 2015-1, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, Against LUZ D. MENSING A/K/A LUZ MENSING, ET AL, Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 9/21/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, CCP Calendar Control Part Courtroom in the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, on 9/10/2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 187 Princess Street Hicksville, NY 11801 described as follows; ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, not an Incorporated Village, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York and designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 11 Block 250 Lot 37.
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $435,499.99 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 12637/13.
Jennifer B. Ettenger, Esq., Referee.
STIENE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. (Attorneys for Plaintiff), 167 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768
Dated: 7/3/19
File Number: 201101293-03
LEGAL NOTICES
REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE Supreme Court County of Nassau
J.P. MORGAN ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-S3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff – against –EUN SOOK CHOI KIM, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on December 5, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction, at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, Nassau County, New York on the 10th Day of September, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Premises known as 543 Woodbury Road, Plainview, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11803. (Section: 12., Block: 537, Lot: 27) Approximate amount of lien $696,895.43 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 15-002339.
Joseph N. Armao, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Rochester, NY 14614-1990 Tel. 585/760-8218
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 2802832
Dated: June 28, 2019 MIT 5833
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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-13BTT, Plaintiff, vs. BRUCE TOPOL; CELINA TOPOL, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on October 25, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 17, 2019 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 63 Carriage Lane, Plainview, NY. 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 13, Block 119 and Lot 140 CA 2 Unit 226 together with an undivided 0.75 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $392,627.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 8827/13. Anthony Iovino, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff Cash will not be accepted. MIT 5834 4X 08/16,23,30,09/06
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 20051, Plaintiff AGAINST Jasbir Singh; Balvinderjit Bains a/k/a Balvinderjit Kaur Bains a/k/a Balvinderjit K. Bains; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 31, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on September 17, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 48 Robin Lane, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 13 Block 56 Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment $626,898.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provi-
sions of filed Judgment Index# 17-001045.
George Esernio, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: August 1, 2019 MIT 5835 4X 08/16,23,30,09/06
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST X, V. ROSEMARIE CASEY AKA ROSEMARIE RUGGIERO, ET AL.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 03, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE NRZ PASSTHROUGH TRUST X is the Plaintiff and ROSEMARIE CASEY AKA ROSEMARIE RUGGIERO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, CALENDAR CONTROL PART (CCP) COURTROOM, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 24, 2019 at 11:30 AM, premises known as 11 GARDEN BOULEVARD, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 0046, Block 00365-00, Lot 00035: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU, AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 005842/2016.
Janine T. Lynam, Esq.Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. MIT 5836 4X 08/23,30,09/06,13
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court
Friday, August 30, 2019
County of Nassau BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. MATTHEW ZIMMER, ALL THE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEE, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, ASSIGNEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, ASSIGNEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF ANY OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES, WIDOWS, IF ANY AND ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, EXCEPT AS HEREIN STATED, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on July 2, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 24, 2019 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 11 Maple Place, Hicksville, NY. 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 11, Block D and Lots 1127 & 1128. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 6804/2013.
Dominic Villoni, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5837 4X 08/23,30,09/06,13
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A, Plaintiff, vs.
IRMA ACHKHANIAN, JONATHAN ACHKHANIAN, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CORPORATION FORMERLY KNOWN AS WORLD SAVINGS
BANK, FSB, DCFS TRUST, AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK, FSB, CITIBANK SOUTH DAKOTA, NA, LONG ISLAND TAX REDUCTIONS, INC, JANE DOE(REFUSED NAME), Defendants
In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on November 6, 2017, I, Peter Rubin, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on October 1, 2019 at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows: 258 Woodbury Rd Hicksville, NY 11801
SBL No.: 12-171-61
ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in Hicksville, Township of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York
The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 15-007093 in the amount of $536,680.73 plus interest and costs.
Richard S. Mullen, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604
Tel.: 855-227-5072
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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION 2009-FT1
TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2009-FT1, V. PATRICIA MORRONE, ET AL.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 14, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION 2009-FT1
TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2009-FT1 is the Plaintiff and PATRICIA MORRONE,
LEGAL NOTICES
ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 10, 2019 at 11:30 AM, premises known as 29 MEADE AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714: Section 46, Block 25, Lot 49: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE, OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT BETHPAGE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010598/2014.
Gerard M. Bambrick, Esq.Referee.
RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court Nassau County JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 17, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on September 10, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 31 Moore Drive, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section: 46 Block: 208 Lots: 14-18. Approximate amount of judgment $144,914.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 615628/2018.
Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee
Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: July 18, 2019
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NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County of Nassau
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES
I, INC., MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-S7, Plaintiff against NAZANINA FARHADI; KHAN FARHADI A/K/A KHAN M. FARHADI; JAWEED FARHADI; NAWID FARHADI; MOHID FARHADI , et al
Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 8, 2019.
I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 17th day of September, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows:
All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Central Park (Bethpage) not an Incorporated Village, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Said premises known as 187 North Hermann Avenue, Bethpage, N.Y. 11714 a/k/a (Section: 49, Block: 117, Lot: 445, 447 and 449).
Approximate amount of lien $ 1,089,185.98 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 002530-16.
Matthew Rozea, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street – Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900
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NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County of Nassau
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF
NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC. ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-9, V. SHAWN MCCAFFREY, ET AL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 31, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC. ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-9 is the Plaintiff and SHAWN MCCAFFREY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, CALENDAR CONTROL PART (CCP) COURTROOM, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 24, 2019 at 11:30 AM, premises known as 2 DURHAM PLACE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714: Section 46, Block 526, Lot 1: 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, CITY AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001446/2017.
Arnold M. Bottalico, Esq.Referee.
RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. BN 7415 4X 08/23,30,09/06,13
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Supreme Court County of Nassau SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU –REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, against ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST
BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ANN CACCAMO, DECEASED; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; and LOUIS J. CACCAMO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ANN CACCAMO if he be living and if he be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint, Defendants-Index No.611339/2018.
Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County.
To the above named Defendants–YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United
States of America may appear or answer within 60 days of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated July 29, 2019.
NOTICE-
YOU
ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE; New York State law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully.
SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
You are in danger of losing your
home. If you fail to respond to the Summons and Complaint in this Foreclosure Action, you may lose your home. Please read the Summons and Complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney of your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services’ at 1-800-2690990 or visit the Department’s website at http://www.dfs. ny.gov.
FORECLOSURE
RESCUE SCAMS
Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for
profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. We are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Julianne T. Capetola dated July 29, 2019. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 4198 Harriet Road, Bethpage, NY 11714 located at Section 52 Block 317 and Lot 5 Dated: May 30, 2019 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Holly Hamilton, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 (212)-524-5000. Please respond to Cypress Creek office: Trade Centre South, 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (954) 3436255.
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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, Plaintiff, Against AFSHAN MALIK A/K/A AFSHAN G. MALIK, Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 8/6/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, in the CCP (Calendar Control Part) Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, on 10/1/2019 at 11:30 am, premises known as 548 Adele Place, Bethpage, NY 11714 and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as
Section 46 Block 487 Lot 10
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $428,265.32 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 08404/2015.
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.
Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee. Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504 Dated: 8/14/19 YW
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August 30, 2019
Levittown fosters a connected community of readers
Elementary and middle school students from the Levittown Public Schools participated in the district’s annual Summer Reading Extravaganza this summer. The program encourages students to read during the summer months while connecting with others from across the district. Held at Levittown Memorial Education Center this year, incoming fifth-graders participated in one of two book discussion days about their summer reading book, “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” by Chris Grabenstein, while middle school students participated in one of three book discussion days about their book “Restart” by Gordon Korman.
The discussion days were facilitated by Kerin Slattery, director of English Language Arts, Michelle Kelly, director of elementary education, building principals, staff, Division Avenue High School National Honor Society members and the Levittown Public Library staff. At the elementary level, students engaged in an activity that promoted teamwork and problem-solving. The goal was to “escape” the room like the characters in their book who try to escape the library. Together, the students solved puzzles in a
race against the clock, in an effort to crack the code on their lock box and access the key.
“It was fun,” said incoming East Broadway fifth-grader Isabel Delgado. “I really liked doing the riddles.”
During the middle school discussion days, Wisdom Lane and Jonas E. Salk middle school students rotated to three different stations and participated in group activities relating back to their summer reading book. Students made connections between famous quotes and their reading, and answered discussion questions about the book. At the final station, students made their own recycled beaded bracelets, courtesy of the non-profit organization Reason2Smile.
Donna Rosenblum, executive director of Reason2Smile, shared the organization’s mission of providing support for teachers and children at the Jambo Jipya School in Kenya, and those living at the Jambo Jipya children’s home. Students listened to Rosenblum’s stories about her visits to Kenya and wrote on an index card how Reason2Smile connects to their book, “Restart.” The district made a donation to the organization on behalf of the students
and in turn, received the tools to make bracelets. Each student was able to make their own bracelet during the event to remind them of what they learned. According to Slattery, the students can wear the bracelets on the first day of school to remind them that this new school year is a “restart” for them, connecting to their summer reading book’s message.
At each discussion day, students received
a raffle ticket to win prizes. Those who attended were also entered to win a meet and greet with the author of their book in the fall. Both “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” and “Restart” will be incorporated into the appropriate grade level curriculum when the students return to school in September.
Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
Students from Jonas E. Salk and Wisdom Lane middle schools discussed their summer reading book, “Restart.”
Middle school students connected different quotes to their book, “Restart.”
Gardiners Avenue Principal Dr. Jared Vanderbeck (middle) helped incoming fifth-graders P.J. Siegel (left) and Frank DiBiasi with the puzzles.
Incoming fifth-graders Gianna Bove (left) and Kelsey Criscione from Lee Road School worked together to solve the riddles.
Incoming Levittown fifth-graders cracked the code.
Incoming Wisdom Lane sixth-grader Lizzy Louie made a bracelet.
