Jericho-Syosset News Journal (01/18/19)

8 Jericho students named Regeneron Scholars

(Back row, left to right): Brian Cummings, curriculum associate for science and technology; Eric Sundberg, curriculum associate for social studies, business and libraries; Middle row, left to right: Jiaxuan (Crystal) Hu, Madhav Subramanian, David Xu, and Jiaqi Zhang. Front row, left to right: Teacher Dr. Serena McCalla, Arianna Pahlavan, Gabriella Shayani, Shruthi Shekar, Dia Shah, and teacher Mary Drayer.

Eight Jericho seniors were named Regeneron Scholars –the second highest total from a single school in the country. A total of 300 students nationally were named Scholars. This contest was formerly known as the Intel Science Talent Search and the semifinalists are now known as scholars.

The eight Jericho students are Jiaxuan (Crystal) Hu, Arianna Pahlavan, Dia Shah, Gabriella Shayani, Shruthi Shekar, Madhav Subramanian, David Xu,

and Jiaqi Zhang.

The 300 scholars hail from 184 American and international high schools in 38 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and two countries abroad. Each of the 300 scholars and their schools will be awarded $2,000.

The students are listed below with the title of their project.

Jiaxuan (Crystal) Hu High Precision Doppler Detections of Nearby Earth-like Planets Assisted by a Double

Photo by Denise Nash

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Arianna Pahlavan

Discretizing a Hybrid Cardiac Reconstruction: A Novel Simulation of Sustained Fibrillation Dia Shah Alternative Dual Cancer Treatment: Optimization of Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LOFU) and Radiation in Murine Breast and Prostate Cancer Cells

Chamber of Commerce welcomes new pharmacy

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Syosset Pharmacy opened last fall at 175 Jericho Turnpike, adjacent to Northwell Health Syosset Hospital in the medical professional building’s west lobby suite. The brand new ‘smart pharmacy’ is specifically designed with customer service for the sophisticated, discerning demographic of the Town of Oyster Bay including the communities of Woodbury, Syosset and Jericho.

On Monday January 14 the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce gathered for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the company executives and Nassau County Legislators Arnold C. Drucker and (Syosset native) Joshua A. Lafazan, as well as the Honorable Rhonda E. Fischer, District Court of Nassau County judge. Newly elected New York State Senator Jim Gaughran, whose district stretches from Huntington to its neighboring Nassau North Shore communities, was also represented at the Chamber of Commerce event by his aide.

A network of new pharmacies from Deliver My Meds. Corporation, whose owner lives in Oyster Bay, opened its Syosset location in quarter three of 2018 following three other locations in Valley Stream and Brooklyn. A $4.9 million project to open a facility on Oser Avenue in Hauppauge, including the renovation of a 20,000-square-foot building, is part of Deliver My Meds’ plans. Last October the startup received assistance from the Suffolk County IDA with a sales tax benefit of up to $88,838 on the purchase of equipment, plus a mortgage recording tax benefit of $23,100.

Chief Strategy Officer Bob Weinberg described the well-planned physician and client-focused business model that Syosset Pharmacy is rooted in. The company believes “patients are not numbers.” The prime Syosset location was selected for a number of corresponding reasons but mainly, as Weinberg stated, because the business now brings Syosset-Woodbury and neighbors the benefits of a concierge-level pharmacy.

The Chamber of Commerce learned of the vision behind Syosset Pharmacy as it represents an integral (and often intricate) part of patients’ long-term medical care plans. Online, Syosset Pharmacy’s tagline is “Quality Pharmaceutical service for securing your Health.” Weinberg says there’s a comprehensive blend of new technologies and the old-fashioned local pharmacy 1:1 interaction involved in setting up Syosset Pharmacy and its sister locations on Long Island.

“Patients get to know us and we offer personal service, the way it used to be. We are able to this level of service to provide for three local markets -- our community needs, home-care and rehabilitation (facilities). Home care agencies are working with the pharmacy and we

N YU Winthrop to host “Love Is In The Air” fundraiser

Fundraising for cancer care will take flight when NYU Winthrop Hospital hosts its third annual “Love is in the Air” benefit at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. Proceeds will support NYU Winthrop’s Center for Cancer Care.

Each year more than 18,000 Long Islanders, on average, are faced with the challenges of cancer. The generous support of Love is in the Air patrons will provide funds that directly benefit patient care and well-being, including funding projects that improve early detection of cancers, foster the develop-

ment of advanced treatments, and help to maintain the quality of life of cancer patients.

The event will take place on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 6:30-10:30 pm at The Cradle of Aviation Museum is on Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530. The venue will feature a cabaret show in the museum’s domed IMAX theatre, cocktail dining in a lounge atmosphere, a DJ and dancing, and museum galleries will be open for guests to enjoy.

Tickets are $250 per person. For reservations please call (516) 663-8275.

Syosset High School hosts annual wellness fair

Syosset High School students display educational and supportive messages in the Mental Health Awareness photo booth.

Syosset High School’s annual Health Fair, which took place in October, emphasized the importance of physical and mental wellness and underscored the school’s commitment to maintaining a healthy, respectful, supportive environment for all.

Representatives from organizations such as the National Alliance of Mental Illness, Mental Health Association, Celiac Disease Foundation, and The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education provided information and guidance to students on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Students engaged in interactive exhib-

its that were educational and fun. A photo booth allowed students to share encouraging words and educational messages with a focus on ending the stigma and common misconceptions about mental health conditions. A Digital Detox Table provided students an opportunity to unplug and engage in mindfulness activities such as meditative coloring. And representatives from New York College of Health Professionals and LIU Post School of Health Professionals and Nursing shared information on health-related professions.

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Syosset PTA-STA Scholarship winners announced

Congratulations to the following six Syosset High School seniors who received PTA-STA Scholarships in June 2018 in the amount of $5,000. The PTA-STA Scholarship is available to any Syosset High School senior planning to pursue any field of endeavor leading to a degree, certificate, or license in an accredited post high school program.

• Arshia Anand, daughter of Ms. Simpal Anand and Mr. Jasmeet Singh Anand, who plans to major in biology on the pre-med track at Stony Brook University.

• Lianna Friedman, daughter of Ms. Alison Friedman and Mr. Martin Friedman, who is attending Boston University and plans to major in speech, language, and hearing sciences.

• Belle Lin, daughter of Mr. Wenling Chang, who plans to major in human biology, health, and society at Cornell University.

• Rebekah Lubnick, daughter of Ms. Lee Danuff, who is attending Boston University, plans to major in computer

science.

• Rebecca Mackey, daughter of Ms. Cynthia Mackey, who plans to major in English at New York University.

• Chloe Heather Van Dorn, daughter of Ms. Wendy Van Dorn and Mr. Delburt Van Dorn, who is attending Case Western Reserve University majoring in biomedical engineering. Chloe has a guaranteed acceptance into the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

This year, for the first time, an online page has been created to accept scholarship donations. A postcard has been mailed to residents explaining the scholarship. If you wish to make your donation via this new online system, please visit: https:// syocouncil.memberhub.store/. Credit card and processing fees will be applied. A donation can also be made by sending a check payable to “Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc.” to P.O. Box 732, Syosset, NY 11791, Attn. Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc. Donations may be made “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” (please indicate if so on the check).

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The Plainview community gives back

Once again, the Plainview-Old Bethpage community showed is generosity by contributing to the toy and coat drives at the Plainview Water District. As it has done in years past, the Plainview Water District partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program as well as the Lion’s Club’s annual coat drive to collect items to be donated to support each of the respective charities. This year, more than 100 toys and 50 coats were collected by the water district.

“It really warms your heart to see this level of participation and the generosity of those who live within this great community,” said Plainview Water

District Chairman Marc Laykind. “The Plainview-Old Bethpage residents always do their part to help out, but this year we had one of our best turnouts. These contributions are going to make this holiday season more enjoyable for so many people, and that is what this effort and this time of year is all about.”

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide all children across the United States with happiness and joy throughout the holiday season. Through the gift of a new toy, disadvantaged children will not be overlooked during the holidays, and will know that a community of people

to right: Plainview Water District Commissioner Andrew Bader, Plainview-Bethpage Lions Club representatives George Hannau, Lois  Bisca, Elliot Krakauer, Marlene Krakauer, and Plainview Water District Commissioner Amanda Field and Marc Laykind.

cares for them.

“It is a privilege to once again partner with the Toys for Tots Foundation and support their cause to bring a smile to every child’s face this holiday season,” said PWD Commissioner Amanda Field. “We can’t thank our staff, industry partners and the members of the POB community for their generosity and participating in this year’s successful toy drive.”

Similarly, the Lions Club’s annual coat drive supports the Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN)—an organization that addresses the issues of hunger and homelessness on Long

Island. The INN works to provide food, shelter, long-term housing, and supportive services and will use the coat donations to help ensure men, women and children of all ages keep warm during the colder months.

“Bolstering this year’s giving spirit, we were proud to support the efforts of the Lion’s Club during their annual coat drive,” added PWD Commissioner Bader. “Thanks to the loving spirit of this community, more than 50 people will receive a new coat this winter. That is something that should make us all very proud.”

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Left to right: Plainview Water District Commissioners Marc Laykind, Amanda Field and Andrew Bader

Photos: Lobby, The Bristal at North Hills | Exterior, The Bristal at Garden City | Country Kitchen, The Bristal at Westbury

A busy season at Faith Nursery School

The month of December was very busy at Faith Nursery School.  The children had a lot to do to prepare for Christmas.  The children re-enacted the the first Christmas, made reindeer food, and had breakfast with Santa.  It was an exciting month.

Getting ready to make food for the reindeer.

The Bunny Class was ready to decorate their “trees”.

A visit to the manger outside.

Santa knew what a good girl Josie was all year.

The children performing Jingle Bells

The staff visiting with Santa

Olivia added the oats Jackson did a great job on his decorating.

A re-enactment of the first Christmas.

Four Syosset students named Regeneron Scholars

Pictured from left: Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante, research teacher Mr. Andrew Manzo, Regeneron STS Scholars Serena Lee, Michael Wang, Thomas Lam, Spencer Pugach, research facilitator Ms. Veronica Ade, research teachers Ms. Diane Malley and Ms. Erin O’Rouke, and Superintendent Dr. Thomas Rogers.

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Congratulations to Syosset High School seniors Thomas Lam, Serena Lee, Spencer Pugach, and Michael Wang, who were named 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) Scholars. The Regeneron STS is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition. These students were selected from 1,964 entries nationwide and they each will receive a $2,000 award with an additional $2,000 going to the high school to support STEM education. They are among 300 Regeneron STS Scholars recognized nationwide and hope to be among 40 finalists named later this month. “I am very proud of Thomas, Serena, Spencer and Michael, who have worked tirelessly on their research projects,” said Syosset High School research facilitator Veronica Ade. “Their hard work and dedication have paid off and I look forward for what is in store for their futures.”

Thomas Lam completed his research work at Syosset High School. He created a game named The Number Rotation

Puzzle, which is played on a square or rectangular grid of scrambled numbers. The goal of the game is to restore the numbers back into order by rotating square blocks of numbers of a set size. For all possible sizes of the board and all possible sizes of the rotating square blocks, players determine for what initial positions of the numbers the puzzle is solvable. Three-cycle algorithms, which are essential to solving these types of combination games, were found using a computer program in order to solve this focused problem. Then, the results were extended and special cases in which the general solving algorithm failed were handled.

Serena Lee completed her project, The Effect of Hydroxychloroquine on Oral Regeneration in Nematostella vectensis, at Stony Brook University, Thomsen Laboratory. N. vectensis is a species of sea anemone that serves as a developmental biology model organism, meaning it is used to better understand development in more complex animals.

When the physa, or back end, of the animal is amputated, the development of regeneration can be observed in stages using the Nematostella Regeneration Staging System (NRSS). This system is based on when developmental structures regenerate and is a model for normal regeneration of the back end of the sea anemone. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), similar to chloroquine and the only clinically approved autophagy inhibitor, was administered to N. vectensis at different concentrations compared to animals in normal living conditions to determine the highest effective concentration and its effect on physal regeneration. The effect of the inhibitor became greater as the developmental structures regenerated at a slower rate in the animals exposed to higher concentrations of HCQ. There were also more abnormalities in the higher concentration experimental groups, such as underdeveloped anatomical structures. These results suggest that the autophagy pathway does impact regeneration and that it is needed for normal regeneration in N. vectensis. Spencer Pugach’s research project, Twitter and the U.S. Senate: Investigating the Relationship Between the Tweets of Senators and Their Internet Popularity, was completed at Syosset High School. Considering the developments in the 2016 election and the demonstrable shift in the method of political communication from television to social media, Spencer focused his research on studying the effects of Twitter use on the internet popularity of U.S. senators. A total of 16 U.S. senators were selected, eight from each political party. Of the eight senators from each party, four represented a rural constituency and four represented an urban constituency, creating a dichotomy with a total of eight senators with a rural background and eight senators with an urban background. The factor of population density was crucial, as the question of whether certain constituencies were more technologically-oriented was apparent. There was a positive relationship between the number of tweets and growth in internet popularity. Internet popularity was quantified in terms of mentions, which are suggested to be

inherently positive as per the Pollyanna hypothesis. The results also provided the basis for a linear regression model. Overall, the project helped address one of society’s most burgeoning questions: what role will Twitter continue to play in politics?

Michael Wang worked at SUNY Old Westbury, Zhu Laboratory to complete his project, Investigating the Neuroprotective Effects of Taurine and Synthetic Taurine Derivatives for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) damages neurons in the brain and is primarily characterized by loss of memory. It affects more than 35 million people worldwide and is ranked as the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S, however scientists have not developed a cure that addresses the causes of the disease: amyloid-beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, which are buildups of abnormal chemicals in the brain that kill neurons. A chemical named taurine and two modifications of the taurine compound were tested in this study by treating neurons with AD symptoms with the chemicals and comparing the survival rates of those cells to the survival rates of neurons with AD symptoms untreated with the chemicals. It was found that there was a significant increase in cell survival in the neurons treated with the taurine compounds. Thus, it was concluded that the taurine compounds exhibit protective effects on neurons with AD. Furthermore, the study suggested that the mechanism by which these taurine compounds combat AD involves clearing neurons of amyloid-beta plaques, reducing inflammation, and improving the efficiency of neurons' energy production processes. The study is relevant because it identifies these taurine compounds as potential candidates in future AD drug development.

The 40 finalists in the competition, to be named later this month, will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., where they will display their research for the public, meet with members of Congress, and compete for more than $1.8 million in awards provided by Regeneron.

Irish History Forum to hold meeting

On Saturday, Jan. 19, the Irish Family History Forum will hold its next meeting.

Agenda:

10:00 AM: Genealogy Tips and Tricks with Kathleen McGee

10:45 AM: Ask the Experts: This is an opportunity to meet one-on-one with an experienced genealogist to ask a basic genealogy question. Refreshment Break Meet and socialize with other members.

11:15 AM: Featured Speaker: Marie Scalisi “FamilySearch Features, Foibles, Tips, and Tricks”: Marie Lollo Scalisi, a professional genealogist and the Forum’s Recording Secretary, will show you how to maximize your use of the free and essential genealogical website FamilySearch. Scalisi, a researcher, consultant, speaker, and writer with more than thirty years’ experience, has written for NEHGS Register, the American Genealogist, and other jour-

nals. She is a graduate of the National Institute for Genealogical Research and a former contributing editor for the NYG&B Record. Marie belongs to the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Genealogical Speakers Guild, and numerous other societies. As a volunteer librarian at the Plainview Family History Center, Marie has helped hundreds of patrons find their ancestors.

The Irish Family History Forum (IFHF) is an Irish Genealogy Organization with members throughout Long Island, New York City and beyond. Our meetings are free and open to the public. Light refreshments are served.

The meeting will be held at Bethpage Public Library 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage

48 Hours in Porto, Portugal’s Powerhouse City in the Age of Discovery

BY KAREN RUBIN

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Porto is a proud place.

It is the city that gave its name to the country of Portugal and to its most distinctive product, Port wine.

The birthplace of Prince Henry the Navigator, its bustling port and famous wine made the city one of the richest and most important in the world.

But with falling fortunes, Porto seems also to have fallen from the radar of travelers seeking a rich European experience.

Traveling here today, though, I feel I have discovered a treasure, a true jewel in the pantheon of great places to see in Europe.

Porto’s prominence is represented in the stunning Romanic, Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical architecture and monuments by renowned architects, such as Gustave Eiffel’s Dona Maria Bridge, Nicolau

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There is so much to do, see, and taste here, you should absolutely try to spend more than 48 hours in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital and one of the great European cities! That said, if you’re tight on time and just able to do a quick trip like we were, here are our recommendations for how to make the most of the destination!

São Bento Train Station, where the high walls of main atrium boast magnificent panels, formed of 20,000 tiles designed by Jorge Colaco in 1916, depicts important events in Porto’s history © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Nasoni’s Clerigos Tower, Rem Koolhaas’ Casa da Musica, the Sao Bento Railway station, and the Bolsa Palace, the old Stock Exchange.

The setting, with the Douro River slicing through on its way to the Atlantic Ocean

48 Hours in Lisbon

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^Morning: Head to Pasteis de Belem for breakfast. (open everyday 8am-11pm) Their “secret recipe” for their namesake pastries dates back to 1837 and it’s clear to see why they’ve been so famous for so long. There will probably be a line out the door, but it goes fast. And it’s absolutely worth it.

^Afternoon: Take a train, bus, or drive to the magical town of  Sintra (http://www.sintra-portugal.com/guides/Lisbon-to-Sintra. html). Parking is tough on week-

ends, but driving yourself is doable on weekdays during non-peak months. Once in Sintra, take a tuk tuk or bus (tuk tuk  is more scenic, quicker, and about 7 Euros; bus is hop-on, hop-off and circles between Sintra, Pena Palace and Moorish Castle, 5 Euros/person. You can also

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The namesake pastries served at the charming Pasteis de Belem is a secret recipe dating back to 1837 © Dave E. Leiberman/goingplacesfarandnear.com

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and the city rising up into a series of hills, is a magnificent tableaux evoking classical painting.

A World Heritage City, Porto is one of the most beautiful in the world. Porto (also called Oporto) is a photographers’ dream - everywhere you look there is something beautiful, interesting or fascinating to see, the streets, with their interesting converging configurations, angled along with the contours of the hills.

Our introduction to the city is by boat, from the Vila Nova de Gaia quay, just in front of the major wine cellars, along the Douro River, the third largest river on the Iberian Peninsula, which flows from Spain, and ends here at Porto before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. From this angle, we look up to the interesting shapes and colors of the houses and buildings that cram the hillsides. It is late afternoon and the setting sun is casting everything in a golden glow,

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with the colors deepening.

Along the shore, we notice a church with the templar cross on the side - and the topography of hills. As we pull in to the marina, I take note of a Museu Nacional da Imprensa (museum of printing presses), installed in a former Portuguese factory. It strikes me as such a noble and important landmark. The museum contains printing presses from the 19th century - you can press your own paper there.

I learn that Porto is where Portugal’s newspaper industry began, and very much like our newspaper industry, was where discourse and dissent against the government percolated through society.

The boat takes us to where we are having dinner: the Pousada do Porto, Freixo Palace Hotel.

The hotel, which opened in October 2009, is housed in a former palace, an architectural jewel with breathtaking public spaces. Built circa 1742, the palace was designed by the architect and painter Nicolau Nasoni (who also designed Porto’s famous landmark, Clerigos Tower) and one of the most marvelous examples of Portuguese Baroque architecture. The palace was built on the orders of the Dean of Porto Cathedral, D. Jeronimo de Tavora e Noronha –a wealthy nobleman, who was responsible for bringing the famous Italian architect to the city of Porto.

The Freixo Palace Hotel, the first Pousada in Porto, is a project of the Portuguese Hotel Group Pestana which invested millions into the restoration. It is hard to imagine that the palace had suffered a fire and was almost in ruins - vandalized and abandoned - when it was restored. Trees were growing up through the

floor. It took 4 years to reconstruct.

The palace is made of granite stones- the main building material in the north - and stands as a reminder that until the 18th century, Porto was one of the richest cities in the world - money came from trade and made the merchants rich, creating a middle-class. Portugal had nobles until 1910 (www.pousadasofportugal.com/portugal/pousada/porto-palacio-do-freixo.html or https://www.pousadas.pt/en/hotels, US telephone, 888-441-4421)

Henry the Navigator & Harry Potter

The best way to appreciate Porto is to put your walking shoes on, grab a bottle of water, and be prepared to be taken under the spell of Porto. The city, like its best wine, is a perfect blend of old and new.

So, the next morning, we explore Porto in the best way: a walking tour of the city centerthe old city. (Photo tip: where we begin, at the Porto Duque de Lola parking lot, has the most stunning view of the city.)

One of our first stops is the Lello” Bookshop - justifiably considered one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world, and is a UNESCO protected site. Dating from 1906, it has a magnificent facade, built in neo-Gothic style.

You walk in, and see the most marvelous double spiral staircase. I think I have seen this place in my mind’s eye, and in any case, this is just the sort of place that Harry Potter would visit (Rua das Carmelitas, 144 – Porto – Portugal).

Later, as we sip coffee in the Majestic Cafe, which also has the most stunning Baroque, turnof-the-century features (actually, 1920), we are reminded that J.K Rawling lived in Porto as an English teacher for three years, and is where she started writing her first Harry Potter book).

“She spent a lot of the day at the Majestic cafe and presented a first edition of her first book to the owner,” our guide Carolina Mucha tells us,

The Majestic, restored 20 years ago with leather seats, and marble tables and stunning ornate mirrors, has been an inspiration for generations: it was like New York’s Algonquin Hotel, a gathering place for the city’s intellectuals, artists, writers, journalists. In the 1920s, they would debate and discuss.

“They would discuss the problems in the town and society. They created the first newspaper at tables like this, and painted flyers against the government.”

Now the Majestic is reviving the tradition, so invites journalists, artists and ordinary people open discussion on variety of subjects. Occasionally, retired journalists who lived through Portugal’s revolution against the dictator Salazar, in 1974, will join (www.cafemajestic.com).

The Majestic is a must see. It is located on Porto’s main shopping street, Rue de Santa Catarina which is bustling with activity (except on Sundays). It is a beautiful street lined with plenty of designer boutiques, cafes, shoe shops, book stores etc. It is ideal for a stroll and to observe local life.

Everywhere you turn, there are wonderful things to see - stunning architecture, the way the streets converge and roll with the hills.

One of the architectural gems of Porto is the São Bento Train Station, dating from 1916, where the high walls of main atrium boast magnificent panels, formed of 20,000 tiles, designed by Jorge Colaco, depicting scenes of the most important events in Porto’s history.

We walk to a city square and at one end is the former palace home of Cardoza, a prosperous merchant (probably one of the “New Christians” - Jews who were forced to convert or face the Inquisition) - which is being turned into a hotel. This sparks some conversation, especially when I see one of the street vendors selling challah bread.

One of the most fascinating places to visit is

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the Palacio de Bolsa - Porto’s Stock Exchange Palace, with its breathtaking Moorish Hall, Hall of Nations, portraits of all the Kings and Queens of Portugal, its court, its chamber of commerce. The architecture and the art are overwhelming.

Facing a statue of Prince Henry the Navigator is one of the most fascinating buildings in Porto: the Palácio da Bolsa. This was the stock exchange, and still seems to be the center for commercial activity in the city, though there are rooms that look more like a Parliament or a court, and there are portraits of Portugal’s kings and queens.

The building is located beside the St. Francis Church of Porto, which was once part of the St Francis Convent, founded in the 13th century. In 1832, during the so-called “Liberal Wars,” a fire destroyed the cloisters of the convent, sparing the church. In 1841, Queen Mary II donated the convent ruins to the merchants of the city, who decided to use the spot to build the seat of the Commercial Association. The building looks more like a palace, and in fact, was designed by Porto architect Joaquin da Costa Lima, Jr, as a neoclassical palace of Palladian influence. Most of the palace was finished by 1850, but the interior was only completed in 1910, and essentially offers a time capsule for Portugal’s history.

Each room is more spectacular than the next: the central courtyard (Nations’ Courtyard - Pátio das Naçoes) is covered by a large metallic, octagonal dome with glass panels, designed by Tomás Soler and built after 1880. The lower part of the dome is decorated with the painted coats-of-arms of Portugal and the countries with which Portugal had commercial relations in the 19th century. Behind the courtyard, there is an ornate stairway, built in 1868 by Gonçalves e Sousa, adorned with busts by celebrated sculptors Antonio Soares dos Reis and Antonio Teixeira Lopes. The ceiling has frescoes, painted by António Ramalho.

Several rooms of the Palace - Tribunal Room and Assembly Room which seem more like a

What Martin Luther King, Jr. was all about

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

On January 21 all federal offices and most schools across America will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It will be a time for youngsters to learn all about the life and legacy of Dr. King.

Born in Atlanta, Ga., in 1929, Dr. King went to Booker T. Washington High School. He skipped two grades in high school and started his college education at Morehouse College at the age of 15.

After getting his degree in sociology from Morehouse College, King was awarded a divinity degree from Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester, Pa. He later received his doctoral degree in theology from Boston University.

The son of a preacher and a homemaker, King early on was interested in studies in medicine and law but

he decided on becoming a minister. He studied the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and after much thought and reflection M.L. King came to the belief that nonviolence would be the best way to fight racism in the U.S.

He became known as the pre-eminent leader of the 1950s and 1960s civil rights movement.

When Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, Lyndon Johnson was the president of the U.S. Dr. King knew Johnson before he became the president and King wrote about the benefits of getting to know him while he was John F. Kennedy’s Vice President. He said:

“I had been fortunate enough to meet Lyndon Johnson during his tenure as Vice President. He was not then a presidential aspirant and was searching for his role under a man who not only had a four-year term to complete but

was confidently expected to serve out yet another term as Chief Executive. Therefore, the essential issues were easier to reach and were unclouded by political considerations.

“His approach to the problem of civil rights was not identical with mine – nor had I expected it to be. Yet his careful practicality was, nonetheless, clearly no mask to conceal indifference.

“His emotional and intellectual involvement was genuine and devoid of adornment. It was conspicuous that he was searching for a solution to a problem he knew to be a major shortcoming in American life ...”

King went on to praise President Johnson’s grasp of the complexity of the problems, as well as the strength of his resolve to address them. (time.com, 1/6/15)

M.L. King met with Johnson at the White House to talk about the subject of

civil rights in America – and what could be done to improve things.

Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which was the most sweeping civil rights legislation since Reconstruction. It prohibited racial discrimination in employment and education, and outlawed segregation in public facilities.

At the White House Rose Garden on November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill creating a federal holiday to honor King. Observed for the first time on January 20, 1986, it is called Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Following President George H.W. Bush’s 1992 proclamation, the holiday is observed on the third Monday of January each year, near the time of King’s birthday which was on January 15, 1929.

The historic Lello Bookstore, with its fabulous double spiral staircase that makes you think Harry Potter was here © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com See page D6 See page D7

BY TOM MARGENAU

Today’s column offers up a marital conundrum. Should a woman divorce the man she loves in order to collect rather substantial Social Security benefits from a past husband? Would you do it? Before you answer, let’s review her story.

I got to talking to a nice lady I will call “Sophie” at a local coffee shop. She is 71 years old. She has been married to a guy we’ll call “Sam” for the past 12 years. Sam gets a rather small Social Security check. Only $1,340 per month. Sophie gets an even smaller benefit, $765. Sam is Sophie’s second husband. They have been married for 15 years. Sophie says he is the nicest man she has ever met.

Let’s call Sophie’s first husband “Doc.” He was a rather well-known and respected -- and highly paid -- surgeon in our town. They were married for just shy of 30 years when he died in a car accident. She was 55 at the time. She got the little $255 death benefit from Social Security when he died, but nothing else. (At 55, she wasn’t old enough for widow’s benefits.) Sophie said she was devastated when Doc died. But a couple years later, she met Sam and, well, one thing led to another, and they got married when she was 59. Sophie told me the insurance money and other resources that Doc left her have been dwindling away. She said that although she and Sam are comfortable, money is starting to be an issue. When Sophie learned that I worked for the Social Security Administration for 32 years, she said, “I’ve always wondered if I could get widow’s benefits from my first husband’s Social Security record.”

I had to tell her that the answer is no. As long as she is married to Sam, she can’t get any of Doc’s Social Security. I told her that if Sam died, then she would be able to go back to Doc’s account and get widow’s benefits on his record. In fact, if that happened, she’d also be due widow’s benefits from Sam. But she wouldn’t get both benefits; she could only get the one that pays the higher rate. Because Doc was a high wage earner, his benefit would be significantly more than Sam’s. I guessed Doc’s basic benefit rate (and thus Sophie’s widow’s rate) would be around $2,500.

Some readers may wonder why Doc’s benefit rate would be so high, especially given the fact that he died many years ago. I can’t get into the nitty-gritty here, but in a nutshell, it has to do with the fact that Doc’s past already-high earnings are indexed for inflation and that his date of death is essentially treated like his retirement date.

But again, Sophie can’t get her hands on any of Doc’s money as long as Sam is around. However, I presented her

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with some food for thought. I told her that if she divorced Sam, she could turn around and immediately file for widow’s benefits on Doc’s account.

Before I go on, some of my more astute readers who are familiar with Social Security divorce rules may point out that there is a law that says a woman must wait two years after her divorce before she can collect benefits from her ex-husband. And that is true. But the husband the law is talking about is the guy she just divorced. That two-year waiting period doesn’t apply to collecting benefits from any prior husband’s account.

Well, Sophie was not at all happy with that suggestion. There was no way she was going to divorce Sam just to get widow’s benefits from Doc’s Social Security account.

But then I added another twist. I told her that after she divorced Sam and filed for widow’s benefits on Doc’s record, she could then turn around and remarry Sam and keep getting those widow’s benefits from her first husband.

Why can she do that? Because the law says that a woman getting widow’s benefits from one husband can continue to get those benefits even if she remarries -- as long as that remarriage occurs after age 60.

Initially, Sophie was still not very enthusiastic about all these legal shenanigans. But she did ask me what it would mean dollarwise. In other words, what kind of Social Security benefit she could get from Doc. As I alluded to above, I told her my educated guess was about $2,500 per month. She would keep getting her $765 retirement benefit. And then she would get $1,735 in monthly widow’s benefits from Doc’s account. But of course I told her she would have to talk to someone at her local Social Security office to find out exactly what her widow’s rate would be on Doc’s record.

Sophie said she certainly would look into that and talk to Sam before deciding what they would do. But she did say that the potential of getting an extra $1,735 or so each month in Social Security benefits was very intriguing and would help their financial situation immensely. She then thanked me for my “advice.” But I quickly pointed out to Sophie that I really wasn’t “advising” her to do anything. I was merely pointing out some quirks in Social Security law that possibly could help her.

And this is an important point I need to make to my readers: I am NOT a financial advisor. I’m just an old retired Social Security guy who knows the ins and outs of Social Security’s sometimes complicated laws and regulations. And that’s what I do with this column. I explain Social Security rules to people. But then I let them decide what to do. I

will admit that sometimes when I present a reader with a couple options about -- say -- when to start their benefits, I will write that, for example, “option two sure sounds attractive to me.” But that’s about as far as I will go when it comes to handing out financial advice.

So now, back to Sophie and her choice. I’m kind of curious what my readers think. What would you do if you were in Sophie’s shoes? Would you just

stick with the status quo? Or would you go through the legal and financial hassles of divorcing Sam, filing for widow’s benefits from Doc, and then remarrying Sam? Remember: By jumping through those hoops, you end up with an extra $1,735 per month. I’m not really sure I’d do it. But what about you?

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas. margenau@comcast.net.

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hike up if you’re okay with hills.)

An instagrammer’s dream,  Palacio de Pena is a wildly colorful and richly patterned 19th century estate atop a steep hill offering sweeping 360 degree views of lush forest. It exemplifies the 19th century Romanticism style of architecture with vividly painted terraces, decorative battlements and mythological statues. The interior has been restored to reflect the decor of 1910, when the Portuguese nobility fled to Brazil to escape the revolution.

Outside the Palace you have several kilometers of park with lakes, greenhouses, and beautiful walking trails with ornate features and stunning views. Allow at least 2-3 hours to walk around the palace and park grounds, then go to Castillo do Moros if you have time (we didn’t, but wished we had), or take a tuk tuk down to the village of Sintra and shop your way through the old narrow streets. The tuk tuk down the mountain was a fun adventure in itself that we’d highly recommend, even if you have a bus ticket. Just wear

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Entrance fee into the Pena Palace is €14.00/€12.50/€12.50/€49.00 (adult/ child/senior/family); a cheaper ticket which provides access to the park and palace terraces (but not the state rooms) costs €7.50/€6.50/€6.50/€26.00 (adult/child/senior/family). This park/terrace ticket allows visitors to explore the exterior of the palace and is ideal for visitors who have little interest in the history or are limited for time. Further information regarding opening times and entrance fees can be consulted at the Parques de Sintra website: https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/ en/plan-your-visit-en/opening-timesand-prices/

Return just in time for dinner in Lisbon’s  Bairro Alto or  Chiado neighborhoods. Bairro Alto felt a bit more touristy by day and younger/louder by night than its slightly classier next-door neighbor, the Chiado.

Visit a wine bar in the  Chiado or the  Bairro Alto for a more collegeparty-on-the-streets feel. Tasca Do Chico in Bairro Alto is a great little

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gem that has live fado music until 1am. Day 2:

Breakfast in Largo do Carmo or the nearby Faca & Garfo.

Walk around the old streets of Bairro Alto and Chiado.

Head to the Mercado de Ribeira’s TimeOut Market to sample dishes from some of the city’s best chefs under one roof. Try  Sea Me for inventive seafood from one of Lisbon›s famed restauran ts,  Pap’Açorda  upstairs for a great view and excellent chocolate mousse, or any of the 40+ vendors lining the perimeter of the sprawling 2-floor historic Market.

After lunch, grab a private tuk tuk to see the highlights of the city, ending up in the Alfama. Be careful which tuk tuk you hail, as some local drivers will bargain with you and charge under $15 for a streamlined guided tour, while others want to charge over $100 for a full sight-seeing route.

Stop off at one of many wine bars in

this area and catch live fado, or try the local ginjinha liquor.

Walk to  El Chapito to see some local artisan crafts and enjoy dinner in their upstairs dining room with an epic view of the city. Catch a live fado show at their downstairs bar, or wine by the glass at Tágide, just a bit further up the hill with similarly epic views, open till midnight.

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What Martin Luther King, Jr. was all about

Former President Jimmy Carter said that Martin Luther King, Jr. is “perhaps the greatest leader America has produced.” He added that Dr. King “fought for all people.”

In a speech at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28, 2013, President Carter, who has spent his post-presidency working toward world peace, said many of King’s speeches and sayings challenge us even today.

One of the best things that King said, according to Carter, was this: “The crucial question of our time is how to over-

come oppression and violence without resorting to oppression and violence.” (ajc.com)

At the same event in Washington, D.C., in 2013, U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia spoke about the many civil rights battles he was involved in and just how far the country has come in

the 50 years since the original March on Washington.

When Lewis first traveled to Washington to participate in the 1961 Freedom Rides, blacks and whites could not sit together on buses in the South. In his strong voice, Lewis told thousands gathered on the National Mall of being attacked by police dogs and repeatedly put in jail for the simple act of asking for the right to vote.

Lewis, who was then the head of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, helped organize the original March on Washington. The authorities were prepared for violence to break out in D.C. but the 200,000 marchers weren’t being violent.

John Lewis said, “The march was so orderly, so peaceful, so filled with dignity and self-respect because we believe in the way of peace, the way of love, the way of nonviolence.

“People came that day to the march dressed like they were on their way to a religious service.” (ajc.com)

During the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, in which he called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the U.S., Dr. King stood on the marble steps of the Lincoln Memorial and in that clear, resonant voice of his, King addressed America.

It was his “I Have a Dream” speech and in that moving speech, which lasted for 17 minutes, King shared his hopes and thoughts for the future of our society. He said:

“I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation …

“I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood …

“I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice …

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation

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where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today …”

John Lewis later said about King’s speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial that “Dr. King had the power, the ability and the capacity to transform those steps on the Lincoln Memorial into a monumental area that will forever be recognized.

“By speaking the way he did, he educated, he inspired, he informed not just the people there, but people throughout America and unborn generations.”

The Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., where King was assassinated is now the site of the National Civil Rights Museum. King had gone to Memphis to support a sanitation workers’ strike and right before going to dinner on April 4, 1968, he was standing on the balcony of the second floor at the Lorraine Motel when he was struck down. He was 39 years old.

Dr. King’s main legacy was to secure progress on civil rights in the U.S. Just days after King’s assassination, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act

of 1968.

Title VIII of the Act, which is commonly known as the Fair Housing Act, prohibited discrimination in housing and housing-related transactions on the basis of race, religion, or national origin (which was later expanded to include sex, familial status, and disability).

This legislation was seen as a tribute to King’s struggle in his final years to combat residential discrimination in the U.S. (wikipedia.org)

Coretta Scott King continued the mission of her husband and was active in matters of social justice and civil rights until her death in 2006.

In the same year that Martin Luther King was assassinated, Coretta Scott King established the King Center in Atlanta, which is dedicated to preserving his legacy and the work of championing nonviolent conflict resolution and tolerance worldwide.

Martin Luther King, Jr. said many inspirational things during his lifetime and this is one of them:

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”

How Dr. King Impacted John Lewis

Born the son of sharecroppers in Alabama, Congressman John Lewis has consistently put his career and his life on the line to fight for a better America, and to protect human rights by using nonviolent means. John Lewis met Dr. Martin Luther King when he was 18 years old and by age 20, he had become actively involved in the civil rights movement. On the web site myhero.com, John Lewis has said:

“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is my hero. I became a different person, a different human being, as a result of this man and my association with him. When I was child growing up in rural Alabama, it was my responsibility to care for the chickens on my father’s farm. I used to talk to those chickens, preach to them, even baptize them.

“If you were to look around my office in the U.S. House of Representatives today, you would see that I keep stuffed roosters and brass roosters and ceramic chickens everywhere to remind me of my beginnings. Because if it hadn’t been for Martin Luther King, Jr., I believe that I would still be down there in rural Alabama preaching to those chickens.

“I was very young – just 15 years old, in the 10th grade – when I first heard Dr. King’s voice on the radio. His words spoke to my heart, to my very soul. In my religious tradition, people say that someone is ‘called’ to the ministry. That means a voice, a spiritual voice, speaks to that person’s soul and says, ‘You must do something. If you don’t do it, no one will. You have to take a stand. You have to speak up. You have to speak out.’

“That feeling of being called is the only way I can express what I felt that day when I first heard Dr. King … I felt that he was speaking directly to me –as if he was right in the room, looking me in the eye and using my name. He said that there were people in trouble, that the society was in trouble, and I heard his message of love and nonviolence as a very personal call.

“I was open to this message of change. You see, growing up in rural Alabama, I was what Martin Luther King Jr., used to call ‘maladjusted to the problems and conditions’ of that day …

“But when I heard Martin Luther King, Jr.’s voice that day, I heard a very different message. He was saying, ‘John Lewis, you need to find a way to get in the way.’

“In the Old Testament, there’s a story that says the way a prophet stirs things up is just like the way a mother eagle stirs up the nest to give the little birds the courage to get out and test their wings. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words on the radio that day agitated me to move, to get out there and stretch my wings

What is National Catholic Schools Week?

Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2019 is January 27 - February 2. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2019 is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.

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Our students are given the tools to build productive lives. From stimulating classroom courses, to the latest learning technologies, to the personalized instruction of dedicated instructors, we give each child the proven resources to gain the intellectual prowess and drive needed for future success. Our experiential educational programs open children’s eyes to real-life personal and professional possibilities while extracurricular activities offer leadership opportunities that instill a strong sense of self-worth and individual responsibility. The smaller classes give teachers the opportunity to learn each student’s individual learning needs and to develop a program that maximizes each student’s potential.

A Rich Core Curriculum with Innovative Electives

We offer a rich core curriculum and innovative and engaging electives. Using curriculum guidelines from New York State and the Diocese of Rockville Centre, students are given a foundation of English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Religion and Science, but they also receive instruction in Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish and Computers & Technology. Their daily routine includes technology enabled classrooms and a Wi-Fi enabled building to integrate lessons given on classroom SmartBoards and on school iPads. Special Services include remedial and Academic Intervention Services (AIS) programs and most schools feature a full Library/Media Center, Computer Labs, Music Rooms and a school nurse. Most schools also offer a daily Before/ After Care program for busy parents.

Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation Providing needs-based tuition assistance

The mission of the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is to provide tuition assistance for families who want their children to attend a Catholic elementary school, but need financial help to make it possible. The Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation solicits donations from individuals and corporations, and allocates that money to families based on financial need. A Tomorrow’s Hope grant is awarded anonymously to the family to offset the tuition cost based on family income and expenses. Alternately, through the Tomorrow’s Hope STAR Program, specific individual students are paired off with a STAR donor on a direct one-to-one basis. STAR program donors agree to contribute $2,500 a year in a donor/student relationship that often lasts for the duration of the child’s elementary school journey. STAR donors and ‘their students’ have an ongoing dialogue and the donor gets to hear about, and participate in the academic career of a student.

Since its inception in 2005, the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation has distributed more than 20 million dollars in aid to over 17,000 qualifying students. Today, the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation provides almost 2 million dollars annually that subsidizes tuitions.

In some cases, schools and parishes also have scholarship funds available. Families are encouraged to speak with the Principal at the school of their choice about the options available. You’ll also find a Frequently Asked Questions sheet in the Financial Aid section of the LICatholicElementarySchools.org web site. (About Us>Financial Aid) or by visiting the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation web site at: www.TomorrowsHopeFoundation.org.

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St. Anne’s School, located in Garden City, New York, offers a Family Oriented Catholic Education to all of its students. St. Anne’s is committed to preparing our children for high school, college and career readiness by working in partnership with our students and their families while teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ through word and deed.

Offering an excellent academic program, St. Anne’s follows the New York State Standards. In all curriculum areas, students are encouraged to think critically, independently and honestly. They are given the opportunity to make choices and assume responsibility within a loving, disciplined, well maintained and safe environment.

As a Catholic Faith Community, St. Anne’s is dedicated to helping each child feel God’s presence and love. Children are encouraged

to demonstrate Catholic Virtues through the celebration of Mass, Sacrament Preparation, and service to those in need. These tenets are essential to our children’s academic, spiritual and moral growth.

Students at St. Anne’s are also offered unique

academic opportunities by our caring and motivated teachers and staff. In addition to the core curriculum, there are opportunities to participate in Spanish, Accelerated Math, Music, Technology and Art classes. The school has interactive whiteboards in all classes, a science lab, a technology room and a music center.

St. Anne’s School is proud that 100% of our students are accepted to Catholic High Schools. The school is a strong part of the St. Anne’s Parish Family where the children benefit from the partnership of faculty, staff, parents, students and the entire Parish Community working together to educate our children in an educational atmosphere of mutual respect for all and an understanding that Jesus Christ is the reason for this school.

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48 Hours in Porto

Parliament or a court than a stock exchange or chamber of commerce - display furniture by José Marques da Silva, allegoric paintings by Jose Maria Veloso Salgado and Joao Marques de Oliveira, sculptures by Teixeira Lopes and many other works of art.

The highlight of the Palace is the Arab Room, built between 1862 and 1880 by Gonçalves e Sousa, an oval chamber that attempted to copy Granada’s Alhambra Palace. The building was deliberately designed to be spectacular in order to impress and give credibility to European investors, and is still “the grand reception room” of the city where heads of state and other luminaries are received on a visit to Porto.

The Bolsa Palace also has a restaurant, O Comercial, which makes you feel like you are dining amid money (www.palaciodabolsa.pt).

On our way back to the Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa, we stop off at the Kool Porto district

The streets of Miguel Bombarda, Jose Falcao, Candido dos Reis have restaurants, bookstores, shops, retro-cool furniture, decorative arts,

design shops and music.

The Miguel Bombarda Street is one of the most important cultural hubs in Porto, where you can find dozens of art galleries that simultaneously inaugurate new exhibitions on the first Saturday of each month, attracting crowds of art lovers, investors, artists, followers of alternative forms of life and many onlookers - it is like Greenwich Village in the beatnik days. The street also has restaurants, bookstores and shops with retro-cool furniture, alternative decoration, design, music.

Once a month, the shops inaugurate new exhibitions attracting crowds of art lovers, investors, artists, followers of new-wave culture (http://ccbombarda.blogspot.com/)

Weekly markets are held in other city center locations like Rua Cândido dos Reis, Galeria Lumière and Passeio das Fontainhas.

Visitor information is available from Porto & Northern Portugal Tourism Association, portocvb@portocvb.com, www.portocvb.com, www.visitportoandnorth.travel.

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N-Y Historical Society Extends Hours to See ‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ Before Closes Jan. 27

With just days to go before it closes on January 27, Harry Potter fans can now view Harry Potter: A History of Magic and all of the New-York Historical Society during evening hours in its final week. Visitors will also receive 10% discount for dinner at Storico, the restaurant within New-York Historical, when they present an exhibition ticket during the last week of its run.

The museum is staying open until 7 pm most weekdays and until midnight on Friday and Saturday of the final week. Advance booking of the timed-tickets is essential.

The blockbuster British Library exhibition at New-York Historical Society captures the traditions of folklore and magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories with manuscripts from J.K. Rowling’s personal archives, original illustrations from Harry Potter artists, costumes and set models from the award-winning play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and centuries-old books, manuscripts, and magical objects from the British Library, New-York Historical, and other museums.

See ‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ is Spellbinding Exhibit at NewYork Historical Society (http://goingplacesfarandnear.com/harry-potter-a-history-of-magic-is-spellbinding-exhibit-at-new-york-historical-society/).

Visit harrypotter.nyhistory.org to book your timed-tickets in advance.

New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th Street), 212-873-3400,

“Harry Potter: A History of Magic” on view at the New-York Historical Society until Jan. 27 is laid out as if you were walking through Hogwarts, with galleries themed for the different subjects: Potions, Alchemy, Herbology, Charms, Astronomy,

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EAST ROCKAWAY UFSD

Seeking Candidates for the Following Positions:

PUBLIC INFORMATION AIDE

[PART-TIME]

Salary:$20.00 per hour

Twelve (12) Month Position

Monday-Friday (17.45 Hours Per Week)

Hours:To Be Determined

Candidate must have one year of experience in writing press releases, researching,or script work in public relations, journalism, or advertising work.

SUBSTITUTE SECURITY AIDES

Salary:$15.00 per hour (All Shifts Needed)

Candidate must have continuing possession of NYS registration as a security guard issued by the NYS Department of State. Security and/or law enforcement experience preferred.

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS

Salary:$14.00 per hour

Candidate must possess a valid NYS driver's license and must satisfy all requirements of Article 19-A.

Please send letter of interest to:

Jacqueline A. Scrio

Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations 443 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway, NY 11518

(516) 887-8300 Ext. 1x553

Blank Slate media/ Litmor Publications

Conversational, opinionated, wordsmith?

We are looking for writers in our community to compose news articles on local topics, opinions, reviews, worthy places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. We aim to feature at least one new article and writer each week in our Discovery magazine section.

E-mail submissions: editor@gcnews.com

• Attach article and any photos (1MB), along with your name and contact info.

• Articles must be between 1,500 - 3,000 words.

• Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.⁰⁰

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NOVENAS/PRAYERS

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (mention your request here). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks,(MAK)

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• A drive to succeed

• A passion for customer service

• Good computer skills and be internet savvy

• 2 years of outside sales experience. Previous media sales experience a plus

• Minimum of two years college

• A car Benefits:

• Salary plus commission

• Uncapped earnings

• Protected territory

• Contact management system

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• Health insurance

• Paid holidays and vacation

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MARKETPLACE

INVITED ESTATE SALES

BY TRACY JORDAN

Looking to sell items from your home?

Consider doing an Online Auction!

Online Auctions reach more interested buyers than tag sales and can often sell for more than what you would make at an estate or tag sale.

Invited Estate Sales by Tracy Jordan can do both! You can sell your items online reaching potential buyers locally or globally as well as hosting a private sale from your home! Let us guide you on what items to put in auction including furniture, housewares, decorative items, jewelry, collectibles, coins, artwork and anything else you may no longer want or need. Our services can help you to maximize your selling experience whether you are selling 1 item or 500 items.

We are a one stop service for all your needs when you are moving or selling a property! Selling, donating, discarding and cleaning out services can be done to meet your time frame with minimal stress.

Estate and Tag Sales

Online Auctions

Cleanout and Moving Services

Home Staging Services Appraisals

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WANTED TO BUY

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Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

MARKETPLACE

TAG SALE

*BROWSE

*SHOP

*CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE

CONSIGNMENT SHOP

China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles

Tues-Fri 10-4

Sat 12-4

Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount.

All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900

email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

AVITAL GALLERY 336: Paintings, Royal Copenhagen, Rosenthal and more. Hours Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12-4, Friday 10-12 or by appointment. 770 Middle Neck road, Great Neck, NY 11024. 516-304-5640 or call 516-528-9765. Free parking in back

GARDEN CITY MOVING SALE

Saturday, January 19th 10:00am to 2:00pm 84 Eleventh Street

Dining Room set, Custom Kitchen Table & Chairs, Area Rugs and various items for sale.

WANTED! Comic books, toys, video games, Star Wars. 30’s through 90’s. Call 516-313-3237 or email: trustey1@gmail.com

MARKETPLACE

TAG SALE

WILLISTON PARK MOVING SALE EVERYTHING MUST GO Saturday 1/19 and 1/26 9:00am to 3:00pm 77 Shields Ave Rain or Shine

Contents of house with furnishings (dining room, bedroom, living room), decor (lamps, brick brack) weights and bench and designer clothing

PETS

PET SERVICES

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL

LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242

DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE?

HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO FOR SALE

2016 HONDA ACCORD

SEDAN For Sale. Always Garaged. Silver. 16,000 Miles. Excellent Condition. Call Lorraine 516-488-1037

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOS WANTED

AUTO BUYERS! We visit you.

Highest cash paid. Or donate, tax deduct+ cash. DMV#1303199. Please call Luke. 516-VAN-CARS or 516-297-2277

DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631317-2014 Today!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT

GARDEN CITY BORDER

APARTMENT: Huge, bright 2 BR, 2 Bath Apt $2,070 + Electric, Avail 3/15/19. Gated parking, Laundry Room, Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Hardwood Floors, LIRR, N O BROKER FEE.

www.gcbapts.com Voice or text: 516-524-6965

ESTATE FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT

WEST HEMPSTEAD

Apartment for Rent, 1 person. Available Immediately. Large Bedroom w/Closet & Office Area. Living Room/Kitchen Combo. Full Bathroom w/ Stall Shower. Storage Room. Includes All Utilities: Water/Gas/ Electric/Heat. NO SMOKING/NO CANDLES/ NO PETS.

Walk to all. $1,390/Month 1st Month Rent & Security Deposit Required. References Required.

Call Maureen: 516-458-3972 or email:

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LAUREL

Saturday 1/19

11:00am to 1:00pm 3690 Peconic Bay Blvd

Custom 3000 sf Ranch with Deeded Bay Beach Rights! 4 BRs, LR, FDR, Family Rm, EIK, Large Laundry Room. Walk Up Attic. Energy Efficient! Must See! $699,999 MLS#3055828

S. JAMESPORT Country Ranch

Sunday 1/20

11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 51 Lockitt Drive Bayside Location. Living Room /Fireplace, Formal DR, Kitchen w/Dining Area, 3 BRS, 2 Baths & Enclosed Screened Porch. Detached 2+ Car Garage. Beach Rights! $549,000 MLS #3066753

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

OUT

OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

SEBASTIAN FLORIDA (East Coast)

Beach Cove is an Age Restricted Community where friends are easily made. Sebastian is an “Old Florida” fishing village with a quaint atmosphere yet excellent medical facilities, shopping and restaurants. Direct flights from Newark to Vero Beach. New manufactured homes from $114,900. 772-5810080; www.beach-cove.com

REAL ESTATE WANTED

HOMES WANTED

GARDEN CITY AREA

Retired Garden City Couple looking for 2019 Summer Rental in GC area 2-3 months. Please call 516-697-6694 No Brokers Please

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EARTHLINK HIGH SPEED

INTERNET as low as $14.95/ month (for the first 3 months). Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink today 1-855-970-1623.

ELIMINATE RATS / MICE-GUARANTEED! Buy Harris Baits, Traps, Repellents. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

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PASSIONATE FOODIE

AVAILABLE

Soon to be empty nester, former culinary graduate looking to get back into my passion. Available to cook in your home or mine. No time for grocery shopping? No problem, I will shop for you. References available. Call Elena 516-382-0393

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ATTORNEY

STEPHANIE A.

D’ANGELO, ESQ.

Elder Law, Wills & Trusts Asset Preservation, Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration/Litigation 901 Stewart Ave, Ste 230 Garden City, NY 11530 516-222-1122 www.dangelolawassociates.com

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COMPUTER ISSUES? FREE

DIAGNOSIS by GEEKS ON SITE! Virus removal, data recovery! 24/7 Emergency Service, in home repair/on line solutions. $20 off any service! 844-892-3990

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AMBIANCE

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*Minor Electrical & Plumbing 25year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in home consultation: 888-657-9488

MASONRY

All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates

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FAMILY CARE

CONNECTIONS, LLC

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Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

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MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

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Give your child a helping hand! Licensed NYC / NYS Dept of Education teacher available to tutor students grades K-6. Contact Audrey Sullivan, M.S.Ed 347-628-8872 (voice/text) seguenow@aol.com

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If your child needs help with middle or high school Spanish, I’m available for tutoring! I minored in Spanish at the University of Michigan and lived in Madrid for a summer. I can help with speaking, reading, and writing. Please call or text Margaret: 516-680-3692

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By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com

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AVAILABLE ! 10yrs experience cleaning home & offices. Great references. Specializing in laundry, ironing and deep cleaning. Love animals. Own transportation. Please call Erika 516-406-5680

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I clean houses and offices. I have affordable rates and great references. I do it all move ins and move outs, all rooms and facets of home and office cleaning. No job too big or small. Contact Milagros 516-450-6452

STRONG ARM CLEANING:

Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

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A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

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COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

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OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed / insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

Love to write?

We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: editor@gcnews.com

If you haven’t tried Chewy.com yet for your pet food and supply purchases, this is a great time to check them out. Last Hope is now part of their rescue program. For each new customer that makes a purchase, Last Hope will receive a $20 donation. Click on the ad below or go directly to the Last Hope page at https:// www.chewy.com/ rp/5941

Artist Leslie Sattler returns to Berry Hill

Students loved working with Leslie.

BY GINA JAMES

Each school year, Berry Hill’s PTA hosts a week-long visit of a local artist to Berry Hill.  During that week, students of all grades work alongside the artist to create a special work of art, which is then displayed at school.  This is part of the artist in residence program sponsored by the PTA’s Cultural Arts Committee.

Last year students enjoyed working with artist Leslie Sattler, who specializes in creating recycled murals.  Together, they created a large mural which displayed the word PRIDE out of plastic caps brought from home.  PRIDE

is an acronym for Patience, Respect, Integrity, Dignity and Empathy.

Berry Hill's PTA invited Leslie back this year to add more panels to the mural.  Again, students were asked to send in plastic caps from home, such as caps from juice containers, laundry detergent and other items.  During the children’s scheduled art time, they worked on decorating the caps to create the word BERRY HILL.  The new pieces will be displayed on the wall of the school and will be a great reminder of how working together created a work of art and will increase the spirit of the school.

Syosset School Board to meet

The monthly meeting of the Syosset School Board will take place on Monday, January 14 at 8 pm in the auditorium of South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset.

Chamber of Commerce welcomes new pharmacy

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conceived a Meds-To-Beds program to deliver prescriptions and medications. Syosset Pharmacy is also serving the home-care patient base with automatic, free monthly delivery and our auto-refill program,” Weinberg said.

In its first three months in business Syosset Pharmacy has continued to receive a great deal of referrals from both customers consulting with their pharmacist and having medication delivered, and from local doctors, medical professionals and others working in the area. The location inside the medical building on Jericho Turnpike garners good ‘foot traffic’ and a number of customers began their relationship with the new business by simply stopping by.

At the celebration on January 14, Chamber of Commerce President Charo Ezdrin delivered a warm welcome to Syosset Pharmacy and for new year 2019:

“Just from walking in (175 Jericho Turnpike) and seeing this operation

reminds me of the old days when you’d walk into a pharmacy and they would actually know who you are. They start conversations and ask about you, you can call any time, and they know YOU. Thank you for bringing that experience back and bringing this to Syosset/ Woodbury. We are dedicated to working with you as we help businesses make this a great new year. Even though the Chamber has gotten pretty big, we are getting bigger. Only big things happen in Syosset and Woodbury, not just in Texas!” Ezdrin said.

Syosset Pharmacy employs supervising pharmacist Jonathan Sholder, who earned his doctorate from Nova Southeastern University in Florida and completed his bachelor’s degree in business from SUNY-Binghamton.

Weinberg says the recipe for success at Syosset Pharmacy begins with Multi-Therapy Management (MTM) and records management of every customer and doctor’s office they work with. Syosset Pharmacy pays particular attention to those patients on a multi-

Eight Jericho students named Regeneron Scholars

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Gabriella Shayani

FTO: Elucidating Roles in Cardiomyocyte Viability, Contractility, and Transcript Regulation

Shruthi Shekar

MALAT1 & SOX: Understanding Progression of Cancer Metastasis Post Application of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Tumor Resected Wound Beds

Madhav Subramanian ETM* is Indispensable to Endothelial Behaviour During Tumor Angiogenesis

David Xu

A Digital Interaction Glove: SmallScale IMU-Based Motion-Tracking and Bimodal (Bending/Pressure) Piezoresistive Fabric Sensing

Jiaqi Zhang

A Cross Cultural Study on the Impact of Stress on Thinking Styles of Chinese and American High School Students

On Jan. 23, 40 of the 300 scholars will be named Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists. Finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., from March 7-13, when they will compete for more than $1.8 million in awards provided by Regeneron.

dose or multi-medication regimen as it coordinates with doctors’ offices and patients with much attention to detail.

“The most important element of our pharmacy is maintaining two key channels of communication -- with patients and with doctors, evolving in the process and service of Medication Therapy….Customers are one phone call away from consulting with our pharmacist Jonathan, and they experience zero wait time to speak to him. We always emphasize the interaction and friendly service. The pharmacist always follows up with patient history to make sure there are no interactions with any of the medications they are prescribed. Syosset Pharmacy is also a leader in offering patients multi-dose packaging as we sort their prescriptions and/or vitamins to make patient adherence to dosing and schedules more feasible,” Weinberg said in an interview on January 15.

“People in this community follow their health and that of their family members very carefully -- as do we. We value the doctor-pharmacy relationships for our customers as they will benefit from our promise in ‘value of care.’ Syosset Pharmacy focuses very carefully on private (medical) practices and individual physicians in this area seeking out a pharmacy partner to increase the value of healthcare for their patient base. They often seek a local pharmacy with quality measures in place,” he explained.

The business model for Syosset Pharmacy includes taking the administrative burdens of preauthorizations and insurance coverage for certain prescribed medications off of the local doctors and medical professionals’ offices. Weinberg, who grew up in Hicksville, explains the ways in which this can increase office efficiency, meaning the

average person in the locale of Syosset/ Woodbury/Jericho could be experiencing less of a wait time when they arrive for any medical appointments.

With an added convenience, the user-friendly website SyossetPharmacy.com clearly outlines the many free services offered and the overall operation to enhance today’s pharmacy experience.

In addition to medication management protocol and the regular prescriptions Syosset Pharmacy handles, the location carries a full line of top-quality CBD products (legal cannabidiol) that can help combat anxiety, inflammation, pain, sleeplessness and fatigue. Cannabidiol is extracted from the flowers and buds of marijuana or hemp plants. It does not produce intoxication; marijuana’s “high” is caused by the chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Weinberg says the goal was set as carrying very high-quality CBD in various forms, from gummies and chocolates to oils, to ensure that customers would be getting the benefits of CBD and their money’s worth, not questionable new products.

All of the CBD items at Syosset Pharmacy have been thoroughly investigated and researched by Sholder, their resident pharmacist, and thus far customers have offered feedback that they are very satisfied with these CBD offerings. Weinberg cautions the public as the CBD industry expands that people may encounter other CBD products in a local bodega or store, void of any resident specialists who understand the products’ contents and active ingredients. He hopes consumers make informed decisions before they purchase CBD items.

Syosset Pharmacy team members, Chief Strategy Officer Bob Weinberg and Deliver My Meds Corp. president Shahbaz Chaudhary, are joined by Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce directors and board members at the January 14 grand opening ceremony.

At Syosset Pharmacy County Legislator Josh Lafazan, left, joins Chamber of Commerce President Charo Ezdrin, Shahbaz Chaudhary of Deliver My Meds Corp. (center) and Nassau County District Judge Rhonda E. Fischer (right).

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES WMALT SERIES 2006-8 TRUST, Plaintiff Against SETH OTT, et al Defendants

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 30, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on February 19, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 4 Rodeo Circle, Syosset, NY 11791. Sec 25 Block C01 Lot 1080. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Nassau County, State of New York in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $2,279,816.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 9687/09.

Richard Kerins, Esq., Referee SPSNY296

Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590

Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). SYO 4240

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JANUARY 24, 2019, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 19-41

SYOSSET

DAPHNE MIZRAHI: Variance to install in-ground swimming pool equipment having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. W/s/o Melanie Ln., 690.46 ft. N/o Stuart Dr., a/k/a 67 Melanie Lane, Syosset, NY

APPEAL NO. 19-42

SYOSSET

JACK FAIMON: Variance to allow existing rear raised wood deck having less rear yard setback and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o Honey Dr., 195.26 ft. S/o Convent Rd., a/k/a 8 Honey Drive, Syosset, NY

JANUARY 14, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK SYO 4241 1X 01/18

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DBA, CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, Plaintiff Against DONALD H. GABIS, et al

Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated August 21, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on February 19, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises situate, lying and being at Syosset, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of Humphrey Drive, distant 200 feet Southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Westerly side of Humphrey Drive and the Southerly side of Edward Drive; being a plot 50 feet by 193.77 feet by 50.12 feet by 190.35 feet. Section: 15 Block: E Lots: 14 and 15

Said premises known as 15 HUMPHREY DRIVE,

SYOSSET, NY

Approximate amount of lien $378,945.94 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 002012/2014.

CHARLES CASOLARO, ESQ., Referee

David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 99 Powerhouse Road, First Floor, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

File# 7254.8525

SYO 4242

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JANUARY 24, 2019, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 19-40

JERICHO

HENG CHEN: (A) Variance to construct second story addition and front portico exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct second story addition, one story addition and rear deck exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Bounty Ln., 623.20 ft. W/o Mellow Ln., a/k/a 49 Bounty Lane, Jericho, NY

JANUARY 14, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

JNJ 7902

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This Week at the Syosset P ublic Library

Friday, Januar y 18th at 2:00PM

Makeup or Breakup?

Love Duets at the Opera

Presenter: Tanisha Mitchell, opera singer and librarian at the Metropolitan Opera and Freeport libraries

Join Tanisha Mitchell as she explores the drama, passion, and pain of love through some of opera's most famous

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duets. This talk will explore La Boheme, Carmen, Faust, Otello, and Romeo and Juliette. Tanisha will sing an aria during her lecture.

Programs will take place at the Syosset Public Library,   225 South Oyster Bay Rd. Syosset. For more information, go to www.syossetlibrary.org

Week at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, Januar y 18th at 2:00PM

Great Performances with Marc Courtade: The Transcendental Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine is an actress, dancer, activist, author and film maker. She began in the chorus on Broadway, then rose to stardom in Pajama Game. Her film career spanned five decades with five Academy Award nominations for Best Actress, winning for Terms of Endearment in 1986. Shirley’s new-age beliefs add to her fascinating character. She’s done it all ... in more than one lifetime!

Monday, Januar y 21st at 2:00PM

Art Lecture: Interpreting the Pre-Raphaelites with Louise Cella Caruso This program depicts the historic, artistic movement of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The emphasis will not be on individual artists, but their art – the collaborative practice shared by a small band of seven men in the years following 1848. The participation of women also helped to shape the practices of the movement.

Join Louise for an interesting program.

Wednesday, Januar y 23rd at 7:00PM

Movie: The Children Act (Drama)

As her marriage crumbles, a judge must decide a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing a blood transfusion on religious principle. Starring Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Ben Chaplin. Rated R. 1 hour, 45 minutes.

Thursday, Januar y 24th at 7:30PM

Library Renovation Public Forum

THE JERICHO LIBRARY HAS OUTGROWN ITS SPACE! The Board of Trustees invites you to a Public Forum to discuss the proposed renovation plans to provide for the modernization & expansion of the JPL.

We look forward to your attendance and participation. Programs will take place at the Jericho Public Library,   1 Merry Lane, Jericho.

For more information, go to www.jericholibrary.org

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30 Forsythia Lane, Jericho

Sold Price: $782,500

Date: 11/21/2018

4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths

Style: Split # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 70x107

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $17,415

MLS# 3060528

Sold Price: $870,000

Date: 11/13/2018

3 beds, 2 Full baths

Style: Split # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 60x134

Schools: Jericho

Total Taxes: $17,502

MLS# 3059206

Sold Price: $678,000

Date: 11/19/2018

3 beds, 2 Full baths

Style: Ranch

# of Families: 1

Lot Size: 61x06

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $12,814

MLS# 3058553

197 Fen Way, Syosset

Sold Price: $550,000

Date: 12/04/2018

3 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths

Style: Condo

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $15,222

MLS# 3062266

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