Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. (third right) and Town Clerk Kate Murray (second left) attended the Levittown Trunk or Treat event on October 23, 2021. Also attending were members of Rescue Company Four 628, Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti and U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino.
Nassau County Police have reported an incident involving gun fire at a Hicksville eatery on Sunday, November 14th at 1:10 a.m.
According to detectives, Second Precinct Officers responded to a disturbance in front of Nelly’s Tacqueria Saloon, located at 365 West
Old Country Road. Police say an 18-year-old male victim was involved in a verbal dispute with three male subjects. They say the dispute escalated and one of the male subjects fired multiple shots with a handgun but the victim was not injured. The three subjects entered a vehicle and fled
the scene traveling westbound on West Old Country Road.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
BY GARY SIMEONE
Division Avenue High School sophomore, Armaan Singh, has been busy these past few years, volunteering to help at-risk children in the village of Hempstead. His hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed, as he was awarded last month with a Commendation Award from the New York State Senate. Singh was nominated by Nathaniel Berkeley, a district representative from the office of the State Senator Kevin Thomas, for his volunteering efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Thomas, who represents the 6th District in Nassau county, said that the award is given to exemplary individuals who make a positive impact in their community.
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BY TARA CASSANO, LEVITTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Levittown Chamber of Commerce welcomed its new members with a plaque presentation at its October meeting. Izaque Mareus from Dollar Fair opened a few months ago at 3106 on Hempstead Tpke in Levittown near St. Bernard’s Church. The store is owned by Wesline Charles and is a family run business with the help of Wesline’s husband Izaque Mareus & son, Bregardy Antenor. Dollar Fair sells all kinds of items including cards, candy, gift wrap & bags, cleaning supplies & much more.
Michael Reed, founding partner & now the CEO of Elite Construction of New York, has been providing construction management and general contracting services to the New York Tri-State region since 2011. Elite Construction of NY has over 150 combined years of construction experience among its management team.
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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand announced that the Town’s massive “Cruise-Thru” Toys for Tots Collection Drive will take place at John Burns Park in Massapequa on Saturday, December 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date is Sunday, December 5). In partnership with the United States Marine Corps, the Town is collecting toys to help families impacted by the COVID-19 economic crisis and those less fortunate throughout the community during the upcoming holiday season. In addition to the Cruise-Thru, collection boxes are located at Town facilities through December 14.
Supervisor Saladino said, “The Toys for Tots Drive has long been a huge success under the leadership of the U.S. Marine Corps, especially here in the Town of Oyster Bay, as just last year we smashed the previous year’s record in our toy drive collection. I encourage all of our residents who are able to donate to this amazing cause, as the Toys for Tots Drive helps ensure that disadvantaged children within our community do not have to go the holiday season without something to bring them happiness.”
The Cruise Thru Holiday Toy Drive will provide residents an excellent way to contribute directly to the cause and help
bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season. Additionally, the event will feature an appearance by Santa Claus, and a drop box where kids can drop their letters to Santa off at. Letters dropped off with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday.
“Toys for Tots sends a message of hope to less fortunate children who otherwise wouldn’t be receiving presents this holiday season. I urge residents, who can, to donate new unwrapped toys to any of our drop-off locations,” said Councilman Tom Hand. “By making a donation, you can help ease the financial burden of families hardest hit by the effects of the coronavirus this holiday season.”
Toys for Tots Collection Boxes are located at the following locations:
• Oyster Bay Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay;
• Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa;
• Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage.
For more information, please contact Councilman Tom Hand at (516) 624-6309; or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
The St. Bernard's Catholic Daughters Court #1690 will be hosting a Craft Fair/Vendor’s Market on Saturday, November 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quality crafts by local artisans and national brands merchandise will be available for purchase with more than
60 vendors scheduled. Raffles and a 50/50 will add to the festivities along with light fare available for purchase.
The fair will be held in the St. Bernard’s School Gym, 3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown.
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Middle School, wrote “ The Adventure Begins: A Collection of TEN Short Stories ” earlier this year when she was in the fifth grade. The book is a compilation of ten short stories which features different genres, intriguing characters, very unique plots and valuable morals.
What is even more impressive than Ria ’ s talented writing skills is what she is doing with the proceeds that come from her book sales. Ria owns a private foundation called RALS Foundation, which focuses on providing education to disadvantaged children and adolescents around the world. The proceeds from the sale of the book go to the RALS Foundation; and recently, Ria has graciously offered to donate a portion of her sales back to the Mattlin Middle School PTA as well.
Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District (POBCSD) sixth grader Ria Arjun, is celebrating a book she wrote that has now been published. Ria, a student at Mattlin
The book is available on Amazon and can be found by searching the title. The charismatic student also has her own YouTube channel where she discusses the RALS Foundation in further detail and inspires others to maintain a positive attitude. Ria ’ s YouTube channel can be found here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/ UC0BI_GdOcQ4PyRVt6zAEqow.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Steve Labriola today announced that Trainville Hobby Depot will host a Model Train Show on Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, located at 28 West Carl Street in Hicksville. The Model Train Show includes operating model layouts coordinated by Trainville Hobby Depot. Donations are being accepted at the exhibit to support the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum.
“We are pleased to partner with Trainville Hobby Depot, who coordi-
nates or participates in many hobby shows that benefit the fundraising efforts of a sponsoring organization,” said Councilman Labriola. “Assisting groups that not only bring a fun and educational experience to residents of all ages, but also help preserve our history in understanding the railroad’s role in our heritage, is a great cause.”
Admission in to the exhibit is $5.00, children ages 4–11 years are $3.00 and entry for children under the age of 4 is free. For further information, please visit www.trainville.com or call (516) 433-4444.
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Town of Oyster Bay residents may apply for New York State property tax exemptions from now through January 3, 2022, according to Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato. Homeowners wishing to receive exemptions on their 2022-2023 School taxes and 2023 General taxes must file with the Nassau County Department of Assessment or New York State prior to the January 3rd deadline.
“I want to make sure that every resident who is eligible, whether they’re a senior citizen, veteran, new homeowner, volunteer firefighter/EMT, person with a disability, or person renovating/ improving their home, get the opportunity to take advantage of the available exemptions,” Pravato stated. “There are many exemptions available to qualified residents and homeowners, so I urge those interested to contact my office for further assistance parsing through the matter.”
Exemptions, resulting in property tax savings, are available to qualified residents for the following categories: School Tax Relief Program (STAR)- Residents may receive only one of the following:
• STAR Credit - The STAR Program has been changed by New York State. New recipients, and current recipients whose annual income is between $250,000 and $500,000, will be issued a check directly from New York State instead of receiving a school property tax exemption. The amount of the benefit will be the same. You cannot receive both the credit and the exemption. Register with New York State by telephone at (518) 457-2036 or online at tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star/default. htm.
• Basic STAR Property Tax
Exemption - This program provides an exemption from school property taxes for owner-occupied, primary residences with an annual household income of less than $250,000. Current Basic Star Exemption recipients will keep their exemption as long as they continue to own their current home.
• Enhanced STAR Property Tax Exemption/Credit - This exemption is available to senior citizen homeowners who are 65 years of age or older during the year in which the exemption takes effect, and whose annual income does not exceed $92,000. Senior citizens whose annual income exceeds $92,000 will still be eligible for the Basic STAR Exemption/Credit. Current Enhanced Star Exemption recipients will keep their exemption as long as they continue to own their current home. Recipients must enroll in the Income Verification Program.
• Senior Citizen Exemption provides a tax savings for individuals over the age of 65, whose income is less than $37,400. To participate and receive this tax savings (between 5% and up to 50% reduction on certain county, town and school district property taxes) specific qualification criteria must be met.
• Veterans Exemptions are for those individuals who rendered service to our country. The eligibility to receive this exemption and amount to be exempted depends upon the time, duration and type of service, along with other criteria.
• Cold War Veterans Exemption is for veterans who served during the Cold War period. The Law also provides an additional exemption to disabled veterans.
• Gold Star Parent Exemption
is available for the parent of a child who died in the line of duty while serving in the United States Armed Forces during a period of war, as defined in NYS Real Property Tax Law.
• Persons With Disabilities and Limited Incomes Partial Property Tax Exemption is available to eligible applicants who have a physical or mental impairment, not due to use of alcohol or illegal drug use, that substantially limits that person's ability to engage in one or more major life activities. The requirements to qualify are based on the person's disability, ownership, residency and occupancy status, and income. Persons with incomes less than $37,400 can qualify to receive an exemption from 5% to 50% of the assessed value.
• Home Improvement Tax Reductions Program for the Physically Disabled is granted to those persons who are physically disabled and meet certain criteria. It is equal to the amount of any increase in value of property attributable to improvements made for the purpose of facilitating and accommodating the use and accessibility of the property.
• Home Improvements Exemption is an eight-year decreasing exemption on alterations, reconstructions or improvements that increase the assessed value of a one or two family home. In the first year, 100% of the assessed value of the improvement is exempt. In the second year, 87.5%, in the third year, 75% and so on. Certain eligibility requirements must be met to participate in this program.
• First-Time Home Buyers of Newly Constructed Homes may apply for and receive a partial real property
tax exemption. The maximum exemption is offered over five years, starting with a 50% exemption the first year and phasing to 10% in the fifth and final year. Homebuyers are subject to certain price and income limits set by the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA).
• Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Exemption is available to eligible firefighters and ambulance workers. Up to 10% reduction in the assessed value of their property can be obtained to volunteers who have served at least five years in a Town of Oyster Bay Fire Department in which they reside. Certain eligibility requirements must be met to participate in this program.
Receiver Pravato advises homeowners who are interested in obtaining an exemption, to contact the Nassau County Department of Assessment at (516) 571-1500, where they can obtain additional information and applications. They may visit the County Assessor’s office at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501. However, first time applicants, or residents with an income between $250,000 and $500,000, for the STAR Credit must contact New York State directly to register by telephone at (518) 457-2036 or online at www.tax. ny.gov/pit/property/star/default.htm.
Residents interested in obtaining a free brochure describing the STAR, Senior Citizen, or Veterans exemption programs can obtain such at Town Hall North in Oyster Bay, Town Hall South in Massapequa, the Department of Public Works in Syosset, major park facilities, and by calling (516) 624-6380 or www.oysterbaytown.com .
At a collection of used clothing and other items, Catholic Daughters Court #1690 of St. Bernard’s Parish collected 210 bags of materials weighing in at 4,840 pounds.
The items collected included clothing, shoes, handbags, sheets, belts, towels, coats, bathing suits, cover ups and baseball hats. The destination of the collection is an affiliate of ACLD (Adults and Children With Learning Disabilities) program called ReWearAble.
The event was chaired by Susan Maher and Louise Cassano. “This was a great collection for a very worthy
cause” said Maher.
“ReWearAble is an organization that is unique and serves its population in a number of ways through employment and repurposing materials that helps support other worthy causes,” commented Cassano.
ReWearAble is a recycling and job creation program committed to helping people with developmental disabilities pursue enviable lives through employment. Employees of ReWearAble conduct the in-house sorting ensuring everything collected is prepared for reuse or repurposing. ReWearable
accepts clothing in any condition and of all types and sizes. For more information or to schedule a pickup by ReWearAble, call 516-822-2099 or email info@rewearable.org.
ReWearAble was created by Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD), a leading Long Island based not-for-profit agency. ACLD is devoted to supporting the pursuit of an enviable life for children and adults with autism, learning and other developmental disabilities.
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family tradition, which they intend to continue for years to come.
In a close second place, the home on Old Farm Road with witches at a cauldron and dragons overseeing the brew is a 20-year tradition of Barbara and Jack Lazarus, who add more to the spooky décor year after year. Holiday decorations are fun couple events at the Lazarus home and include displays for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. Not only do they decorate their home, but they enjoy dressing in costume as well.
Creating an environment where everyone, regardless of age, feels comfortable trick or treating, Paul Krill and his fiancé Kathleen Lake decorate with charming little critters and characters and a friendly dragon or two. Their enjoyment comes from seeing the smiles on the faces of all the spectators and how people want to take a bit of the enjoyment home with them as many take photos of their display. The couple thinks of it as a way to bring happiness and of giving back to the community.
Hundreds of responses to Levittown Community Council’s Halloween Horror House Contest brought out numerous spectators at the winners’ homes this Halloween season. The following winners were selected: First place went to the Tamberelli/Toborg family at 18 Rolling Lane, Levittown; second place to Barbara and Jack Lazarus of 167 Old Farm Road; and, third place to Paul Krill and Kate Lane at 38 Parkside Drive North.
The Rolling Lane home decorating was a family event including Jackie and Ray Toborg, their daughter Sarah and her husband Kristian Tamberelli and the
Tamberelli children Liliana(15), Landon (10), twins Kameron and Blake(9), and Grayson(4). The family agreed on a name for the display that featured eerie jack-olanterns, oversized skeletons and a sign daring spectators to enter. They called it “Welcome to Nightmare on Rolling Lane” and the project has become a
Nominations for the best decorated homes were requested by the Levittown Community Council and the community was asked to vote for their favorite. The three that received the most votes were selected winners. Council President Pat Patane, Secretary Mary Kay Ross visited the homes to photograph the displays. The Halloween Horror House Contest is an annual competition hosted by the Council. The Council is now accepting nominations for the best decorated Home for the Holidays. Suggestions can be emailed to levittowncouncil@yahoo. com.
The Levittown Community Council, was established in 1998 as a spinoff of Levittown’s 50th anniversary celebration the year prior. New members are always appreciated and welcomed.
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PARP is a National PTA program and stands for Pick A Reading Partner. The PARP program is designed to promote a love of reading in children. Berry Hill’s PTA organized a week of PARP events for students to enjoy. This year’s theme was “Harry PARPer – Reading is WANDerful”. On Monday, to kick off the week students were greeted by staff members dressed in Harry Potter glasses and ties. The outside of the building was magically decorated with Harry, Hermione, and Professor Dumbledore, reminding the children how powerful reading is every day. Students were mesmerized when Dr. Thomas Rogers, superintendent
of Syosset Schools, appeared as secret reader and read them a passage from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.”
During the week of the PARP, the PTA organized a book collection for the Book Fairies. The Book Fairies is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that collects reading materials for people in need throughout metropolitan New York. Each night, students were encouraged to complete a reading log with a reading partner as well as answer fun trivia questions online. Each day, students were gifted a special treat from the Berry Hill PTA magic wand and broom stick pencils, bookmarks, Harry
Each class received a prize if they found the hidden
Potter glasses, tattoos and stickers as a reward for their hard work.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Berry Hill’s PTA organized a Scholastic Book Fair. To incorporate the theme into the book fair each class had to search for a hidden Harry on the shelves. Classes received a Harry Potter Uno for their classroom as a prize. Students wore their favorite Hogwarts house color for House Spirit Day during the book fair as well.
On Thursday, students were treated to an incredible virtual assembly with special author Timothy Young. Timothy is an author/illustrator of 11
children’s books, including his latest book “Untitled.” Young shared some of his spooky stories, as well as his wizardly drawing techniques.
To end the enchanted week, Corey the Dribbler hosted another virtual assembly to show us his magical basketball skills and encouraged students to focus and work hard to achieve their goals.
The PARP closing assembly revealed 1,761 books were collected and donated to the Book Fairies and announced next year’s PARP theme. The Berry Hill PTA is excited to start planning a special Amusement PARP for the students next year!
Virtual assembly with author/illustrator Timothy Young.
Virtual assembly with former Harlem Globetrotter Corey the Dribbler.
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Supreme Court of New York Nassau County CAPITAL ONE, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CHEVY CHASE BANK, FSB., Plaintiff, vs. FARAH MALEKI AMID, ANTHONY V. SORRENTINO, et al., Defendant.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on April 3, 2017, I, Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on November 30, 2021, at the North Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 02:30 PM, the premises described as follows: 56 Woodland Road Old Brookville, NY 11545
SBL No.: 22-K-124
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Incorporated Village of Old Bookville, Town 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. 017916/2010 in the amount of $6,940,330.05 plus interest and costs.
The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.
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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"These individuals, like Armaan, have shown outstanding dedication and have made lasting impacts on their communities, and are individuals who embody compassion, generosity and civic duty," said Thomas. "This award is one of the highest honors a New York state resident can receive."
In the summer of his freshman year, Singh started on his path of volunteerism by tutoring students in mathematics, as part of the Hempstead Peace program. He helped to educate at-risk children by virtually tutoring them in the subject in group and one-on-one sessions.
"I was teaching these kids, who ranged in all ages, through a (google) Zoom call, over the summer during my freshman year and also during the school year," said Singh. "I helped them to catch up on the stuff they were currently learning in school and also tried to get them a step ahead by teaching them math lessons they would learn later in the year."
He said that his tutoring sessions were appreciated by students in a school district, where many of them come from low-income households and emergency aid is frequently sought out by administrators.
Singh said that he found out he was a recipient of the award over the summer from a district representative in Senator Thomas' office.
"They had heard about me through a previous award I received in May. My mom received an email from the Senators office and I was contacted through the school that an award ceremony was going to be held in late October at Nassau Community College. At the ceremony I was handed the Commendation Award and Senator Thomas gave a brief description of my volunteer effort in the community."
Singh previously earned a President's Volunteer Service Award in his freshman year for his math tutoring and other activities including writing cards to children with cancer and other community initiatives.
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The Chamber invites everyone to join us for our annual in person tree lighting on Monday, December 6 at Veterans Memorial Park in front of Levittown Library. There will be live entertainment, light refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus. Festivities start at 6 pm on December 6. Please bring a non perishable food item to help a person in need.
The Chamber of Commerce meets monthly alternating between lunch and dinner events to accommodate busy schedules. For information on joining the chamber or on any of our events please visit info@levittownchamber.com or call 516-520-8000.
Chamber of Commerce Board Member Gary Tarlov,
Commerce Board Member William Powell,
Board Member Trina Reed, Deanna Alejandro, Elizabeth
Gross, Chamber of Commerce Board Member Louise Cassano & 1st V.P. Christine Sweeney. Photo by Tara Cassano
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin (left) and Councilman Anthony D’Esposito (center) greeted Christian Bernsten of Wantagh, Paul Shapiro of Levittown and other local residents during the town’s Narcan training seminar on October 18, at Forest City Park in Wantagh. Residents learned how to utilize Narcan, a potentially lifesaving medication that can be used in the event of an opioid overdose, and received a free kit.
Kindergartners in Linda Lukasik’s class at Charles Campagne Elementary School in Bethpage explored the colors of autumn during a leaf hunt on Nov. 9. Students got to use a magnifying
glass to closely examine the leaves outside. After each student collected their own leaves, they brought them inside to draw and describe what they look like.
BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE
Take advantage of the travel industry’s cyber holiday sales this season to put your bucket list experiences within reach.
Here is just a tip of the iceberg of offerings, but check in with your favorite tour company, cruise line, resort and destination to uncover gifts worthy of a Secret Santa. Many travel companies, such as Xanterra, offer gift cards:
Xanterra Offers Weeklong ‘Book Your Bucket List Sale’ for National Parks, Cruises, Tours
Xanterra Travel Collection, an award-winning globally diversified travel company offering unforgettable experiences in some of the most Beautiful Places on Earth®, announced its highly anticipated annual “Book Your Bucket List Sale”. This year’s sale lasts a full week beginning the Tuesday, Nov. 23, before Black Friday and running through Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday, Nov. 30.
Xanterra owns or operates the lodges in Yellowstone, Zion, Glacier, Death Valley and Grand Canyon South Rim; Windstar Cruises, The Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel, The Oasis at Death Valley, Holiday Vacations, Country Walkers and VBT Bicycling Tours. The affiliated legendary Five-Star, Five-Diamond Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs and the longest-running Five-Star award-winning Sea
Take advantage of Xanterra Travel Collection’s week-long annual sale to lock in 50% off roundtrip tickets on the historic Grand Canyon Railway and 20% off in-park lodging at the Grand Canyon’s crown jewel, the El Tovar on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
Island Resort in Georgia are also participating in the sale.
And now, for the first time, Xanterra is offering the gift of discovery and wanderlust with Xanterra Travel Collection Gift Cards. Redeemable across all Xanterra Travel Collection properties and brands for accommodations, tours, experiences, and retail purchases, recipients can choose their adventure with this gift of A World of Unforgettable Experiences. All new and available starting Nov. 16 at Xanterra.com/GiftCard
Highlights include: National Parks
The Oasis at Death Valley – 30% off hotel stays at the beautifully renovated historic AAA Four-Diamond Inn at Death Valley and newly revitalized, family-friendly Ranch at Death
Valley. Valid for select overnight stays between Dec. 2021 and Feb. 2022.
Historic Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel – 50% off roundtrip train tickets on an entertaining journey to the Grand Canyon’s fabled South Rim when booking a two-night Getaway Package over select dates between Dec. 1, 2021 and March 10, 2022.
Grand Canyon South Rim – 20% off in-park lodging at Kachina Lodge, Bright Angel Lodge, Maswik Lodge, and the crown jewel, El Tovar, during select dates Dec. 1, 2021 to March 3, 2022.
The Grand Hotel – 30% off at the only AAA Three-Diamond hotel near the Grand Canyon in Tusayan (just one mile from the South Rim entrance) on select dates between Dec. 2021 and March 2022.
Zion Lodge – 30% off overnight stays inside the park at Zion National Park Lodge on select dates between Dec. 2021 and Feb. 2022.
Cedar Creek Lodge, at the gateway to Glacier National Park – 30% off room rates on select dates from Dec. 2021 through April 2022.
Lake Yellowstone Hotel – Save 25% off hotel stays at the charming and historic Lake Yellowstone Hotel, located inside the park on select dates during May 2022.
Luxury Hotels
The Broadmoor – Rates as low as $249 per night for select dates, up to 25% off published suite rates, and 10% off the all-inclusive Wilderness Properties (The Ranch at Emerald Valley and Cloud Camp).
Sea Island – In honor of its Quarter Century Club (team members with at least 25 years of service to the resort), book a stay in December, January, or February and receive the third night for only $25. Plus, receive a $250 resort credit per stay at The Cloister and The Lodge. In addition, Sea Island will donate $25 per stay to the Sea Island Legacy Fund, which assists team members experiencing economic hardship.
Guided Travel/Tours
Bicycling Tours – Receive $200 off any spring VBT Bicycling Tours
Guided Italy tour departing between April 1, 2022 and June 30, 2022.
Walking Adventures – Receive $200 off any spring Country Walkers
Guided Italy tour departing between April 1, 2022 and June 30, 2022.
Holiday Vacations – Save $250 per person on the Holland in Bloom featuring the Floriade tour departing
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Cruising
Windstar Cruises – Save on 2022 yacht-style cruises with fewer than 350 guests. Enjoy a $100 onboard credit per guest to use on shore excursions, spa treatments, alcoholic beverages and more. Low fares start from $1,399 per guest. For a complete list and to take advantage of Xanterra and its affiliates’ Book Your Bucket List offers, visit Xanterra. com/BucketListSale. For the newly available gift cards, visit Xanterra.com/ GiftCard.
Take advantage of these Black Friday resort deals to lock in luxe escapes for 2022:
Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key, Florida Keys: Nov. 22-30, receive 30 percent off two nights or more in the hotel or three nights or more in a villa with promo code CYBERW on stays from November 28, 2021 through October 31, 2022.
Grand Residences, Puerto Morelos, Mexico: Through Dec. 6, save up to 25% off stays through Dec. 16, 2022. Complimentary airport transfer included on all bookings and children under the age of 12 stay free. Book online, grandresidencesrivieracancun. com, or call 1.855.381.4340, use promo code ZW-21–23
Royal Uno® All Inclusive Resort & Spa, Cancun, Mexico: One of the newest family-friendly resorts to open in Cancun (February 2022), the 540 all-suite Royal
Uno® All Inclusive Resort & Spa is offering guests 30% off its all-inclusive accommodations and $500 in resort credit and airport transportation. Valid for any 4-night minimum stay from February 28, 2022 to January 06, 2023. To book, visit https://royalunoresort.com/specialdeals/black-friday-cyber-week
Cayo Espanto, Belize: Cayo Espanto, a barefoot luxe private island resort off the coast of Belize, is offering guests a free airfare credit (up to $750 per person) with a seven night stay booked online at aprivateisland.com November 26-29.
Saba Rock, North Sound, British Virgin Islands: Save up to 40% on minimum three-night stay for bookings made Nov. 26-29 for stays Nov. 30, 2021 through February 15, 2022 at the new resort destination with onsite amenities like snuba, diving, kiteboarding, island tours, spa. Book at www.sabarock.com using promo code BLKFRI
Mount Cinnamon Resort –Grenada: Book Nov. 26-29 to receive 20% savings on stays between April 1 and December 20, 2022 of 5 or more nights at this eco-luxe hideaway atop Grand Anse Beach. Also included: one complimentary Cinnamon Signature Massage and a complimentary Grenada rum tasting session. Book at www. mountcinnamongrenadahotel.com using booking code MC-CYBER21
CLUB MED ‘SPLASH INTO WINTER’ SAVES ON INCLUSIVE ESCAPES
Club Med, a pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, invites travelers to take advantage of up to 45% off all-inclusive escapes plus perks at Club Med’s top resorts
in Florida, Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean, including Club Med Ixtapa Pacific (reopening December 11, 2021), offering a family-fun getaway under the sun, and Club Med Québec (opening December 3, 2021), offering an all-inclusive mountain escape. The Splash into Winter sale is open for bookings now through January 10, 2022, with travel dates through July 1, 2022; additional perks include a free room upgrade and free stays for kids under 4. Enjoy unlimited culinary options, premium accommodations, and activities for all interests – from skiing and snowboarding to standup paddle boarding and snorkeling – and Club Med’s Family program.
Participating Club Med resorts: Club Med Québec, Canada; Club Med Sandpiper Bay, Port St. Lucie, Florida; Club Med Cancún, Mexico; Club Med Caravelle , Guadeloupe, French Caribbean, Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Dominican Republic; Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek , Martinique, French Caribbean, Club Med Turkoise, Turks and Caicos, Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico, and Club Med Columbus, Bahamas.
Details on the Splash Into Winter Sale at https://www.clubmed.us/o/ best-all-inclusive-vacation-deals (www. clubmed.us, 800-Club-Med).
G Adventures is offering up to 30 percent off on more than 500 tours departing before October 31, 2022 with its biggest sale of the year, from November 10 through December 3, 2021. With the launch of the Cyber Sale, the small group adven-
BY JEFF RUGG
Have you seen poinsettias for sale yet? I have. Were they red? Probably. That is because we all know that poinsettias are red, right? Well, not so fast. There are pink, purple, white, spotted, striped and even yellow and orange poinsettias. Every year, the commercial plant breeders of poinsettias come out with five to 20 new varieties. Most of us don’t notice the differences, but there are some important changes aside from new colors.
Poinsettias are not one-size-fits-all plants anymore. There are important considerations for the grower and for the consumer of poinsettias. Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America where they grow into 10-foot-tall shrubs. They are named after the first United States Minister to Mexico Joel Poinsett who introduced the plant to botanists in the U.S. in the 1820s. Fast-forward about
100 years and the Ecke family founds the first poinsettia nursery in California. They popularized poinsettias and produced many new varieties.
Fast-forward another 100 years and
hundreds of millions of poinsettias are being sold around the world. In fact, each summer and fall, millions of two-inchlong cuttings are shipped into the U.S. from massive, sterile greenhouses in Nic-
ture operator and community tourism pioneer is rewarding travelers who are eager to get back out there with discounts on more than 500 itineraries across the company’s selection of Active, Classic, Active, Marine, Family, Local Living and 18-to-30-Somethings travel styles.
Tours that are on sale and depart before March 31, 2022 offer travelers up to 30 percent off; additional departures before October 31, 2022 feature savings of up to 20 percent off the original price.
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aragua, Guatemala and Uganda. The cuttings require seven to 10 weeks of growth at specific temperatures and levels of
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BY CLAIRE LYNCH
Thanksgiving Day is a time for joining together with family and friends in a careful, socially distanced way and I can’t help but think of family traditions that make this day the special one that it is. My brother, Phil, says all he needs is some turkey and stuffing plus a little gravy on his plate and he automatically knows that it’s Thanksgiving Day.
One of the best things about coming from a large, extended family is that before Thanksgiving Day rolls around, I have plenty of chances to read a stories about the first Thanksgiving to my nieces and nephews. Last November Abigail, my seven-year-old niece, was visiting and I read the book called, “If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620” by Ann McGovern. It raises such questions as, If you were a Pilgrim leaving your homeland and heading west to an unknown continent, what would you expect? Not just on the voyage with its many hardships but once you arrived?
What would it have been like to pack all of your belongings and wonder what adventures were ahead? It described the Pilgrims saying their prayers and singing the holy songs they knew well. They were brave for striking out for the sake of religious freedom and the Pilgrims were thankful that the sailors got them safely to the New World. The first Thanksgiving was a basic one compared to the Thanksgiving dinners we have today but still, the intention of expressing their gratitude for what they had was the same. It was the thought that counted.
Explaining that the first Thanksgiving dinner was probably meat, fish, Indian corn and vegetables from their gardens such as collard greens, parsnips, turnips, carrots, onions, spinach and cabbage, I said the idea of gathering together to celebrate a meal with family and friends was what it was all about. Abby laughed when I said that I doubt-
ed there was any cranberry sauce or sweet potatoes at the first Thanksgiving and she said, “Wow, those are two of my favorites! I would have missed them.”
At school during Library Abby had recently heard the story of “Over the River and Through the Wood” by Emma Randall. It’s a cute tale of a brother and sister who are ready to set off to their grandmother’s house in their red horsedrawn sleigh with their parents preparing to follow in their own purple sleigh.
As the children journey though “white and drifted snow,” they cross over a river and along the way meet a rabbit, beavers, moose, foxes and a wolf who follow them to Grandmother’s farm.
The front door opens, the boy and girl are welcomed by their Grandmother and their holiday begins. “The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh,” Abby and I sing together, laughing. The story is full of nostalgia and it’s a great one to tell youngsters on or before the holiday.
Two weeks ago I was talking with Jenna who’s a long-time friend and she was recalling her family’s Thanksgiving holidays. As a young girl Jenna grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and at the age of eight she remembers decorating the living room with her younger brother and setting the table under the guidance of her mother for Thanksgiving. After setting out her family’s fanciest plates, Jenna folded the napkins just so then added the utensils. Stepping back, Jenna would check on her progress and smile, pleased that all of the guests would be happy with how their holiday table looked.
Going into the kitchen Jenna would watch as her mother made various holiday pies and cakes from scratch. As her mom mixed the ingredients for the cakes, the pie shells and the filling, Jenna filed that information into her memory bank. She paid special attention when her mom mixed the ingre-
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dients for pumpkin muffins - pumpkin purée, olive oil, honey, eggs, milk, baking soda, vanilla extract, salt and more. Once baked and cooled, Jenna would smear butter on one and enjoy it.
A few years later Jenna and her family moved to the Upper West Side and Jenna did her usual decorations plus was a big help assisting her mother the day before baking the traditional desserts.
As a young married couple Jenna and her husband, Tony, moved to a house on Long Island to raise their family. On Thanksgiving everyone in their extended family was invited to share in the big meal and scrumptious desserts. They’re still invited but the extended family gets to gather again via Zoom this year so everyone can be safe from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jenna and I have similar get-togethers with our immediate families and often with our extended family relatives and the day after Thanksgiving we always compare notes about how everything went. Still, it’s inevitable that at one point or another in our conversation Jenna talks about being a kid in Bay Ridge and the Upper West
Side and excitedly getting ready for the holidays with all of the traditions and trimmings. On Thanksgiving she still likes drinking the apple cider and her favorite flavored pie is cherry.
At one time or another I remind Jenna that no matter where we are, the idea is being with each other and enjoying a meal without having to think about the next big holiday, Christmas. For the moment Thanksgiving is all about savoring the roast turkey, the stuffing, the green bean casserole, the yams and more. Jenna and I like sharing the latest news, the latest jokes and the latest faux pas. Christmas is special, naturally, but Thanksgiving is a laidback type of holiday.
While chatting, I think about how wonderful the holiday is, always, and how whether it’s this year’s happenings or something from the past, talking about the holidays always makes us feel wistful and nostalgic. Whether we are at home or visiting other people’s houses, the point is being together, enjoying the food and festivities, and being able to share our gratitude.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
BY TOM MARGENAU
I’ve speculated before that most of the readers of my column are women. And that conjecture is based on the fact that I seem to get many more emails from them than I get from men. That’s why, for example, in the past month, I’ve written two columns targeted to my female readers. But I guess I didn’t do a very good job of helping them understand the Social Security program because those columns seem to have generated even more emails from women. Here is a sampling.
Q: I am 75 years old and getting widow’s benefits from my first husband, who died many years ago. I was married a second time for 20 years to another man. He was a doctor and made very good money. I divorced him because of physical abuse I suffered. He is living in a beach house in San Diego. I live in a duplex in Waco, Texas. What I can’t figure out is: Why am I not getting any of his Social Security?
A: You’re not getting any of his Social Security because he’s not dead -- yet! (I’m not trying to give you any ideas!) Or to put that another way, a widow’s rate pays up to twice as much as the rate paid to a wife (or divorced wife) of a guy who is still alive.
If you are due two benefits, you only receive the one that pays the higher rate. You might be getting up to 100% of your deceased first husband’s Social Security. But you are only due one-half of your second husband’s benefit. And I’m sure 100% from husband number one pays more than 50% from husband number two -- no matter how rich he is. Now, if the doctor dies, you can switch to benefits on his record. So, all I can suggest you do is order a subscription to the San Diego newspaper and start reading the obituaries!
Q: I am 58 years old. I get Social Security disability benefits. My husband, who made a lot more money than I ever did, is 66 and recently signed up for his Social Security. His benefit is three times as much as mine. Yet I was told I can’t get any spousal benefits from his record. Why not?
A: Because you’re not old enough. The earliest that spousal benefits can be paid is age 62. So, four years from now, you can check to see if you might be due any extra benefits on your husband’s record.
Q: I am 73 years old. I get $1,620 per month in my own retirement benefits. My ex-husband, who always made a six-figure income, must be getting way more than me. So, I figure I am due something extra from his Social Security. I talked to someone at Social Security’s 800 number, and she said I’m not eligible for anything on his record because no one is
getting $3,240 per month. What did she mean by that?
A: What she was trying to explain to you, rather awkwardly I think, is that you are either due your own Social Security benefit, or half of your ex-husband’s basic full retirement age benefit, whichever pays the higher rate. Currently, the maximum full retirement benefit is $3,148. Half of that is $1,574. Your own Social Security retirement exceeds that, so that is why you aren’t due anything from your ex-husband’s Social Security account.
Or to clarify the Social Security rep’s remarks a little more, what she was trying to tell you is that because you’re getting $1,620, your ex would have to be getting $3,240 or more before you could get anything extra from him. And since no retiree can be getting that much in a basic benefit, you’re not eligible for divorced wife’s benefits.
I know some of my readers are saying: “Wait a minute. You said the maximum retirement benefit is $3,148. But I’m getting way more than that.” Please note that I said the maximum “full retirement age” benefit is $3,148. Many retirees are getting more than that because they waited until some later age, like age 70 for example, to sign up for Social Security -- so they are getting a delayed-retirement bonus added to their monthly benefits. But a spousal rate is always based on the full retirement age benefit, not the bonus-augmented benefit. And once again, the current maximum full retirement age benefit is $3,148, which means the current maximum spousal benefit is $1,574.
Q: I am 71 years old. I get $1,415 from Social Security. My rich ex-husband told me he is getting monthly benefits of $3,430, so I should be getting half of that, or $1,716. How come I’m not getting that?
A: As I explained in the answer to the prior question, the rate payable to a wife is based on the husband’s full retirement age rate. In other words, the rate he would have been due at age 66. With a monthly benefit as high as his, I’m sure he didn’t start his Social Security checks until age 70. And by doing that, he got an extra 32% “delayed retirement bonus” tacked on to his monthly checks. So, I’m guessing his full retirement age rate is around $2,600. And you are due half of that, or $1,300. So, the reason you are not getting wife’s benefits is because your own $1,415 rate exceeds your spousal benefit rate.
Q: I am 66. I get $1,440 per month. My husband is 72. He took his benefits at 70 and he gets $3,490. I read in a past column that I only can get half of his age 66 benefit rate, not his age 70 rate. But I know a woman at our church who says she is getting her deceased husband’s age 70 benefit. Why does she get it and I don’t?
A: Because her husband is dead, and yours isn’t. Benefits payable to the spouse of a living husband are based on the full retirement age benefit amount. But benefits payable to the widow of a guy who has died are based on his full rate, including any delayed retirement credits he was getting.
Q: I am a single woman. I’ve been single all my life. And I get sick and tired of listening to these married women clamoring for more benefits off of a husband’s or ex-husband’s Social Security account. I think a
woman should only get the Social Security benefits she has worked for and earned herself.
A: No comment! (Although I’d love to be a fly on the wall in a room where you and a bunch of your married friends debate this issue.)
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books. Or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets.
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t’s what I’ve called a perfect storm for not only purchasers but for sellers too! The highest prices benefit the sellers, and the lowest rates are advantageous for buyers!
However, what I see more and more is that sellers are tending to overprice their homes because they think that they have platinum and that everyone will pay the price because today there aren’t too many choices. On the other hand, buyers are in many instances not willing to trade-off for either a different town nearby or consider a different style home, or they have to have a larger property that their price point will not accommodate.
I can understand the mindset of some sellers who have renovated or upgraded their homes and are enjoying the new environment and the thought of selling and moving becomes a distant thought that they have now pushed off sometime in the future, whenever that might be. I believe getting out at the top as prices have reached a pinnacle level, really isn’t enough to make more sellers consider selling.
I think one of the reasons, is that so many think these insane increases will continue as long as inventory is at historic lows and builders really cannot catch up in constructing the millions of homes that are needed to satisfy demand at the current time.
However, the one factor that many are not considering is that interest rates and their direction that they will have to trend up! Maybe some just don’t understand what is going on with the 10+ trillion that the Fed has printed out of thin air, with nothing
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daily sunlight to be ready to sell. Greenhouses across the U.S. differ in their abilities to control the temperature and the length of the day. Different varieties of red poinsettias are now grown in northern, central and southern greenhouses based on their ability to withstand area temperatures. The newer heat-tolerant varieties are better for consumers in the Southern states.
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
really backing it up (like we used to have a gold standard until President Nixon did away with it, in 1971, an extreme measure, intended to end a currency war that destroyed the faith in the U.S. dollar). Today, we only have the good faith in the U.S. Government backing the value of our dollar. Will this be enough going forward? Time will tell!
So with all the money given out over the past 18 months and still being provided through various programs and the Fed easing off on buying back our bonds, rates invariably will have to increase. The question will be how much and how high will they go. Inflation is literally “off the hook” and I believe more and more people are becoming aware that it is much worse than we are being told, when adding energy, (gas and this winter’s heating expense) and food to the equation.
So as rates increase, the cost of building new homes will increase, especially with the current supply shortage of almost everything and the increases that many materials, e.g. wood and cement have endured since the Covid19 pandemic began. Eventually, inventory will increase, lowering prices to some degree on existing homes. But the $64,000 question is when? Will it be next year in 2022, 2023 or even 3-5 years from now?
So my advice to sellers is if you are so comfortable that you will live the rest of your life in your home, then
There are small poinsettias that grow quickly and can be sold in small pots very cheaply. Big-box stores know that most people only buy one plant for the holiday, whether it be a lily at Easter, a chrysanthemum for the fall or a poinsettia for the winter. If the big-box store sells the plant first, it doesn’t matter if it won’t last until the holiday season is over; they already have their money.
Overall, poinsettias do last much longer than they used to. Years ago, the plants lost their leaves within weeks of being brought home. Now, they may still be red next May. Part of this is because breeders are specifically looking for plants that keep their true flowers longer. The colorful leaves are called bracts and are just leaves. At the end of each branch of colorful bracts is a cluster of tiny male and female flowers and nectar glands called a cyathium. The longer the cyathi-
enjoy it. However, if not, then begin contemplating a future plan and figure out when you might consider selling; before rates increase reducing and cooling off demand, potentially lowering your value.
Buyers on the other hand need to begin getting more realistic and pragmatic in their outlook as to what is really important in their search to find their “next place to call home.” Even if you can’t afford a single family home, but want to be in a specific town, then consider a condo, or even a co-op in a financially stable building. But by all means get out of your rental and buy something. Even if it means moving out of the area or state, stop being a tenant and transition into becoming an owner and stop transferring your wealth into your landlord’s bank account and begin increasing yours over the long run.
Waiting is the worst situation to put you and your family in, so buy into the current lowest interest rates. The way to accomplish this is go through a trading-off process as well as through a downsizing of your “needs and wants” to just purchase something somewhere. Inflation will eventually be your savior and benefit to your future wealth. As Ray Dalio, Ceo and founder of Bridgewater Associates Hedge Fund always says, “cash is trash” unless invested in an asset that will increase over time. Either stocks, a business or at least in purchasing your own home.
Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker
um lasts, the longer the bracts will stay on the plant. A key to buying poinsettias is to see if the cyathium is still fresh and not withered and falling off.
Poinsettia breeders and growers are also looking for plants with strong root systems and branches that reach upward and not outward so they don’t break off when sold in plastic sleeves.
With all that said, color is still the most important factor in growing and selling poinsettias. Breeders are getting plants with darker green leaves that make the red, pink and white bracts look brighter. Also, look for the very pretty variety called Tapestry with green and white leaves and red bracts.
As for the other colors, the white bracts are getting whiter compared to the creamy white of the past. The salmon pinks are becoming more pure pink. The purples are getting more vivid.
of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.
You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.
For those who are willing to think outside the box a bit, the new yellow and orange poinsettia bracts look very nice as autumn decorations for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
The best place to find new and better poinsettias is your local florist and/or greenhouse grower. They will have more colors; bigger, stronger plants than the big-box stores; and they will have healthier plants that didn’t get exposed to cold or stay wrapped up in plastic sleeves until all the bottom leaves fell off.
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“Whoa!!!” I yelled, lifting my legs onto the couch where I was sitting and typing in our new, very old house.
“Eep!” yelled the large, furry creature that was not my dog in the middle of our new, very old living room.
We both froze in some kind of homeowner/wild-animal-in-the-living-room standoff, until I stood up and yelled at it.
“Hey, you furry beast, get out of my new, very old house,” I demanded. “Go back to your den or nest or burrow or wherever you came from.” Obediently the animal turned around and ran out the door that I had left open to get some fresh air into the house.
Note to self: Do not leave the door open when you have a new, very old house near the woods.
It all happened so fast I really had no idea what the thing was. It was bigger than a chipmunk, but it was smaller than a bear. As I hadn’t yet researched
which animals lived in the area, I couldn’t figure it out. But whatever it was, it felt comfortable enough to come into my house, uninvited, without even a housewarming gift or a plate of cookies to welcome me to the neighborhood.
Once the house was free of unwanted animals, I decided to take a look on the internet to see if I could figure out what it was. At the very least, if it came back, I’d know what to call it.
“We had a beaver in the house today,” I said to my husband when he got home from work. I showed him the picture I found online.
“What do you mean we had a beaver in the house?”
I told him what had happened and sat back proudly so he could tell me how smart I was for identifying the interloper.
“It wasn’t a beaver,” he said. “There are no beavers in the suburbs. It was probably a woodchuck.”
“It was a beaver,” I insisted. “I found
it on the internet, so it has to be true.”
“Did it have a flat tail?”
I thought for a moment. I did not remember a flat tail. Was that a necessary feature to be a beaver? If it had a flat tail, it could have been a platypus, too, although I didn’t remember the beaver having a bill. Plus, platypi only live in Australia, so it would have had to come an awfully long way just to run through my new, very old living room.
I guess it didn’t make much sense that it would be a beaver. There were no bodies of water in my living room and nowhere to build a dam. Of course, it could have been lost, looking for a place to build a dam, which was why it turned up in my living room.
“Umm, maybe it was a muskrat?” I said.
“Honey, I’m pretty sure it was a woodchuck,” he said.
“I’ve seen woodchucks before. This was no woodchuck. It may, however, have been a groundhog.”
“They’re the same thing,” he said. “Not in my living room they’re not.”
The next day I made sure to keep all the doors closed and opened the windows instead.
“You are not going to believe this,” I said to my husband later that day. “A squirrel flew through one of our windows into the living room.
“Oh, come on,” he said, shaking his head. “Why would a squirrel come in the house?”
I shrugged.
“I think It was looking for the platypus.”
Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com
BY DENNIS MAMMANA
Week of November 14-20, 2021
Night owls and insomniacs will be the only ones to witness a rare cosmic alignment this week.
On the night of Nov. 18 and the morning of Nov. 19, the full moon will drift slowly into the shadow of the Earth, creating a beautiful partial eclipse of the moon.
At 10:02 p.m. PST (1:02 a.m. EST) that night, the moon will enter the Earth’s light outer shadow called the penumbra, but this is so thin that no one will notice a darkening of the moon’s appearance.
Within an hour or so, that will change. As the moon approaches the dark inner shadow of the Earth, known as the umbra, sky watchers will notice the eastern side of the moon beginning to darken slightly.
The real show begins at 11:18 p.m. PST (2:18 a.m. EST) when the moon officially enters the umbra. No one gazing skyward will have any doubt that a “bite” has been taken out of the moon -- a bite that will grow larger with each passing minute.
For more than an hour, the moon will dim as it enters more deeply into our planet’s umbra until 1:02 a.m. PST (4:02 p.m. EST) when it reaches its maximum eclipse. Because the moon will be 97% covered, this is officially a partial eclipse, but to most, it will look quite total.
During mid-eclipse, the moon will take on strange, coppery hue. This color occurs because sunlight passing through our atmosphere is reddened and bent inward toward the darkened surface of the eclipsed moon. Just how red and dim it appears depends on and how dark your sky is and how transparent our planet’s atmosphere is at the time. It could appear anywhere from bright orange to nearly invisible.
You can watch the sky show from even under bright city lights but, for a truly dramatic view, head out to dark rural skies. When you arrive there, of course, the sky will be washed out with brilliant moonlight, and you will see very few stars.
But just wait! During mid-eclipse, the brilliant stars of winter will burst into view, and you’ll see the ruddy orb of the moon suspended just below the shimmering star cluster known as the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters.
After the eclipse reaches its maximum, the moon will begin to recede from the shadow. The partial phase will last until 2:47 a.m. PST (5:47 a.m. EST), and some eclipse watchers on the East Coast will have a treat as they watch the partially eclipsed moon setting in the west.
Unlike an eclipse of the sun, a lunar eclipse is perfectly safe to view without protective filters. Your eyes are all you need, but with binoculars or a small
telescope, you’ll have even more fun.
If the sky is cloudy that night you can watch a live stream of the eclipse. Visit timeanddate.com to find details about the eclipse from your location as well as links to view it live online.
If you miss this sky show, North
America residents will have to wait two years for the next one -- also a partial eclipse -- and four years for the next total lunar eclipse.
Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com.
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Holiday entertaining season begins on Thanksgiving. Anyone who has been tasked with hosting Thanksgiving understands the commitment required to prepare a delicious meal for guests,
which often encompasses appetizers, several side dishes and, of course, turkey as the centerpiece. Guests attending a Thanksgiving dinner can give holiday hosts and hostesses a break by providing dessert.
Cookies are a popular treat. Thanks to their flavor, portability and relatively short preparation and cooking times, cookies are
a smart choice when bringing dessert to a holiday gathering. This recipe for “Flourless Chocolate Cookies” from Danielle Rye’s “Live Well Bake Cookies: 75 Classic Cookie Recipes for Every Occasion” (Rock Point) offers the added benefit of being flourless. That means that even those with gluten allergies or intolerances can indulge.
Serves 10
Makes 24 to 36 cookies
3 cups powdered sugar
3⁄4 natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1⁄2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 large egg, at room temperature
11⁄2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder together, then whisk in the instant espresso powder (if using) and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the
egg whites, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave a little room between each one.
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The smell of tasty meals from food trucks filled the air as hundreds of children in the Bethpage community dressed up in costumes to attend Bethpage High School’s Halloween at the Field on Nov. 1.
Sponsored by the school’s PTA, sports teams, clubs and other organiza-
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The following local students were named to the Dean’s List at LIM College for the Spring 2021 semester. To be placed on the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.79.
Kyra Ehrlinger of Levittown
Brandon Feuerstein of Plainview
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Nicholas Porrazzo of Levittown, was named to the President’s List at LIM College for the Spring 2021 semester. To be placed on the President’s List students must earn a grade point average between 3.8 and 4.0.
n The Assumption University Department of Athletics has announced that Dion Kuinlan, of Bethpage, has earned a spot on the 2021 Greyhounds Football team. Kuinlan, Class of 2024, is competing during the fall season.
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Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following students who qualified for the Spring 2021 Dean’s list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements:
Chelsea Basedow of Old Bethpage
Ryan Kim of Plainview
Anna Rabinowitz of Plainview
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Members of the Class of 2021 were honored on May 9 at Andy Kerr Stadium for Colgate University’s 200th Commencement. The following local students received degrees:
Domenique Masi of Bethpage, a graduate of Island Trees High School, has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree Summa Cum Laude in Psychology
Eric Spiegel of Plainview, a graduate of Chaminade High School, has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree Magna Cum Laude in Psychological Science
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Jericha M Huntzinger of Syosset graduated from Columbus State Community College on August 13.
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Archana Masih of Hicksville, made the Dean’s List for the summer term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must have completed at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
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Mikaela Domingo ‘23, of Levittown, remembers being in her first robotics class in 11th grade and loving everything about it. It fed her fascination for building and creating moving parts. It ultimately led her to leave her home in Long Island to study Civil Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania, where she’s one of several students who will embark on a new opportunity that will continue to fuel that passion for creating.
A student research project at York College of Pennsylvania was chosen to
receive $60,819 in grant money as part of the Manufacturing PA Initiative, as announced by Gov. Tom Wolf. York College’s project-”Developing Modular Co-bot Automation Solutions for the Testing Environment”-pairs it with MRG Laboratories, a client company located in the College’s J.D. Brown Center incubator, and local manufacturer Airline Hydraulics Corporation.
“I’m excited to have this experience and maybe build something from scratch,” she said. “It’s good for the College and the companies involved. More people will know about us and recognize the opportunities that York College provides. They didn’t go out and hire professionals to do this; they put students in the lab. I’m very grateful for that.”
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New York Institute of Technology is proud to recognize the students who serve as executive board members for the university’s many clubs and student organizations. This includes: Jericho
Shreya Patel, who serves on the executive board for the Behavioral Science Club.
Baizeed Mosfique, who serves on the executive board for Doctors Without Borders Students.
Srikrishna Prasad, who serves on the executive board for HOSA - Future Health Professionals.
Syosset
Lynnie Yang, who serves on the executive board for Art for Change.
Sona Santy, who serves on the executive board for NYIT Nashaa Plainview
Fatima Khalfan, who serves on the executive board for American Medical Student Association.
Nicole Furman, who serves on the executive board for Chabad of NYITJewish Student Union.
Christine Lee, who serves on the executive board for Doctors Without Borders Students
Sameer Kazi, who serves on the executive board for Pre-SOMA.
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Jessica Hernandez, who serves on the executive board for Eclipse Dance Crew
Zarmina Khan, who serves on the executive board for Muslim Student Association
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Julia Andor, who serves on the executive board for American Institute of Architecture Students
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Siem Satti, who serves on the executive board for HOSA - Future Health Professionals
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Hailey Clark of Levittown was one of nearly 300 students who volunteered on Buffalo State’s annual Bengals Dare to Care Day on September 25, Students
volunteered at a variety of community organizations as part of Buffalo State’s commitment to community engagement.
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Coastal Carolina University recognized nearly 350 students during its in-person Summer 2021 commencement ceremony, held Friday, Aug. 6, at the HTC Center. Among the graduates was Thomas Chin, a Marketing major from Levittown.
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New York Institute of Technology is proud to recognize medical students who serve on the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (NYITCOM) student organizations, including:
Bethpage
Matthew Savallo, who is a member of: Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Naveen Sharma, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Navleen Singh, who is a member of: American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists; American Medical Women’s Association
Prachi Shah, who is a member of: American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventative Medicine
Gianna Davillas, who is a member of student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics East Norwich
Olivia Ballone, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
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Akil Boby, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Ajay Chatim, who is a member of American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery; Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Aanchal Tyagi, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Gayatri Susarla, who is a member of American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery; Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics; American Osteopathic College of Radiology
Himanshu Rao, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
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Kimberly Fasciglione, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Mustafa Alam, who is a member of: Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Rahul Anand, who is a member
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Vishva Shah, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
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Cindy Zou, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Min Seong Kim, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Michelle Rangel, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Taslima Begum, who is a member of: Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Levittown
Anisa Raidah, who is a member of NYITCOM Muslim Student Association; Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Alexis Sobecki, who is a member of American Medical Women’s Association
Shehtaaj Lilaporia, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Viktoriia Taranto, who is a member of American Medical Women’s Association
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Jeni Sacklow, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Benna Jacob, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Berlin Jacob, who is a member of Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association (SOIMA)
Syosset
Andrew Nyein, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Brandon Burg, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Salahuddin Qureshi, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Woodbury
Zain Satti, who is a member of Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
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Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray (left) officiated the wedding of Larry Del Gordio and Michelle O’Connor of Levittown on October 27, 2021 at Hempstead Town Hall. Residents interested in obtaining their marriage license and/or scheduling a wedding ceremony should call the Office of the Town Clerk at (516) 812-3014 or visit hempsteadny.gov/marriage.
Students at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage learned about the most effective ways to remove oil from water on Oct. 18.
Central Boulevard Elementary School students in Bethpage teamed up for an innovative science project on Oct. 18.
Led by Mrs. McGuire, students worked in the STEM lab where they
Local officials attended the grand opening of Long Island Cares’ new Essential Market, located on North Wantagh Avenue in Bethpage, on October 18. The supermarket-style food pantry aims to reduce the stigma of going to a food pantry, as many residents are struggling during these uncertain times. Attending were Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin, Long Island Cares CEO Paule Pachter and Jessica Rosati, County Executive Laura Curran and New York State Assemblyman John Mikulin.
Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
tested different materials to determine which are most effective at removing oil from water. The teams will use the lessons they learned to start designing oil removing contraptions.
Levittown students learn about personal money management from banker Joseph Prinzo, who gave a presentation at Division Avenue High School.
As part of the Levittown Public Schools’ collaboration with Jovia Financial Federal Credit Union, students in Alice LoGiudice's personal money management class at Division Avenue High School received a realworld lesson from a local professional. Joseph Prinzo, business development relationship manager for Jovia, visited
the class and spoke about basic banking concepts, the differences between banks and credit unions, and other financial literacy concepts. He also shared about the various ways in which Jovia supports the education community locally through student scholarships and teacher grants.
