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Elected officials and community advocates break ground on a new inclusive playground. BY GARY SIMEONE The unveiling ceremony of a new inclusive playground in Massapequa couldn’t have come at a better time as the event took place on Saturday, April 1, which is World Autism Awareness Day. Legislative officials on hand for the event included Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Town Councilman Steven Labriola, and Town Councilwoman Laura Maier. The new playground, which is located adjacent to the Charles Schwarting Elementary School, will feature appropriate and engaging sensory equipment for special needs children. “This playground was designed for those with

autism and other special needs, and has a variety of sensory play items to help children through educational and teaching purposes,” said Saladino. “It is appropriate that we broke ground on April 1st, which is World Autism Awareness Day. Councilwoman Maier said that it was important that children with special needs have access to the same activities as able-bodied children. “This inclusive playground will be a wonderful addition to our community,” said Maier. “It’s critical that children with special needs have access to the same opportunities as their able bodied peers, a mission that Sonny and Angela Spagnuolo

have worked to make a reality in our Town and beyond.” The Spagnuolos are parents of a son with autism and the founders of Rocco’s Voice for Autism, which helped to provide grant money in facilitating the building of the playground. The inclusive playground will contain equipment that is lower to the ground than that of a typical playground area. This will enable children with special needs to touch, climb and sit on swings, seesaws, a slide and other climbing equipment. “This will help children to learn and have fun in the playground area, as well as providing a safe environSee page 16

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Power system upgrades to begin in Syosset PSEG has announced that it will be working on the power distribution system in the Syosset area to make it more reliable during bad weather. The storm hardening work on this distribution circuit is part of system improvements included in the utility’s “Power On” program. “This Power On infrastructure improvement project in Syosset is part of our ongoing, multi-year effort to continue to improve electric reliability for our customers,” said Peggy Keane, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Construction and

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Town, county collect donations for Ukrainian refugees

On March 31, officials from Nassau County and the Town of Oyster Bay gathered to send off the region’s largest supply of donations collected by county residents to help refugees in Ukraine. The last boxes were loaded onto a truck provided by Hendrickson Fire Rescue Equipment, and will be driven to the Port of New Jersey, where they will be transported to Poland, to help the refugees escaping Ukraine. Last month, the Majority Caucus of the Nassau County Legislature and the Town of Oyster Bay initiat-

ed the collection drive and opened drop off locations at various County and Town facilities. Residents were able to drop off much-needed supplies including medical items, and personal hygiene products in an effort to help the crisis abroad. County locations included Eisenhower Park, Grant Park, Cantiague Park, Wantagh Park, Christopher Morley Park, Nickerson Beach and the Theodore Roosevelt Legislative Building. The donations were then stored at the Town of Oyster See page 16

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Seven POB students named Natl. Merit Finalists

Front row (from left to right): Director of Guidance Laurie Lynn, guidance counselor Jason Miller, Jeremy Grossman, Michael Khalfin, Arnav Surjan, Aidan Shor, Justine Choi, Andre Oganesian, Justin Chan, guidance counselor Sara Egosi, guidance counselor Cristina Rivas-Laline, POBJFKHS Principal James Murray. Earlier this year, Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School (POBJFKHS) in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District was extremely proud to learn that seven scholastically talented seniors were recognized as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Recently, the District became even more thrilled to learn that all seven of these scholars progressed to finalist standing in the competition. Justin Chan, Justine Choi, Jeremy Grossman, Michael Khalfin, Andre Oganesian, Aidan Shor, and Arnav Surjan have all been recognized as

finalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Competition. According to the National Merit Scholarship Competition, of approximately 1.5 million students who entered the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program, only about 15,000 were honored to be named finalists. In order to advance in the competition and be considered as a finalist, all semifinalists had to meet high academic standards among other requirements outlined by the competition. The selection of about 7,500 National Merit Scholarships from this group of 15,000 finalists is now underway.

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To the Editor: After many conversations and words of encouragement from residents throughout our community, I am honored to announce my candidacy for the Jericho Board of Education. First, let me tell you a bit about myself. I grew up in Muttontown and currently live in Jericho with my wife Lindsy and our three children, a seventh grader, fifth grader, and kindergartener. I have a longstanding commitment to volunteerism and community service, proudly serving as 1st Assistant Chief of the Jericho Fire Department and the Fire Department liaison to Jericho Schools. Professionally, I work as a physician and serve as the Chair of the Department of Radiology at the NYU Long Island School of Medicine at NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island. Raising my family in this educationally focused and diverse community is a priority for Lindsy and I. When thinking about the future of Jericho Schools, I hope to make a positive impact as a Trustee on the Board of Education. My goals include: • Providing a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff. • Ensuring that our district remains fiscally sound, further increas-

ing transparency and opportunities for community input. • Continuously evaluating and improving upon our nationally renowned curriculum. • Identifying new programming, co-curricular, and extra-curricular opportunities to enrich the Jericho student experience and increasing opportunities in robotics, STEAM, business and finance. • Developing an active alumni association and web portal to provide Jericho students and alumni opportunities to identify graduates who can serve as mentors and points of contact in specific areas of interest. • Recruiting the finest administrators, teachers and staff. • Providing a diverse learning experience, fostering inclusion and tolerance in our community. I am eager to further my commitment to our community as a member of the Board of Education, advocating for all children while always looking to improve upon the excellence of Jericho Schools. I would appreciate your support on May 17th. Multiple “Meet and Greets” are being scheduled for the coming weeks, and I look forward to meeting you. If you would like to be included in a gathering, or have questions for me, please email ForestoBOE@ gmail.com. Chris Foresto

Levittown’s 75th Anniversary Car Show Levittown’s 75th Anniversary Car show will be held on Saturday, May 14 (rain date (Sunday, May 15), from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The show will be held in the Town of Hempstead Parking field behind PC Richards Appliance Store, Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown. The event is free for spectators, but non-perishable food donations will be accepted. All years, makes and model cars, vans and trucks are welcome. $10 early registration for vehicles; $15 day of the event. Accepting reservations for

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The Town of Oyster Bay will be holding its Spring Festival on Saturday, April 23 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, located on Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. The Spring Festival will be held rain or shine. The Spring Festival will feature inflatables, games, refreshments, a petting zoo, multiple photo opportunities and so much more! Additionally, food truck vendors will be on-site with specialties available for purchase. “This free event is one of the most popular in our Town, and a great opportunity for residents to enjoy our park and celebrate the arrival of spring with a full afternoon of activities, games and attractions that are sure to entertain children and adults alike,” said Supervisor Saladino. The event hosted by the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Community & Youth Services. A special thanks to the following event sponsors: Steel Equities, Gold Coast Studios,

Action Auto Wreckers, David Lerner Associates Inc., Extreme Auto Body & Repair, C2 Education, Coder School, Crestwood Country Day Camp School, Excel at Woodbury, F45 Training, Long Island Sports Hub, Northwell Health- GoHealth Urgent Care, Race Hub, School of Rock, Starkie Bros Home & Garden Showplace, Stretch Lab Woodbury, Super Soccer Stars, Syosset Physical Therapy Athletic Training, Total Nutrition Syosset, Ultimate Ninja Warrior, United Mortgage Corp., Variety Child Learning Center, Webster Bank, Nassau County Police Department, Royal Events Princess Parties, Simply Chill Creations, The WaterFront Center, Ultimate Lawn Party, News 12, 103.1 MAX FM, 104.7 FM WHLI, and KJOY 98.3FM. For more information on the Town of Oyster Bay Free Family Fun Spring Festival, please call (516) 797-7925 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/capa.

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the installation of solar lighting systems on the top level of the Hicksville Commuter Parking Garage has achieved a major milestone: a 10,883-pound carbon offset, which is the equivalent of 6 acres of forest absorbing carbon dioxide. “When I first took office, one of my top priorities was to transform the Town of Oyster Bay into a local leader in renewable energy initiatives. The use of solar panels on the Hicksville Commuter Parking Garage has already resulted in savings for taxpayers and is now helping to save our environment, too, as we recognize a 10,833pound carbon offset,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “From solar panels on the garage that reduce our carbon footprint to the use of LED streetlights and same-day solar permits for homeowners, Oyster Bay is paving the way for a brighter, cleaner, and renewable future.” This installation work, completed during the refurbishment of the garage,

replaced lights that were connected to the electric grid with 20 rooftop Ilumient Smart Off-Grid lighting systems. Replacing the old conduit wiring for the grid-connected lights would have required drilling through the cement structure of the parking garage. Not only is this costly, but it could have compromised the structural integrity of the garage. Installing these wirelessly-powered and remotely-managed lighting systems eliminated this requirement to replace the wiring, while keeping its durability, reliability and aesthetics intact. Supervisor Saladino stated, “Smart Off-Grid lighting enables remote control, monitoring, and management of the lighting systems, ensuring our residents high reliability and low maintenance costs. Additionally, this smart off-grid lighting allows service personnel to optimize lighting profiles, such as dimming the lights during periods of prolonged bad weather to preserve battery power, and also includes automated monitoring and alerts.”

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POB educator completes prestigious teacher workshop Ms. Susan Wetzler, a science teacher at the Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, has recently completed the prestigious SESAME (Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East) International Teachers’ Workshop. The highly competitive program supports teachers in building awareness of regional science research facilities like SESAME to support science education efforts, creating a network of science teachers interested in contributing to accessible teaching resources. These resources feature science research facilities, developing relationships and capacity for student-led inquiry projects at research facilities, and contributing to one of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development goals (inclusive and equitable quality education) that call for integrated global action to build a better world for people and our planet by 2030. The SESAME International Teacher Workshop also fosters strong curricular connections to subject areas including physics, chemistry, biology, plus general science and math.

Susan Wetzler, science teacher at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School.

LI’s largest car show at TOBAY Beach Long Island’s premier car show experience will take place on Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach (rain date May 1). The Supervisor’s TOBAY Beach Classic will be co-sponsored by Car Show Long Island and will feature hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by That 70’s Band will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators. Supervisor Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the best cars in the region, Car Show Long Island is the place to be! This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhibits and enjoy live music while surrounded by Long Island’s best classic, muscle,

antique and exotic cars.” Trophies will be awarded in each class, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the SUNation Kids’ Choice Award. Car Show Long Island’s 2022 TOBAY BEACH Spring Classic is made possible through the following presenting sponsors: Bethpage Federal Credit Union, NAO Medical, MSG Networks, SUNation and Ambassador Home Improvement. Classic Car enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat from the food truck corral, and can also check out numerous vendors and displays. Car owners can pre-register their vehicles at www.carshowli.com for $15 per car or register the day-of for $25 per car. The event is free to spectators. For more information or to become a sponsor or vendor at the event, call (516) 7974121 or e-mail carshowli@oysterbay-ny. gov.

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Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library Monday, April 11

2:00 p.m.: In-Person & Virtual Art Lecture: The Uffizi Gallery with Mary Maguire – Part 1 - As Florence is the crown jewel of Renaissance Italy, the Uffizi is the crown jewel of Florence! It’s the world’s oldest art gallery and each of its paintings and sculptures has a story to tell. Together we will uncover those stories – whether it be the Birth of Venus or the Venus of Urbino. We will delight in their beauty – whether it be the Medici Venus or Caravaggio’s Medusa. We will celebrate its artists – be it Leonardo, Michelangelo or Raphael. 4:00 p.m.: Virtual Flex & Tone with Mindy Vasta -Fee required when registering. This is a low impact strength training class. It utilizes weights, balls and bands. Exercises are performed in a safe and controlled manner (sitting and standing) to help increase bone mass, improve strength, promote proper alignment and enhance overall fitness. 7:00 p.m.: Virtual Fit & Fabulous with Linda Ray - Fee required when

registering. Look and feel better than you have in years as fitness specialist Linda Ray guides you through her unique techniques that will stretch you out as you relax neck, shoulders and back tension, strengthen and create sleek muscles, improve balance and firm up abdominal muscles without potential for injury.

Tuesday, April 12

7:00 p.m.: Virtual Board of Trustees Meeting - The public is invited to attend the monthly Jericho Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting via Zoom. 11:00 a.m.: Virtual Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson - Join Pat for this meditation session to bring harmony and balance into your life. 2:00 p.m.: In-Person & Virtual Art Lecture with Professor Thomas Germano - Andy Warhol: Revelation - Andy Warhol is one of the most celebrated and recognizable artists of the twentieth century. His Byzantine

Catholic upbringing and its profound impact on his life and work remains a lesser known element of his career. This lecture will view the works in the exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum through June 19, 2022, and the artist’s lifelong relationship with his faith and his art.

or coping with a chronic problem. The results will surprise you! 1:00 p.m.: In-Person & Virtual The Passionate Reader – An Afternoon Book Group with Mary Hirdt: “We are the Brennans” by Tracy Lange Sunday Brennan has been living in Los Angeles for the last five years after running away from her family and her high school sweetheart. When an accident forces her home and the family comes together after many years, they have no choice but to finally confront all that has been unsaid. 5:30 p.m.: Virtual Yoga with Joe Fee required when registering. You will learn yoga poses that include standing, sitting, twists, leg stretches, chair poses, and breathing exercises. Mindfulness and living in the moment are woven into the practice. Have a sticky mat, chair, yoga blanket, block and belt.

Wednesday, April 13

2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.: In-Person Movies: “Spencer” - The Prince and Princess of Wales’ marriage has long since grown cold. Though rumors of affairs and a divorce abound, peace is ordained for the Christmas festivities at Sandringham Estate. This year, things will be a whole lot different. Rated R. 1 hour, 57 minutes.

Thursday, April 14

10:00 a.m.: In-Person & Virtual Chair Yoga with Jolie Bosnjak - Fee required when registering. During this chair yoga class you will move from head to toe, using the chair as a prop for support. This practice is for all levels...including those nursing an injury

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Hicksville Marching Comets march in St. Patrick’s Day Parade After a two-year hiatus, the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade was back, and its invited guests were the Hicksville High School Marching Band. Hicksville High School Band students marched in the 261st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, and they proudly represented the entire Hicksville School District in this special event. The Marching Comets were directed by High School Band Director

Kerri Barnett and accompanied by Supervisor of Fine Arts and Theater Chad Wyman. Their performance was televised on national television, and can be seen on the official St. Patrick’s Day Parade website at https://www.nycstpatricksparade.org/. Hicksville Public Schools is honored to have been able to give this unique opportunity to their marching band students.

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Guardian of the Truth, a montage featuring an image of slain war correspondent Marie Colvin and one of her quotes, by Nikhita Kapoor. Photo by Don McCullin.

Several exhibitors with the artwork they and others created on view at the Syosset Library Gallery through April.

Internationally renowned journalist Marie Colvin, a graduate of Oyster Bay High School, was killed in 2012 at age 56 covering the civil war in Syria for The Sunday Times of London. At the time of her death, Colvin had been reporting on violent conflicts for more than 30 years. She was known for her courage and for clear, compassionate prose documenting the toll war inflicts on civilians. In 2001, she lost an eye in Sri Lanka while covering the clash between government forces and rebel Tamil Tigers. Her funeral, held in Oyster Bay, drew hundreds of journalists and admirers from around the world.

Contributing artists include Aarjivi Chandra, Tina Chen, Sabrina Guo, Marla Hakim, Nikhita Kapoor, Mako Kobayashi, Azam Lalani, Seonju Lee, YeonWoo Lee, Alyssa Pinto, and Tina Tang from Syosset and Plainview-Old Bethpage high schools and Friends Academy in Glen Cove, Brian Li from the Pingry School in Basking Ridge, NJ, and Thee Sim Ling from Singapore. Covering violent conflicts and other dangerous stories remains a hazardous calling. Since Colvin’s death, 95 journalists have been slain in military crossfire, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Hundreds more have been killed on dangerous

Members of Girl Pride International, a non-profit organization founded by Syosset High School student Sabrina Guo, were so moved by Colvin’s story that they set to work to honor Colvin with an exhibit. Titled “Marie Colvin: A Dedication Series,” the exhibit marks the 10th anniversary of Colvin’s death. It includes original poetry, artwork, and calligraphy inspired by Colvin and incorporates images of Colvin with quotations from her work and journals. The exhibit is presented in cooperation with the Marie Colvin Memorial Foundation and is on view in the Syosset Library Gallery through April.

assignments. Five journalists have been killed in Ukraine during the first month of the conflict there. Girl Pride International (girlpride. org) is a nonprofit organization founded to support the personal development of young, socio-economically disadvantaged migrant, refugee, and displaced girls on their path to becoming the community leaders of tomorrow. The library is located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road in Syosset. For more information about programs and services, call 516-921-7161, or visit the library or the website at www.syossetlibrary.org.

Special prayer service This Week at the at St. Ignatius Syosset Public Library A special prayer service for Divine Mercy Sunday will be held at St. Ignatius Church on Sunday, April 24 from 2:30–4:30 p.m. All are welcome. Prayer guides will be provided. Call St. Ignatius Church at 516-931-0056 for more information

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Operation Hope: What’s cooking at Food pantry needs donations Hicksville High School On Saturday, April 9, the Bethpage community will come together to support the Saint Martin of tours, Mother Theresa’s Food Panty. From 10 a.m.–3 p.m., donations can be dropped off curbside at St. Martin of Tours Annex, 208 Broadway (across from the Bethpage Fire Department). Donations of items or money will be gratefully accepted. Please make checks payable to “St. Martin of Tours Social Ministry” and write “Operation Hope” in the memo. You can also Venmo monetary donations to John-Coumatos (email bks4@aol.com) The director of the pantry has said that the pantry is at its lowest level since COVID-19 hit. The following items are critically low. • Canned tuna, chicken, salmon,

Students in Ms. Diane Teneriello’s Food and Nutrition class made vegan carrot cake with ginger lemon frosting. Students in Ms. Diane Teneriello’s Food and Nutrition class made vegan carrot cake with ginger lemon frosting. First, students watched as the teachers demonstrated how to make the cake from start to finish. Then, four groups of six students each worked together to create their two-layer vegan cake. On

the third day, students made the frosting and learned to decorate their cake. Finally, students sat down to enjoy their creation and save a slice for family and friends! The students learned valuable skills that can be used well into the future as they learned to cook vegan style.

chili, pasta, and beef stew • Pasta, egg noodles, and jars of tomato sauce • Jelly, honey, ketchup, mayo, and mustard • Sugar • Canned fruit • Juices, juice boxes, water, or other drinks • Pancake mix and maple syrup • Toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, and napkins • Laundry detergent, dish soap, and other cleaners • Bars of soap, shampoo, and conditioner • Diapers of all sizes and baby wipes The Pantry currently has a sufficient supply of cereal, soup, beans, or canned vegetables

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HHS Hall of Fame nominations The Hicksville Public School District is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Hicksville High School Hall of Fame. Established in 1985, the Hall of Fame recognizes graduates who have achieved distinction in their chosen profession or community; individuals who will serve as role models for the Class of 2022, as well as for all of our students to emulate. The district is seeking individuals who have achieved not only professional success, but have made meaningful contributions to their community as a whole. Individuals wishing

to nominate a candidate should provide the candidate’s name, address, telephone number, year the candidate graduated, the candidate’s profession, community contributions, honors and/ or achievements. Nominators should explain what characteristic or achievement makes their candidate special and include their own name, address and telephone number. All nominations must be received by May 15 and sent to Mr. Patrick Harris, assistant principal, Hicksville High School, 180 Division Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801-4800.

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The Oyster Bay Town Board recently honored Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School senior Greg Meder for winning the Nassau County Boys Diving Championship. The Town of Oyster Bay recently honored Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School senior Greg Meder for his incredible accomplishment of winning the Nassau County Boys Diving Championship with a score of 529.05. “Greg’s County Championship required nerves of steel and an exceptional final dive to win the title and, like every champion athlete, he performed at his best when it was needed most,” said Saladino. “We congratulate Greg on this athletic achievement and wish him good luck in the Nationals.” Recently, Greg placed 3rd at the

AAU Red White & Blue Qualifiers in Rochester. This qualified him to compete in the Nationals in the 1 Meter Diving which will take place in May. “This is also an amazing story of improvement and perseverance, as Greg tirelessly worked at his craft and made steady improvements from his freshman year,” added Councilman Lou Imbroto. “He finished 3rd in the County last year before taking the top spot this season. With Nationals on the horizon, this young man embodies the New York spirit of ‘Excelsior’ as he continues his path ‘ever upward.’”

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Syosset students win Division Ave. senior Scholastic Art and Writing Awards triumphs on wrestling mat

Division Avenue wrestler Kyle Moore enjoyed a successful season. Photo courtesy of Denise Conetta Kyle Moore, a senior at Division Avenue High School in the Levittown Public School District, has enjoyed a successful wrestling season, including being an individual Division I champion in Nassau County. Moore, who plays at 132 lbs., came

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Summer lifeguards needed at town pools, beaches The Town of Oyster Bay is seeking individuals who are interested in working as lifeguards for local pools and beaches. The Town is accepting applications from qualified, certified individuals interested in lifeguarding positions at Tappen Beach and Pool in Glenwood Landing, as well as beach facilities in Bayville and Oyster Bay (Centre Island, Ransom, Stehli, and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park), as well as Philip B. Healey Beach in Massapequa, for the upcoming summer season. “Our lifeguards provide an invaluable service in protecting residents and have helped save countless lives in both pool and ocean waters,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “The Town lifeguarding staff has a tremendous sense of dedication and understanding of integrity, accountability, and the importance of teamwork.” 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. 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 in Massapequa. “Having a summer lifeguard job at one of our beautiful summer facilities helps build confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills,” said Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. “In addition to the great sense of pride one has in being a lifeguard, there is also the great opportunity to spend time helping others at one of our beautiful summer facilities.” For more information, contact the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Parks at (516) 797-4167.

Thirty-three Syosset high school and middle school students won an overall 102 Regional Awards plus a total of 6 National Awards in the 2022 Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards Competition. Students were awarded Gold Keys, Silver Keys and Honorable Mentions for their art and writing pieces submitted in 28 categories. Three Syosset students were honored at the National level. South Woods eighth grader Julian Sant won a National Silver Medal in Writing for his submission in the Personal Essay & Memoir category. Syosset High School junior Sabrina Guo was awarded a National Gold Medal in Writing for one of her submissions in the same category. Syosset High School senior Jennifer Zhao won a total of three National Silver Medals in Art; two in the Painting category and one in Art Portfolio. Jennifer was also one of five regional recipients of a National American Visions Gold Medal for her submission in Expanded Projects. The American Visions Medal is the highest regional honor awarded in the competition. At the regional level, 14 Syosset students won Gold Key Awards, 18 students won Silver Key Awards, and 18 students won Honorable Mention Awards. Many

of Syosset’s students received numerous individual awards over multiple categories, with several students earning awards in both art and writing categories. Congratulations to all Syosset’s Scholastic Awards Winners: Daniel Chen, Jasmine Chen, Scout Chen, Sophia Chen, Thea Chen, Yue Chen, Jialiang Cheng, Ethan Chiu, Tiffany Gao, Sabrina Guo, Iris Hao, Alyssa Huang, Vincent Huang, Lexi Hugel, Alexis Kim, Irene Lee, Jakin Lee, Chenxin Grace Liu, Andrew Mo, Rayhan Ali Muhammad, Jesse Namkoong, Kara Pan, Tiffany Qian, Annie Qiu, Julian Sant, Jasmine Wang, Sophie Wang, Zhaotang Wang, Alice Zang, Helena Zhang, Ruby Zhang, Xiwen Zhang, and Jennifer Zhao. Founded in 1923 by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Awards is the nation’s longest running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens, in Grades 7-12. The Awards continue to champion and support teens’ originality and creative prowess, as well as bolster their artistic and literary futures through opportunities for publication, exhibition, and scholarships. The National Awards Ceremony will take place at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in June.

Paid internships available at Town of Oyster Bay The Town of Oyster Bay has announced the return of internship opportunities for college students who are looking to gain meaningful work experience through an internship program being offered by the Town for the 2022 summer season. “Internship give students an advantage over other job seekers when it comes to work readiness, and I am proud that the Town will once again provide that opportunity for our residents,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “This internship program provides an invaluable opportunity for students to receive mentorship and supervision from experienced government professionals.” This federally-funded program compensates students at a rate of $18 an hour for work completed within various Town departments. Students will work 19.5 hours per week. The program will operate June 2nd through August 10th.

Funds have been granted to the Town by the Oyster Bay-North Hempstead-Glen Cove Workforce Development Board. This internship program offers college students the ability to gain worksite specific knowledge, learn departmental procedures, assist with general office duties and reports, develop an understanding of worksite specific projects and apply the knowledge gained to benefit the Town of Oyster Bay. College students interested in internship opportunities must apply by April 15. Applicants must submit a resume with their application, available at oysterbaytown.com/internship. Completed applications and resumes should be submitted to personnel@oysterbay-ny.gov. For more information, please call (516) 6246425 or email personnel@oysterbay-ny. gov.

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On February 10, the students at Woodland Elementary School celebrated their 100th day of school. The students celebrated 100 days of friendships with smiles. The Woodland students are 100 days older and smarter than they were in September. Staff and students

celebrated the 100th day with special 100-day clothing. The Woodland school community demonstrated their accomplishments through 100 Day posters, celebration hats, and dressing like a 100-day old person. Fun was had by all at Woodland on the 100th day of school.

Woodland students celebrate the 100th day of school with “Happy 100 Days” student-made hats.

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Power system upgrades to Town, county collect donations for Ukrainian begin in Syosset refugees

PSEG will be working on power distribution lines in Syosset to make them more Photo courtesy PSEG/Bob Klein reliable. needed. Local officials also will be notified in advance regarding any potential traffic concerns. The storm-hardening improvements include: Stronger poles: PSEG Long Island will replace some existing utility poles with stronger, more durable poles that are capable of withstanding winds up to 135 mph. The new poles will be approximately the same height as the existing poles, have a stronger base and will be placed no more than 5 feet from the current pole locations. PSEG Long Island will actively coordinate the removal of old poles with other utilities and municipalities. • Narrow profiles: To help wires deflect falling limbs instead of catching them, PSEG Long Island will be installing shorter cross arms atop some poles.

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New inclusive playground will help special needs children From page 1 ment for parents to supervise their activities,” said Saladino. “Sensory and tactile activities are an important benefit for children with autism, as it helps them with their cognitive, physical and social skills. It also can be used as a therapeutic learning tool to help these children retrain their brain’s response to sensory information.” Saladino added that the Town has other activities for special needs children already in place, including a spe-

cialized swing with wheelchair ramps at Marjorie Post Park and a water park at TOBAY Beach. The Town Hall building in Oyster Bay will be illuminated in blue throughout the month of April in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The new inclusive playground was built in partnership with Rocco’s Voice for Autism, as well as the Joseph LeRoy and Ann C. Warner Fund. Construction of the playground is scheduled to begin this summer, with a completion date in the fall of 2022.

Officials from the Town of Oyster Bay and Nassau County with donations collected for Ukranian refugees. From page 1 Bay Department of Public Works warehouse in Syosset, where their journey to Europe begins. “The people of Nassau County opened their hearts to the plight of the Ukrainian people and rallied around them to donate necessary supplies to help those fleeing the Russian invasion,” Nassau County Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello said. “Thank you to everyone who donated supplies. Together, we have put together the largest collection in the region, and we have given those in danger hope.”

“What is happening in Ukraine is a travesty. Thank you to the people of Nassau County for coming together to provide supplies for so many people who have been forced from their homes,” County Legislator Steve Rhoads said. “The good will of the people of Nassau County has led to the largest collection drive in the region. Thank you everyone who helped.” In total, more than 45,000 pounds of items were collected for Ukrainians forced to leave their homes. It is the largest collection on Long Island of supplies for the refugees.

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With Travel Booming This Year, Travel Advisors, Tour Operators Are ‘Go-To’ for Best Experiences BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM With travelers anxious to put the coronavirus pandemic in the rear view mirror, the travel industry is looking for a boom just about everywhere. It’s not so much a “return to normal” as if the coronavirus pandemic has been eradicated from the world, but that there is a new normal, especially with the availability of vaccines and treatments diminishing the risk and consequences of exposure, compared to the reward of satisfying the human need for connection, stimulation, growth, exploration and rejuvention. Interestingly, the travel industry experts and travel advisors who gathered for the New York Travel Show at the Javits Center in Manhattan after a two-year hiatus, while acknowledging and showing support for Ukraine with impassioned remarks by a representative of the consul general’s office here, no one suggested that the Russia-Ukraine War would discourage or redirect international travel, even to Europe. The main limitation to travel, they find, are anticipated higher prices and capacity restrictions. “We do noble work,” John Golicz, CEO of Unicomm, LLC, the event’s producer, told the travel advisors gathered for the Trade Day that opened the three-day show. “Travel makes the world better - exposes people to new cultures, takes away biases. By definition, travel is inclusive and diverse.” In other words, travel

One of the lasting travel trends coming out of COVID, with a desire to be in open spaces and the outdoors is the over-popularity of national parks and a new appeal of state parks, like Watkins Glen, New York. © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com is the preventive and the cure to conflict; travelers are ambassadors for peace and understanding. Travel Advisors are the big winners coming out of this tumultuous time (no longer called “travel agents”). Their value was demonstrated keenly during the coronavirus pandemic, not only keeping track of rapidly changing conditions and regulations in order to advise people where and how to go, but in making changes, cancellations and getting refunds back for their clients. Travelers, particularly millennials, who considered themselves adept at DIY using online sources, discovered the benefits not only of expertise, but access to space and the value and benefits in saving time, not to men-

tion reducing the anxiety, stress and confusion. Tour Operators are poised for big gains also – especially the ones that showed they would and could take care of their clients through the pandemic. With the boom in demand, capacity still limited (as much because of labor shortages than restrictions and protocols), tour operators have the blocked rooms, advance-purchase tickets to attractions and all the elements that might not be available. COVID showed which tour operators were most helpful to clients and those are the ones you should patronize “With or without COVID, our accommodations are always in high demand,” said Betsy O’Rourke, Chief Marketing Officer for Xanterra

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Travel Collection, the largest concessionaire operating in the national parks. “We open inventory 13 months in advance, and it sells out in 60-90 minutes.” She advises travelers that because there is turnover and people change their plans, “look for cancellations, or better, book with a tour operator – 30 percent of our inventory is allocated to tours and package programs. It’s one-stop shopping.” Prices Going Up: Prices were incredibly low during the pandemic and prices are rising in response to the unleashing in demand, expenses for fuel, food and labor higher, while capacity is still being limited – largely because of an ongoing labor shortage. “Book travel now - lock in the prices now – they will go up,” advised travel writer Pauline Frommer. “Make sure you read fine print. Deal with companies that are flexible. One good thing out of the pandemic, is that unless you purchased an economy airline ticket, you can mostly get money back if you change.” Indeed, it is worth it to pay the $75 or so extra for an airline ticket to have the ability to change or apply the fare to a future booking if you need to cancel. And travel insurance, which provides for trip cancellation as well as health emergencies, is a particularly good idea in these times. (I like to work with World Nomads, worldnomads.com. “Cancellations due to fear of travel are not covered. However, our plans may provide coverage if you become injured or ill prior to your trip or while on your trip. Learn more here: www.worldnomads.com/ travel-insurance/coronavirus.) Continued on next page

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Travel Advisors, Tour Operators Are ‘Go-To’ for Best Experiences Continued from previous page Flexible bookings were the saving grace for the travel industry – in survival mode because of coronavirus lockdowns, lock-outs, quarantines. The travel suppliers that stepped up and offered to reapply downpayments to future travel, convinced clients not to pull out their money altogether and the likelihood is they would take the trip eventually, were in better position to stay afloat. Offering flexible cancellation, change and refund policies for new bookings gave travelers confidence to book as conditions improved and vaccinations became more widespread, and the curious thing about travelers is that once they book, they commit to travel. Without these policies, cash flow would have dried up altogether. The industry – from hotels and lodgings to airlines and car rental, to tour companies, attractions and restaurants also proved extremely resilient in adapting to the coronavirus, from introducing (and promoting) health and sanitation protocols, making investments in technology to improve the booking and guest experience, and many of these will be lasting improvements. So far, many tour operators are alleviating any lingering skittishness over booking, recognizing that new variants or emergencies could flare up, by continuing to offer flexible change policies (the language is “book with confidence”). It remains to be seen, though, whether the very flexible change, cancellation and refund policies will remain in effect. One of the practices put into place because of the need for social distancing and limiting capacity will likely be advance reservations and ticketing.

Now, propelled by the tightrope of economics because of labor shortages and the real need of travel companies to minimize overhead and waste, in order to maximize profit and facilitated because of the technology put into place. It will be the industry’s version of what airlines have been doing for decades, now, with yield-management. “Serendipity will be gone – all these attractions, themeparks requiring advance purchase – for staffing, food needs,” Frommer said. “That won’t go away. Travelers will need to plan ahead to do what you want to do.” But this will also benefit visitors who, instead of waiting on a line for a popular exhibit for hours (the “Mona Lisa” at Le Louvre?), you will know what time you can enter with minimal wait. And, the early adopters can still travel to the popular places before the numbers (crowds) fully return, observed Chad Martin, Director, Northeast Region for the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Many travelers experienced such novelties as camping, glamping, experiential and expeditionary style travel to open spaces, off-the-beaten track destinations decidedly uncrowded, and discovered the deep appeal of this style of travel. The most enthusiastic travelers continue to be the more adventurous, active, outdoors oriented, resilient and adaptable. The past two years, people have discovered nature, open spaces, the outdoors and that isn’t going to change. Except that they over-loved – even loved to death – most cherished places, especially national parks. Going forward, seek out lesser known or trafficked national parks (or visit in off/shoulder

season and book in advance (some parks, like Arches National Park are requiring reserved tickets). As a result, there is more interest in exploring state parks – consistent with the closer-to-home, driveable destination travel of the past two years, but now drawing long-distance visitors from well outside state borders who are discovering places like Watkins Glen and Letchworth state parks (in western New York) and Valley of Fire State Park (about an hour east of Las Vegas) in Nevada to be sufficiently exotic, exciting and visually spectacular. The same is true for the over-visited international destinations, like Machu Picchu, where visitors are discovering alternative sites. Travelers are much more open and interested in visiting new places. So for Frommer, that’s Berlin, the international destination that is first on her list after coming out of COVID, because she has never been. “There are 196 countries in the world,” says CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg, “There are only 7 that I wouldn’t go to. Throw away your bucket list.” The new “hot places” are those that aren’t “hot” at all. For Samantha Brown, host of Samantha Brown’s Places to Love, it’s Madison, Wisconsin. “To me, ‘hot places’ are those where travelers are not. Madison Wisconsin is not inundated. I don’t think of hot spots, I think of small towns, road trips.” Indeed, travelers have re-discovered the appeal of domestic destinations – a return to the road trip (which because of gas prices may well be closer to home, “tank of gas” destinations) –which also had the effect of smoothing out seasonality. Popular destinations, such as Fort

Myers and Greater Fort Lauderdale in Florida, have found there are no more “peak,” “shoulder” or “off”-seasons. This is consistent with growing trend toward Responsible and Sustainable Travel – where travelers are mindful of the impact they have, both for good (providing economic underpinning that preserves nature, heritage and culture) and bad (overtourism tramples, exploits and destroys, climate change). It’s also consistent with growing trends of “intentional,” “experiential” and “immersive” travel. Sure there are still many who simply want to relax on a beach to restore their well-being, but because travel entails investment of time, money, energy and even some amount of risk, choices are motivated by additional personal goals. The desire to experience uncrowded places and spread the benefit of travel and tourism is encouraging travelers to expand horizons, further maximizing the benefit of using a travel advisor or tour operator. Travelers are as resilient and adaptable as the travel industry in accommodating them and modifying programs – in Alaska, when big-ship cruising came to a halt, travelers discovered land-based tours, rail tours to Denali, and day-cruises to experience the glaciers. And that is key: the choices for travel experiences are virtually unlimited to accommodate whatever travelers’ interests, motivations and limitations are. And travel advisors can be the key to making the best matches. __________________________________ © 2022 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Dietary Decline BY CHARLYN FARGO As we age, we need fewer calories, yet we need those calories we eat to be of higher quality. But older adults in the U.S. seem to be losing that battle. A recent study in JAMA Network Open found the number of adults aged 65 and older in the U.S. with a poor diet quality increased from 51% to 61% from 2001 to 2018, while the percentage of those who had an ideal diet remained low at 0.4%. The proportion of those with intermediate diet quality significantly decreased from 49% to 39%. Participants included a total of 10,837 adults ages 65 or older who completed a 24-hour dietary recall several times over the years of the study. Researchers scored diet quality using the American Heart Association Diet Score and the Healthy Eating Index. Researchers said older adults ate

more processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages and foods with sodium, while intake of fruits and vegetables, fish and whole grains decreased. There may be a lot of reasons for that dietary decline -- income levels, losing a spouse, depression -- but this national trend is one we should all be concerned about. Poor diet quality is a major risk factor for chronic diseases, disability, frailty and death among older adults. It’s predicted that the number of adults aged 65 years or older will more than double by 2060, accounting for nearly a fourth of the U.S. population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. We know a healthy diet is crucial for all of us, but especially for older adults to maintain physical and mental health. Here’s the good news: It’s never too late to start eating healthy, no matter your age. Can you add some berries to your oatmeal or cereal? Snack on roasted

chickpeas instead of chips? Cook at home more instead of going out? Try adding two vegetables to your evening meal instead of one? Drink a bottle of water with your morning meds to start your day? When in doubt, throw some color on your plate -- bright greens from crunchy vegetables or vibrant reds from tangy fruit -- to give a healthy boost. Pack your lunch to control portion sizes and add fruits and vegetables. Choose foods with less sodium and less sugar. Rinse canned foods or choose “no salt added”. Buy fresh poultry, seafood and lean cuts of red meat and pork rather than processed meat and poultry. When it comes to sugar, flavor your low-fat plain yogurt with fresh fruit instead of purchasing flavored yogurt and choose fresh fruit as an after-dinner treat. Reduce your consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages by drinking water flavored with fruit.

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Appreciating the Beauty of Spring BY CLAIRE LYNCH The world seems to unfold in vibrant, wonderful colors in spring and these are some of the things I like about the season: Crocuses Symbolize Rebirth I always look for the first signs of spring. Many people say it’s spotting robins but I say it’s seeing crocus flowers sprouting up from the soil. That tells me winter has passed and spring is trying to emerge. The weather may vary from cool to warm then back again but those first few crocuses I spot always persist in wanting to come out and delight us all with their beautiful colors. The color can vary enormously among species but lilac, mauve, yellow and white are still the most common. Botanical experts say that the crocus is a perennial spring flowering plant that grows from a corm (a bulb-like structure) originally found across Europe and Asia. It made its way across Asia, Europe and Canada to the U.S. There at least 50 cultivated species of crocus. The flowers are cup-shaped, solitary and taper off into a narrow tube. They grow in gardens and very often on patches of land outside of gardens. The unexpected sight of crocuses beside a trail often catches me by surprise. Crocus are part of the iris family and sure enough, whenever I see some crocus starting to emerge from the earth - and sometimes through the snow - I think of iris first then crocuses. I smile every time I see them struggling to burst forth. Seeing those crocuses trying to emerge tells me that spring is indeed here once again. Bicycling Is Great Fun Springtime is a great time to ride bicycles. The air is warm but not too hot and the blossoming landscapes look so pretty. Did you know that Karl Drais in Germany invented the bicycle? It was a basic model for sure compared to today’s sleek bicycles. A civil servant,

Drais worked as a forest official. He liked to tinker and invent things. It was on June 12, 1817, that Drais took his first recorded ride on the laufmachine, meaning “running machine,” from Manheim to Rheinau which is now a suburb of Mannheim and introduced it to the world. Drais climbed on and set out for the Schwetzinger switch house, a strategic point along the postal route. He pushed the almost 50 pounds of wood and iron-shod wheels, along the best road in town. A crowd watched him leave and in less than an hour Drais was back, having completed the 8- to 9-mile round trip in a quarter of the usual time. Naturally, people were impressed with that. Later called the velocipede, it used the two-wheeler principle that is basic to the bicycle and motorcycle and represented the beginning of mechanized personal transportation. His version didn’t have pedals - Drais had to propel it with his legs. It sounds pretty basic but it was definitely faster than walking. It worked, however, and was a step up from the horse-drawn carriage. It had most of the elements used in modern bikes: two in-line wheels, handlebar steering and a saddle to support the rider. The key missing feature was pedal-powered rotary cranks but they were still decades away. Karl Drais was a smart marketer because he began organizing public events where people tried out his machines and to see if they liked them. Two years later, Drais was granted the patent for the laufmachine. He called it a laufmachine (running machine in German) but the press named it a Draisine after the inventor. As he thought about this concept Drais discovered that, by placing wheels in a line on a frame, someone could balance through dynamic steering. It was a narrow vehicle that was easy to maneuver. We know it as the precursor of the bicycle. At a young age Drais took an interest in science and mathematics, studying forestry at his uncle’s private school before specializing in math-

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ematics, physics and architecture at the University of Heidelberg. Through government connections Drais’ father got him a position as Forestry Master without a district in 1808 with paid leave to work on his inventions. Drais also invented the earliest typewriter with a keyboard in 1821, an early stenograph machine that used 16 characters, a device to record piano music on paper, and the first meat grinder. For many years his primary area of interest, however, was horseless travel. Those Tasty Spring Vegetables I always think of asparagus and radishes as typical springtime vegetables but hearty green salads are enjoyable, too. Salad greens such as mustard greens, cress and arugula, come up earlier in spring than head lettuces. Specialty greens like these have a range of flavors - cress can have a peppery taste and arugula can often taste bitter. Colorful salad greens are also nutritious and are usually high in vitamins A, B and C. To make a quick and easy lunch I often add some hard-boiled eggs to a

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bowl of salad greens, chop it, add some of my favorite salad dressing and I’m all set. If I’m scrambling several eggs in a large frying pan I’ll add some greens, some fresh onions, stir it and I’ve just enhanced my dish. It smells great, too, as I’m cooking it. If I’m making a big pot of soup or stew on a cool spring day I’ll add some handfuls of salad greens and it not only looks brighter, but it’s tastier. The idea of cooking with lettuce and other salad leaves might sound a bit unusual but for many years the French have been serving cooked or warm lettuce. Julia Child, an American living in France, was known for braising her lettuce. I am a convert to cooking with salad greens - I was used to eating cold salads but adding them to other dishes is delicious. Scottish TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher once said, “I love spring flowers: daffodils and hyacinths are the ultimate flower for me. They are the essence of spring.”

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Protective Filing Dates BY TOM MARGENAU This is going to be a column about a special procedure that the Social Security Administration routinely uses that is intended to help people by protecting their rights to possible benefits. It’s called a “protective filing date.” In a nutshell, if you contact the SSA and tell them you intend to file for some kind of Social Security benefit, and give them your name and Social Security number, it establishes a record that could possibly be used as a starting date for any Social Security application you might file later on. However, that protective date is usually good for only six months. The best way to explain this procedure in more detail is by answering some questions I got from readers about this issue. Q: My wife recently signed up for Social Security. She wanted her benefits to start in June, when she will be 65 years old. But then the Social Security rep got her all confused because he said their records showed that my wife called them back in January. And he said because she did that, she has to start her benefits in January at a lesser rate that what she would have been due had she been allowed to start her benefits in June as she wanted. She got so confused that she just hung up and ended the call. Now we don’t know what to do. Can you help us? A: I’ve got a hunch your wife misunderstood what the SSA rep was telling her. Or possibly he just didn’t do a very good job of explaining the situation. When your wife called the Social Security people back in January, they established a “protective filing date” of January for her. And that simply means that if at some point within the next six months she decided to actually file for benefits, she could start those benefits in January if she wanted to. It did not mean that she must start those benefits in January. So, if your wife wants her benefits to start in June at age 65, she can have them start in June. It’s just that she could decide to have them start in January if she wanted to. If she did that, she’d get about 3% less per month in ongoing benefits, but on the other hand, she would get a big back pay check. Q: I’ve been reading your column for years, and I’ve read your Social Security book. So, I think I’m a pretty good Social Security expert. I’ve got a friend who is 64 years old, and she recently started her retirement benefits. She told me she got a check for retroactive benefits. But I knew from reading your column and book that retroactive benefits can only be paid to people who have reached their full retirement age or older. So, I told her this couldn’t be, since she was only

64 years old. But she showed me her bank statement, and sure enough, there was a Social Security deposit for about $8,000 in back pay benefits. So how did that happen? A: It all has to do with this protective filing date business. You are right that normally you can only get retroactive benefits if you are past your full retirement age. Or to put that another way, the law says that no retroactive benefits can be made if it involves the payment of reduced retirement benefits. I will bet my next Social Security check that this friend of yours contacted the SSA a number of months before she finally decided to file for benefits. And when she did actually sign on the dotted line, they used that protected date as her filing date. So that’s why she got the back pay check. And even though she got that back pay check, it technically was not a retroactive payment. In other words, on Social Security’s books, it’s as if she actually filed her claim on that past protective date. Q: I will reach my full retirement age in two months. I’m still not sure if I want to file for my Social Security to start then or wait until I’m 70. I recently got a letter from the Social Security people telling me that if I don’t file for benefits by the end of this month, I will lose any retroactive benefits I might be due. I called the SSA immediately and a rep told me something about a “protected date” because I called them last November asking some questions. Now I’m all confused. What’s this all about? A: When you called them in November, that set up a “protective filing date” of November. And because those dates are good for six months, the letter you got was simply informing you that you have another month to decide if you want to use November as a possible starting month for your benefits. But it sounds like you don’t want to do that. You said you want your benefits to begin either when you reach your full retirement age, or at age 70. I can understand why that letter confused you. But again, it really was just protecting your rights to those past benefits. But you don’t want them, so just ignore that letter you got. Q: I recently started my Social Security at my full retirement age. I have a neighbor who is about the same age, and he did the same thing. But he got a retroactive benefit check. He said it was because he first called Social Security about four months ago and they used that date as his starting month. I also called Social Security about three months ago with some general questions, but I didn’t get any back pay. How come?

A: I really am not sure. But here is an educated guess. I’ll bet when your neighbor called, he expressed more of an interest in filing for benefits, and as part of that process gave the SSA rep his name and Social Security number. And that set this whole protective filing date process in motion. On the other hand, when you called, I have a hunch you just asked some questions and never expressed an interest in filing for benefits. So, you never gave them your name and

SSN and no record was made of the call and no protective filing date was established. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books. Or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM

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It’s Spring and time to check your landscaping BY PHILIP A. RAICES Well, the winter is over and it’s time to spend more time outside and enjoy the weather and warmer temperatures that will be here very soon. Have you seen the bulbs and crocuses already popping up on lawns and flower beds? Very soon you will be planting your annuals: impatiens, black eyed susans, begonias, petunias, etc. and other perennials to add color, lushness and more value to your properties. Good quality landscaping if done properly, can add as much as 20% and tens of thousands of dollars to the value of your property. In fact, it is one of the few home improvements that not only adds increased value to your home, but keeps increasing its value over the many years that you live there, similar to investing in a quality stock that adds to your wealth. You may change the interior to your home several times and repair and replace plumbing, heating and electrical devices while living in the home, your landscape never gets old or “out of style” and will always add so much color, beauty and satisfaction to your property as you see it grow and mature over the years. When family, friends, business associates and most importantly buyers, walk down the path to your front door, there is nothing more gratifying than to receive compliments and accolades about the way your property looks. This in turn makes you proud and gratified that all over the years all your disciplined efforts, sacrifice of your valuable time and labor were well worth the time and money spent improving your landscape while adding tremendous value and appreciation to your home. Curb appeal becomes tantamount when a purchaser arrives at your home. When is the last time that you walked down your front walkway and was objective and more important subjective as to how your property really

looked? Looking a little overgrown? Not really projecting a real organized look and flow? Is there a lack of proper shrubbery and trees to highlight your home? Also, over the years, is there insufficient color around your property, especially in the front which would make your home stand out from all your neighbor’s homes, so when and if you were to sell, your place will stand out way above all the others.

landscape and provide an amazing display that most will never see on other homes. It can also be integrated with your automatic sprinkler system as each zone comes on to provide another beautiful action oriented look. We all have specific budgets and you surely don’t want to overspend, so consider sitting down and create a plan so you do not overspend; as you can get excited by the concept of redoing your

Maybe you need to redo and upgrade your plantings for a more enticing and exciting look? Nightscaping is another add on that will make your property pop. This is accomplished by setting up LED lighting on a timer and is positioned in and around the walkway and plantings that will accent and highlight your

property, but money constraints and logical and pragmatic thinking should override you going over the top with your valuable dollars and keep you within budget and be able to enjoy your project for many years to come or reap the rewards when a buyer comes along and falls in love with your home because of the presentation when they

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PUT A LID ON IT When I first started cooking, making a perfect grilled cheese sandwich seemed to elude me. Either my sandwich was toasted on the outside with unmelted cheese inside, or the cheese was gooey but the outside burnt. Then I figured out the old fry cook trick: put a lid on it! Once one side is perfectly grilled, turn it over and then cover the pan with a lid or baking sheet. You will never settle for a sub-par grilled cheese again. ONE LOVELY CUPPA If you love coffee as much as I do and have never tried a gadget called Aerobie (everydaycheapskate.com/aerobie) by

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ter into a dirty dish or pan that needs to be soaked, and replace with hot coffee. You’ll be amazed by how much longer the coffee stays hot. ONE GOOD EGG To determine whether an egg is still fresh enough to eat, immerse it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it’s fresh; if it rises to the surface, toss it. FREEZING EGGS When eggs are on sale, stock up. Break the eggs into a freezer-safe container and whisk well to blend. Freeze. When you need an egg in a recipe, use an ice cream scoop to portion out what you need, as you would scoop ice cream. Once scoop equals one egg.

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Old Moon in the New Moon’s Arms BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of April 3-9, 2022 It’s amazing how the sky can be such a great memory trigger. I remember as a child racing home from school each day to watch “Superman” on television as the comforting aroma of my Mom’s cooking would waft through the house. It was such fun to learn how this “visitor from another planet” would save our world each night. But it was the ending credits that always gave me the greatest thrill. With proud and majestic music, images of planets and moons appeared behind the words, all in various crescent phases. They looked so real and mysterious and exciting at a time when travel to other worlds was merely a dream. After the show, I’d often throw on a coat and run out to the backyard to watch the stars come out. Sometimes I’d be surprised by a wonderful crescent moon hanging beautifully above the colorful sunset. It always appeared so delicate, so exquisite, and three-dimensional. Seeing this magical sight made me feel that all was OK, much like the ending credits after Superman saved the world. But this -- this was the real thing! During this upcoming week, we will see the crescent moon put on a show much like this, just as it does each month. By Monday we’ll easily see the moon appearing shortly after sunset -- a delicate crescent hovering over the western horizon at dusk. As darkness begins to fall early this week, look carefully at the moon and you will see not only a sunlit crescent but the ghostly image of its full disk. And if you want a stunning 3-D experience, check it out with binoculars or even a small tele-

scope. Why the moon’s “dark side” becomes visible at these times was first explained by the famous 15th century Italian artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci. He recognized that when the moon appears as a crescent in our sky, a hypothetical lunar astronomer would see in his sky a nearly full Earth. And, just as a bright moon illuminates the dark night on Earth, a bright Earth would illuminate the darkness of the moon. Today we know this phenomenon as the moon’s ashen glow or, more poetically, as the old moon in the new moon’s arms. Most of us, however, call it “earthshine.” Earthshine is more than just a beautiful sight. Careful study of it can reveal much about the Earth’s reflecting cloud cover, and how it changes over time. Backyard stargazers can also monitor its changes from month to month. Simply note how many lunar features you can see because of it, how the brightness of twilight, sky transparency and the moon’s altitude affect its appearance, and how its brightness changes with the amount of cloud cover you see on satellite weather photos of our Earth. Be sure to get out to see the earthshine before the moon becomes too bright by the middle of the week. If you should miss it, don’t worry; it’ll appear like this again next month. And I can guarantee that I’ll also be out enjoying this most beautiful of moons, as I relive some of my most wonderful and magical memories of childhood. Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana. com. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM

Earthshine is more than just a beautiful sight. Careful study of it can reveal much about the Earth’s reflecting cloud cover, and how it changes over time.

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Indisposed BY TRACY BECKERMAN Usually, when someone goes to the dentist, they worry about things like cavities and gingivitis and whether they will be shamed for not flossing enough. For me, it’s the toilet paper. I didn’t actually realize this would be something of concern until I ducked into the bathroom before my appointment. As I wrapped things up and went to grab some toilet paper, I gasped with horror. The TP was hanging the wrong way. And by the wrong way, I mean of course, under, rather than over. “WHAT KIND OF PERSON HANGS THEIR TOILET PAPER UNDER?!” I yelled through the door, dumbfounded. Suddenly, everything I knew about my dentist was thrown into question. If he could knowingly hang the toilet paper the wrong way, what else was he capable of?

I tried to move past this crime against humanity and grabbed a wad of toilet paper. But then I gasped in horror. It was the wrong kind of toilet paper. And by wrong kind, I mean one-ply, rather than two. “WHAT KIND OF PERSON WOULD BUY ONE-PLY TOILET PAPER FOR HIS PATIENTS, RATHER THAN TWO?!” I yelled through the door, incredulously. Why did one-ply even exist? Anyone would need Novocaine just to deal with the discomfort of using scratchy one-ply down there. I shook my head. “You’re making a good living, dude,” I yelled through the door. “Spring for the extra ply!” Sitting on the throne in the dentist’s bathroom, I realized there was nothing I could do about the fact that the TP was only one-ply. But in one deft move, I yanked the rod out of the toilet paper holder and flipped the roll so the paper

was hanging over rather than under. Unfortunately, as I went to put it back in place, I dropped the toilet paper onto the floor where it rolled under the sink and into a puddle of water. I looked around the bathroom and then gasped in horror. There were no extra rolls of toilet paper anywhere. “WHAT KIND OF PERSON ONLY KEEPS ONE ROLL OF TOILET PAPER IN THEIR BATHROOM?!” I shouted through the door in frustration. Hoping there was maybe one or two dry one-ply sheets left on the roll under the sink, I reached over to get it. Realizing half of the toilet paper was wet, I ripped the soggy part off, threw it into the toilet, and flushed. But as I waited for it to stop flushing, it became clear I had clogged the toilet. I looked around the bathroom to find a plunger, and I gasped. There was no plunger in the bathroom.

“WHAT KIND OF PERSON DOESN’T KEEP A PLUNGER IN THE BATHROOM?!” I shouted through the door in despair. I was about to cut my losses, hide the evidence and air-dry my nether regions when suddenly, I heard a knock on the door. “Is everything OK in there, Mrs. Beckerman?” came a worried voice through the door. “Yes,” I said. “But tell the dentist he needs a plunger, a new roll of toilet paper and some laughing gas in the bathroom.” Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORMATION SURIOUS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on Jan-13-2022. Office located in NASSAU. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 176 W Nicholai St, Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose: any lawful purpose. MIT 5932 6X 04/01,08,15,22,29,05/06 NOTICE OF HICKSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ELECTION AND VOTE ON APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS Hicksville Union Free School District Hicksville, New York NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Hicksville Public Library, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, will be held remotely on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 7:30PM prevailing time, for the presentation of the budget document. Copies of the estimated expenses for the Hicksville Public Library for the year 2022-23, and any other propositions to be voted upon, are available for inspection during business hours by any district resident at the Hicksville Public Library, Burns Avenue School, Dutch Lane School, East Street School, Fork Lane School, Lee Avenue School, Old Country Road School, Woodland School, Hicksville Middle School and Hicksville High School daily except Saturday and Sunday on and after April 18, 2022. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Hicksville Public Library of Hicksville Union Free School District, Hicksville, New York, adopted July 16, 2008, the Special District Election of the qualified voters of this School District for the Hicksville Public Library Election and Vote will be held on May 17, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM, prevailing time, in the seven Election Districts, stated below, for the purpose of voting upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the expenditures of the Hicksville Public Library

for the year 2022-2023 and to elect one (1) member of the Board of Trustees to fill the following vacancy: The term of Geoffrey Rowan who for a new term commencing July 1, 2022 and expiring on June 30, 2027. PROPOSITION NO. 1 Shall the Library Budget for the school year 2022-2023 adopted by the Library Board be approved and a tax be levied on the taxable property of the District in the amount of $5,278,900 less sums received in the form of State and Federal Aid and from any other sources, all pursuant to the pertinent provisions of the Education Law? NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that nominating petitions for the office of member of the Board of Trustees of the Library must be filed with the Clerk of the School District at the Administration Office located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, Nassau County, New York, on regular business days, Monday through Friday, (holidays excepted), between the hours of 8:30AM and 4:30PM, prevailing time, but not later than Monday, April 18, 2022. Separate petitions shall be required to nominate a candidate. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the School District, shall be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District (the same being at least 25 qualified voters of the District or two percent (2%) of the number of voters who voted in the previous library election, whichever is greater), shall state the residence of each signer, the name and residence of the candidate, and the specific vacancy on the Board for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. Forms for nominating petitions for Library Trustee may be obtained from the Clerk of the School District and at the Hicksville Public Library. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Personal Registration and Election Districts have been established in the School District, that no person shall be entitled to vote at the Special District Election whose name does not appear on the register

of the School District, unless such person is registered under the provisions of Section 5-612 of the Election Law and that those qualified to register and vote shall do so in the School Election District in which they reside. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of the estimated expenses for the Library for the year 2022-2023 may be obtained by any district resident at the Burns Avenue School, Dutch Lane School, East Street School, Fork Lane School, Lee Avenue School, Old Country Road School, Woodland School, Hicksville Middle School and Hicksville High School daily except Saturday and Sunday on and after Monday, April 18, 2022, between 9:00 AM and 3:00PM, and that copies of such estimated expenses and any other propositions to be voted upon are available for inspection by any district resident at the Hicksville Public Library daily except Saturday and Sunday on and after Monday, April 18, 2022, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration shall meet for the purposes of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law at each of the seven (7) separate Election Districts on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 3:00PM and 8:00PM, prevailing time. Any person shall be entitled to have his name placed upon such register provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he proves to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Administration Building, located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 12, 2022, between the hours of 8:30AM and 4:30PM, prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the Budget Vote and Election, except Sunday or holidays and

between 9:00AM and 12 Noon on Saturday, May 14, 2022, and at the polling places on the day of the Budget Vote and Election. Residents who voted at an Annual or Special Meeting of the District within four years prior to the date of the current Special Meeting or who registered within that time need not register to be eligible to vote at the Special Meeting. Residents otherwise qualified to vote who are registered under the provision of Section 5-612 of the Election Law need not register to be eligible to vote at the Meeting. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that during the voting hours on May 17, 2022, the Board of Registration will meet at each of the seven (7) separate election Districts to receive registration for the ensuing year. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the Clerk of the District. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk a minimum of 7 days before the election if ballot is to be mailed to voter and minimum of 1 day before the election if ballot is to be personally delivered to voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00PM, prevailing time, on, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available daily 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weekdays on and after May 12, 2022 through May 17, 2022; and between 9:00AM and Noon on Saturday, May 14, 2022. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered as qualified voters of the Hicksville Union Free School District may request a military voter registration application from the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, Hicksville Public Schools, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801, by email to the District Clerk at jobrien@ hicksvillepublicschools.org, or by fax sent to 516-733-6584. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military voter reg-

istration application by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at Hicksville Public Schools, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801. In order for a military voter to be issued a military application, a valid military registration application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2022. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Hicksville Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, Hicksville Public Schools, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801, by email to the District Clerk at jobrien@hicksvillepublicschools.org, or by fax sent to 516-733-6584. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at Hicksville Public Schools, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2022. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under §2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballots may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax or email. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of the polls on May 17, 2022 showing a cancellation mark of the United

Continued from page 22 States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 2022 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election. HICKSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELECTION DISTRICTS The boundaries of the school election districts, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education are as follows: ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 BURNS AVENUE SCHOOL On the East: Broadway, from the District’s North Line, to the intersection Jerusalem Avenue and Broadway, continuing South along Jerusalem Avenue to the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and the Long Island Railroad. On the South: The Long Island Railroad, from Jerusalem Avenue to the District’s West Line. On the West: The District’s West Line from the Long Island Railroad to the District’s North Line. On the North: The District’s North Line from the District’s West Line to Broadway. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 EAST STREET SCHOOL On the East and North: Miller Road as projected to the District’s North Line, South along said Miller Road to Ronald Avenue, then East along Ronald Avenue to Woodbury Road, then Northeast along Woodbury Road to Ardsley Gate, then Southeast through Ardsley Gate to Dartmouth Drive, then Southwest and South through Dartmouth Drive to its intersection with Haverford Road, then East to the intersection of Haverford Road and Berkshire Road, then East along Berkshire Road to its intersection with Columbia Road, then East along Columbia Road to the District’s East Line, then South along the District’s East Line to the Long Island Railroad. On the South and Southwest: Along the Long Island Railroad, from the District’s East Line southerly point, to the intersec-

tion of the Long Island Railroad and Jerusalem Avenue. On the West: Broadway from Jerusalem Avenue to the District’s North Line. On the North: the District’s North Line from Broadway to Miller Road, as projected to said line. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 - WOODLAND AVENUE SCHOOL On the North, Northeast and East along the District’s North Line, from Miller Road, as projected to the District’s North Line, to the District’s East Line. On the East: South along the District’s East Line, from the District’s North Line, to Columbia Road. On the South and West: Columbia Road, from the District’s East Line, West to Berkshire Road, then West along Berkshire Road into Haverford Road, and continuing West on Haverford Road to Dartmouth Drive then North and Northeast along Dartmouth Drive to Ardsley Gate; then Northwest through Ardsley Gate to Woodbury Road, then Southwest along Woodbury Road to Ronald Avenue, then West along Ronald Avenue to Miller Road, then North along Miller Road and continuing thereon as it is projected, to the District’s North Line. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 4 LEE AVENUE SCHOOL On the East-Northeast: the Long Island Railroad, from its intersection with Old Country Road, to the Southerly point of the District’s East Line. On the South: the District’s South Line, from the Long Island Railroad, Southwesterly into Michigan Drive, then South along said District Line to the Hempstead Township Line, then Northwesterly along the District’s South Line to Jerusalem Avenue. On the West and North: Along Jerusalem Avenue, from the District’s South Line, to Salem Gate, then West along Salem Gate to Salem Road, then North to Harkin Lane, then Northwest along Harkin Lane to Division, then North along Division Avenue to Glenbrook Road, then Northwest along Glenbrook Road to Newbridge Road, then Northwest along Newbridge Road to Old Country Road, then East along

Old Country Road to the Long Island Railroad. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 5 FORK LANE SCHOOL On the East: Jerusalem Avenue from Salem Gate, to the District’s South Line. On the North: Salem Gate, West from Jerusalem Avenue, to Salem Road, then North along Salem Road to Harkin Lane, then Northwest along Harkin Lane to Division Avenue, then Northwesterly along Division Avenue to Glenbrook Road then West along Glenbrook Road to Newbridge Road. On the West: Newbridge Road, from Glenbrook Road on the North, to the District’s South Line. On the South: the District’s South Line, from Newbridge Road, on the West, to Jerusalem Avenue on the East. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 6 DUTCH LANE SCHOOL On the East: Newbridge Road, from Elmira Street, to the District’s South Line. On the South: The District’s South Line, from Newbridge Road, on the East, to the District’s West Line On the West: The District’s West Line, from the District’s South Line to Arrow Lane, as said Lane is projected West to the District’s West Line. On the North: From Arrow Lane, as projected to the District’s West Line, East and along said Arrow Lane, to Levittown Parkway, then South along Levittown Parkway to Beech Lane, then East along Beech Lane to Blueberry Lane, then South along Blueberry Lane to Elmira Street, then East along Elmira Street to Newbridge Road. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 - OLD COUNTRY ROAD SCHOOL On the North and Northeast: the Long Island Railroad from the District’s West Line to the intersection of the Railroad with Old Country Road. On the South and East: Old Country Road from its intersection with the Long Island Railroad, Westerly to Newbridge Road, then Southwest along Newbridge Road to Elmira Street, then West along Elmira Street to Blueberry Lane, then North along Blueberry Lane to Beech

Lane, then West along Beech Lane to Levittown Parkway, then North along Levittown Parkway to Arrow Lane, then West along Arrow Lane, and as projected to the District’s West Line. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Hicksville Public Library Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, N.Y. John O’Brien District Clerk MIT 5933 4X 04/08,22,29,05/06 ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2022/2023 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2023 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2022/2023 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2022. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of: DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days. Dated this 1st day of April, 2022. ROBIN S. LAVEMAN Acting Nassau County Assessor MIT 5934 1X 04/08 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court of the State of New York County of Nassau U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION 2009-FT1 TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2009-FT1, V.

PATRICIA MORRONE, ET AL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 14, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION 2009-FT1 TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2009-FT1 is the Plaintiff and PATRICIA MORRONE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on May 12, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 29 MEADE AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714: Section 46, Block 25, Lot 49: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE, OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THERON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT BETHPAGE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010598/2014. Gerard M. Bambrick, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. BN 7531 4X 04/08,15,22,29 ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2022/2023 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2023 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and Continued on page 24

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 23 for the 2022/2023 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2022. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of: DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days. Dated this 1st day of April, 2022. ROBIN S. LAVEMAN Acting Nassau County Assessor BN 7532 1X 04/08 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Bethpage Union Free School District Bethpage, New York11714 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Town of Oyster Bay, Bethpage, New York. BID # 003-2223 for ATHLETIC and CUSTODIAL UNIFORMS and SUPPLES. Bids will be publicly opened and read on May 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York. Sealed bids are to be addressed to the attention of Scott Harrington, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Bethpage Union Free School District, Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York, 11714. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids which in its discretion are not in the best interest of the school district, and to waive any informality as to non-material errors or omissions in the submissions. Bid specifications and all applicable terms and conditions may be obtained via email by contacting Sara Minieri at Sminieri@Bethpage.ws. Contact the Bethpage Business Office with any questions regarding this bid at 516-6444030. BN 7534 1X 04/08

SCHEDULE A DESCRIPTION ALL that certain plot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of W. Barclay Street and the easterly side of Wyckoff Street; RUNNING THENCE along the easterly side of Wyckoff Street North 11 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds West 132.35 feet;

THENCE North 80 degrees 16 minutes 55 seconds East 161.29 feet; RUNNING THENCE South 10 degrees 42 minutes 55 seconds East 131.50 feet to the northerly side of W. Barclay Street; RUNNING THENCE along the northerly side of W. Barclay

Street, South 80 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 158.78 feet to the corner aforementioned at the point or place of BEGINNING. MIT 5935 3X 04/08,15,22

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 24 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007AR3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AR3, V. PETER BOUDOUVAS, ET AL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 8, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007AR3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AR3 is the Plaintiff and PETER BOUDOUVAS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on April 25, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 9 LONDON ROAD, SYOSSET, NY 11791: Section 12, Block 356, Lot 12 and 33: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING NEAR HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 014596/2013. James J. Keefe, Esq., Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. SYO 4416 4X 03/25,04/01,08,15

2022-2023 Property Tax Report Card 280521: Bethpage Union Free School District School District Contact Person: Scott M. Harrington School District Telephone Number: 516-644-4030

Total Budgeted Amount, not Including Separate Propositions A. Proposed Tax Levy to Support the Total Budgeted Amount 1 B. Tax Levy to Support Library Debt, if Applicable C. Tax Levy for Non-Excludable Propositions, if Applicable 2 D. Total Tax Cap Reserve Amount Used to Reduce Current Year Levy, if Applicable E. Total Proposed School Year Tax Levy (A+B+C-D) F. Permissible Exclusions to the School Tax Levy Limit G. School Tax Levy Limit, Excluding Levy for Permissible Exclusions 3 H. Total Proposed School Year Tax Levy, Excluding Levy to Support Library Debt and/or Permissible Exclusions (E-B-F+D) I. Difference: (G-H); (negative value requires 60.0% voter approval) 2 Public School Enrollment Consumer Price Index

Budgeted 2021-22 (A) $90,347,886 $68,583,618 0 0 0

Proposed Budget 2022-23 (B) $94,755,332 $68,583,618 0 0 0

$68,583,618 $ 1,436,466 $67,147,152

$68,583,618 $1,664,239 $68,137,886

$67,147,152

$66,919,379

$1,218,507

2,919 1.23%

2,969 4.70%

1 Include any prior year reserve for excess tax levy, including interest.

2 Tax levy associated with educational or transportation services propositions are not eligible for exclusion under the

School Tax Levy Limit and may affect voter approval requirements.

3 For 2022-23, includes any carryover from 2021-22 and excludes any tax levy for library debt or prior year reserve

for excess tax levy, including interest.

Adjusted Restricted Fund Balance Assigned Appropriated Fund Balance Adjusted Unrestricted Fund Balance Adjusted Unrestricted Fund Balance as a Percent of the Total Budget

Actual 2021-22 (D) $14,398,927 0 $ 4,269,573 4.73%

Estimated 2022-23 (E) $14,478,871 0 $ 3,790,213 4.00%

Schedule of Reserve Funds Reserve Type

Reserve Name

Reserve Description *

Capital

To pay the cost of any object or purpose for which bonds may be issued. To pay the cost of repairs to capital improvements or equipment. To pay for Workers Continued on page 26342,234 Compensation and benefits. To pay the cost of 150,153

Repair

Workers’ Compensation

Unemployment

3/31/22 Actual Balance 6,510,841

6/30/22 Intended Use of the Estimated Reserve in the 2022Ending Balance 23 School Year 6,512,271 No planned use in 2022-2023

342,309 No planned use in 2022-2023 150,185 No planned use in

Repair

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Marshali Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/16/2022, office location Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 17 Woodgreen Way, Syosset NY 11791. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. SYO 4417 6X 03/25,04/01,08,15,22,29 ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2022/2023 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2023 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2022/2023 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2022. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of: DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days. Dated this 1st day of April, 2022. ROBIN S. LAVEMAN Acting Nassau County Assessor SYO 4419 1X 04/08 HEALTH SAFETY COMMITTEE NOTICE Syosset Central School District Syosset, New York There will be a meeting of the District Health and Safety Committee on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2022 at 9:30 am in the LITTLE THEATER, SYOSSET HIGH SCHOOL. SYO 4420 1X 04/08

Workers’ Compensation Unemployment Insurance Reserve for Tax Reduction Mandatory Reserve for Debt Service

Insurance Property Loss

Liability

Tax Certiorari Reserve for Insurance Recoveries

EBALR Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Retirement Contribution

Retirement Contribution

which bonds may be issued. To pay the cost of repairs to capital L E G Aimprovements L N O T I CorE S equipment. Workers’ To pay for Workers Compensation Compensation and benefits. Unemployment To pay the cost of Insurance reimbursement to the State Unemployment Insurance Fund. For the gradual use of the proceeds of the sale of school district real property. To cover debt service payments on outstanding obligations (bonds, BANS) after the sale of district capital assets or improvements. To pay liability, casualty, and other types of uninsured losses. To establish and maintain a program of reserves to cover property loss. To establish and maintain a program of reserves to cover liability claims incurred. To establish a reserve fund for tax certiorari settlements. To account for unexpended proceeds of insurance recoveries at the fiscal year end. EBLAR For the payment of accrued ‘employee benefits’ due to employees upon termination of service. ERS To fund employer retirement contributions to the State and Local Employees’ Retirement System. TRS To fund employer retirement contributions to the State and Local Teachers’ Retirement System.

342,234

342,309 No planned use in 2022-2023

150,153

150,185 No planned use in 2022-2023

2,715,774

2,716,370 No planned use in 2022-2023

2,803,648

2,804,264 No planned use in 2022-2023

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1,603,472 No planned use in 2022-2023

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NYS BOARD OF REAL PROPERTY SERVICES he has completed the 2022/2023 ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXEMPTION IMPACT REPORT final assessment roll, which COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Date: ASSESSOR OF THE THE COUNTY OF NASSAU Taxing Jurisdiction: HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that

will be used for the 2023 levy of February 9, 2022 Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North 28 Hempstead and Oyster Bay,

Fiscal Year Beginning: School District: Total equalized value in taxing jurisdiction:

2022 Bethpage 4,215,043,700

and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2022/2023 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was

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DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days. Dated this 1st day of April, 2022. ROBIN S. LAVEMAN Acting Nassau County Assessor JNJ 7985 1X 04/08

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NYS BOARD OF REAL PROPERTY SERVICES LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXEMPTION IMPACT REPORT Date: Taxing Jurisdiction: Fiscal Year Beginning: School District: Total equalized value in taxing jurisdiction:

February 9, 2022 28 2022 Bethpage 4,215,043,700

Exemption Code 12100 12350 13100 13500 13800 13870 14000 18020 18080

Exemption Description

19950 21600 25120 25210 25300 26100 26300 26400 41144 27350 41164 40120 41174 41124 41400 41134 41680 41144 41800 41164 41834 41174 41854 41400 41900 41680 41930 41800 44210 41834 44220 41854 48670 41900 41930 44210 44220 48670

Municipal Railroad Res of Clergy-Relig Corp Own Nonprof Corp-Educl (Const Pro Nonprof Corp-Hospital Nonprof Corp-Specified Uses Veterans Organization Interdenominational Center Inc Volunteer Fire Co or Dept Alt Vet - Disability – School Land Privately Owned Cemetery Cold - School- Nassau ClassWar OneVeteran Reassessment Cold War Vet Disability School Alt Vet-non-Combat – School Clergy Alt Vet - Combat – School Volunteer Firefighters and Amb Alt Vet - Disability – School Persons 65 or-Over Cold WarAge Veteran School Enhanced Star Cold War Vet Disability School Basic ClergyStar Physically Disabled and Amb Volunteer Firefighters Disabilities and Persons Age 65Limited or OverIncom Home Improvements Enhanced Star Home Improvements New Basic Star Redevelopment Housing Co Physically Disabled Disabilities and Limited Incom Home Improvements Home Improvements New Redevelopment Housing Co

NYS-Generally Public Authority-State CO-Generally Town-Generally School District Spec Dist Used for Purpose Est Local Authorities Specified Municipal Industrial Dev Agenc Mun HSNG Auth-Federal/Mun Aide

Statutory Authority RPTL 404(1) RPTL 412 RPTL 406(1) RPTL 406(1) RPTL 408 RPTL 410 RPTL 412 RPTL 412-a PUB HSNG L 52(3)&(5) RPTL 456 RPTL 462 RPTL 420-a RPTL 420-a RPTL 420-b RPTL 452 RPTL 430 RPTL 464(2) RPTL RPTL 458-A 446 RPTL 485-B RPTL 458-A RPTL RPTL 460 458-A RPTL 466-c RPTL 458-A RPTL 467 RPTL 425 RPTL RPTL 425 460 RPTL RPTL 459 466-c RPTL RPTL 459-c 467 RPTL RPTL 421-F 425 RPTL RPTL 421-f 425 P H Fl 459 L RPTL 125 & 127 RPTL 459-c TOTALS RPTL 421-F RPTL 421-f P H Fl L 125 & 127 TOTALS

No. of Exemptions 16 10 48 57 10 8 2 9 1

Total Equalized Value 64,195,000 104,244,600 27,562,600 54,497,900 183,682,800 31,863,900 4,192,700 159,500,300 7,124,500

% of Value Exempted 1.52% 2.47% 0.65% 1.29% 4.36% 0.76% 0.10% 3.78% 0.17%

6 1 8 2 5 2 12 7 602 69 5732 3936 10 191 85 60 154 69 9196 2932 10 855 1545 30 919 287 2932 385

5 11122 30 287 38

1,126,900 647,000 10,071,300 205,300 3,069,700 2,393,100 42,721,900 8,111,700 4,656,000 206,600 1,587,000 857,304,000 420,000 11,790,000 4,642,000 9,550,000 3,757,100 4,656,000 26,517,000 1,587,000 107,985,710 420,000 192,873,247 4,642,000 179,000 3,757,100 930,000 26,517,000 940,000 107,985,710 11,266,000 192,873,247 74,854,500 179,000 930,000 2,014,669,357 940,000 11,266,000 74,854,500

0.03% 0.02% 0.24% 0.00% 0.07% 0.06% 1.01% 0.19% 0.11% 0.00% 0.04% 20.34% 0.01% 0.28% 0.11% 0.23% 0.09% 0.11% 0.63% 0.04% 2.56% 0.01% 4.58% 0.11% 0.00% 0.09% 0.02% 0.63% 0.02% 2.56% 0.27% 4.58% 1.78% 0.00% 0.02% 47.80% 0.02% 0.27% 1.78%

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BETHPAGE 2021-22 SCHOOL HIGHEST TAXPAYERS Parcel ID Various Various Various 46 G 76ID Parcel 46 G 87 Various 46 629 80 Various

Name Taxes Billed Northrop Grumman Corp. $2,821,667.85 Associated Brook Inc. 2021-22 SCHOOL HIGHEST TAXPAYERS $2,199,563.21 BETHPAGE Steel LLC $1,461,492.60 Continued from page 28 1055 $1,142,842.50 NameStewart Ave. Realty LLC Taxes Billed Stewart CW NF LLC $ 900,944.51 Northrop Grumman Corp. $2,821,667.85 Market Associates $$2,199,563.21 891,685.02 Associated Brook Inc.

AV 460,376 359,171 238,650 AV186,617 147,117 460,376 145,605 359,171

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Parcel ID 28 Various Parcel ID Various Various Various Various 46 G 76 Various 46 G 87 46 G 76 46 629 80 46 G 87 46 629 73 46 629 80 Various 46 629 73 46 323 243B Various 46 062 249 46 323 243B 46 062 249

BETHPAGE 2021-22 SCHOOL HIGHEST TAXPAYERS Name Taxes Billed Northrop Grumman Corp. $2,821,667.85 Name Taxes Billed Associated Brook Inc. $2,199,563.21 Northrop Grumman Corp. $2,821,667.85 L E G A L N O T I C E S Steel LLC $1,461,492.60 Associated Brook Inc. $2,199,563.21 1055 Stewart Ave. Realty LLC $1,142,842.50 Continued from page 27 Steel LLC $1,461,492.60 Stewart CW NF LLC $ 900,944.51 1055 Stewart Ave. Realty LLC $1,142,842.50 Market Associates $ 891,685.02 Stewart CW NF LLC $ 900,944.51 MKSK I LLC $ 639,186.37 Market Associates $ 891,685.02 Quality Plaza Realty LLC $ 619,013.94 MKSK I LLC $ 639,186.37 SOBR Development LLC $ 603,667.18 Quality Plaza Realty LLC $ 619,013.94 Bethpage Properties LLC $ 403,412.38 SOBR Development LLC $ 603,667.18 Bethpage Properties LLC $ 403,412.38

AV 460,376 AV 359,171 460,376 238,650 359,171 186,617 238,650 147,117 186,617 145,605 147,117 104,374 145,605 100,880 104,374 98,574 100,880 65,874 98,574 65,874

BETHPAGE 2022 PUBLIC UTILITY TAXES / AV Public Utility BETHPAGE 2022 PUBLIC UTILITY TAXES / AV Taxes Billed The Calpine Corporation $1,207,897.76 Public Utility Taxes Billed Verizon New York Inc. $ 51,691.06 The Calpine Corporation $1,207,897.76 Keyspan Gas East Corp. $ 23,178.72 Verizon New York Inc. $ 51,691.06 Verizon Wireless $ 21,678.96 Keyspan Gas East Corp. $ 23,178.72 New Cingular Wireless $ 8,500.11 Verizon Wireless $ 21,678.96 Zayo Group LLC $ 822.54 New Cingular Wireless $ 8,500.11 Teleport Communications $ 508.30 Zayo Group LLC $ 822.54 MCI Metro Access Trans Services $ 186.35 Teleport Communications $ 508.30 Reliance Globalcom Services $ 67.36 MCI Metro Access Trans Services $ 186.35 Reliance Globalcom Services $ 67.36 BETHPAGE 2022 SPECIAL FRANCHISE TAXES / AV

AV 197,240 AV 8,044 197,240 3,607 8,044 3,540 3,607 1,388 3,540 128 1,388 83 128 29 83 11 29 11

Special Franchise Keyspan Gas East Corp. Verizon New York Inc. Cablevision Systems Teleport Communications Crown Castle Fiber Zayo Group LLC MCI Metro Access Trans Srvcs LLC Optical Communications Group AT&T Communications, Inc.

AV 171,709 31,316 13,976 2,785 2,550 886 554 576 83

Taxes Billed $1,103,408.90 $201,237.87 $ 89,810.34 $ 17,055.34 $ 16,386.40 $ 5,693.48 $ 3,560.02 $ 3,527.43 $ 533.36

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Spring beach cleanup, marine education expo

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to participate in the Spring Beach Cleanup and Marine Education Expo, scheduled for April 16 at the Town’s north shore beaches. The event, held rain or shine, is co-sponsored by Friends of the Bay. Beach cleanup volunteers – including individuals, groups, families and friends – should meet at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park (off Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay) beginning at 9 a.m. “This great environmental cleanup initiative features

volunteers and Town employees rolling up their sleeves and working side-by-side to remove litter and debris from the beaches and shoreline along our north shore,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “We invite residents of all ages to pitch in and help make a difference in our community! This year’s event will also feature new activities, exhibitions and a scavenger hunt for kids.” Volunteers are invited to participate in the cleanup, which will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The central meeting place

will be Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launching ramps and waterfront gazebo off of Larrabee Avenue, Oyster Bay. Additional locations for the clean-up include Theodore Roosevelt Beach in Oyster Bay, Stehli Beach in Bayville and Centre Island Beach in Bayville. In prior years, beach cleanup events have resulted in 40,000lbs of debris collected by volunteers. Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh stated, “Each year, countless amounts of paper, food, plastics and other trash

are discarded on beaches or dumped overboard from recreational and commercial vessels. Allowing this litter to remain on our shorelines will only lead to increasingly worse damage for the environment. Together, we’re improving Mother Earth by cleaning up and protecting our environment.” No pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

Second half school taxes due Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato reminds Town residents that the Second Half of the 2021–2022 School Tax Levy is due on April 1, but can be paid without penalty through May 10. “New York State Law allows my office to provide taxpayers with a 40 day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,” Receiver Pravato explained. “After the 40 days, State Law requires a one percent penalty be added for each month the tax remains unpaid, retroactive to November 1st for the first half payment and April 1st for the second half payment. Don’t delay, make your payment before May 10th to ensure you aren’t paying more out of pocket than you need to.” Receiver Pravato continued, “The Tax Office offers in-person access, to both Town Hall North, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, and are open daily from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm to assist residents and accept payments with a check, cash or credit card*. On May 9th and 10th both offices will be open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. When paying in person, residents are reminded to bring the entire tax bill. There are also outdoor walkup windows, and drop boxes have been installed at both locations for residents to make payments when the Tax Office is closed.” Residents who prefer to mail in their payments, should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 117711539. Please make your check payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes, and indicate your property’s Section, Block and Lot and telephone number on the check. Tax payments may also be made online through a link on our Town website, www. oysterbaytown.com. Residents may view tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay taxes with an ACH check payment for a fee of $1.75, or by credit card for a much higher fee* charged by the credit card companies. The Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee. Residents may contact the Tax Office with any questions about their tax bill at (516) 6246400 or email receiveroftaxes@oysterbay-ny.gov.

Ms. Manning’s fourth grade students researched and created colorful poster of famous and influential women in history. Students proudly display the work on their team of their Women’s History Month projects.

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School (POBMS) A Cappella Club. In honor of Kindness Month in February, students and staff at Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School (POBMS) in the PlainviewOld Bethpage Central School District showed their appreciation and gratitude for a fellow teacher or faculty member by purchasing a singing telegram performed by the school’s very own “Nothing But Treble” A Cappella Club. Students showed off their vocal talents and performed a song to raise

funds for Best Buddies, an extracurricular club that helps to create an inclusive school environment for students early on in their educational development. The club aims to foster friendships between students. Some students are paired with a buddy based on interest levels and availability. The POBMS A Cappella Club was honored to participate in this fundraiser and raise $120 for the Best Buddies Club!

Town launches “Art in the Park” initiative

Ms. Manning hosts a virtual visit with Ms. Petrash, prominent women’s historian. March is Women's History Month. Ms. Petrash, a prominent women's historian, joined Ms. Manning’s fourth grade class through a Google Meet to speak with students and encourage their research for their women’s history project. Ms. Manning’s class researched twelve famous women and created posters.

Ms. Peterson, library media specialist, helped students to find interesting information about these women. Then, Ms. Petrash rejoined the class to celebrate all of their findings. The project was a great success! Students proudly share their work with their poster displays.

The Town of Oyster Bay invites local artists to participate in the Town’s new “Art in the Park” program, which invites artists and artisans to display and sell their hand-crafted goods. Applications are now available for the event, which will be held on Saturday, May 21 at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach in Oyster Bay. “We are calling on all local artists and artisans to fill out an application today to take part in this great opportunity to showcase their items,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Michele Johnson. “The free event on May 21st will also feature live music, food trucks and activities for kids, making it a fun day for the whole family.”

Participants must be 18 or older, and display and sell only their original pieces. No commercial or mass-produced items are permitted. Artists must supply their own 10x10 canopy and additional items required for their space. Additional details and associated costs are provided on the application, available on the Town’s website. Art in the Park is run by the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division. The program focuses on hand-crafted goods, including ceramics, watercolors, glass, jewelry, wood, leather, sculpture and more. Additional information is available on the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com/capa or by calling (516) 797-7932.

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Bethpage HS lacrosse star Staff members honored at named to Top 100 Players MacArthur High School

Bethpage High School junior Brianna Wendling was named to Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island girls lacrosse players for 2022. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District Bethpage High School junior Brianna Wendling was recently named to Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island girls

lacrosse players for 2022. Wendling is committed to play lacrosse at Loyola University Maryland.

School nurse Barbara Angus was named Community Member of the Year.

Social studies teacher Vincent Causeman was named Teacher of the Year.

Two staff members at General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public School District received special recognition from the National Honor Society for their dedication and service. Social studies teacher Vincent

Causeman was named Teacher of the Year, while school nurse Barbara Angus was named Community Member of the Year. Both have influenced students to excel and feel welcomed at school. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

Andrew Alati Foundation Tax forum at donates to Island Harvest Island Trees Library

Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll held a Tax Forum on March 9, 2022 at the Island Trees Library. Receiver of Taxes Driscoll explained how residents can lower their property tax bills by applying for tax exemption programs, and also provided an overview of new payment features, paperless billing, payment reminders, tax discounts and more.

The Alati family of Bethpage recently stopped by Island Harvest Food Bank to present a check in memory of Andrew Alati to help people who are facing food insecurity in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Pictured left to right are Andrew’s family: his mom Diana, brother Angelo, his father Attilio, and his sister Lucia. Photo courtesy of Island Harvest Food Bank.

The family of Andrew Alati recently stopped by Island Harvest Food Bank to make a $5,000.00 donation on behalf of the Andrew Alati Foundation in Andrew’s memory. Andrew was only 13 years old when his life was tragically cut short as the result of a pedestrian accident in 2019. Andrew had once written that he wanted to help people who are homeless and people who are facing hunger. To that end, the Alati family created the foundation to honor Andrew’s legacy and create an endowment to help make a difference in the lives of people who are less fortunate. The Andrew Alati Foundation chose Island Harvest Food Bank to be its first charity because of its important work in helping fight hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. “We are exceptionally honored to receive the inaugural and most generous gift in memory of Andrew,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, president & CEO, Island Harvest Food Bank. “Andrew’s legacy will be a blessing to countless people who may be struggling to put food on their tables.”

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Supervisor of Social Studies & Home and Career Ms. Rose Borda and Hicksville High School social studies teacher Mr. Kevin Bunting brought Hicksville historian and Hicksville Public Library librarian Mr. James Janis to Hicksville High School to speak to the students in the New York State of Mind social studies class.

Mr. Janis, Hicksville historian, speaks of the origin of the Hicksville Public School District and shared various early one-room school house images with students from the days before the district evolved to current day with multiple schools including both the Hicksville Middle School and Hicksville High School as separate buildings.

On March 23 and March 24, James Janis, Hicksville historian and librarian from the Hicksville Public Library, visited Mr. Kevin Bunting’s “New York State of Mind” social studies class. Sixth period students learned about the history of Hicksville from the mid-1800s

and how they changed over time, business development to include at one time thirteen hotels, expansion of the Long Island Railroad to end in Hicksville because they ran out of money to further expand it, a population explosion of the Hicksville community, and how

through present day. Mr. Janis shared an array of images while sharing oral stories of Hicksville from past to present. Mr. Janis’ presentation focused on the changing landscape of the Hicksville community from focusing on the town center, architecture of unique buildings

Town seeks counselors for summer recreation program The Town of Oyster Bay is seeking counselors for its 2022 Summer Recreation Program. The six-week program provides a rewarding employment experience for counselors as they work with children and make a difference. “This great summer job is ideal for residents age 16 or older who are looking to build their resume. Our summer recreation counselors get real-world experience while having fun, making memories, and making a difference in the lives of others,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. Applicants must be available for the duration of the program, which runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning July 5 through August

12. Summer Recreation Program participants take part in trips, tournaments, shows and athletic events, including the TOBAY Games, making being a counselor a great first job for many residents. Employment opportunities are offered at Marjorie R. Post (Massapequa), Plainview-Old Bethpage and SyossetWoodbury Community Parks, Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park in Farmingdale, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach in Oyster Bay, and Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing. For more information, prospective counselors should contact Town’s Department of Parks at (516) 797-4125 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/summerrecreation.

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local and world history impacted these occurrences. Mr. Janis provided a wealth of knowledge to the students of Hicksville High School, and the presentation was enjoyed by all.

Annual Earth Day Cleanup In honor of Earth Day, the Levittown Community Council will be holding a Cleanup Day at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, April 23, from 1–4 p.m. The park is located at Hempstead Turnpike and Shelter Lane in Levittown. Community groups, individuals and families will join together to clean various locations throughout the Levittown

and Island Trees area. Please bring rakes, brooms, picks and shovels and other gardening and cleanup tools. Students needing service hours will receive certificates for their hours worked. For information, please email levittowncouncil@yahoo.com

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