The Syosset Board of Education and parents in the community got a fresh take on the district’s math education programming and initiatives at January’s board meeting. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers describes the new paradigm as making mathematics “more lively, more interesting and more insightful” and being more inclusive of technology.
Dr. Rogers said the goal in 2019 is to shift from operational math, where students shift from a routinized series of operations to arrive at a direct result for individual problems, to more conceptual math, embedding in students a deeper understanding of math concepts so that they are better equipped to problem-solve and work methodically in a familiar way over the course of many years in the K through 12 settings.
Photo by Denise Nash
Riya Shah, Arushi Parikh and Erika Kawakami, three fifth-grade students at Jericho’s Jackson Elementary School, won a Young Writers’ Spooky Saga contest. Their essays will be included in the publication Spooky Sagas – New York, which is scheduled for publication on February 28. Above, Riya Shah, Arushi Parikh and Erika Kawakami, with their teacher Ms. Celic (left) and principal Kim Conger (right).
Free musical performances at local libraries
The Town of Oyster Bay’s Distinguished Artists Concert Series will host multiple performances throughout the month of February 2019 at local libraries throughout the Town.
“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Tom Hand. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”
Scheduled performances for February 2019 include:
• Vinny St. Marten & The Seeing Eye Dog Band on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 2pm in the Locust Valley Library – A Tribute to Ray Charles.
• Sugar & Spice Soul Band on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 8pm in the Plainview- Old Bethpage Public Library – A Tribute to Motown and R&B.
• Breakdown on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2:30pm in the Farmingdale Public Library – A Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
• Di Napoli on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 1pm in the Massapequa Public Library – Italian and American songs.
• Rave On! on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 2pm in the Jericho Public Library – A Tribute to Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and the Legends of Rock
At the Monday, February 11 Syosset Schools board of education meeting the annual Student Achievement Report will be shared with the community. Rogers says that before talking about the results in Syosset Schools, the Mathematics faculty was prepared to talk about the innovative new math instruction model as a prelude.
Syosset Coordinator of Mathematics K-12 John Genova said the district aims to propel students mindsets, passion, and engagement with math. “It is our core belief that learning mathematics at a high level is something that everyone can accomplish. We want every student to see themselves as a mathematical thinker and we do this by cultivating valuable problem-solving strategies and facilitating powerful collaborations,” he explained. Genova showed the school board and audience at the meeting a picture of middle schoolers in both Harry B. Thompson and South Woods Middle School collaborating to learn mathematics concepts and discussed Syosset’s commitment to teamwork and flexible
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Make tax cap permanent
To the Editor:
I was born and raised on Long Island. My wife and I own a home in Northport where we raised our kids. Eventually, we want to retire here too.
But for too many of my neighbors, it’s getting too expensive to live here. Starting this tax season, Washington’s plan to limit State and Local Tax deductions to $10,000 that so many of us depend on is going to prove devastating to our region. Albany had to step up against the federal government’s continued attack on New York taxpayers to protect Long Islanders.
This week I took that first step and introduced legislation to make the property tax cap permanent. No more temporary extensions, no more games of negotiated brinkmanship.
I know the tax cap isn’t a perfect solution. Public policy can always be improved upon to better the lives of hard working New Yorkers. For instance, some have suggested exempting school safety costs from the tax cap or exempting payments and projects related to natural disasters, the latter being of potential critical importance should Long Island ever faced a Superstorm Sandy again. Others have suggested creating certainty for our school boards by simply making it a solid two percent. These are important considerations that we will be seriously looking into.
But for now, a permanent tax cap is a first step of delivering real relief to overburdened taxpayers. I campaigned on the promise of providing relief to strapped Long Islanders. This week, the
new Senate Democratic Majority delivered on that promise.
But it can’t stop here. Property taxes are regressive. We need to significantly increase state funding to local municipalities and school districts so that the over reliance on property taxes, which is exacerbating sky high costs of living, gradually subsides.
Long Islanders shouldn’t be taxed out of their homes to pay for top notch public education, paved roads or clean water. Our local municipalities need real mandate reform to keep costs down, and the state must deliver more direct aid to help lower local tax levies.
The two-percent cap protects us from burgeoning tax levies. Our local officials all share a common responsibility to draft a budget that keeps the finances of taxpayers in mind, and if there’s an emergent need that their tax base can’t afford, the state needs to kick in.
But both sides need to live up to that agreement.
Without a cap on property taxes, it is projected that the average residential property tax on Long Island as a region would increase by more than 58 percent in the next ten years. That means the average residential property tax in Suffolk goes from $9,988 to $15,781. In Nassau it’s even worse -- from $10,538 to $16,649. In just ten years. People just can’t afford, it's unsustainable.
For decades, Albany has treated Long Island as the state’s ATM, always taking far more that it returned. This year, that changes.
New York State Senator Jim Gaughran
Syosset High School senior named Regeneron STS Finalist
Thomas Lam is congratulated by (from left) Superintendent Dr. Rogers, Science Coordinator Raymond Loverso, math teacher Erin O’Rourke, research facilitator Veronica Ade, and Principal Dr. Durante.
Congratulations to Syosset High School senior Thomas Lam on being named a 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) finalist. Out of 1,964 entries nationwide, Thomas was one of only 40 students to be named a finalist. Each finalist will receive a minimum $25,000 award, with a top award of $250,000. Thomas will travel to Washington, D.C. in March to undergo final judging, display his research project, meet with notable scientists and members of Congress, and compete for a total of $1.8 million in awards. Winners will be announced at a black-tie gala award ceremony at the National Building Museum on March 12.
The Regeneron STS is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition. Students are selected based upon their scientific research and on their overall potential as future leaders of the scientific community. Thomas was named a semifinalist earlier this month along
with three other Syosset seniors, and received a $2,000 award. Syosset High School was also awarded $2,000 for each of the semifinalists.
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. The results were then extended and special cases in which the general solving algorithm failed were handled.
This Week at the Syosset P ublic Library
Thursday, February 7 at 2:00PM
The Police and the Constitution
Presenter: Professor James Coll, adjunct professor of American and Constitutional History at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University and retired NYPD detective Throughout American history, our legal system has struggled with a delicate balance between two sometimes opposing objectives: the preservation of individual liberty and the obligation
to ensure public policy. Highlighting circumstances and Supreme Court decisions, this discussion will illustrate how Founding-era ideals have been applied to the evolving powers and limitations of the police in modern society.
This event is free.
Programs will take place at the Syosset Public Library. 225 South Oyster Bay Rd. Syosset.
For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org
Bowlers needed
Bowlers are needed for the Mercy League Bowling Team. The team meets on Fridays at 9:45 at Syosset Lanes. $12.25 per week for three games. Also
includes end of season luncheon.
For details, please call Dolores Sartor at 516-931-4106. Come out and have some fun.
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Lifeguard employment opportunities at Town pools, beaches
The Town is accepting applications from qualified, certified individuals interested in working at Town pools and/or beaches this upcoming summer season.
“We invite responsible and experienced lifeguards who are up to the challenge of protecting our residents while working at one of our beautiful pools or beaches to apply now for this summer season,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Town lifeguards provide an invaluable service and have helped save countless lives.”
Town lifeguards are hired for the summer season, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Positions are available at all Town pools and beaches.
“Having a summer lifeguard job and one of our beautiful facilities helps build confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills,” Councilman Imbroto said. “Our summer lifeguards have a tremendous sense of dedication and understanding of the importance of teamwork.”
Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old, possess a current Lifeguard Certification, and a current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Qualified applicants may apply in person at the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department Human Resources Office, located in Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, NY. For more information, please contact the Parks Department at (516) 797-7958.
This Week at the Jericho Public Library
Saturday, February 2 at 2:00PM
Meet the Artists Reception "Traditions: Father & Daughter
Share Their Gift Mixed Media" by the Porinchak Family.
The public is invited to attend. Exhibit is on display February 1st through 27th.
Monday, February 4 at 2:00PM
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Tuesday, February 5 at 2:00PM Movie: First Man (Biography/Drama/History)
A look at the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969.
Starring Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke.
Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 21 minutes
Wednesday, February 6 at 7:00PM Property Tax Grievance Workshop Sponsored by Legislator Joshua A. Lafazan
You are invited to attend this free workshop explaining the Application for Correction of Property Tax Assessment (Grievance Application).
Thursday, February 7 at 1:30PM
The Passionate Reader with Mary Hirdt
An afternoon Book Group. Refreshments will be available. The title of discussion will be My Dead Parents: A Memoir by Anya Yurchyshyn.
Sifting through old boxes and drawers upon her mother's death, Anya discovered artifacts of a life, a love affair, and glamorous people that she barely recognized-- yet, these people were her parents. This is the account of one woman's relentless quest to solve the tragic and complex mysteries of her past.
Thursday, February 7 at 2:00PM
Lecture:
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartThe Man Behind the Music with Dan Lupo.
Mozart was the reigning God of classical music in Vienna during the mid-to-late 1700s. His life has been analyzed in books and film, yet little is known of the circumstances surrounding his untimely death. Take a glimpse into the work of one of music’s biggest heroes as we appreciate his genius and attempt to untangle the mystery.
Friday, February 8 at 2:00PM
Movie: The Wife (Drama)
A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Starring Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Max Irons.
Rated R. 1 hour, 40 minutes.
Programs will take place at the Jericho Public Library: 1 Merry Lane, Jericho.
For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org
Franklin Institute visits HB Thompson Middle School
The HBT PTSA brought in the Franklin Institute through their Arts in Ed program. The program focused on chemical reactions, and it was very exciting and educational for the students. The students learned about molecules, elements, and electrons, all
Learning about chemical reactions
in a fun, interactive way! They also learned about the differences between helium vs. hydrogen and the brilliant colors each element makes when heated. Hands-on learning is fun and effective, and the students really enjoyed the excitement.
David is showing the students what lithium looks like when heated
The students are learning how electrons behave!
Chemistry is fun!
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Syosset schools new approach to collaborative math
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thinking in its educational settings.
“Making math a subject for everyone means applying skills that MAY NOT be conventionally thought of as applicable to math, but are vital to developing understanding. Mathematical thinkers participate in arguments, critique the reasoning of others and justify their thinking. In our high school Math Theory course students research and present the class an argument on why their mathematical concept was the most significant thing they’ve learned. Students accomplish this by studying history, the impacts of this math concept on other content areas, and their prior experiences in the Syosset Schools curriculum,” Genova said. He added that an opportunity such as this allows SHS students to connect math to other disciplines, personalize it, and to apply it in service of an academic goal.
The use of technology in 2019 inside Syosset Schools’ classrooms was presented throughout the PowerPoint at January’s board meeting. One image showed a team of SHS students working on a math problem on an interactive Smartboard, used for grades 9 through 12. Another image contained a video fourth-grade Syosset students who used their Google Chromebooks and a webbased application to solve a multiplication problem and present that info to convince an audience of the merits behind the strategy they used.
Genova says faculty and staff’s inclusion of technology has expanded so Syosset benefits from technology shaping mathematics instruction. “Technology can be used in a way that makes math fun and individualized for kids, and we know that gives our instruction a huge advantage,” he said.
Walt Whitman Elementary School faculty Lisa Wiest, a third grade teacher, spoke about innovations in math instruction at lower grade levels. “As a parent and a teacher I have seen a dramatic shift in how we must teach all kids to conceptually think, understand math and problem solve. We provide students at the elementary level increasing opportunities to take agency of their learning in a way that focuses less on computation and more on how to generate solutions -- we do this by providing foundational skills in the several areas -- visual instruction using problem-solving paths, puzzles and technology. We make sure that regardless of students’ reading ability they are all learning and practicing math in a conceptual way. Even our first-grade children are quite proficient with their Chromebooks and they work at their own levels, working on different concepts at the same time -- this is what we strive for. It is very special to me as after 31 years of my teaching career this is both new and wonderful,” Wiest said.
She added that in the classrooms students demonstrate their understanding
of math concepts “through problems that are relatable, age-appropriate, fun and developmentally appropriate.” She stresses the importance of that criteria for working with math and numerical problems at lower grade levels.
“Syosset students learn mathematics traditionally and visually, providing data that will help an individual focus on math instruction. Access to data on students’ learning patterns helps innovate our instructional approaches and cultivate inquiry within our students. I am so proud of the math programs utilized in Syosset,” Wiest said.
Her fellow Walt Whitman third grade teacher Nina Trembley said mathematics has shifted from an emphasis on computation to understanding.
“This requires our children to not only demonstrate brilliance in their computation but also be able to problem-solve in a real-world environment. We in Syosset are instructionally approaching math and reading in parallel ways by creating a solid foundation of conceptual skills for students to apply collaboratively with peers in a traditional and digital manner,” she said.
Syosset’s board of education then heard Trembley’s point on the values of the methods and practice; teaching students to constructively “fail forward” and individually achieve at their own rates. She says the blend of traditional math and digital learning allows students to adopt a “growth mindset” towards their learning. “My schoolchildren transfer their out-of-the-box problem-solving skills when we approach everyday math. They communicate different ways to solve problems because just as in real life, in class you do not always solve problems the same way,” she said.
Harry B. Thompson Middle School teachers Lindsey Warren and Maggie Shears spoke about students’ opportunity to have “mathematical growth mindsets” which begins by changing the daunting aspects of mathematics to allow students to believe in their abilities. If students have what is referred to as a “fixed mindset” they consider their talents, abilities and classroom performance to be a fixed trait. Syosset’s teachers looked to address that preconceived idea.
“We focused our work on diagnosing students’ attitudes about math in order to augment their mathematical growth mindset. To begin students completed a Growth Mindset Survey with levels of ability for them to select. We use results of the survey to create student profiles and that allows us to identify trends and attitudes in our classes. That helps inform our instruction. The growth mindset is rooted in the belief that we can cultivate better fixed qualities through effort. Our goal is to instill a strong growth mindset in students because we believe all students can learn math at high levels,” Warren said.
Shears says students must understand the outcome of their mathematics learning is an outcome of current efforts and time allocated, not a permanent, stagnant cap to their abilities. “We will celebrate mistakes as opportunities for students to learn and grow. Second, we are confident in sharing our thinking. Third, ‘we will persevere through difficult practice,” she explained before a video of middle school students applying the growth mindset was presented.
Syosset High School teachers Mark McBurnie and Christine Owens completed the Mathematics presentation in mid-January. McBurnie said at the high school level, the growth mindset from middle school translates into another formula -- “every SHS student has a role to play in mathematics.”
To institute this philosophy the mathematics team adjusted the curriculum “to adjust curriculum that invites students to try new strategies, troubleshoot their work and ultimately accomplish math tasks.” McBurnie says Syosset High School maintains a deeply-rooted commitment to math as it represents a foundation for logical and computational thinking and an introduction point for a wide variety of problem-solving approaches. He spoke about exercises such as expanding geometric groups and instruction in Algebra and Calculus.
“Students can brainstorm their different strategies, using theorems and techniques as well as technology. Through trial and error there is growth. Technology is a primary vehicle for our approach. While it was consistently
observed within Computer Science we are starting to see other ways in which technology benefits all Math students by increasing realism and building a capacity in which to apply knowledge. This process is vertically cumulative throughout educational programming,” he said.
Owens says a great benefit of refinement in math instruction is allowing students to approach problems from multiple angles simultaneously and put technology to use. Computer Programming and CompUSci were explained as an ultimate destination for the application of mathematics skills and integrative approaches.
“Students apply different strategies to arrive at solutions, either individually or through collaborations. Thus this practice supports a growth mindset. There are multiple ways students can learn Computer Science and Programming at all our grade levels -- middle and high school students continue with a platform introduced in early grades and further develop their skills through classes and club activity, from Robotics to Girls Who Code to web development and more, using various computer programming languages,” Owens told the board.
“Syosset is leading the way in bringing Computer Programming to all. Students are able to express their ideas and explore creative solutions using Computer Science. While doing so, students acquire skills that let them think algorithmically which they can apply throughout their lives from Syosset, to college and beyond,” she said.
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The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and
Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For further information, please call (516) 7977900 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
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Town to offer boater safety classes
The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to take advantage of free Boating Safety Courses offered in late March at local Town Community Centers. The courses are being offered by the Department of Public Safety Bay Constable Unit, and will include topics related to safe operation, regulations, responsibilities of boat ownership and operation. The courses are free for Town residents.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “This Boating Safety Courses offers participants the fundamentals of safe boating operations. The course is recommended for all boaters and required by New York State for all personal watercraft operators.”
Too many people take their boats out onto the water without proper preparation,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The boating safety tips offered at this course can help save lives by ensuring boaters are properly prepared before they leave the dock.”
Participants can choose between one eight-hour session (two dates are available) or two four-hour sessions.
• Session 1 will be offered from 6 pm to 10 pm on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20. Both
classes must be attended in Session 1, which will be held at the Hicksville Community Center.
• Session 2 will be offered on Saturday, March 23, from 8 am to 4 pm, at the Marjorie Post Park Community Center.
• Session 3 will be offered on Saturday, March 30, from 8 am to 4 pm, at the Oyster Bay Community Center.
“History has shown us that too many people take their boats out onto the waters without proper preparation and training to,” said Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson. “The tips offered at these Boating Safety Courses can help save lives by ensuring boaters are properly prepared before they leave the dock.”
Participants must be a minimum of 10 years old to participate in the courses. Classes are free, but advanced registration is required. Safe Boating Courses are required for motor boat operators born on or before May 1, 1996. The course is also required for personal watercraft (Jet Ski) operators, who must be a minimum of 14 years of age. For registration or additional information, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com or call (516) 677-5350.
Mercy League Military Bridge
The Glen Cove-Hicksville-Syosset Chapter of the Mercy League will be hosting a Military Bridge on Sunday, March 10, from 2–5 pm. (Doors open at 1:30)
The event will be held at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Hicksville. (Gym entrance on Nicolai St.)
Admission: $10
Contact: Roseann Nicotra @516-3205567 or Sherry Abt @ 516-721-2629 for more information.
The Mercy League is a volunteer organization that raises money for enrichment activities and equipment at Mercy Medical Center.
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Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) & Summer Arts Academy invites all Nassau & Suffolk County students with artistic talent, passion and ambitions to an Open House on Saturday, April 13 from 11 am2 pm. Prospective students from across Long Island are welcome to tour the campus at 239 Cold Spring Road in Syosset with LIHSA Principal Dr Chris Rogutsky Bleecker and staff to experience classes focused on each area of the visual and performing arts.
Attendees can join a theater improvisation skit, sketch in an art class, take a dance class, listen to a jazz performance and participate in much more to get better acquainted with LIHSA. During the Open House, parents of prospective students will also
have the opportunity to speak with faculty, guidance, current parents and students. There will also be information about our Summer Arts Academy, which will be run as part of Hofstra Summer Camps.
Established in 1973, LIHSA is part of the public education system and is paid for by local school districts. It offers specialized training and instruction to students interested in pursuing careers in dance, drama, musical theatre, filmmaking, special effects, instrumental and vocal music, digital music, fine arts and digital media. The half-day program enables students to complete their core academclasses in their home high school and receive two and a
half hours of intensive training in their field of study.As part of their professionallevel training, students regularly receive one-onone access to experienced professionals working in their chosen fields.
“We are incredibly proud of the instruction and experiences offered at the Long Island High School for the Arts,” said Dr. Robert Dillon, District Superintendent of Nassau BOCES. “Each year, we look forward to our Open Houses to showcase the programs and talent our students possess. We encourage all students interested in pursuing the arts to come down and take advantage of this
opportunity to learn how LIHSAcan help you reach your dreams.”
Alumni of the school have gone on to develop successful careers in all fields of art. In addition to landing starring roles on Broadway, alumni have danced with national touring companies, illustrated for New Yorker magazine, designed successful swimsuits lines and embarked on technical careers working for companies such as Cirque de Soleil. Graduates have also earned prestigious scholarships and grants to continue their education at some of the nation’s most highly esteemed colleges and conservatories, including the Juilliard School, Boston Conservatory, Cooper Union and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
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Grand Residences Riviera Cancun: A Luxury All-Inclusive Done Right
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At the five-star Grand Residences Riviera Cancun (30 minutes south of Cancun), no detail is overlooked. In fact, the 144-all-suite resort takes advantage of every opportunity and touchpoint with guests to elevate the experience, be it with a wide-variety of activities, gourmet cuisine or comfortable lounge areas that make the already picturesque scene that much more serene.
This is notable because the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun is an all-inclusive resort, a category which can be associated with massmarket travel experience.
But from the moment you step out of the airport you’re greeted with a smiling representative from the hotel who takes your bags, gives you a cold eucalyptus towel and an ice cold bottle of water. The transportation from the airport was premium (luxury SUV) and complimentary. When we arrived, we were presented a beautifully crafted welcome cocktail, gently wrapped local jewelry at reception, and a personal tour of the resort as we made our way to the room.
The impeccable service didn’t stop there. There were handmade crafts on our pillow with turndown service every night, personal concierge service throughout our
stay, and even a hydrating Evian facial spray with towels every time we arrived at the pool. We were particularly struck by the kindness and generosity of the staff. Everyone we interacted with during our stay somehow managed to be warm,
present and helpful, without ever feeling overbearing or intrusive.
Outside of the service, the facilities were also top-tier. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The grounds of the resort were colorful and beautifully manicured (the resort is located between the world’s second largest barrier reef and a tranquil nature preserve). The beach was clean and expansive. We very much enjoyed
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exploring the property and surrounding areas in the early morning and walking the beach at sunset. One evening we rented yoga mats and did self-guided sunset yoga on the beach.
Some beach resorts may make you feel trapped or constrained, but what we loved most about our experience was the freedom to really make our stay whatever we wanted or felt like doing at the time. When we wanted to be active, there was a tennis court, lap pool, gym and miles of beach/trails for running. But when we wanted to do nothing, there were so many comfortable nooks to relax and fully enjoy the exquisite luxury of doing nothing at all. And when we wanted to eat, the options were endless.
The food was truly delicious (which is saying something for two foodies) and the options for dining were plentiful. On the property, there are three restaurants: El Faro Grille, Flor De Canela and Heaven Beach Bar & Grille. While the last option is only open for lunch, the first two offer elaborate and varied options to satisfy every possible appetite. El Faro Grille is the international option, with a rotating menu every evening. Flor De Canela is more traditional Mexican cuisine (definitely our favorite).
We ate so much delectable food at these restaurants throughout our stay: Lobster tails in fettuccine pasta, green curry mussels, short rib mole, the list goes on and on and on. And for those looking to lay low, the resort offers 24-hour room service, the
menu for which is more limited than the restaurants, but still with tons of options.
All of this is included in the allinclusive package (anywhere from $400500 per night, depending on the time of year).
There is a long list of what we could take advantage of: Tea Time Experience; yoga; zumba dance lessons; tennis lessons; Kids Club (mask design,
sand art, face painting, Mexican lottery, air hockey, Xbox, etc.); bicycle tour to Puerto Morelos Town; cooking classes; personal concierge; 24 Hours fitness center; complimentary WiFi; butler service; mixology lessons and 5 minute sunscreen massage at pool/beach and the complimentary airport transfer.
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun sits in the heart of the Riviera Maya in the Yucatan Peninsula which boasts a
vast wealth of natural wonders and interesting remains of the ancient Mayan civilization.
The resort is relatively close to some vibrant, historical and culturally interesting towns. During our weeklong trip, we spent some time in Playa del Carmen (45 minutes) & Tulum (90 minutes), as well as visited nearby
Getting into the mood to celebrate Presidents’ Week? Warm up this winter and cozy up to real wood-burning fireplaces at historic hotels across the country and sip fireside cocktails at Ulysses S. Grant, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, and Benjamin Harrison’s, favorite getaways, not to mention John Steinbeck’s, and John D. Rockefeller’s and feel transported in time. Here’s a sampling:
BARON’S COVE, Sag Harbor, N.Y.
Offering one of the coziest spots and sweeping harbor views in the Hamptons year-round is the sophisticated Baron’s Cove in Sag Harbor, New York. This 67-room luxe resort offers three wood-burning fireplaces for guests to enjoy — one in its lobby lounge, a popular retreat for happy hour, live local music, and where guests gather for pre-dinner artisanal cocktails before heading upstairs to dine fireside at The Restaurant at Baron’s Cove. The third wood-burning fireplace is located on the hotel’s covered veranda, the ideal spot for small plates and drinks in the warmer months.
Fun historical fact: Located walking distance from Sag Harbor’s main attractions and town, Baron’s Cove, its restaurant, and fireplaces were once the go-to destinations for prominent guests including John and Elaine Steinbeck, Paul Newman, Art Garfunkel, George Plimpton, Billy Joel, Richard Kind, Truman Capote, Jason Pollock, and Willem and Elaine de Kooning
What to sip fireside: Baron’s Cove offers historical cocktails in honor of its impressive literary background. Sip «The Steinbeck” – this renamed Jack Rose cocktail was one of the author’s favorite libations.
THE BROADMOOR, Colorado Springs, Colo. Head out to where the west begins for fireside warmth. Set in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Colorado Springs,The Broadmoor has more than 50 sleeping room fireplaces and eight public fireplaces (not including exterior firepits!). While not all of the fireplaces are wood-burning (there
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are seven fireplaces using wood located throughout the resort, including three in the resort’s luxurious Estate House), these comfortable and elegant hearths offer the ideal setting after a long day of western adventure for an evening of Rocky Mountain relaxation.
The Broadmoor has been a gateway for travelers to experience the American West since it opened its doors in 1918 – that means that guests have been enjoying these original fireplaces for a century. With its 5,000 acres, wilderness experiences, iconic golf courses, and award-winning restaurants and spa, this legendary property offers its guests distinct, luxury accommodations and authentic western adventures and experiences such as real cattle drives, falconry, fly fishing.
Fun historical fact: John D. Rockefeller was the Broadmoor’s first celebrity guest at the private opening of the historic hotel back in June 1918.
What to sip fireside: The Broadmoor’s founder, Spencer Penrose, enjoyed an occasional cocktail and even had a bloodshot glass eye that he would put in to replace his clear glass eye after he had been drinking. One of Penrose’s favorite drinks was the Fish House Punch – a nod to his membership in Philadelphia’s Rabbit Club, which was founded in 1866. Modeled after the Rabbit Club, Penrose founded the Cooking Club in Colorado Springs in 1908 and introduced Fish House Punch, which is still served there today. The Broadmoor’s “Fish House” was named in honor of that tradition and serves Fish House Punch made with the original recipe with Appleton Rum, brandy, peach schnapps, and prepared sweet and sour.
CONGRESS HALL, Cape May, N.J.
For more than 200 years, Congress Hall, the Big House by the Sea, has charmed visitors not only during the popular summer months at the South Jersey shore, but during the winter months as well. A haven of relaxed elegance, fun, and historic charm, Congress Hall is just a few stops from the ocean in the heart of Cape May’s
The Broadmoor has been a gateway for travelers to experience the American West since it opened its doors in 1918, when John D. Rockefeller was its first celebrity guest. Cozy up at century-old fireplaces after a day enjoying wilderness activities.
famed historic district. Guests love to gather around the massive wood-burning fireplace in the recently redesigned Brown Room, a sophisticated lounge, while enjoying expertly crafted cocktails and small plates and listening to live music. The Blue Pig Tavern, the hotel’s signature restaurant that features farm-to-table menu items from their own 62-acre farm just a mile away, boasts a wood-burning fireplace surrounded by a beautiful brick mantelpiece. The fires are always burning from morning to night – making it a wonderful place for guests to enjoy an early cup of coffee or a late night cocktail while basking it its glow.
Fun historical fact: United States Presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, and Benjamin Harrison have all stayed at Congress Hall over the past two centuries and likely sipped a drink while conversing around the same fireplace guests relax around today.
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What to sip fireside: The hotel offers a list of Presidential Cocktails inspired by the Commanders-in-Chief who visited the property. Try the “drunken theatrics,” inspired by Franklin Pierce, who was known to have a passion for enjoying a nice whiskey during his stay at Congress Hall. GRAND GENEVA RESORT & SPA, Lake Geneva, Wis. Situated on 1,300 acres in the woodlands of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and boasting over 600 rooms plus its own on-property waterpark, the award-winning Grand Geneva Resort & Spa offers a variety of adventures and distinct, relaxing accommodations including its popular lobby lounge fireplace which immediately invites you to sit back and relax. Throughout the year guests can be found savoring cocktails next to the lobby lounge’s roaring wood-burning fire-
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Saluting Black History & Athlete Carl Lewis
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
For Black History Month in previous years I focused on African Americans who made their mark on the baseball field primarily because I find something about baseball fascinating. This year, however, I am focusing on Carl Lewis, an African American who accomplished a lot in the area of track and field and in other areas after he retired from his sport.
Frederick Carlton “Carl” Lewis was born on July 1, 1961, in Birmingham, A.L., the third of four children. Carl’s father played football and ran track at Tuskegee Institute. His mother, Evelyn, was a world-class hurdler who represented the U.S. at the 1951 Pan-
American Games and competed in the 1952 Olympics in the 80-meter hurdles. In 1963, when Carl was two years old, his family moved to Willingboro, N.J.
Track became an integral part of Lewis’ life in New Jersey since his parents were teachers and founded a local track club for girls. The club soon opened to boys, and that helped pave the way for Lewis’ career in track and field. Both Carl and his sister, Carol, went on to compete in the Olympics and world championships.
When Carl Lewis was a junior at Willingboro High School he became one of the top long jumpers in the state of New Jersey. As a high school senior, Lewis broke the national prep
long jump record with a jump of 26 feet 8 inches and also became one of the top long jumpers in the world.
Upon graduation from high school, Lewis entered the University of Houston. By the end of his first year, Lewis was ranked fifth in the world in the long jump by “Track and Field News.” (encyclopediaofalabama.org)
Lewis qualified to compete in the 1980 Moscow Olympics in the long jump and as a member of the 4 x 100 meter relay team but that never happened. President Jimmy Carter announced a U.S. boycott of the games.
By 1981, Lewis was ranked first in the world in the long jump as well as in the 100 meters, a position he held
for nearly a decade. In 1983, Lewis won the 100 meter, 200 meter, and long jump at the U.S. National Championships, something that had not been achieved since 1886.
He was also ranked first in the world in the 200 meters from 1981 to 1986 and first in the world in the long jump from 1981 to 1985, 1987 to 1989, and in 1992 and 1996.
Carl Lewis’ Olympic achievements from 1984 until 1996 were equally impressive. In his first Olympic competition in 1984 in Los Angeles, Lewis won gold medals in the 100 meters, 200 meters, the long jump and the 4 x 100 meter relay. He became the first
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SSI: the Most Misunderstood Government Program
BY TOM MARGENAU
This is going to be a column about that other program. What other program? Regular readers have heard me mention it occasionally. I’m talking about Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. When I do bring it up, I usually say something like this: “SSI is a federal welfare program that is managed by the Social Security Administration. It is NOT a Social Security benefit, and money to fund the program comes from the government’s general revenues, not from the Social Security trust funds.”
I feel obliged to make that point because almost everyone thinks SSI is a Social Security welfare benefit. Many others think that SSI stands for “Social Security Income.” Again, it does not. It’s something completely different.
Before going on, here is a quick history lesson. The SSI law was passed during the Nixon years -- in 1973. His administration thought that instead of having 50 separate welfare programs administered by each state, with differing standards for eligibility, there should be one national welfare program with uniform eligibility criteria.
That probably made sense. But I think they made two mistakes. First, they called this new program Supplemental Security Income. That sounds an awful lot like it is some kind of supplemental Social Security benefit. And then they compounded that error by giving it to the Social Security Administration to run. No wonder people were confused then -- and still are today!
So who gets SSI? If you are over 65 and poor, or if you are under 65 but disabled and poor, you might qualify for a monthly SSI check. How poor do you have to be? In a nutshell, you must have less than $2,000 in assets (the value of the home you live in and the car you drive don’t count) and less than about $771 in monthly income.
In effect, SSI does what its name implies. It “supplements” your “income” up to that $771 level. So, for example, if a widow is getting $600 per month from Social Security and she has no other income, and if she has less than $2,000 in the bank, she would keep getting her $600 Social Security check and she would get $171 from SSI to take her up to the $771 level.
But it’s not quite that simple. She would actually get $191 from SSI. And I am not even going to begin to try to explain why she would get the extra $20 per month. Suffice it to say that like any welfare program, there are enough eligibility criteria and payment variables to fill about 10 three-ring binders. (At least that was true when I worked for the agency. Today, it’s all online, of course.) Readers often complain to me that Social Security rules are too com-
plex. Well, believe me, SSI regulations make the Social Security rulebook look like an elementary school primer!
I don’t get many emails from SSI recipients. But I’ve saved up a few and will go over them today.
Q: I am trying to help my adult son get on SSI. He has many mental problems and can’t work. He lives with me, and I used to give him money to live and to pay his bills. The SSI people told me that money I gave him disqualified him for SSI. So instead of giving him money, I started paying his bills directly. And now they tell me my son still can’t get SSI. Can you explain this to me?
A: As I pointed out at the beginning of this column, SSI is welfare. And like all welfare programs, any income a person has, whether it is paid directly, or in the indirect method you are now employing, counts against his possible SSI payment. Also, that $771 payment level is reduced significantly if someone is living in another person’s household and not paying any rent. (The law assumes someone living like that doesn’t need as much money as someone who is paying rent or a mortgage.)
You need to sit down with an SSI counselor at your local Social Security office and go over your financial situations and find out if there is some way your son could qualify for SSI.
Q: My mother lives on a very small widow’s benefit. It’s only $710 per month. We are trying to get her on SSI. She owns the small home that she lives in. The Social Security office turned her down for SSI because they said she has “excess resources.” That’s a joke! She does own a rundown cabin by a lake in the northern part of our state. But it’s uninhabitable and she hasn’t been there in years. Can you explain this to me?
A: The problem is that cabin, and especially the land it sits on, is worth money. I don’t know how much, but I am sure it is more than $2,000. And that puts her over the asset limit to qualify for SSI. But you should go back to the Social Security office and ask an SSI specialist if there is some way she can dispose of that cabin and land and make herself eligible for SSI payments.
Q: I am trying to get Medicaid help for my elderly sister. Her husband deserted her years ago. She has hardly any money, and her health recently took a turn for the worse. When we called the welfare office about getting Medicaid help, we were told she has to apply for SSI at the Social Security office! We don’t want any SSI. We just want some extra help paying her medical bills. What can we do about this?
A: You are probably going to have to take your sister to a Social Security
office and sign her up for SSI. Here’s why. Medicaid is a federal health insurance program for poor people. It is usually administered by state social service agencies (what you called the “welfare office”). But in most states, Medicaid eligibility is tied to SSI eligibility. In other words, if you qualify for SSI, you also qualify for Medicaid. So states like to let the federal government (via the Social Security Administration) do all
the legwork and paperwork for them by getting their potential Medicaid clients on SSI first. If your mother is turned down for SSI, then go back to the welfare office to see if she can get Medicaid even if she can’t get SSI.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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Olympic athlete to win four gold medals since Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics and won the same four events as Owens.
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Saluting Black History & Athlete Carl Lewis Famous Achievers Through the Years*
Lewis went on to win four consecutive gold medals in the long jump in 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996. He won two consecutive gold medals in the 100-meter dash in 1984 and 1988, the latter after the winning sprinter, Canadian Ben Johnson, was disqualified for illegal steroid use. After winning his final gold medal in the long jump in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Lewis retired from the sport in 1997.
Publications around the world have honored him with various titles including “Sportsman of the Century,” “World Athlete of the Century” and “Olympian of the Century.”
Carl Lewis has long been interested in acting and in 1987 he played a Miami cop in the “Dirty Laundry.” He played a jogger/himself in “Cannonball Fever,” a 1989 comedy with John Candy.
He appeared in the 2002 TV movie, “Atomic Twister.” He also played the part of Grisham in the 2003 film, “Alien Hunter” and that of Brian Jones in “The Last Adam” movie in 2006. Additionally, he played a “People” magazine reporter in the 2006 movie, “Material Girls” which also featured Angelica Huston, Hilary Duff and Lukas Haas.
No major parts came for Carl Lewis on the Big Screen but he has been happy just to appear in these movies.
In 2011 Lewis announced that he was running for a seat in the New Jersey state Senate. His candidacy was later challenged over the state’s residency requirement, however, and he withdrew from the race. He had not lived in New Jersey for four years which was the requirement according to the state’s constitution.
Carl Lewis was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1985. He had lived in Los Angeles, Calif., but he currently lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife, Maria.
His son, Bakim Lewis, graduated from the U.S. Army’s Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., in 2015. Carl Lewis attended graduation to show his support for his new soldier.
“This is just pretty amazing to see all these parents come together from all over the world and watch their child graduate to become a soldier.” Bakim Lewis now is in the music business.
These days Carl Lewis owns a marketing and branding company named C.L.E.G., which markets and brands products and services including his own.
He became a vegan in 1990 and he attributed it for much of his success as an athlete. About being a vegan athlete Carl Lewis has said, “I’ve found that a person does not need protein from meat to be a successful athlete. In fact, my best year of track competition was the first year I ate a vegan diet.”
This famous American track and field athlete has said a lot of good things about competing, about being focused and about change. Here are a few of his quotes:
On being such a graceful runner who seemed to float on the track: “The key is staying relaxed. Right now I think a lot of athletes are so focused on power – we need to get back to being fast and relaxed and smooth.”
“When I run – you can see my record – I run to win.”
“Scientists have proven that it’s impossible to long-jump 30 feet, but I don’t listen to that kind of talk. Thoughts like that have a way of sinking into your feet.”
“To this day, most people think of me as the fastest human. They don’t really think of me as a long jumper, although that’s the event I had more success in.”
“You have to free your mind to do things you wouldn’t think of doing. Don’t ever say no.”
“I’m not Carl Lewis the athlete any more. I’m growing into a new person with new interests and new goals.”
George Washington Carver, 1864-1943
American botanist and inventor.
Carver developed techniques to improve soils depleted by repeated plantings of cotton. He wanted poor farmers to grow alternative crops, such as peanuts, sweet potatoes and soybeans, as a source of food.
Bessie Coleman, 1892-1926 Aviator.
She was the first woman of AfricanAmerican descent and the first of Native American descent to hold a pilot’s license. Bessie Coleman got her international pilot license in 1921.
Mary Jackson, 1921-2005 Mathematician.
Jackson was a mathematician and aerospace engineer at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics which became the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1958. She worked at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, for most of her career. She worked in the Computing unit, took advanced engineering classes and in 1958 became NASA’s first black female engineer. Much of her work was focused on the airflow around aircraft.
Satchel Paige, 1905-1982 Negro Leagues star, Major League Baseball pitcher.
Paige was a right-handed pitcher and at age 42 in 1948, he was the oldest major league rookie while playing for the Cleveland Indians. He played with the St. Louis Browns until age 47 and represented them in the All-Star Game in 1952 and 1953. He was the first player who had played in the Negro leagues to pitch in the World Series, in 1948, and was the first electee of the Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues to be inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.
Mahalia Jackson, 1911-1972 “The Queen of Gospel.”
A contralto, she became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world and was regarded internationally as a singer and civil rights activist. In 1950, Jackson became the first gospel singer to perform at Carnegie Hall when Joe Bostic produced the Negro Gospel and Religious Music Festival. She started tour-
ing Europe in 1952 and was hailed by critics as the “world’s greatest gospel singer.” In Paris she was called the Angel of Peace and throughout the continent she sang to capacity audiences.
Joe Louis, 1914-1981 Professional boxer. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, and is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time. Louis’ championship reign lasted 140 consecutive months. in that time he participated in 26 championship fights.
Ella Fitzgerald, 1917-1996 Singer, the “First Lady of Song” and the “Queen of Jazz.”
Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the U.S. for more than half a century. In her lifetime she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums. Her voice was flexible, wide-ranging, accurate and timeless. She could sing sultry ballads, sweet jazz and imitate every instrument in an orchestra. She worked with all the jazz greats from Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Nat King Cole to Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie and Benny Goodman.
Wilt Chamberlain, 1936-1999 Basketball star.
Philadelphia, Pa., native Wilt Chamberlain played for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for the University of Kansas and also for the Harlem Globetrotters before playing in the NBA. The 7 foot 1 inch, Chamberlain played the center position. He is widely considered one of the greatest and most dominant players in NBA history.
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place while enjoying live entertainment and views of the resort’s outdoor pool and Wisconsin countryside. Dinner guests at the resort’s Ristorante Brissago also get to enjoy fresh seasonal dishes prepared over the restaurant’s very own wood-burning stove, offering an authentic wood-fired cooking and dining experience.
Fun historical fact: In its earlier life, before becoming Grand Geneva in 1993, the resort was the Lake Geneva Playboy Club, the first Playboy Club Hotel to open in the United States with a cabaret stage that attracted some of the era’s most famous acts, including Bob Hope and Sonny and Cher. In 1968, Lake Geneva government officials and local dignitaries joined Hugh Hefner in celebrating the property’s grand opening.
What to sip fireside: There’s no better cocktail to enjoy while sitting fireside than the resort’s drink by the same name made with Bulleit Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry, Giffard Abricot du Roussillon, simply syrup, and bar keep Chinese bitters.
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Williamsburg, Va. Kingsmill Resort, a AAA Four Diamond condominium resort on the James River in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers newly renovated one-, two- or three-bedroom condos featuring wood-burning fireplaces. During winter months, Kingsmill guest service members bring firewood, build and light the fire for you on request. Late fall through Jan. 1, guests are given complimentary s’mores kits at the front desk before heading out each night and can roast them by the outdoor wood-burning fire pit from 5-10 p.m. Kingsmill features four restaurants and a wealth of activities from championship golf to tennis, from bike riding to pools. All multi-bedroom condo accommodations feature a full kitchen, massive living room/dining room and washer/dryer.
Fun historic fact: On the colorful scorecard, hole 17 at Kingsmill Resort’s River Golf Course should read: “You are about to play the most historic 177 yards of golf in America. Take it all in. Don’t rush. Look around and imagine how this very land played a role in American history starting in 1607.” Thanks to its strategic and inviting position overlooking the James River, the tee box features clearly visible remnants of the earthen works (a hastily made fort or defensive structure) from the American Revolution, which was then repurposed (location, location, location) in the War Between the States. Today a Civil War cannon and flag guard this sacred ground. But well before aggression – or the early settlers who arrived to this very shoreline in seek a new home – Native Americans lived here and enjoyed the oysters still plentiful and being served up at the 19th hole here at Kingsmill. Today, when golfers walk between the tee box and the green at the River Course’s 17th hole, they are stepping on the same land where the Jamestown settlers stepped off their boat in 1607. Those settlers would later sail upriver and start what is now the United States of America at Jamestown. The old pilings in the river are the location of their
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original port and start of the road from the James River to Williamsburg, the amazing colonial town that’s still thriving 400 years later. To the left of the hole are the foundations of what was basically a pub, early warehouse, hotel and some say a brothel all dating way back before 1776. That’s 177 yards of history from the Native Americans to the Jamestown Settlers, Williamsburg, the American Revolution and Civil War to where LPGA players now tee off in an annual professional golf tournament. Kingsmill Resort is also the place where Presidents Clinton, Bush (43) and Obama have come to meet, relax, work and rehearse for debates. Today golfers, families, couples and friends come to Kingsmill Resort’s hallowed ground to make their own history.
What to sip fireside: Sit by the heat and dream of warmer days to come with the hotel’s Sunset Martini made with Malibu, Crème de Banana, and Pineapple.
THE RITZ-CARLTON: NEW ORLEANS Located on the fringe of the French Quarter, The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans offers guests the comforts of wood-burning fireplaces in its Ritz-Carlton Suite, Library Lounge, and Club Lounge.
Fun historic fact: The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans is housed in the original 1908 Beaux Arts Maison Blanche building.
What to sip fireside: Curl up with a glass of wine from the hotel’s very cool wine dispensing machine. The wine dispenser is The Enomatic Elite wine serving system based out of Italy created by two Tuscan entrepreneurs. It’s an innovative DIY system for preserving and serving wine by the glass, allowing countless benefits such as preserving the taste, ensuring proper temperature, and the perfect pour of 6oz. There is even a function that allows the user to get a taste before they decide to go for the full 6oz pour.
The hotel serves chilled white varieties such as Steven Kent’s RitzCarlton Cuvee Chardonnay, Montevina Chardonnay, Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc, Leth Riesling, Terlato Pinot Grigio, and Mantanzas Creek Chardonnay.
Presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, and Benjamin Harrison have all stayed at Congress Hall, in historic Cape May, NJ, over the past two centuries and likely sipped a drink while conversing around the same fireplace guests relax around today
Baron’s Cove in nearby Sag Harbor offers historical cocktails in honor of its impressive literary background. Sip “The Steinbeck” – renamed Jack Rose cocktail was one of John Steinbeck’s favorite libations.
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Registration is now open for the 42nd annual Jonas Chiropractic Sports Injury Care Aspire 10 Kilometer Run on Saturday morning, March 30, and runners and walkers from all over Long Island and beyond are cordially invited to be part of this milestone event! Race Director Karen Schackner of the host Greater Long Island Running Club is putting together an event that promises to be the biggest and best Aspire 10K ever!
Big new things are happening this year!. The Run will continue to start and finish this year at the H.B.Mattlin Middle School on Washington Avenue in Plainview. BUT, there is a brand new scenic course (entirely north of Old Country Road) that will give the runners a chance to explore much of the northern reaches of Washington Avenue and the hilly stretch of Harvard Drive in the middle of the Run.
The Aspire Run will also be part of the new Long Island Running Series. Along with the Shelter Island and Great Cow Harbor 10Ks, the Aspire 10K will be one of the three 10-kilometer runs in this diverse new Series.
Dr. Eric Winiarz (left) and Dr. Jon DeGorter (right) of Jonas Chiropractic Sports Injury Care join with Race Director Karen Schackner (center) to announce plans for the 2019 Aspire 10K
In addition to title sponsor Jonas Chiropractic Sports Injury Care, race organizers are pleased to have the continued support of The Runner’s Edge (thank you Bob Cook!), and Mizuno.
Awards will be provided in age groups through 90
plus, as well for Clydesdales and Athenas in two divisions each. The top male and female overall finishers and top male and female masters finishers will each receive a pair of Mizuno running shoes. There will also be a special award of a pair of Mizuno shoes to the first male and first female finishers who are residents of Plainview-Old Bethpage.
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While the Jonas Chiropractic Sports Injury Care Aspire Run is very much geared towards the average recreational runner, race organizers will once again also be offering a $500 prize if the first male runner to cross the finish line breaks the course record of 30:27 set by Pat Petersen in 1988, and a $500 prize if the first female runner to cross the finish line breaks the women’s course record of 33:39 set by Leo Petrina in 2014.
A significant portion of the net proceeds of the 2018 Run will be set aside for HeritX, whose mission is to develop therapies that protect people from developing inherited cancer, and ultimately other cancers. HeritX’s goal is to free the world from a disease that doesn’t have to be inevitable. Typically, when people think about cancer research they think about finding cures, but the goal of HeritX is prevention, specifically for people with the BRCA gene
You can register for the Run online at www.glirc. org. For hard copy entry forms and/or more information call the Running Club office at (516) 349-7646.
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 4X 01/18,25,02/01,08
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
4X 01/18,25,02/01,08
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ROMEL ENTERPRISES LLC
Arts of org filed SSNY 1/9/2019. Office Nassau County SSNY designated agent if LLC upon whom process may be served and mail to: 1 Andera Court, Syosset, NY 11791. General purpose.
SYO 4244
6X 01/25, 02/01,08,15,22, 03/01
PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX
LIENS ON REAL ESTATE
Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 19th, 2019, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 14th, 2019 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or
assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.
Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at:
https://www.nassaucountyny.
gov/526/County-Treasurer
Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 19th day of February 2019 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.
A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucountyny. gov/DocumentCenter/View/17674
A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 14, 2019. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715.
Dated: January 18, 2019
THE NASSAU COUNTY
TREASURER
Mineola, New York
TERMS OF SALE
Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.
The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.
The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien.
The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk.
The rate of interest and penalty at
which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.
Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.
2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.
3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.
4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.
Dated: January 18, 2019
THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER
Mineola, New York
SYO 4245
2X 02/01,08
NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 28th day of December 2018, bearing index number 00148318, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York grants me the right to assume the name of Aruna Gupta. The city and state of my present address are WOODBURY, NY; the month and year of my birth are Januaury, 1948; the place of my birth is Sunder Nagar, India; my present name is Aruna Gupta
SYO 4246
1X 02/01
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. 18-153AMENDMENT
SYOSSET
RUSSELL BANIGAN: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 18-153 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated April 12, 2018, to allow existing 97
sq. ft. shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.
N/s/o Lorraine St., 229.5 ft. W/o Miller Place, a/k/a 23 Lorraine Street, Syosset, NY
APPEAL NO. 19-66
SYOSSET
MUSTAFA ABUSAAB: (A)
Variance to construct vestibule having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct second floor addition having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eave and gutter.
S/s/o Willets Ave., 90 ft. E/o Underhill Ave., a/k/a 26 Willets Avenue, Syosset, NY
APPEAL NO. 19-67
SYOSSET
RONG ZHANG: (A) Variance to construct second floor addition having less average front yard setback and roof pitch than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing shed having less rear yard setback and side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.
(C) Variance to construct second floor addition and brick patio exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.
E/s/o Old Oak Ct., 88.37 ft. S/o Evergreen Dr., a/k/a 3 Old Oak Court, Syosset, NY
JANUARY 28, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK
SYO 4247 1X 02/01
NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County Of Nassau
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BROUGHAM FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against DAVID GELBARD A/K/A DAVID J. GELBARD; ANNABELLA GELBARD, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 26, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar
LEGAL NOTICES
Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 26th day of February, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Upper Brookville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 5 Carol Lane, Upper Brookville, N.Y. 11545. (Section: 18. Block: A, Lot: 980).
Approximate amount of lien $ 811,278.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 008014-12.
Leland Green, Esq., Referee. Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South – Suite 330 Iselin, NJ 08830 (732) 582-6344
JNJ 7903
4X 01/25,02/01,08,15
NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County Of Nassau MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff(s), Against JONATHON LEIGH, JAMIE LEIGH, ET AL., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 7/18/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction in the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, on 2/26/2019 at 11:30 am, premises known as 6 Chemung Place, Jericho, NY 11753, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Jericho, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 11 Block 472 Lot 0005 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $535,908.30 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 872-14.
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 Mortgagees attorney. Index No.: 872-14
Gerald Chiariello, Esq., Referee. Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504
RMR
Dated: 11/16/2018
JNJ 7904
4X 01/25,02/01,08,15
PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE
Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 19th, 2019, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 14th, 2019 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.
Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer
Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 19th day of February 2019 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by
the Treasurer.
A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at:
A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 14, 2019. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715.
Dated: January 18, 2019
THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York TERMS OF SALE
Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial
LEGAL NOTICES
Continued from page 17
Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12
U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.
The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.
The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien.
The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk.
The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to
such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.
Furthermore, as to the bidding,
1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.
2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.
3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.
4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.
Dated: January 18, 2019
THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER
Mineola, New York
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"Try-Hockey-For-Free" program
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Town, in conjunction with the National Hockey League’s New York Rangers, will host a special “Try-Hockey-for-Free Program” on Sunday, February 17, from 9:30 am to 11:45 am, at the state-of-the-art Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage. The event will allow children, ages 5 through 9, a unique opportunity to explore the sport of ice hockey. In addition, time will be set aside for photo opportunities and autographs.
Try-Hockey-for-Free is designed for children with little or no prior skating experience. New York Rangers alumni and Junior Rangers staff will lead the one-day session, which includes free skate rentals and loaner equipment, a free Rangers hockey stick for children to take home and a post-skate meet-and-greet with former professional hockey players.
The program is limited to 75 participants and space is filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. For additional dates, locations and registration, parents can visit https://www. nhl.com/rangers/community/ junior-rangers-rookie-series.
“Children, under the watchful eye of professional staff, will be introduced to the exciting sport of ice hockey,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “This free session provides parents the opportunity to assess if the sport of ice hockey is a good fit for their child, without making an initial financial commitment.”
“This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to get the chance to play the greatest game on Earth,” said New York Rangers legend Adam Graves. “These are kids that might not otherwise be able to experience the game of hockey. They are sure to love it and hopefully this
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ignites a lifelong passion for the sport.”
The Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center is a year-round indoor recreational facility located at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage. The facility features an NHL-size rink, professional-grade dasher boards, locker rooms with showers, a four-paneled electronic scoreboard, elevated bleacher seating with excellent sight lines, a modern food concession, a brick fireplace and seating area, and a fully stocked pro and skate shop. Year-round beginner/ advanced hockey programs are available, including the Town’s own House League for ice hockey, as well as figure skating programs and public skate sessions. For more information about the Try-Hockey-for-Free program and other activities at the facility, please visit www. oysterbaytown.com or call (516) 433-RINK.
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