Town demolishes 'Zombie Home'' Veteran
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, Receiver Jeff Pravato and the Town’s Highway and Planning & Development crew at the demolition of a “zombie home” in Hicksville.
On October 3, the Town of Oyster Bay's Highway and Planning & Development crew commenced the demolition of an abandoned, long-dilapidated zombie home on West Cherry Street in Hicksville. This longtime eyesore was recently court-granted for demolition following multiple complaints from neighbors and the home being deemed in a state of disrepair and unfit for human occupancy.
“When our Code Enforcement Bureau first started inspecting this property, there were multiple living areas set up, presumably for illegal tenancy. These dangerous conditions were found throughout the home, including in the attic,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Over the years, this property was found to have multiple violations of Town Code and the property owner was given many opportunities to
bring the house to code, most of which were ignored. Once our administration stepped in and changed the process, we made it possible to rid neighborhoods of eyesores such as this one with the creation of our Quality of Life Taskforce.”
According to the supervisor, the house was eventually abandoned, and the Town continued inspections and took legal action while ensur-
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BY GARY SIMEONE
Herbert Gold, a Levittown resident and Korean War veteran, will receive a prestigious honor on Saturday, October 15, for his time in the service. The 90 year-old, who served in the US Army as a private then corporal, will be honored with a patriotic quilt from the Quilts of Valor Foundation (Long Island chapter.)
Stephanie Gold, Gold’s daughter, said her dad has been living at a rehabilitation center in Com-
mack.
“He is excited to receive this honor and it’s something he is absolutely deserving of,” said Gold. “I think this organization is wonderful to do this. So many veterans don’t get the recognition they deserve for having served our country, and for the fact they’ve given people the freedoms that they have today.”
Herbert Gold was born in 1932 in Brooklyn and grew up living in
Student liaisons report at board meeting
Two students from Division Avenue High School and General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public School District made their first reports to the board of education and administrators as this year’s student liaisons during the regular meeting on Sept. 21.
Division Avenue student Chris Evans and MacArthur student Jack Maurer will attend the regular board meetings and share the latest happenings in their school community. Chris has been on
the High Honor Roll in each quarter of his high school career and has a weighted GPA of more than 100, and is in the National Honor Society, serves as the public relations officer for Student Council, has won multiple statewide Science Olympiad competitions, is a DECA member and plays on the boys tennis team. Jack is also a consistent member of the High Honor Roll and a member of the World Language Honor Society and the National Honor Society and
Town holds cornhole tournament TOBAY car show rescheduled to Oct. 9
Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. and Town Clerk Kate Murray attended the Town of Hempstead Cornhole Tournament on September 18 at Levittown Hall.
Regular sanitation collections on Columbus
Day
Long Island’s premier car show experience has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach. The Supervisor’s TOBAY Beach Classic will be co-sponsored by Car Show Long Island and will feature hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by The Mystic will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators.
Supervisor Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the best cars in the region, Car Show Long Island is the place to be! This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhibits and enjoy live music while surrounded by Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars.”
Car Show Long Island’s 2022 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic features some of the
hottest and most classic cars in the tristate region. While enjoying live music performed by The Mystic and great eats from the Food Truck Corral, thousands of spectators are expected throughout the day to get up close and personal with Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars. Trophies will be awarded in each class, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the SUNation Kids’ Choice Award. Car Show Long Island’s 2022 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic is made possible through the following presenting sponsors: Bethpage Federal Credit Union, MSG Networks and Signarama of Huntington.
Classic Car enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat from the food truck corral, and can also check out numerous vendors and displays. For more information, visit www.carshowli. com, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@oysterbay-ny.gov.
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The Town of Oyster Bay reminds residents that Town sanitation and S.O.R.T. Recycling collection schedules resume as scheduled on Columbus Day, which this year falls on Monday, October 10.
Residents who typically receive Town service will have their sanitation and recycling collections picked up as normal.
Town offices will be closed on Monday, October 10, and the GAP program also does not meet. For more information on Town programs, visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
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Bowlers are needed for the Mercy League Ladies’ Bowling Team. The team plays on Fridays at 9:45 a.m. at Syosset Lanes.
$15 per week for three games,
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Water district plans drug takeback day
The Hicksville Water District (HWD) will host its second annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Saturday, October 22, in the parking lot of the Hicksville Fire Department’s Station #3 located at 90-94 W John St., Hicksville, NY 11801 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This contact-less drive-thru event provides residents with an opportunity to safely and anonymously dispose of unused medications and pharmaceutical equipment. These materials will then
be brought to Covanta’s waste management facility in East Northport by the Nassau County Police Department for disposal.
“The Hicksville Water District’s first Pharmaceutical Take Back Day last year was a success, and we are excited to bring this opportunity back to the community in 2022,” said HWD Chairman Nicholas Brigandi. “The benefits of this event are numerous, as it not only helps residents get unnecessary drugs out of
their homes as we enter the winter, but it also prevents these potentially harmful materials from entering into our water supply. Our District’s foremost responsibility is to deliver top-quality water to our community, and this event gives residents the opportunity to contribute to that mission in a safe and simple manner.”
All of Long Island’s water comes from a single-source aquifer located hundreds of feet underground. When
residents dispose of their unused medications or pharmaceutical equipment by flushing them down the toilet or sink, they can end up contaminating our water supply. By bringing these materials to the District’s Pharmaceutical Take Back, residents do their part in protecting our water supply while also making their homes safer places to live for their families.
Free Halloween-themed movie night
The Town of Oyster Bay will be offering a special Halloween-themed movie nights at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park. The movie night includes fun pre-movie activities and will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Residents and families are encouraged to bring chairs and blan-
kets for their viewing comfort.
“What better way to kick off the fall season than a fun Halloween-themed movie night at your local Town park,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We hope all residents and their families join us at these not so spooky and fun movie nights.”
Movie Schedule
• Saturday, October 8: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, 7900 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. The event includes games, free popcorn,
inflatables and more.
Movie begins at sundown, with pre-movie activities beginning at 4:30 p.m. Movie is subject to change and will be held weather permitting. Call (516) 797-7925 for updated information.
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Levittown thanks its bus drivers
Levittown Public School District administrators treated the district’s team of bus drivers to breakfast on Sept. 16. The bus drivers were thanked for their daily dedicated service to Levittown students. Without their hard work, the success found in each building would not be possible.
On Sept. 21, Superintendent of Schools Todd Winch and Assistant Superintendent for Business Michael Fabiano rode bus route 229 for Wisdom Lane Middle School and Abbey Lane Elementary School with driver Melanie Barletta, who has been driving with the Levittown district for 22 years.
“I’m so proud of the job our bus drivers do every day for our kids and their families,” said Mr. Winch.
Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools
On Sept. 21, Superintendent Todd Winch (left) rode bus route 229 with driver Melanie Barletta (right), who has been driving with the district for 22 years.
Levittown Public Schools administrators enjoyed breakfast with the district’s dedicated team of bus drivers on Sept. 16.
Arrest for 2021 assault
Nassau County Police arrested a Levittown man for an assault which took place in 2021.
According to police, a female witness, and mother of 11-year-old (10 at the time of the incident) male victim, entered the Second Precinct Station House in Woodbury to report an incident which she said occurred in her home in June of 2021. The victim said she heard a disturbance coming from her son’s bedroom. When she entered her son’s bedroom, she said she saw her friend, Harshdeep (Harry) Brar, 29, of Levittown, with his arm around her son’s neck. The mother told police she attempted to intervene and the defendant then began punching her son and striking her. After the incident, the defendant left the residence.
After an investigation, Harshdeep Brar was charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing/Strangulation 2nd Degree, Assault 3rd Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
A Levittown man has been convicted of sexually abusing two young girls after a trial in Suffolk County.
According to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, the evidence at trial established that between the spring of 2011 to February 2012, Manuel Cedillo, an adult male known to the family, sexually abused two girls on separate occasions. The two victims are sisters and were ages
8 and 5 respectively at the time of the abuse. According to the DA, Cedillo sexually molested the older sister from the age of 8 up until she was 9 years old. Cedillo also subjected the younger sister to sexual molestation during the same time period when she was between the ages of 5 and 6, the district attorney said.
The abuse stopped when Cedillo attempted to sexually abuse the older daughter and she partially disclosed to her mother that he had been touching her inappropriately.
No other disclosure was made to the victims’ mother until eight years later when the older sister noticed Cedillo looking at her Instagram stories and she panicked that he was stalking her. After the older sister fully disclosed what Cedillo did to her, the younger sister also disclosed the abuse she suffered at the hands of the defendant.
Cedillo was convicted by the jury of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree, a B violent felony and Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the Second Degree, a D violent felony. Upon sentencing, he faces a total of 32 years in prison and 20 years of post-release supervision.
Harshdeep Brar
Manuel Cedillo
Community comes out for MacArthur HS homecoming
The community came out to show its pride during the General Douglas MacArthur homecoming parade and game against Long Beach on Sept. 24.
The parade kicked off at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School and student representatives from various teams and clubs marched to the high school led by central office administrators, board of education members, the marching band and Grand Marshals Alana D’Andrea, Stephanie Church, Michael Vaughn and Robert Wetzel. The Jonas E. Salk Middle School marching band concluded the parade as they proceeded toward the field.
Before the game, seniors on the football and cheerleading teams as
well as those in marching band and kickline were escorted by loved ones and individually recognized on the field. Each nominee on the homecoming court was also announced, and Michael Cassano and Sofia Anderson were crowned homecoming king and queen.
MacArthur Generals burst through the banner and took to the field to face off against the Long Beach Marines. During halftime, kickline, marching band, and cheerleaders from the varsity, junior varsity and middle school teams entertained the crowd.
Although the game ended with their opponents victorious, the Generals look forward to dominating in upcoming games.
The Jonas E. Salk Middle School marching band concluded the parade as they proceeded toward the field.
Senior Rocco Hogan made a run.
The varsity cheerleading team performed for the crowd during halftime.
Levittown Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Beth Zirogiannis, Superintendent Todd Winch and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Debbie Rifkin attended homecoming with The General.
The General Douglas MacArthur High School homecoming court took to the field before the game on Sept. 24. Michael Cassano and Sofia Anderson, fifth and sixth from left, were crowned king and queen.
The Generals burst through the banner and onto the field.
Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools
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Local job fair will cater to people with all abilities
BY GARY SIMEONE
There will be plenty of potential jobs to choose from at a job fair for people with all abilities. The event, which is put together by Life’s WORC and FREE (Family Residences & Essential Enterprises), is set to take place on October 19 at the FREE site in Old Bethpage.
Pamela Curtiss, director of employment services at Life’s WORC, said there will be plenty of exhibitors at the job-fair, which will cater to people with special needs and other at-risk populations.
“We had partnered with FREE a few years ago to put together this important event for people with developmental disabilities,” said Curtiss. “There will be plenty of exhibitors on hand who are looking to hire people for a number of important positions across Long Island.”
She said the job-fair is scheduled in the month of October because it is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
“Companies are looking to hire people with disabilities, like Down Syndrome, autism and other intellectual, physical and sensory-awareness challenges,” said Curtiss. “They will be talking to people, accepting resumes
and looking for a variety of different skill sets for multiple entry level opportunities.”
There will be nearly twenty different vendors at the job-fair, including positions in food & beverage, retail, customer-service and corporate arenas.
Some of the companies on-hand will include WalMart, D3 Manufacturing, Panera Bread, Bob’s Furniture Store and The Corporate Source nonprofit organization.
Anita Dowd, chief administrative officer at FREE, said her organization does the footwork to find companies looking to hire people with disabilities.
“We reach out to the local business community across Long Island to find companies who have a history of hiring people with disabilities,” said Dowd. “There are a lot of good companies and businesses out there who are always open to hiring people with special abilities.”
She said that she was expecting over a hundred potential jobseekers at the event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ar the FREE site in Old Bethpage at 191 Sweethollow Rd.
Guests at the event will include keynote speakers John and Mark Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks and New York State Senator Kevin Thomas.
Back to School Barbecue
Town honors two police officers
Chris Carini presented the Town of Hempstead Police Service Award to Officer Kevin Post of the Nassau County Police Eighth Precinct. Officer Post was recognized for his efforts in responding to many domestic violence situations, as well as writing hundreds of traffic tickets to keep local streets safe. Councilmen D’Esposito and Carini are former police officers.
Chris Carini presented the Town of Hempstead Police Service Award to Detective Steven Lerner of the Nassau County Police Eighth Squad. Detective Lerner was recognized for analyzing video surveillance and tracking down a getaway vehicle just minutes after an armed robbery took place at a Levittown store. Detective Lerner and fellow officers were engaged in a firefight with the suspects before they were able to subdue them. Councilmen D’Esposito and Carini are former police officers.
Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray greeted Janet Guggin of Levittown during the East Broadway Back to School BBQ on September 16.
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., Councilman Tom Muscarella and Councilman
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., Councilman Tom Muscarella and Councilman
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Student liaisons
Division Avenue High School student Chris Evans and General Douglas MacArthur High School student Jack Maurer (fifth and eighth from left) will report to board of education members and administrators at the regular monthly meetings. Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools
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won second place in last year’s New York State Chemagination competition. Jack is also an exceptional athlete as he
earned All-District playing for the varsity soccer team and County champion honors on the winter and spring track teams and plays on the varsity football team as placekicker.
Veteran
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the boroughs of Queens and Manhattan.
He was drafted into the service when he was just eighteen years-old after having graduated from Seward Park High School in Manhattan.
“At the time of my being drafted, they were short on Marines and were looking for infantrymen,” said Herbert. “I missed out on being called into the Marines, instead doing my basic training for the US Army in Fort Dix, New Jersey.”
He was shipped off to Korea in 1950, in the early stages of the Korean War.
Gold did not see any combat in his time overseas but members of his regiment were
involved in the fighting.
“Of course I was concerned for some of my guys because they were out there on the frontlines. I understood what was going on and I was willing, if necessary, to do what needed to be done.”
After the war was over, Gold took a job with Western Union, helping to fix teletype machine and transmitters.
He ended up meeting his wife, Maxine, and the couple had three children.
The Quilts of Valor ceremony will take place at the historic Eisenhower War Memorial in Eisenhower Park.
Edwin Pyser, a 99-year-old World War II veteran from Greenlawn, will also be honored at the ceremony.
'Zombie Home''
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ing the safety of the local community. All property cleanups and any other work performed at this location by Town personnel were charged back to the property owner, not Town taxpayers.
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Bethpage HS student recognized by NYSSMA
Junior Ryan O’Connell from Bethpage High School in the Bethpage Union Free School District was recently selected as an alternate for the New York State School Music Association’s All-State Winter Conference. He plays the bass clarinet and was chosen as an alternate for All-State’s symphonic band. This year’s conference will take place at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester from Dec. 1–4.
To earn a spot at All-State, students must be recommended by their teacher. They also had to prepare a NYSSMA level VI solo last spring which was evaluated by a NYSSMA Certified All-State adjudicator.
To be recognized as an AllState participant or alternate is a great honor as only the top student-musicians are selected. As an alternate, O’Connell can still be accepted to participate in All-State prior to December.
Bethpage High School junior Ryan O’Connell (right) was selected as an alternate for the New York State School Music Association’s annual All-State winter conference. Pictured with Alyssa White (left), director of fine and performing arts.
Bethpage Board of Education meetings
The Bethpage Board of Education will hold an agenda meeting on Tuesday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m.
The regular monthly meeting of the Board will take place on Tuesday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m.
Both meetings will take place in the conference room at the district ’ s Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage.
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Dispatch 4 From a Global Odyssey: Indonesia
BY KAREN RUBIN
Eric and Sarah are on a 6-month around-the-world sabbatical, joining a huge movement of young people who are choosing to live the nomadic life (at least for a time) and travel or work remotely, becoming immersed in local life and culture. They previously reported about their adventures in Mexico, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia. Here’s their dispatch (#4) from Indonesia:
Oddly enough, we write this from basically our last day of summer, as we wrap our 3 months of traveling Southeast Asia and head south to Melbourne, Australia tonight where deep winter awaits. If ya’ll are wondering how we are possibly spending every minute of every day together, the answer is our deep, eternal bond and newfound zen mentality. JUST KIDDING, the answer is podcasts, we listen to a lot of podcasts.
We kickstarted the month of June with an overnight layover at the Singapore airport, which we were somehow excited for (what is wrong with us?). Perhaps because we expected that we could make our experience at least as good as glamping at this airport-from-thefuture. We peacefully strolled the airport’s mall and butterfly garden, and even peeped into the medical center and movie theater (sadly no movies during the pandemic), all the while unknowingly giving up any and all of the free sleeping pods. The airport hotels and spas were grossly out of budget, so when 10 PM rolled around, cut to Eric on the floor with
his trusty eye mask and earplugs, and Sarah curled up on a hard chair with a true-crime podcast to lull her to sleep.
A short plane-ride later we touched down in Java, Indonesia’s most populous island, where we encountered probably the most difficult language barrier of the trip thus far. We also found ourselves consuming some form of fried rice or noodle, sprinkled with egg, meat and veggies for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But our main mission here was tackling two volcano treks.
First up: Mount Bromo. We set out on the sunrise trek to the viewpoint of this beautiful volcano at 3:30 AM. Along the way we’d come to understand that treks in Indonesia have accessible peaks by a variety of means - jeeps, motorbikes, horses, and even human carts (yes, you can pay approx $35 to have three men push you in a rickshaw/adult stroller up the extremely steep face
of a volcano).
At first, Sarah found the many options beyond hiking really cool from an accessibility standpoint (you can take the Occupational Therapist on a sabbatical, but you can’t take the OT out of the OT on the sabbatical). But, we came to find these avenues (including the cart) are utilized by fit people, even dressed in hiking gear (!?). The views were incredible, and we were proud of ourselves for earning the trek, but the peaks were super crowded.
Second, we journeyed to Mount Ijen in far east Java. Mount Ijen is unique in that it is home to one of the last sulfur mines still mined exclusively by hand, and the most sulfuric lake in the world (with a pH of 0.2). Sulfur vents burn neon blue flames in the middle of the night, which is what we were aiming to see when we woke up at 1 AM and motorbiked up the dark and steep winding mountain roads to begin the
trek at 2 AM.
The trek itself involved hiking up to the top of the crater, then down into it (with gasmask in hand because of the sulfur fumes) alongside the sulfur miners who do this backbreaking trek with 150–200 lbs of sulfur bricks multiple times a day (!!). We cheaped-out and didn’t hire a guide, so we stuck close to a guided group during the crater descent for some free information.
The one thing we heard: “Be careful this water is very hot” as we came upon a creek. But uncoordinated and distracted Sarah (remember the part above about the murder podcasts?) stepped on the first rock jutting out of the stream, immediately panicked, wobbled, and stepped off her rock, one foot, then two.. *SPLASH* right into water more acidic than battery acid. She quickly scampered to the side, gritted her teeth, and waited for her feet to dissolve. BUT PHEW, by some good fortune, absolutely no harm was done.
The blue fire was cool but Eric was sure we were doing lifelong damage to our eyes and lungs so we snapped some pictures and got THE HELL out of there. We walked back up the crater rim to see the sunrise, and chivalrous Eric lent his dry hiking socks to Sarah before we scurried down the mountain to try to beat the rickshaws.
We went home to crash at our accommodation down the hill from Ijen–a bamboo hut with curtains instead of walls–which looked quite dreamy online, but the constant ripping from sleep by the sound of critters scurrying around, and in, our hut (and Eric’s accompanying yelps) made this a true Instagram-
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GOING PLACES, NEAR & FAR....
Dispatch 4 From a Global Odyssey: Indonesia
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vs-reality situation. The hosts were very sweet, but we were excited to get THE HELL out of there (again). We packed our bags and took the $1 ferry east to Bali.
Indonesia as a whole has a Muslimmajority population, but the island of Bali is predominantly Hindu. We observed their appreciation and respect for nature when they’d place offerings of flowers, fruits, and leaves on their doorsteps each day to nourish the gods. North Bali felt largely untouched by mass tourism, and we took serious advantage of the empty beaches and $5 fish dinners (for two).
Once we made our way south to Ubud, we were transported to another world of pre-pandemic travel. Streets full of tourists flocked to cafes where the most popular item on the menu was something like Buddha Bowl, or Keto Kale Bowl. We dabbled in many different yoga classes (even accidentally signing up for 90 minutes of breath work), and ate smoothie bowls to our hearts’ content.
Further south in Canggu and Uluwatu we sat on many-a-beach watching absolutely insane surfer talent, on literally every wave. Though we must admit the beaches weren’t the best for the non-surfers; sticky sand, lots of rocks, and strong currents.
In very Bali fashion, we lunched next to surfer Kelly Slater in west Uluwatu.
Unfortunately, it was at this spot that Eric’s burrito fell apart as soon as he picked it up. As he was putting it back together, he spotted a worm crawling through the lettuce. Eric plucked it out and we watched it inch across his hand. We had to act cool in front of Kelly of course, so we just made pity faces at each other and shrugged. Eric blissfully chewed on while Sarah stared off in space, thinking about all the bugs we’ve likely consumed, buried in street food this trip.
Before leaving the island of Bali, we followed a friend’s recommendation of spending an evening at The Istana: a luxury wellness and “biohacking” center on the edge of a cliff. After locking up our phones, per policy, we explored the various hot/cold pools and chatted with the characters (mostly expat locals) who frequent The Istana.
Along the way we met Poppy, a 12 year old girl who was born to British and Swedish parents on a sailboat in Panama when her parents were living at sea for 6 years. She told us she goes to forest school in Uluwatu with 4 other expat kids in her age group, and that her older brother (who sounds like he’ll be a professional surfer) was pulled out of school because his parents thought he was being taught “too many sad things”. Hippie parents take on entirely new meaning in Bali.
Our last stop in Indonesia (where we write this dispatch) is the island of Flores, a plane-ride east of Bali. This
leg of the trip started great – we spent 3 nights on a remote island living in a beach hut, playing ping pong and attending movie nights and bonfires with the same 30 people every day (essentially Jewish summer camp). But when we got back to mainland Flores, things took a turn.
We didn’t intend to spend an entire week at the port-town of Labuan Bajo, but we did. Did we like Labuan Bajo? Let’s just say we ate pizza for four consecutive nights and our highlight each day was going to Starbucks and ordering an iced matcha/espresso hybrid (the classic coffee is tragically bad in Indonesia-mostly instant coffee or pour-over in your mug that’s watery and gritty, which while drinking Eric constantly remarked, “HOW IS IT SO BAD, THEY GROW IT RIGHT THERE?! [points to any mountain in the vicinity]”).
This town is known basically for one thing, and that is its proximity to Komodo National Park, a boat ride away. Eric be-friended (then be-enemied) all of the local guys in town running the racket of booking boats. We’d come to learn that the dozen of them are all in cahoots, upselling while funneling you to the same 1-2 boats actually in the harbor. Our boats were confirmed, deposits paid, and then canceled the night before for varying fabricated reasons, keeping us in the vortex of this mind-numbing town for more days than we’ve spent in any single
Heart and Brain Connection
town on this trip (read: gut-wrenching). We finally got a boat on our last day in Indonesia, and saw the elusive Komodo, which exists in the wild only here (it’s a carnivore and cannibal, mothers even eat their own babies so the little ones hide in trees for the first three years of their lives- WTF).
Our boat also plopped us on an island with a pink sand beach for an hour, so we left happy.
Onward to the depths of winter –first in Australia, then New Zealand then closing out this crazy adventure in South America.
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BY CHARLYN FARGO
Remember the song “The Skeleton Dance” from your childhood? Here’s how it went: “The toe bone’s connected to the foot bone, the foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bone’s connected to the leg bone.”
Researchers have found the same thing applies to our heart and brain -- they’re connected. It seems all our body is connected, from our bones to our heart to our brain.
When one is healthy, it helps the other. Researchers have found the same factors that raise the risk for heart disease also impact brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. And for the first time, the American Heart Association’s 2022 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics annual report includes a chapter on brain health. Simply put, the heart pumps blood through the vascular system to every part of the body. Problems with the heart or vascular system can impact the brain.
So, what can you do to keep your heart
and brain healthy?
No. 1: Choose a healthy diet, emphasizing plant foods, seafood and dairy products. Try to limit highly processed foods (cakes and sweets with refined grains, added sugars and sodium). Choose unsaturated fats from olive and canola oils over saturated fats. Choose more fish, nuts and seeds.
No. 2: Move more. Any movement counts. It’s especially important to stand often rather than sitting for long periods. No. 3: Get plenty of sleep. The latest research suggests seven hours of sleep a night.
No. 4: Avoid tobacco products including e-cigarettes, vaping and secondhand smoke.
No. 5: Know your numbers. Excess weight, high blood pressure, high glucose and high blood cholesterol all increase the risk for vascular disease. Get regular bloodwork to see if medication is needed.
Q and A
Q: Should I take my vitamin or mineral supplement with food or by itself?
A: It depends on the supplement. Calcium supplements, for example, come in two forms: calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. Calcium carbonate requires stomach acid to be properly absorbed, so it’s best taken with a meal since the presence of food in the stomach stimulates acid production. Calcium citrate can be taken with or without food because it doesn’t require stomach acid for absorption. Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach. Vitamin C enhances absorption of iron, so taking an iron supplement with a glass of orange juice (or an orange) may help absorption. Multivitamins contain nutrients with different requirements.
You can take it with a meal if you want. Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble vitamins, so it’s best to take those with a meal that contains some fat.
RECIPE
I’m still learning to use my air fryer, but so far, I find it helpful to get a quick,
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Crossword Answers
Columbus had a vision for opening up the world
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
October 10 is Columbus Day and since it’s a federal holiday with most schools and businesses closed, it’s a great time to remember Christopher Columbus’ many accomplishments.
Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451. When he was a teenager he worked in his father’s business along with his brothers. His family thought that he would stay in the family business but Columbus read a lot of books and he yearned to explore new lands. He also wanted to sail on the waters and find new trade routes to Asia from Europe.
To accomplish his goal Columbus needed ships and supplies which required money that he did not have. He went to King John II of Portugal who turned him down. He then went to the rulers of England and France. Each declined his request for funding. After seven years of trying, he was finally sponsored by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.
Columbus’ first voyage left on August 3, 1492, with 87 men sailing on three ships: the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa María. Columbus commanded the Santa María, while the Niña was led
BY MARY HUNT
In the cupboard right above my washing machine, there’s a bar of FelsNaptha laundry soap standing in a coffee mug. I’m sure it’s five years old, and it appears that it will be good for at least another five. When I come across a stain, I grab the soap, dip the end into water and use it to scrub the stain -- almost as if it were a big eraser -- before dropping the item into the wash. FelsNaptha is good for many other stains as well. But acrylic paint spills on carpet? Read on for what one reader discovered.
CARPET STAIN REMOVER
I broke a bottle of acrylic paint on the carpet. After trying commercial cleaners, I remembered Mary said FelsNaptha was superior to many other stain removers. I had picked up a bar in the supermarket laundry aisle. So I grabbed that Fels-Naptha bar and a bucket of hot water, got the soap and carpet wet and rubbed the carpet with the bar and then my fingertips. The paint came out perfectly. Even better, there was no stain ring after I rinsed the area with water! (Make sure to check the carpet’s color fastness in an inconspicuous place before using.) -- Sue D.
WINDOW MEASUREMENTS
Measure each window’s length and
by Vicente Yanez Pinzon and the Pinta by Martin Pinzon. This was the first of his four trips. Heading west from Spain across the Atlantic Ocean, land was sighted on October 12. He went ashore to the first island he landed on, claimed it for Spain and named it San Salvador. Columbus believed he was in Asia but he was actually in the Caribbean.
Thinking that he was in the Indies, he called the native people “Indians.” In several letters he wrote back to Spain, he described the landscape and this new world. Columbus sailed throughout the Caribbean and named many islands he encountered after his ship, king and queen: La Isla de Santa María de Concepción, Fernandina and Isabella. It’s hard to know exactly which islands Columbus visited on this voyage but his descriptions of the native peoples, geography and plant life give us some clues. Columbus has described the land as “very lofty and beautiful mountains, great farms, groves and fields, most fertile both for cultivation and for pasturage, and well adapted for constructing buildings. The convenience of the harbors in this island, and the excellence of the rivers, in volume and salubrity (healthfulness), surpass human belief, unless on should see them.”
Columbus stopped in present-day Haiti and named the island Hispaniola which today includes both Haiti and the Dominican Republic. When Columbus to returned to Spain, he brought tobacco, turkey, pineapples and some new spices with him.
Columbus never made it to Asia nor did he truly discover America. That distinction of being the first European to cross the Atlantic Ocean is given to the Norse Viking Leif Eriksson, who landed in present-day Newfoundland around 1000 A.D., almost five centuries before Columbus set sail. Exploration was a family business for the expedition’s leader, Leif Eriksson. Some historians even claim that Ireland’s St. Brendan or other Celtic people crossed the Atlantic before Eriksson.
Columbus’ “re-discovery” inspired a new era of exploration of the American continents by Europeans. According to experts, his greatest contribution was that his voyages opened an exchange of goods between Europe and the Americas during and long after his journeys. His expeditions changed both Europe and America.
Although he was best known for his historic 1492 expedition, Columbus returned to the Americas three more
times in the following decade. His voyages took him to the Caribbean islands, South America and Central America. He liked his title “Admiral of the Ocean Sea,” which was awarded to him in April 1492. Christopher Columbus died in Valladolid, Spain, on May 20, 1506. Columbus Day became a federal holiday in 1934 and is recognized on the second Monday of October. Happy Columbus Day to all!
height and record the information on an index card. Keep a copy in your wallet and one at home. When you find a sale on window treatments, you’ll know which size blinds or draperies will fit. -- Amy O.
CABINET TRICK
I had kitchen cabinet doors that didn’t stay tightly closed, so I cut some Velcro adhesive-backed strips to size and applied them in the appropriate spots. Now, my cabinet doors stay closed without that annoying gap. -- Krista E.
SLICING OLIVES
To cut up whole olives, try using an egg slicer. Throw in four or five olives at a time, close the slicer, and you have perfectly sliced olives. -- Darla S.
GARLIC POWDER
I have found that if you sprinkle garlic or onion powder directly over a pot cooking on the stove, the steam will get in the bottle and harden the contents. A better way is to measure all spices in a bowl away from the hot pot to keep from contaminating the contents of the seasonings. -- Karen G.
COFFEE THERMOS CLEANER
Denture tablets work great to clean coffee stains out of thermos-type coffee mugs, as well as traditional glass coffee pots. Just fill the container with water, drop in a tablet and allow it to sit for a
few hours or overnight. Empty and rinse it in the morning, and the container will be sparkling clean. -- Lori M.
CLIP IT CLOSED
I use clothespins instead of chip clips on cereal bags, Bisquick, bags of rice and, of course, chip bags. They are less expensive than chip clips and work better. -- Bonnie L.
ICE CREAM STORAGE
To prevent freezer burn on ice cream, place the container upside down in the freezer. It works! -- Carol G.
HANGING CURTAINS
My dad needed curtains in the living room of his beautiful new apartment, but the thought of drilling holes for brackets
did not appeal to him. So I took an adjustable shower curtain rod and fit it in the window space inside the frame. I hung the curtains on the rod, and it worked wonderfully. This would work for students in dorm rooms, as well, because often they are not allowed to put nails or brackets in the walls. -- Laura M.
FROST-FREE WINDSHIELD
Here’s a great use for an empty dish soap plastic bottle: Rinse it out thoroughly and fill it up with windshield washer fluid. Keep it in your car in case your washer fluid runs out. This is really helpful in the wintertime because you
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BY TOM MARGENAU
100 Social Security Myths Busted
I’ve just released a new book. It’s called “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can get a hard copy of the book for less than 10 bucks at Amazon.com. You can get an electronic version of the book at barnesandnoble.com and other online booksellers.
Regular readers of this column may recall that I have written dozens of past columns debunking various myths about Social Security that are floating around on the internet and that get passed around, usually via emails, from one unsuspecting (and sometimes gullible) recipient to another. In most of those columns, I usually only have the space to take on three or four such myths. And every time I write such a column, I usually say something like this: “If I had the space, I could probably write a column debunking 100 Social Security myths.”
Well, I finally decided to make the space by putting all these myths -- and more importantly, all the corresponding facts -- into one easy-to-read book.
I think the best way to introduce you to the book is to reprint here the introduction that you’ll find at the very beginning of the new book. It goes like this:
“Social Security touches the lives of every American. We all have a Social Security number. Most of us work at jobs in which Social Security taxes are taken out of our paychecks, while others have their own businesses and pay self-employment taxes into the Social Security system.
Sixty-five million people are receiving monthly Social Security checks. They are getting either retirement or disability benefits, or they are the spouse or child of someone getting such benefits, or they are the widow, widower or child of a worker who has died.
The trillion-dollar funding of the Social Security program makes up about one-fourth of the entire federal budget of the United States.
So, a government program that is so huge and that affects every one of us is bound to be the focus of many rumors, misunderstandings, half-truths and outright lies.
I have spent the last half-century debunking all those myths. And now, for the first time, I have compiled a list of the top 100 myths about Social Security into one easy-to-read and easy-to-understand guidebook.
Those myths can be broadly divided into two categories. One I will call “Political and Policy Myths.” These myths frequently have to do with how the Social Security program is financed.
But I suspect most people reading this book will be more interested in the second broad category, which I will call “Program and Practical Myths.” These are myths about the rules and regula-
tions for each of the various kinds of Social Security benefits -- essentially, who is eligible for which benefits, when they are eligible and how they go about getting those benefits.”
Here is just a sampling of the politically oriented myths that I take on in the first part of the book.
--Social Security is going broke. (Hint: the program has fiscal problems that are fixable, and those reforms will keep the system from going belly up.)
--Social Security is a Ponzi scheme.
--The government has stolen Social Security money and used it for other purposes.
--Illegal immigrants get Social Security benefits.
The second half of the book deals with program and policy myths and is further subdivided into sections clearing up myths about retirement benefits, spousal and widow’s benefits, benefits for children, disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments. There is also a small section on Medicare myths -- although, as I always point out to my readers, I am a Social Security expert but not much of a Medicare expert.
Here is a sampling of the myths covered in the program and policy part of the book.
--My retirement benefit is based on my highest three years of earnings (or last five, or highest 10 -- just pick your number).
--If I stop working, or work part time, before I start my Social Security, I will be messing up my future Social Security check.
--There are secret or hidden rules about Social Security.
--I can take reduced benefits from my spouse and later switch to full benefits on my own record.
--All disability claims are denied the first time around.
--Children can only get benefits from a deceased parent’s Social Security record.
My faithful readers will know that I have written another book about Social Security. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart -- 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” While there is bound to be some overlap in topics covered in any two books about Social Security, there are important differences between my two books.
I recommend you read the “Simple and Smart” book if you are looking for a practical guide to how Social Security works, with important information about how and when to file for various kinds of Social Security benefits and tips for dealing with issues that crop up once your benefits start.
And you should read the “Myths/ Facts” book if you are sick and tired of hearing and seeing all the Social Se-
curity mumbo-jumbo that’s out there, mostly polluting the online world, and if you’d just like to know the truth.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with
all the answers. One is called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” The other is called “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find either book Amazon.com or other book outlets.
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REAL ESTATE WATCH
Preparing your home for a hurricane
We are still in the middle of our hurricane season and if you watch TV, listen to the news, or read a paper, hurricanes have become more deadly every year. Just look at Puerto Rico. Five years after Hurricane Maria smashed the island and had to recover, along came Hurricane Fiona last week which had dumped up to 30 plus inches of rain in the southern locations, and 6-20 inches in the northern sections of the island. Eighty percent of the electric grid was shut down and there was a lack of potable water. So far our island hasn’t seen any activity, but we are not done with the future possibility of a hurricane impacting our area. We surely need the rainfall, but not necessarily from a severe weather event.
Preparing your home for such an event is important to eliminate and minimize any major issues that might occur. The following are items that you should have on hand in advance:
1.) Flashlight and a good supply of batteries
2.) Gas generator and 5-10 gallons of gas (for lights, refrigerator, etc.)
3.) A few gallons of water and a bucket
4.) Candles and matches (or electric lighter)
5.) Blankets in case of lack of heat during a blackout
6.) Non-perishable food items
7.) First aid kit
8.) Battery-powered radio
9.) Sandbags
10.) Shovels and road salt (maybe consider a snowblower)
11.) Required medications
12.) Hand sanitizers and wipes
You can add any other items that
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healthier dinner on the table. Here’s a recipe from Eating Well magazine for air-fryer fish. The recipe suggests cod, but any white fish can be used.
AIR-FRYER COD
Servings: 4
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
1 1/4 cups whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
1 pound cod fillets (about 3/4-inch
you deem necessary for you and your family. Whether a hurricane or major snow event, being prepared for emergencies will be most beneficial in making your situation a bit easier or even save your life! Also, make sure you have a full tank of gas.
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
There are other preparations that you should be aware of if you own a home or even rental property. Make sure all outdoor furniture that is now well secured or stored away. Take care of any roof repairs as needed. Have you or your gardener cleaned out all the accumulated debris from your gutters and leaders? Clogged gutters and leaders will potentially cause severe damage if water gets behind the soffits creating damage inside your interior ceilings and walls. Also, make sure your leaders drain far enough away from your foundation that water doesn’t get into your basement or crawl space. If you have windows in your basement, purchase some type of fitted plastic bubble to cover over your window well to keep water from accumulating, again, reducing issues with water getting into your basement. For those with moisture issues, as many have on the north shore of Long Island, use of a dehumidifier will greatly benefit in minimizing those issues and keeping them in check. Is there any major tree limbs overhanging your home that could snap that could cause damage during a hurricane? When the ground gets too saturated during a storm some
older large trees could fall. If there are any near your home that could cause more damage if they fell than the cost of removal, then it it would be something to consider. The previous information would hold true for your investment rental properties. Consider your tenants an investment that is hopefully benefiting you now and in the future. My suggestion is to create and email them a punch list of items that they should possess in advance of severe weather, no different than what you would do for your home.
It is crucial that you should also go over your homeowner insurance policy and ask questions of your insurance agent as to whether your coverage is adequate with respect to weather-related damages. Would an umbrella policy up and above your regular coverage be something that could be added that would be of benefit?
Keeping you and your family safe is always of utmost importance. However, being proactive and minimizing damage to your property will always come back to you in savings and preserving the value of your real estate.
I want to wish everyone a healthy and happy holiday.
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thick), cut into 8 pieces
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon sliced fresh chives
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Combine bay leaves, celery salt, paprika, cayenne, pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard, ginger and allspice in a spice grinder. Process until the bay leaves are pulverized, about 45 seconds. Place flour in a shallow bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture. Place egg in a separate shallow bowl. Place panko and 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture in a third shallow bowl; stir to combine. Season cod evenly with the remaining 1 teaspoon spice mixture. Dredge 1 piece of cod in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in the egg to coat, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the panko mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Place on a plate or baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pieces. Preheat an air fryer to 400 F for 5 minutes. Coat the prepared cod
with cooking spray. Place half of the cod pieces in the air fryer basket in an even layer, leaving space between the pieces. Cook for 9 minutes; carefully flip and continue cooking until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a serving plate and cover to keep warm. Place the remaining cod pieces in the basket and repeat. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately with lemon wedges. Serves 4 (serving size 4 ounces).
Per serving: 185 calories; 22 grams protein; 18 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams fat; 100 milligrams cholesterol; 2 grams fiber; 407 milligrams sodium.
Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD..
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can just squirt it on your windshield if your fluid tank is frozen. -- Janet R.
Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”
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BY DENNIS MAMMANA
Week of October 9-15, 2022
Go ahead. Get all the jokes out. You know you want to. I’ve done it too, but quite honestly, they were all much funnier in seventh grade!
In a few days the planet Uranus (pronounced YOU-rah-nus, by the way), will undergo what astronomers call a lunar occultation. Such an occultation occurs when the moon in its orbit around the Earth drifts in front of a more distant object -- for example, a planet, star or star cluster -- and blocks it from view for about an hour or so.
Occultations are important because they allow scientists to refine our knowledge of the moon’s orbit and to discover companion objects orbiting distant stars or planets. They can even tell us something about the atmosphere of a planet as it occults it.
This week the distant planet Uranus will be the “star” of the show as the moon passes in front of it. Whether or not you can see the event depends, of course, on your weather, but also if you have a small telescope or binoculars through which to view, and if you’re in the right location at the right time. It will be visible from the western parts of the U.S. (including Alaska), northwestern Mexico, most of Canada and even parts of Scandinavia.
The Moon Meets Uranus
If you’ve got a small telescope -- or possibly binoculars -- you should spot Uranus as a faint bluish-green dot on the eastern side of the moon. The moon will be pretty bright on that night, so you might have trouble spotting the planet.
As the moon drifts eastward in its orbit around the Earth, it will creep up on the planet from the west and pass in front of it. Since viewers in various locations on Earth will view the event from different angles, its times will differ from place to place. For example, from Southern California, Uranus will disappear on Oct. 11 around 9:47 p.m. and reemerge on the other side around 10:34 p.m. PDT, while from Denver, it will vanish at around 11:08 p.m. MDT and reappear at around 11:52 p.m. MST.
To find the event’s times for your location, call your local planetarium, science museum or observatory. Or you can visit the following website: lunar-occultations.com/iota/planets/1012uranus. Remember, though, that times there are listed in Universal Time (UT), so you’ll need to convert them to your local time. To get PDT, subtract 7 hours from UT. Subtract 6 hours from UT to get MDT, 5 hours for CDT and 4 hours for EDT.
Regardless of your location, it’s always important to begin your watch at least 10-15 minutes early so you can watch the moon approach the planet in the sky. Spotting the planet’s reap-
pearance, however, is a bit more challenging since it’s tough to know exactly where along the moon’s edge it will emerge.
As you watch the occultation it may appear that the planet is drifting behind the moon, but it’s the moon that is moving. On that night, Uranus will be
1.75 billion miles away while the moon will be only 240,000 miles distant, so its motion will be much more obvious.
OK, enough science. You can now return to the jokes!
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Squirreling Away My Pumpkins
BY TRACY BECKERMAN
“The squirrels ate my pumpkins,” I moaned to my husband.
“Is that a secret code for something?” he wondered.
“NO! I had a whole bunch of pumpkins on the front stoop and the squirrels massacred them. Look!”
I pointed out the window to our front lawn. There lay three pumpkins... or what was left of them. They were strewn about the lawn with big chunks gnawed out.
“How’d they get down there?” asked my husband.
“Apparently, the squirrels not only ate my pumpkins, but they also played soccer with them.”
Honestly, I was really miffed. Every fall I buy chrysanthemums and hay and pumpkins and decorate our front stoop. And every fall the deer eat the hay and the squirrels decimate the pumpkins. After 10 years of this, you’d think I
would get the point. But I am either insanely stupid or just unconsciously doing my part to help sustain the wildlife in our area.
I went outside and started to put what was left of my pumpkins back on the stoop. While I was down on the lawn picking up the last one, I turned and saw the brazen little rodents already going to town on the pumpkins I had just put back.
“Hey, get off my pumpkins, you rats!” I yelled. “Scram! Shoo!” I waved my arms around, forgetting that I was still holding a little pumpkin. The stem broke off and the pumpkin flew at my front door, smashing into a million little pumpkin pieces. The squirrels scattered, then returned and started eating the smashed pumpkin.
“Argh!”
Muttering evil squirrel things to myself, I got a broom and cleaned up the mess. Then I arranged the two remaining pumpkins to hide the chewed-out parts in the back.
The next morning, I came downstairs to let the dog out. I looked out the window and scanned the stoop and noticed that there were no squirrels.
There were also no pumpkins.
I walked outside and looked around, finally locating my two remaining pumpkins at the end of the driveway. One of them was still mostly intact. The other was a pumpkin pancake. There was a big tire track down the middle. Apparently, my husband had run over it with the car when he left for work.
I sighed and took the last chewedup pumpkin back to the stoop. Then, giggling somewhat hysterically, I got a broom and cleaned up the squished pumpkin in the driveway.
“I have to take some action to defend our last remaining pumpkin,” I texted my husband.
“Go get ‘em, honey!” he replied encouragingly.
Scouring the internet, I discovered that renegade pumpkin-eating squirrels are a common problem out here in sub-
urbia. There were a whole host of solutions suggested by frustrated pumpkin owners -- everything from cayenne pepper spray to squirrel-chasing dogs. I had the latter and that didn’t seem to work, so I decided to try the former. I mixed together a potent concoction and then doused my sad, little, chewed-up pumpkin. The next morning, optimistically, I ran outside.
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NOTICE OF SALE, SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU Easton Capital Corp. v. Lubana Brothers Trucking, Inc., Manjeet Singh, Preeti Sareen, United States of America. Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly filed on January 20, 2022, I the undersigned referee will sell at public auction at the at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on Tuesday October 25, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., the premises known as: 5 Miller Circle, Hicksville, New York 11801. Said Premises known as Section 12, Block 322, Lot 3 on the tax maps of Nassau County. Approximate amount of Judgment: $643,287.82 plus interest, legal fees and costs. Premises will be sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment under Index No. 608849/2017.
Michael B. Mirotzik, Esq., referee. Kevin P. Finn, Attorney for Plaintiff, 400 Post Ave Suite 305, Westbury, NY 11590
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In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on October 26, 2018, I, Jeffrey Fox, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on October 24, 2022 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:
4 Hicks Circle Hicksville, NY 11801
SBL#: 12-305-2
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 004324 in the amount of $457,551.34 plus interest and costs.
Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.
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NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST 2017-1, Plaintiff, vs. MIRNA BENITEZ, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 11, 2019 and an Order for Extension of Time to Conduct Foreclosure Sale duly entered on November 27, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 1, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 141 West Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. 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 45, Block 46 and Lot 289. Approximate amount of judgment is $907,661.64 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #5314/2015. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.
Barton Slavin, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST VI-A, Plaintiff, vs. VIJAY DADLANI, ET AL., Defendant(s).
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SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. RICHARD J. LACOLA AND MILLIE S. LACOLA, if they be living, if they be dead, their respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through RICHARD J. LACOLA AND MILLIE S. LACOLA, if they be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff; et al, Defts. Index #608419/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered July 21, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a District 17, Section 46, Block 368, Lot 11. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale. MARK RICCIARDI, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99790
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 25, 2007, an Order duly entered on March 14, 2018, and an Order Appointing Successor Referee and Amending Case Caption duly entered on July 27, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front the north side of Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 3165 Dorset Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Hicksville, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 51, Block 261 and Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment is $416,333.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #011816/2006. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.
Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff, Firm File No. 190887-2
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Notice of Formation of Jackie's Cleaning Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-08-03. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Christina Calzadillas: 27 Catalina Ct Manvel TX 77578. Purpose: Any lawful purpose
NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION 2009-FT1 TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2009-FT1,
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PATRICIA MORRONE, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
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 PASSS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2009-FT1 is the Plaintiff and PATRICIA MORRONE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 25, 2022 at 2:30PM, 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 THERON 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. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-6CB MORTGAGE E PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6CB, Plaintiff, AGAINST
EDWIN M. ALAS AKA EDWIN ALAS, et al. Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on February 20, 2020.
NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE
REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 200611, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200611, Plaintiff - against - DAVID PIGOTT A/K/A DAVID J. PIGOTT, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 24, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 "Rain or Shine" on the 27th day of October, 2022 at 2:00 PM. 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 known as 134 Windhorst Avenue a/k/a 134 North Windhorst Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. (Section: 49, Block: 007, Lot: 534 & 536)
Approximate amount of lien 457,457.05 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 605930/2018. Jennifer B. Ettenger, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170
Tel. 347/286-7409
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: September 12, 2022
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale
I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM premises known as 569 Arrandale Road, Bethpage, NY 11714.
Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Bethpage (unincorporated area) Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 46, Block 498 and Lot 18.
Approximate amount of judgment $636,077.23 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #010214/2014.
Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747
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“Start with Hello” assembly
The Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School staff recently kicked off the Start with Hello Program and the theme will be carried through many activities this year. Student Peer Leaders led the assembly and helped their classmates take a pledge to “Just Say Hello!”
The Sandy Hook Promise is a national non-profit organization founded and led by several fami -
ly members whose loved ones were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012 and the Start with Hello program was started from this promise. The program aims to teach students the skills they need to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness, and encourage them to reach out and include those who may be socially isolated.
Photos by Denise Nash
The students take the pledge.
new classmates feel welcome.
Water district plans drug takeback day
The Hicksville Water District (HWD) will host its second annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Saturday, October 22, in the parking lot of the Hicksville Fire Department’s Station #3 located at 90-94 W John St., Hicksville, NY 11801 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This contact-less drive-thru event provides residents with an opportunity to safely and anonymously dispose of unused medications and pharmaceutical equipment. These materials will then
be brought to Covanta’s waste management facility in East Northport by the Nassau County Police Department for disposal.
“The Hicksville Water District’s first Pharmaceutical Take Back Day last year was a success, and we are excited to bring this opportunity back to the community in 2022,” said HWD Chairman Nicholas Brigandi. “The benefits of this event are numerous, as it not only helps residents get unnecessary drugs out of
their homes as we enter the winter, but it also prevents these potentially harmful materials from entering into our water supply. Our District’s foremost responsibility is to deliver top-quality water to our community, and this event gives residents the opportunity to contribute to that mission in a safe and simple manner.”
All of Long Island’s water comes from a single-source aquifer located hundreds of feet underground. When
residents dispose of their unused medications or pharmaceutical equipment by flushing them down the toilet or sink, they can end up contaminating our water supply. By bringing these materials to the District’s Pharmaceutical Take Back, residents do their part in protecting our water supply while also making their homes safer places to live for their families.
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The Ratner-Seaman Peer leaders prepare for the assembly.
Enzo was recognized by Ratner-Seaman Principal Mrs. Kletter for always helping
Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library
Friday, October 7
9:00 a.m.: IN-PERSON: Take Home Fridays - Stop by the Children’s Room to pick up a surprise to take home. It can be a craft or an array of trinkets and toys! While supplies last! Jericho cardholders only.
Saturday, October 8
9:00 a.m.: TEENS: Online Practice
PSAT with The Princeton Review Register with The Princeton Review to take either a practice PSAT online. After the test, you'll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses
9:30 a.m.: IN-PERSON: Defensive Driving with It is Well Driving School - Completion of this programs entitles you to a NYS insurance discount and point reduction. Bring your NY State Driver License and a pen to class. This course is geared toward all drivers. Cost: $30. No refunds. In-person registration ONLY. One check for each person payable to “It is Well Driving School” must be submitted when signing up.
Sunday, October 9
2:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: A Tribute to the Music of Bob Dylan by The Golden Chords - The Golden Chords, named after Dylan's first musical group, recreate his rise from folksinger to Poet Laureate in this tribute program. You will enjoy authentic renditions of both well-known favorites and lesser known tunes from over a half century of Bob Dylan’s original songs. This musical celebration will appeal to nostalgia buffs and those hearing this music for the first time.
Tickets are required and available to ALL. Two tickets per person. Non-ticket holders will be seated as space allows. This program is co-sponsored by the
Jericho Library and the Town of Oyster Bay Distinguished Artists Concert Series.
Monday, October 10
10:30 a.m.: IN-PERSON : Sensational Playtime - This program emphasizes learning and developing motor skills through play, movement and storytelling.
2:00 p.m.: Virtual Profiles with Dr. William Thierfelder: The Silk RoadThe Silk Road, a network of trade routes connecting the East and West, was central to the economic, cultural, political and religious interactions between these regions from the 2nd century BCE to the 18th century. Dr. Bill will give an overview of the miraculous, sometimes deadly, always adventure-filled routes that connected East Asia and Southeast Asia with South Asia, Persia, the Arabian Peninsula, East Africa and Southern Europe.
Tuesday, October 11
10:30 a.m.: IN-PERSON: Sing ‘n Swing (Ages 2 to 5 Years) A Mommy & Me program of stories, rhymes and fingerplays. A parade will follow!
11:00 a.m: VIRTUAL: Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson Join Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life. Learn the beautiful practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu to help your body heal and keep you relaxed.
7:00 p.m: Board of Trustees Meeting The public is invited to attend the monthly Jericho Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
Wednesday, October 12
10:30 a.m: IN-PERSON: 1,2,3
Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead (18 months-5 years) These preschool STEAM pro-
grams include music movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling followed by a craft!
2:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Art LectureAudrey Munson: American Venus with Sylvia Laudien-Meo Audrey Munson was a favorite artists' model during the American Renaissance period. She posed for a dozen major Beaux Arts sculptures in New York City including the Pulitzer Fountain, Manhattan Bridge and The Municipal Building, representing various ideals and values. The story of her stellar rise and tragic ruin is remarkable and it will change the way you walk through the city forever!
6:30 p.m.: VIRTUAL : Free Creative Writing Workshop Led by Sandy Kassimir - Do you like to write but don’t know where to begin? You can write on any topic and genre. It can be a short story, poetry, fairy tale, a reflective memoir, fiction or non fiction — there are no limitations. Through both writing and reading we hope you will be inspired!
7:00 p.m.: TEENS: Demystify the AP Courses with C2 Education AP exams are crucial to showing colleges that you are capable of handling academically rigorous course material while also maintaining a strong GPA. In this workshop, we will discuss the different AP courses available, what it takes to be successful in these classes, and will provide an outline of the different AP courses and provide you with a plan for effectively preparing for these exams. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend.
Thursday, October 13
1:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Adult Game Time We’re setting up the Meeting Room with tables and chairs. Bring a game to play along with your
friends for an afternoon of fun and relaxation. Play canasta, mah jongg, Scrabble or any other game of your choice.
Friday, October 14
9:00 a.m.: IN-PERSON: Take Home Fridays - Stop by the Children’s Room to pick up a surprise to take home. It can be a craft or an array of trinkets and toys! While Supplies Last! Jericho cardholders only.
10:00 a.m. IN-PERSON: Free Health Screening: St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Program - The screenings include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes, height, weight and body mass index. They will offer appropriate education and referrals as needed for those participating. Flu shots will be available. No appointment necessary. You MUST be 18 or older.
10:30 a.m.: IN-PERSON: Jump for Joy (Ages 18 Months to 5 Years)Come to this lively program of music and activities for you and your child.
2:00 p.m.: HYBRID : Great Performers with Marc Courtade: The Queen of Gospel: Mahalia JacksonMahalia Jackson, an American Gospel signer, is considered one of the most influential voices of the 20th century. She rose from poverty to international fame, performing for presidents and royalty all over the world. Jackson became closely associated with the civil rights movement, and sang at the March on Washington in 1963 at the request of her friend Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She resisted efforts to turn her into a jazz or blues singer, declaring “Blues are the songs of despair, Gospel songs are the songs of hope.” This talk will celebrate the lady and her voice.
This Week at the Syosset Public Library
Friday, October 7, at 2:00 p.m
The Magic of Fred Astaire (VIRTUAL)
Presenter: Brian Rose, professor emeritus, Fordham University
Fred Astaire was one of the twentieth century’s greatest magicians—his sorcery depended on making some of the most complex dancing ever seen on the screen seem as effortless as breathing. Whether it was partnering with Ginger Rogers, Rita Hayworth, Cyd Charisse
or a hat rack—or dancing on the ceiling or on roller skates, he made everything appear easy and elegant. Revered as a genius by everyone from Balanchine to Baryshnikov, Astaire appeared in a total of 133 dance numbers in 31 films, a significant portion of which are considered timeless classics of movie choreography. This talk will survey the sweep of Astaire’s remarkable career, looking at his work both as a soloist and as the most romantic dance partner in Hollywood
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history. No registration needed. For Zoom, link go to syossetlibrary.org.
Thursday, October 13, at 2 p.m.
New York 1962 to 1964 (VIRTUAL)
Presenter: Mary Vahey, assistant professor, Art Department, Suffolk Community College.
Selections from key exhibitions at the Jewish Museum from 1962–1964, an examination of how artists engaged with the urban environment, and a look at the historical political landscape. No registration needed. For Zoom, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Thursday, October 13, at 7:30 p.m.
Erin Sterling! Author Visit (VIRTUAL)
Grab your favorite beverage and zoom in to “meet” Erin Sterling, author
of “The Ex Hex” and “The Kiss Curse,” witchy romances just perfect for spooky season. Cheers! No registration needed. For Zoom, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Friday, October 14, at 2:00 p.m.
Friday Movie At the Library (IN-PERSON)
Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary. org.
Friday, October 14, at 7:00 p.m.
2022 Local Author Showcase (IN-PERSON)
Meet Syosset & Woodbury Authors! Enjoy a presentation by each author, followed by a meet and greet. Books will be available for sale and signing courtesy of the Friends of Syosset Library.
