Jericho-Syosset News Journal (5/31/19)

High school robotics team talks tech at Coder School

Team members (all Syosset High School juniors): Syosset High School juniors Jishan Alam, Kyle Chan, Matt Kaboolian, Christine Bocamazo, Harneet Kaur, David Stekol, Haona Wu, Matt Batkiewicz and SHS volunteer Julia Capone with Nisha Bhalla, senior advisor of Coder School with Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan and owner/general manager of Coder School Noreen Kazi.

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

On Friday night April 12 the Coder School, located at 45 Ira Road in downtown Syosset, hosted an outstanding group of Syosset High School students from the robotics team Syndicate 6438 -- a new breed of local heroes, as team Syndicate became the first Syosset High Robotics team to qualify for competition at the

World FTC Robotics Competition in Detroit, a portion of the 2019 F.I.R.S.T. Championship sponsored by Qualcomm Incorporated.

At their send-off event in Syosset, eight students of team Syndicate 6438 and a high school classmate volunteer addressed Coder School kids and their parents inside the local tech training and education center. Their presentation was titled “Deep Dive into the

School budgets pass in local districts

Residents of local school districts went to the polls on May 21st to vote on school budgets and trustees.

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World of F.I.R.S.T.” Syosset native and Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan, who graduated from Syosset High School in 2012 and served on the board of education from 2012 through 2017, visited Coder School and congratulated team Syndicate 6438, presenting the students with an official citation from the County Legislature.

The Syndicate 6438 students are Jishan Alam, Matthew Batkiewicz, Christine Bocamazo, Julia Capone (SHS volunteer), Kyle Chan, Matt Kaboolian, Harneet Kaur, David Stekol and Haona Wu. Their Robotics teacher at Syosset High School is Mr. Neal Hagan, faculty member of SHS (instructional) Technology Department.

The international F.I.R.S.T. competition celebrated its 30th year this spring, founded in 1989, and the F.I.R.S.T. acronym stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.” This year’s marquee event was held April 24 through 27, and tens of thousands of students from around the world who participate in K through 12 STEM programming gathered with leading industry professionals, educators, sponsors and STEM organizations. The first F.I.R.S.T. Robotics competition was held in 1992; In 1998 the F.I.R.S.T. Lego League was founded and in 2004, around the time many of Syosset’s team Syndicate 6438 students were toddlers, the F.I.R.S.T. Lego League Jr. was founded.

The Syndicate team’s presentation on F.I.R.S.T. explained to parents and kids that alumni of this S.T.E.M. programming are 2.6 times more likely to enroll in an engineering course during a student’s freshman year of college than their high school peers, and over 75% of F.I.R.S.T. alumni are in a S.T.E.M. field as either a student or a professional.

Students noted the core values built into F.I.R.S.T. technology programs are Discovery, Inclusion, Innovation, Impact, Teamwork, Fun, “Gracious Professionalism” and “Coopertition.”

The budget is a 1.38% increase in spending.

Pam Wasserman-Heath beat Maria Sy-Rangel for a seat on the Board of Education.

The budget of $124, 341,752 was approved with a vote of 808-326.

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Voters approved the $236,977,020 budget by a 1,677 to 737 margin.

Tracy Frankel, Rob Gershon and Susan Parker were re-elected to the School Board. Thomas A. Rotolo was also elected.

At the Coder School’s special event in April, team Syndicate 6438 students spent a Friday night helping children ages five to 12 learn some basic concepts of robotics, including connecting parts and systems to fly mini-drone helicopters and set up remote control cars, accessed through apps on tablets. Owner and general manager of the Coder School is Noreen Kazi, an active member and lead organizer for the annual Syos-

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Religious school open house

Come down with the family and learn about Temple Chaverim’s Religious School on Tuesday, June 11, between the hours of 5:30–6:30 pm. With flexible class schedules including optional online learning for fifth and sixth grade students enrolled with ShalomLearning and an interactive learning environment Temple Chaverim Religious School brings Judaism alive and relevant to the students.

Craig Wolfson, chairperson of the Religious School Committee, noted: “Temple Chaverim offers a top-notch religious school experience.  We offer welcoming, technolog-

ically advanced programs with an emphasis on a love of Judaism.  If you are looking for an enthusiastic group of teachers, staff, parents, and students, then this is the place for you.”

Rabbi Elizabeth Zeller, Temple Chaverim’s incoming rabbi, will also be here to meet with those who are interested in Religious School for September. She is excited to be a part of Temple Chaverim and is looking forward to meeting everyone in the community.

For further information, please call Eileen Schneyman or Debbye Brandell at 516-3676100 or email info@templechaverim.org.

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Thanks for support

To the Editor:

Thank you to everyone who took the time to come out and vote Tuesday, May 21st.  I am thrilled that the Jericho budget passed and am grateful to the community for voting me in for re-election on to the Jericho School Board for the next 3 years.

Running a campaign in a contested election is never easy. For me it was my team that got me through-from distributing signs, flyers, making calls/texts/emails, providing & setting up (and packing up) a tent with a table and chairs, to waking up at the crack of dawn on election day to help me do whatever needed to be done.

My dear friends delivered food and drink all day and continually were my emotional backing and inspiration to stay strong. Tuesday, May 21st was a 17 hour day but one that I will cherish for many years to come. I felt absolutely surrounded by my community in support, love, pride, and encouragement.

To all my friends who sat with me for hours outside the polls-- you gave me peace of mind, laughter, and shared in the joy of my encounters with people from all the times of my

life. I cherish every single one of you who stepped up to support me. I could not have done this without you. Thank you to my friends who took time to send letters to the editor on my behalf and to the local stores in Jericho & Syosset who, with enthusiasm, displayed my flyers.

Specifically, thanks to Market Bistro, Beyond Bagels, Angel Tips Nail Spa, Debs Cleaners, Nobel Wines & Spirits, Starbucks, Blackbeard Barber, Jewels by David Lloyd,  Gold Coast Kids, Mulberry Street Pizza, Bagel Doctor, Fanatico, Dunkin Donuts, The Jericho Cider Mill, Kashi, and Robbins Lane Car Care.

Thank you to the entire Jericho district (Teachers, Principals, Assistant Principals, and Curriculum Associates), The Birchwood Civic Association, Long Island Opt-Out, & NYSUT for your unwavering support and endorsement of me in this election. Thank you to my fellow Board of Education Trustees for working together to support every child and family in the district and for your support of me. I take tremendous pride in working with each of you and am honored to have the opportunity to continue doing so.

Dr. Pam Wasserman-Heath

Organists society to hold recital

The Nassau Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will hold a Members' Recital on Sunday, June 9 beginning at 3:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 40 West Nicholai St, Hicksville.  The recital is free and a reception will follow.  It will feature the new large Walker organ which has recently been installed at Trinity Church.

Elizabeth Bailey, a resident of Garden City and the organist at St Bernard Church Levittown, will be

participating in this recital.  Other participants in the recital include Michael Bower, the director of music at St Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, Meredith Baker, choirmaster and organist at  Christ Episcopal Church, Manhasset, Henry DeVries, music director at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hicksville and Judith Feuss, director of music and organist at Church of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Manhasset. All are welcome to attend.

Toy collection for birthday parties for homeless kids

The Town of Oyster Bay will be holding a collection drive to support birthday parties for homeless children on Long Island.  Donations collected June 1 through August 1 will support the charitable efforts of Birthday Wishes of Long Island, a not-for-profit organization located in Hicksville.  Through the efforts of volunteers and donations, the organization provided birthday parties to 1,288 homeless children in 2 018, including gifts, homemade cupcakes, goody bags, activities and crafts.

“Birthday Wishes of Long Island is a wonderful organization comprised of giving and caring volunteers who help bring smiles to the face of homeless children on Long Island – some of whom have never received a birthday party before,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino.  “Help bring normalcy, hope and joy to a homeless girl or boy by donating today to this incredible cause.”

To support these birthday parties

for Long Island’s homeless children, the following donations are sought:

• New, unwrapped toys for children of all ages

• Batteries of all sizes

• Wrapping paper

For those who wish to donate to Birthday Wishes of Long Island, collection boxes can be found in the following Town facilities:

• Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay

• Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa

• Department of Public Works, 150 Miller Pl., Syosset

• Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage

• Hicksville Athletic Center, South Broadway, Hicksville

For more information about the Birthday Wishes of Long Island collection drive, please contact Esther Alter at (516) 624-6380, or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

Syosset High School coach named Coach of the Year

Congratulations to Syosset High School coach Rich Cafiero who received the Coach of the Year Award

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Health Update for Seniors

A Free Community Education Seminar Tai

Chi & Mindfulness:

Enhance Your Well-Being

Please join us as we explore the health benefits of Tai Chi and ways to reduce stress with Mindfulness. Learn to embrace the mind, body & spirit, as Robin Gibson-Simms, RN, MSN –PH, Community Health Nurse and Margorie Paganelli, Coordinator of Community Outreach, explain and demonstrate the gentle exercise of Tai Chi, as well as provide guidance about practicing Mindfulness.

A question and answer period will be included.

1:15PM

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Mineola Community Center

155 Washington Avenue, Mineola (One block south of Jericho Tpke., between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Ave.)

Admission is free, but seating is limited.

Please call (516) 663-3916 for reservations.

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for boys varsity track from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHAA). The NYSPHSAA, in conjunction with the New York State Coaches Association, selects one winner per varsity sport as a coach of the year.

Rich Cafiero, a Syosset High School alum, has been teaching and coaching in the district for 16 years. He coaches cross country, winter track and spring track, as well as acts as a Student Government Advisor. “This is a great honor” stated Coach Cafiero.

“Caf cares about every athlete, in both their athletic and personal endeavors, and that is what separates him from other coaches” said Syosset High School senior Sean Ahearn. “Caf has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of student-athletes who have come under his guidance in the past few years.”

Syosset High School Coach Rich Cafiero

Replacing your central air with a new high efficiency system can save you hundreds in energy costs during the warmer months.

Adding heat pump technology to your ducted AC system or ductless mini-splits can also save energy when the weather turns cool.

"Broadway in your backyard" is how Rori Fleshel described the offerings from the Cultural Arts Playhouse. Located on Michael Drive in Syosset, it has been entertaining the Syosset community for two years.

The playhouse contains a 180-seat theater and a rehearsal studio, and is handicapped accessible. Rori explained that they offer musical theater classes for kindergarten through 12th grade, and a summer camp where participants

will learn about the many elements that go into putting together a show. Workshops in acting, dance and music enhance a child's skill level in theater and boost their confidence. For more information about the programs offered by the Cultural Arts Playhouse, visit their website at www.CulturalArtsPlayhouse.com. The Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club meets on Tuesday afternoons at the Lisbon Cafe, Jericho Turnpike, Jericho.

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Rotary President Moira Patterson, Rori Fleshel.

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Syosset wins 37 medals at the Long Island Math Fair

Students from Syosset High School, H.B. Thompson and South Woods Middle School competed at the Al Kalfus Long Island Math Fair held at Hofstra University and brought back an impressive 37 medals, including 11 gold, 14 sliver and 12 bronze medals. Syosset High School junior Lance Lampert won the prestigious Alice Griswold Award for the best Gold Medal paper in Nassau County.

The Al Kalfus Long Island Math Fair is sponsored by the Nassau County Association of Mathematics Supervisors (NCAMS). Students conducted extensive mathematical research on a topic of their choice, prepared a research paper and presented to judges from academia and local industries.

Below is the complete list of all Syosset medalists.

• Nadeem Gangat - High School - Gold

• Michael Kopacz- High School- Gold

• Kevin Li- High School- Gold

• Joshua Yun- High School- Gold

• Wonjoo Chang- High School- Silver

• Giselle Rasquina- High School- Silver

• Michael Chu- High School- Bronze

• Yan Luo- High School- Gold

• Lingfei Zhao- High School- Silver

• Joshua Elenowitz- High SchoolSilver

• Azim Gangat High School- Silver

• Satthvik Inteti- High School- Silver

• Sophia Jang- High School- Silver

• Nicholas Mastandrea- High SchoolBronze

• Arushi Mittal- High School- Bronze

• Thomas Lam- High School- Gold

• Griffin Hon- Thompson- Gold

• Ria Mehta- Thompson- Gold

• Alliyyah Hamid- South Woods- Gold

• Anika Nayak- South Woods- Gold

• Arya Tooley- Thompson- Silver

• Chase Arronson- South Woods- Silver

• Jesse Lebolt- South Woods- Silver

• Jordan Guo- Thompson- Bronze

• Lawrence Hon- Thompson- Bronze

• Katherine Li- Thompson- Bronze

• Anish Mittal- Thompson- Bronze

• Ethan Wang Thompson- Bronze

• Michael Yu- Thompson- Bronze

• Avery Aaronson- South WoodsBronze

• Molly Lebolt- South Woods- Bronze

• Shivane Dadi- South Woods- Gold

• Kyle Dapice- South Woods- Silver

• Darius Fan- South Woods- Silver

• Anoushka Rishi- Thompson- Silver

• Ella Zhou- Thompson- Silver

• Amanda Zhang- Thompson- Bronze

Photos courtesy of the Syosset School District

South Woods Middle School LI Math Fair competitors.

Syosset High School LI Math Fair competitors pose with Coordinator of Math Dr. John Genova and Principal Dr. John Durante.

This Week at Jericho Public Library

Tuesday, June 4th at 2:00 PM

Movie: “The World Before Your Feet” (Documentary)

For over six years, and for reasons he can’t explain, 37-year-old Matt Green, has been walking every block of every street in New York City—a trek of more than 8,000 miles. It tells the personal quest and the unexpected journey of discovery, humanity and wonder.

Not rated. 1 hour, 35 minutes.

Wednesday, June 5th at 7:00 PM

Maximize Long Term Care Benefits with Salil Zaveri, consultant, Zaveri Insurance Agency

Insurance can be complicated. For instance, if your plan requires receipts for reimbursement do you know how you can bypass that requirement? Are you protected against premium increases? Do you have a survivor benefit? These are just a few of the topics that will be discussed. This program will give you all the information you need to make the best choice for your personal long term care needs.

Register online at www. Jericholibrary.org or at the Circulation Desk for this free program.

Thursday, June 6th at 1:30 PM

The Passionate Reader: An Afternoon Book Group with Mary Hirdt “Clock Dance” by Anne Tyler Willa Drake yearns to be a grandmother, yet the prospect is dimming. When she receives a phone call saying that her son’s ex-girlfriend has been shot, she drops everything to look after this woman and her nine-yearold daughter, which leads Willa into uncharted territory.

Thursday, June 6th at 4:30 PM

Teen Game Development Grades 6-12

Learn to build a fully functional 2D game using just HTML5, CSS3 and Java Script. Students will learn to work step-by-step through the game design process, starting with only what is necessary to complete each step and refactoring the code as necessary. Pre-registration is required: Go to the Jericho Public Library website at www. Jericholibrary.org to register online.

Programs will take place at the Jericho Public Library: 1 Merry Lane, Jericho.

For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org

Men's Health Seminar: “Live Well, Feel Better”

Men and their loved ones are invited to join Aaron E. Katz, MD, chairman of NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Department of Urology, and a panel of experts to learn how to improve their health and lifestyle on Saturday, June 22,  from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  The 2019 Men’s Health Seminar will be held at the NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola.

Keynote speaker Frank Lipman, MD, MD, a renowned functional medicine physician and New York Times best-selling author, will discuss “How to be Well in a Challenging World.”  Prestigious NYU Winthrop Hospital Physicians will educate, inspire, and engage attendees

on topics related to prostate cancer, PSA, low testosterone and erectile dysfunction.  Also on the program this year will be new treatment options for BPH and voiding dysfunction, brain health, heart health, weight loss, stress management, and much more.  All lectures and workshops will include time for questions and answers.

Admission is free, but registration is required. To register or for a complete list of speakers and the agenda for the day, please visit www.menshealthseminar.com

For questions concerning the event, please call the event coordinator at (516) 663-2316.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation at shelter rock 48 shelter rock road in manhasset

Hosted by Blank Slate Media and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock

Award-winning journalist and Blank Slate Media publisher Steven Blank will pose topical questions, followed by an audience question-and-answer period.

Admission is free.

Please register today to reserve your place. www.theislandnow.com/communityforum Refreshments will be served following the forum.

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Jericho students honored with ELA Awards

Eighteen Jericho Middle School students won awards in the 2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Contest. Congratulations to the following students: Madison Grady, Kaden Ho, Kamran Hormozi, Samay Lakhani, Ashton Leung, Andrew Li, Andy Liu, Lauren Marchand, Alexandra McCormick, Ashwin Narayanan, Elina Ng, Ruoxi Qian, Khushie Shelat, Lucas Sher, Katie Tian, Kexin Yan, Chloe Zhang, and Kevin Zhu. They are pictured here with English teachers Jennifer Han and Rose Scalera. Photos by Denise Nash

Two Jericho High School students, ninth-grader Joan Bao and 11th-grader Keertti Sinnan, won our annual Poetry Out Loud Preliminary Competition in order to compete at the New York State Poetry Out Loud Regional Competition at Stony Brook University. Keertti Sinnan also won the regional competition and participated in the New York State Poetry Out Loud Finals at the Fashion Institute of Technology on March 8, 2019. They are pictured here with English teacher Charu Vardhan.

Ten Jericho High School students won awards in the 2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Contest. Congratulations to the following students: Herin Ahn, Rebecca Cho, Larry Ding, Jacob Khim, Ariel Kim, Alice Ko, Seung Kyu Lee, Joanne Li, Vivian Wu, and Angela Zhu. They are pictured here with English teacher Barbara Brown.

Jericho High School 10th-grader Katelyn Li were recognized for her submission to the 2019 PTA Reflections Writing Contest: Heroes Among Us. She is pictured here with English teacher Barbara Brown.

Jericho High School ninth-grader Janice Rateshwar won the 2019 Valentine's Day Poetry Contest: Presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution and Raynham Hall. She is pictured here with Dr. Daniel Salzman. Her English teacher is Mellene Hederian.

Jericho High School ninth-grader Sydney Shaevitz was recognized for her submission to the 2019 PTA Reflections Writing Contest: Heroes Among Us. She is pictured here with English teacher Bonnie Arnesen.

Jericho High School ninth-grader Brian Reich won the 2019 Stranger Sagas Writing Contest. Brian’s story will be published in the annual New York State Stranger Sagas Collection. He is pictured here with Dr. Daniel Salzman. His English teacher is Mellene Hederian.

All the World’s a Stage as New York’s Summer Cultural Season Gets Underway

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Summer is a magical time in New York, with a burst of the finest cultural institutions opening their doors, coming outdoors and letting all the world in.

Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) has begun performances of the 2019 Free Shakespeare in the Park production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Delacorte Theater, continuing a 57-year tradition of free theater

in Central Park. Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, the allblack staging of this beloved comedy will run through Sunday, June 23.

Then, for the first time since 1979, Free Shakespeare in the Park will present CORIOLANUS , the Bard’s blistering drama about a general voted into power by a populace hungry for change, and the unrav-

eling that follows. Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan ( Proof , Shakespeare In The Park’s  Troilus and Cressida) directs a modern-day version of this riveting epic of democracy and demagoguery, July 16-August 11.

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or ticket distributions over the course of the summer in all five boroughs for almost every public performance of Free Shakespeare in the Park, continuing The Public’s mission of making great theater accessible to all. This summer’s distributions at libraries, recreation centers, and community partners throughout New York City, will have more locations and dates than ever to provide New Yorkers even more opportunities to obtain free tickets. To see a complete borough distribution schedule, visit publictheater.org/borough.

Kenny Leon directs a bold new take on Shakespeare’s cherished comedy of romantic retribution and miscommunication, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. In this modern production, we find the community of Messina celebrating a break from an ongoing war. But not all is peaceful amid the revelry, as old rivals engage in a battle of wits, unexpected foes plot revenge, and young lovers are caught in a tumultuous courtship – until love proves the ultimate trickster, and undoes them all.

The all-black cast of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING includes Jamar Brathwaite (Ensemble), Danielle Brooks (Beatrice), Grantham Coleman (Benedick), Chuck Cooper (Leonato), Javen K. Crosby (Ensemble), Denzel DeAngelo Fields (Ensemble), Jeremie Harris (Claudio), Tayler Harris (Ensemble), Erik Laray Harvey (Antonio/Verges), Kai Heath (Messenger), Daniel Croix Henderson (Balthasar), Tyrone

Mitchell Henderson (Friar Francis/ Sexton), Tiffany Denise Hobbs (Ursula), Lateefah Holder (Dogberry), LaWanda Hopkins (Dancer), Billy Eugene Jones (Don Pedro), Margaret Odette (Hero), Hubert Point-Du Jour (Don John), William Roberson (Ensemble), Jaime Lincoln Smith (Borachio), Jazmine Stewart (Ensemble), Khiry Walker (Conrade/Ensemble), Olivia Washington (Margaret), and Latra A. Wilson (Dancer).

To enable as many New Yorkers as possible the opportunity to experience Free Shakespeare in the Park there will be an open caption performance of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING on Friday, June 14; an ASL performance on Saturday, June 15; and an ADA audio described performance on Thursday, June 13.

Since 1962, over five million people have enjoyed more than 150 free productions of Shakespeare and other classical works and musicals at the Delacorte Theater. Conceived by founder Joseph Papp as a way to make great theater accessible to all, The Public’s Free Shakespeare in the Park continues to be the bedrock of the Company’s mission to increase access and engage the community.

This season, The Public proudly welcomes the return of Jerome L. Greene Foundation and Bank of America as season sponsors.

The Public continues the work of its visionary founder Joe Papp as a civic institution engaging, both on-stage and off, with some of the most important ideas and social issues of today. Conceived over 60 years ago as one of

the nation’s first nonprofit theaters, The Public has long operated on the principles that theater is an essential cultural force and that art and culture belong to everyone. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham, The Public’s wide breadth of programming includes an annual season of new work at its landmark home at Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, The Mobile Unit touring throughout New York City’s five boroughs, Public Forum, Under the Radar, Public Studio, Public Works, Public Shakespeare Initiative, and Joe’s Pub. Since premiering HAIR in 1967, The Public continues to create the canon of American Theater and is currently represented on Broadway by the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Their programs and productions can also be seen regionally across the country and around the world. The Public has received 59 Tony Awards, 170 Obie Awards, 53 Drama Desk Awards, 56 Lortel Awards, 34 Outer Critic Circle Awards, 13 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards, and 6 Pulitzer Prizes.

Tickets to The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park are distributed in a number of ways. On the day of each public performance, free tickets may be acquired in person at The Delacorte Theater, through a digital lottery via the TodayTix website or mobile app, in person at a borough distribution site, and via an in person lottery in the lobby of The Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. All tickets are subject

to availability. A performance calendar and complete ticket distribution details can be found at PublicTheater. org. A limited number of tickets are also available via advance reservation by making a contribution in support of Free Shakespeare in the Park. To learn more, or to make a contribution, call 212.967.7555, or visit PublicTheater.org. The Delacorte Theater in Central Park is accessible by entering at 81st Street and Central Park West or at 79th Street and Fifth Avenue (publictheater.org).

Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series Features 6 Free Concerts

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2019 Summer Recital Series once again brings free outdoor recitals, featuring established artists and young talents of the opera world, to New Yorkers in all five boroughs.  The series, now in its 11th year, features six free concerts embracing all five boroughs, and has become an operatic summer tradition. Presented in collaboration with City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage Festival, the first two concerts, on Monday, June 10 at 8 p.m. at Central Park SummerStage (Manhattan) and Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at Brooklyn Bridge Park (Brooklyn), will feature soprano Ying Fang,who sang a featured role in Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito this season,and tenor Ben Bliss and baritone Nathan Gunn,who sang together this season in Mozart’s The Magic Flute. They will be joined by Met pianist Dan Saunders. Four additional recitals feature soprano Leah Hawkins and tenor Mario

The company of the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Kenny Leon, running at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park through June 23. (Photo credit: Joan Marcus)

Bahg, current members of the Met’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, and baritone Joseph Lim, a winner of the Met’s National Council Auditions. They will be accompanied by Met pianist Dimitri Dover. Their concerts will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m. in Jackie Robinson Park (Manhattan); Saturday, June 15 at 4 p.m. in Williamsbridge Oval (Bronx); Monday, June 17 at 7 p.m. in Socrates Sculpture Park (Queens); and Wednesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. in Clove Lakes Park (Staten Island).

The Met’s Summer Recital Series will feature arias and duets, as well as Broadway standards and other classi-

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The Met’s Summer Recital Series is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and in collaboration with the Department of Parks and Recreation. Major funding has also been provided by The Elizabeth B. McGraw Foundation, in honor of Mrs. McGraw.

No tickets are required for any of the performances. There are no rain dates for any of the park recitals. For more information visit metopera.org/ season/summer-2019/recitals/

New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks

The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, have become an iconic New York summer experience since they began in 1965, transforming parks throughout the city into a patchwork of picnickers and providing music lovers with an opportunity to hear the best classical music under the stars.

The concerts will take place Tuesday June 11 in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx; Wednesday, June 12 in Central Park, Manhattan, Thursday, June 13 in Cunningham Park in Queens, Friday,

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June 14 in Prospect Park, Brooklyn and Sunday, June 16 in Staten Island.

All performances begin at 8 PM except the Free Indoor Concert in Staten Island, which begins at 4 PM.

The scheduled program includes Rossini, Overture to La Gazza Ladra; Works by Very Young Composers of New York City; and Copland’s HoeDown, from Rodeo.

There will be fireworks by Volt Live following the performances in the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn.

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Standing on that stage to applause on Graduation Day!

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

When I was still in high school I had to fill out a few different college applications. Each form was slightly different but each one had a section where I had to write an essay about why I wanted to go to that particular school.

I was nervous about writing that essay because I knew that the three most important things being considered were my high school grades, my standardized test results and this personal essay.

My various extracurricular activities and volunteer work also were given some weight but this personal essay told the evaluating committee not just about my writing abilities but about how serious I was about embarking on four years at their school. Words mattered and my essay counted.

Filling out this section as a high school junior I considered the possibilities. Grabbing some scrap paper I sketched out a few answers. Tearing up one piece of paper after another and tossing them in the waste basket I wasn’t sure what to write. Mostly I didn’t know where to begin.

After talking it over with my sister, Michelle, who had gone through the same process three years prior, I felt a bit better.

With increased focus I forged ahead. I had a better idea of the beginning, the middle and the end, just like when I wrote any other essay for school, so I took a deep breath and started writing. Going back and editing my words helped pull it together. Eventually I chose my official essay, typed it up and submitted it with the rest of my application.

I guess it turned out well because a few months later a few colleges mailed me some very official acceptance letters.

By my senior year in high school I had decided on which college to attend. There was no more guessing, no more “what ifs.” I had chosen Fairfield

University in Connecticut and they had chosen me. We were a good match, Fairfield and I, and it would give me the chance to study uninterruptedly.

Going off to college for the first time meant: Packing my parents’ car to head off to college. Unloading everything I had packed into those pretty basic dormitory rooms. Decorating it with calendars, wall hangings, colorful pillows and blankets. Trying to make it more comfortable.

It also meant meeting my new roommate, chatting for a bit, getting to know the other students living on my floor and meeting the Resident Assistants in the building.

It entailed getting a map of the campus and finding out where all of the buildings were located. It also entailed being sure that I had a faculty advisor.

It meant getting ready for Freshman Orientation, a series of get-togethers followed by an outdoor barbecue for everyone on one of the campus’ grassy green areas. It was a chance to meet, socialize and start forming new friendships.

The day of our barbecue I remember that we lucked out because it was a bright, sunny day with comfortable temperatures and puffy clouds floating by overhead.

I’m not sure where we all would have gotten together for lunch on the day of the barbecue if it had rained but I have a feeling that the school had some type of plan.

This Freshman Orientation happened at the end of August, a few days before Labor Day, a few days before the fall semester officially started.

Once classes began it was a whirlwind of classes in different buildings, plenty of tests and lots of papers to be written. The papers were time-consuming to research, write and type up but they went a long way in helping me to get the good grades I wanted.

It meant juggling my workload of 15-18 credits and signing up for any club I might enjoy. Becoming a deejay in the

university’s radio club was fun. So was writing for the school newspaper. Which reminds me of what I wrote in my college application. I wanted to go on to college and study at Fairfield University because exploring higher learning was something that interested me. I wanted to take what I had achieved in high school and expand on it. I wanted to make a new circle of friends and learn from professors I had never met before. That meant taking

plenty of English literature classes, philosophy seminars, creative writing classes, the history of whatever period classes, Spanish, math, accounting, religion, biology and more. It meant mastering statistics, not my favorite subject but necessary nonetheless. What I learned along the way: How to focus on classwork and the task at hand. How to be disciplined enough to do all of my assignments. How to netSee page D6

BY TOM MARGENAU

Frequently, I hear from readers who take one of my columns into their local Social Security office to help make their case during benefit inquiries. More often than not, the Social Security representative they are talking to is skeptical, sometimes even hostile, about my involvement in the situation. I can sort of understand that. They usually have no idea who I am or my connection to the Social Security Administration. As far as they know, I’m just some yahoo who writes a newspaper column. They don’t know that I spent 32 years working for SSA in a series of increasingly responsible jobs, or that I have been writing this column covering Social Security issues for almost 22 years. Today’s questions illustrate this phenomenon.

Q: My wife and I went to our local Social Security office to sign her up. She is 66 years old and filed a restricted claim on my record. I am 72. I started my benefits when I was 70, so I am getting the 32 percent “delayed retirement credit” added into my monthly benefits. My wife asked if her future widow’s benefits would include those extra credits. The caseworker said “No.” She said the widow’s rate is based on my full retirement age rate, not my age 70 benefit. We had brought along one of your recent columns in which you said that widow’s benefits do include the delayed retirement bonus and showed it to her. And she said: “I am the office expert on widow’s benefits. Who are you going to believe? Some clown who writes a newspaper column? Or the office expert on widow’s benefits.” We went home feeling chastised. Besides your column, do you have something in black and white we can take back to the office and show this “expert” to prove you are right?

A: I usually don’t like to get involved in cases like this. In other words, I don’t like to have to dig out SSA regulations to prove that I am right to some ill-informed SSA representative. This self-appointed “office expert on widow’s benefits” should be able to do this research herself. But it was the “clown” comment that raised my hackles and sent me searching for proof. The research tool that spells out all of SSA’s rules and regulations is called the “Program Operations Manual System,” or POMS. It is a very extensive document. Before it was digitized, it filled about 20 three-inch binders. But now it’s online. If you ever want to get thoroughly bored, you can check it out. Go to www. socialsecurity.gov and click the menu button. Way at the bottom of the menu page, under “Research Planning and Policy,” you will see a link called “Program Rules.” Click on it. In the page that pops up, click on “Employee Operating Instructions” and then open up the “Pro-

SSA Representatives Challenge Me

grams Operations Manual System” link. And then ... well ... good luck! Reading a scholarly tome on rocket science is only slightly more difficult than trying to negotiate POMS.

Anyway, tell this “expert” to check out POMS RS 00615.706. That section is titled “Computation of the Widow(er)’s Benefit with DRCs.” It goes on to explain how a worker’s delayed retirement credits are added into a widow’s (or widower’s) Social Security benefits.

Q: I worked for the government most of my life. Therefore, I paid into the civil service retirement system, not Social Security. But I did some odd jobs over the years where I did pay into Social Security. Now that I am 66 and retired, I get a very small Social Security check (it’s about $150). As you know, that benefit is reduced by the Windfall Elimination Provision. I just took on a consulting job that will pay me a six-figure salary for the next several years. Social Security taxes will be deducted from my paychecks. I was hoping this extra income I have, and these extra taxes I am paying, will lessen the impact of my WEP reduction. As you know, in a prior email, you told me my WEP reduction will be lessened. I took that email into my Social Security office. The rep I showed it to said you are wrong. He told me, “WEP reductions are carved in stone at the time you file for benefits and can never be changed.” Who is right?

A: I’m right, and the representative you talked to is wrong. But this time, I’m not going to dig through the mind-numbing POMS system to find the proof. I can just relay my own experience.

But before I do, I must help my readers understand what we are talking about. I have spent many past columns explaining WEP in detail, but here it is in a nutshell. The Social Security benefit formula is skewed to help low-income people get a better deal out of their retirement benefits. Those workers who spend the bulk of their careers in jobs not covered by Social Security but who have worked enough on the side to qualify for a Social Security benefit get the bonus intended for low-income workers (because they have a gap-filled Social Security record). The WEP reduction adjusts their Social Security benefit to eliminate that windfall. Thus the name: “Windfall Elimination Provision.”

Anyway, here is my story. Many readers may find this hard to believe, but even though I spent 32 years working for the Social Security Administration, I didn’t pay a nickel of Social Security taxes all those years. As an older federal employee, I was covered by the civil service retirement system. (FYI: All federal employees hired since 1984 pay into Social Security. I was hired in 1973.) But I did work at jobs that were covered by So-

cial Security before I started working for the government. This earned me a very meager Social Security retirement benefit that got the maximum WEP reduction. But since I retired, I’ve been writing this column and doing some consulting gigs for which I pay Social Security self-employment taxes. And every year, my Social Security benefit gets bumped up a few dollars because my WEP reduc-

tion is recalculated to give me credit for these extra earnings. So I know from personal experience that, despite what the Social Security rep told you, your WEP reduction will not be “carved in stone.”

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

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Museum Mile Festival, June 11

Now celebrating its 41st year, the annual Museum Mile Festival takes place rain or shine on Tuesday, June 11, from 6 to 9 pm. Walk the Mile on Fifth Avenue between 82nd Street and 110th Street while visiting some of New York

kets in hand, disembark from ferries from lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.

This, the 14th year of the festival, is especially poignant because it is also the 100th anniversary of Prohibition and all that the counter-culture (women’s rights!) Jazz Age triggered.

It is also one of New York City’s most glamorous and entertaining events of the summer.

Jazz Age Lawn Party, is the world’s original and largest prohibition era

Michael Arenella and the Dreamland Orchestra, with a 1920s-era dance performance by The Dreamland Follies, at the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

City’s finest cultural institutions, which are open free to the public throughout the evening. Special exhibitions and works from permanent collections are on view inside the museums’ galleries, with live music and art-making workshops on Fifth Avenue at selected museums.

The 23-block stretch of Fifth Avenue is home to seven participating institutions—El Museo del Barrio, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, the Jewish Museum, Neue Galerie and the Museum of the City of New York. In addition to all the art to see inside, there are plenty of outdoor festivities: face painting, chalk drawing, live music and other block-party-type events. (http://museummilefestival. org/)

Jazz Age Lawn Party, Governors Island

Nostalgia doesn’t begin to describe the feeling that permeates Governors Island for the two weekends (June 15 & 16, August 24 & 25) each summer that thousands of people, many decked out in 1920s regalia, elaborate picnic bas-

Fine Arts & Festivals in the Great Northern Catskills

Where can you see Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, and Brooks & Dunn all in one place? At the Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain, June 7-9! One of the Catskill’s premier summer festivals, country music fans flock to this three-day event each year. Camp out for the complete experience and you’ll be rewarded with special concerts, great food, and craft beer from a wide variety of amazing vendors.

If you prefer banjos and standup basses, the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival is for you. Held at Walsh Farm from July 18-21, Grey Fox’s who’s who of bluegrass line-up boasts 40 bands playing on six outdoor stages over four days. It’s non-stop, family-friendly, toe-tapping fun. Combine your bluegrass experience with a visit to the Annual Catskills Irish Arts Week, held concurrently from July 14-20 in East Durham. It’s a week-long celebration of Irish culture that includes live music, traditional Irish dancers, workshops, lectures, art, and more.

tion than at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site. There, the former home and studio of Hudson River School of Art founder Thomas Cole still stands, now serving as a museum of Catskills art history and a working gallery and studio.

Exchange traditional for contemporary when you visit the LUMBERYARD Center for Film and Performing Arts. This modern-day studio and performance center is a wonderful place for audiences to enjoy unique theater, dance, and film productions, and a place for budding artists to hone their craft and blaze their own artistic path. Browse their upcoming events or learn more about their leading-edge artist-in-residence programs.

With so many incredible performance spaces and galleries to choose from, it’s easy to make the arts part of any visit to the Great Northern Catskills. Check the performance schedules of the Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill and the Orpheum Film and Performing Arts Center in Tannersville to find world class concerts, theater productions, and one-of-a-kind shows, or stop by a local art gallery to see breathtaking works by talented local artists.

inspired gathering.  The event started in 2005 as a small gathering on NYC’s Governors Island, and has since grown into one of New York City’s most beloved events. This historically sold out event attracts thousands of time travelers each year, who come together to discover the music and zeitgeist of the 1920s. Consistently selected by the New York Times as one of the year’s most memorable events, Jazz Age Lawn Party offers a unique, interactive opportunity to relive one of the most colorful and formative epochs in American history.

The event is held rain or shine; food is available for sale but people love to bring their own picnics (outside alcohol is prohibited, but there is alcohol, including Prohibition-era inspired cocktails, for sale).

Though enjoying Governor’s Island is free (and there are fascinating historic sites as well as art and cultural and recreational activities on the island, and you can hear the music, admission to the festivities is by ticket (which cost up to $175). Purchase tickets in advance https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jazzage-lawn-party-18523813336 (no charge for children 12 and under).

A festival on two wheels, the 12th Annual Tour of the Catskills ProAm Bicycle Road Race will be held in Tannersville on August 3. One of the nation’s top cycling events, this Pro-Am race draws over 250 racers each year from throughout the world. Considered one of the toughest cycling courses in the country for amateurs and professionals alike, racers will give their all just to get through the ‘Devil’s Kitchen Climb,’ a grueling uphill portion of the course. Cheer the athletes on, or register and see if you have what it takes!

Rev up the fun and watch daring riders kick up the dirt and reach serious speeds at Diamondback Motocross of East Durham. With three Sunday race days this summer - June 16, July 7, and July 28 - there’s no excuse for missing this thrilling event. Landing big-air jumps and racing around tight corners, it’s an adrenaline junkie’s dream come true for riders, and a heartpounding spectacle for those on the sidelines!

The Catskill Region has long been a place where poets, painters, writers, and photographers have found artistic inspiration. The stunning natural surroundings and ample opportunities for reflective solitude make it a haven for creative minds. As a result, it also holds incredible appeal for those who appreciate the fine arts.

There is no better place to begin your Catskills arts and culture explora-

What is it about the Great Northern Catskills that is so inspiring to artistic minds? Take a walk along the new Hudson River Skywalk to see for yourself! Hundreds of feet in the air, the mile-long Skywalk connects the homes of two famed Hudson River School painters, Thomas Cole and Frederic Church. Spanning a picturesque portion of the Hudson River, several outlooks along the path provide panoramic views of the water below and the surrounding mountains. It is a view that has inspired countless photographs, paintings, and written works, including the famous fable of Rip Van Winkle. While pets are not allowed, sketch books, cameras, and

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work and form groups. How to network and form contacts for our days after college.

I also learned how to problem solve. How to become a critical, rational thinker. How to approach challenges and obstacles in new and creative ways.

One question was to determine if I wanted to continue my higher learning after college and if so, what would I major in? What would be the focus of my life’s work?

Looking back on my college days with a graduate’s keen eye, I for one have lots of fun memories of a time when I was able to leave home and study in a place that was in a pretty setting and free from distractions.

The schoolwork was hard but on weekends in October some friends and I would take a break and drive to Westport and pick some perfect pumpkins for our rooms and the dormitory.

I remember free time and snowy days in Connecticut when barreling down a hill on a toboggan was the thing to do. Shrieking as we speeded down the snowy hill was our way of letting off a little steam after a full day of classes. I remember when hanging out at the Rathskeller with friends was cool. When meeting new friends through existing friends was interesting.

It meant making some new friends off campus in Fairfield and surrounding towns at churches, bazaars and tag sales. On three-day weekends I got to explore different parts of the Nutmeg State.

Sometimes when we had a few hours free, a couple of friends and I would drive to Westport and take a walk along Main Street. There are lots of mom-andpop shops there plus lots of very tempting eateries.

We would do some window shopping and sometimes have lunch there. On other days, when the weather was nice, we would just stroll along Main Street and take in the New England charm. And there was plenty of charm to absorb.

Back on campus, back in my regular routine, I remember hearing the strains of people in prayer coming from the Chapel as I walked down the hall since I was often a few minutes late for Sunday Mass.

In May when the snow had melted and the temperatures rose, some friends and I would place a large striped towel on the grass outside and simply inhale the sunshine and the perfect air of spring.

It also meant having to wrap up the spring semester at school and start getting ready to return home to Long Island. College would break for the summer and a temporary job for June, July and August waited for me in Rockville Centre.

Wrapping up the end of each semester always reminded me that as a student at Fairfield University I was just passing through. I was there temporarily to learn, I wasn’t a permanent resident of Connecticut or the school, as beautiful as it was.

Being a student of higher learning was often a fleeting thing. I was there

just for a while but while I was there I made it my own. I made the college and its acres of wooded land and tall trees and my academic experiences my own. Those memories will stay with me forever.

I have discovered, however, that life is seldom a straight trajectory. Unexpected things come up along the way. There are lots of twists and turns along the way.

As novelist Jane Green has said, “Each of us may think we know exactly what we need to make us happy, what will be good for us, what will ensure we have our happy ending, but life rarely works out in the way we expect, and our happy ending may have all sorts of unexpected twists and turns, be shaped in all sorts of unexpected ways.”

New opportunities open up, new choices are there so after two years of studying at Fairfield University, I decided to move home and transfer to Hofstra University in Hempstead.

I continued my studies where I had left off only this time I was a commuter not an on-campus resident. The classes were similar and the whole college setup was similar. I just had to meet new people and keep doing my work and soon Graduation Day would arrive.

So dressed in that fancy cap and gown on Graduation Day, I took a deep breath, smiled brightly and when my fellow classmates and I were told to do so, we moved the tassel from one side of the mortarboard to the other, signaling that officially, we had graduated.

Sitting there in the auditorium at Hofstra as a new graduate I couldn’t

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help but remember all that had come to pass. Besides learning lots of new facts, figures and details, I had learned how to analyze, synthesize and question. I had learned to become a critical thinker. I learned to trust my thoughts and my instincts and during these past 40 years, both in my professional life and my personal life, that ability has served me well.

One of the most important things I learned was how to challenge myself. When the tasks at hand seemed tough and insurmountable, I got going.

When my first thought was to back out, to change my mind or to run from the challenge, I learned how to go through it, not around it or weasel my way out of it.

Charging on through, in the end I earned a bachelor’s degree, a B.A. from the College of Arts and Sciences at Hofstra University, and in short I earned the future of my dreams.

Today, on Graduation Day, I extend my heartiest congratulations to all of those new graduates out there. To be standing on that stage, to be receiving that degree means that you have accomplished much and it has been recognized and acknowledged by your school.

It is a job well done and to someone who has been there, who has felt the effort of hard work and the glory of Graduation Day, I say this is the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Make the most of the opportunities out there. I say, “Welcome to the future of your dreams!”

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Are Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation staying in place?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Ihad been reading many articles over the past year or two and had gained some valuable information about the real estate market and how the inventory was divided among the different generations of sellers. The full article can be read at: http:// www.freddiemac.com/fmac-resources/ research/pdf/201901-Insight-02.pdf and I thought what I had read in previous renderings was fairly accurate, but after further research and more updated data, I have found that previous articles may have been only partially correct, based on the way their information was derived.

Many previously had been staying in place, working part time jobs. However as they grew older and their friends moved away or many times outlived them and lastly, children were not living nearby. However, children that lived nearby made it easier, in the event of needing assistance with their every needs and wants. It appears that baby boomers and the silent generation have now remarkably begun to move in 2018 as per the National Association of Realtors Report on: Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends, which the full report can be read here: https://www.nar.realtor/researchand-statistics/research-reports/homebuyer-and-seller-generational-trends.

Younger (80%)and older boomers(80%) and the silent generation(79%) were actually moving and comprised the majority of sellers in 2018. A smaller segment 3-4%, of those groups who owned townhouses, duplex/condos also moved, but had less of an impact on the market. The majority who were selling in 2018 (8389%) had three+ bedrooms and (2637%) had three + bathrooms. Those who had two bedrooms (10-17%) and two bathrooms (55-66%) made up the balance of the market. Real Estate is a local business; however variations in these statistics were impacted by the geographic areas of the country.

It was noted that many were not staying in that 3 bedroom and 2 bath colonial home. So based on the data from this report from April 2019 from the National Association of Realtors, the three groups are moving; however, in certain regions the numbers will vary. So in 2018, 43% of baby boomers and 12% of the silent generation made up 56% of the market of the sellers. The main reason was to be near family and friends, which to me sounds very logical and the best reasons to consider moving (and sometimes warmer weather too). I will do further research to determine if Long Island towns fit the model that was described in the April 2019, National Association

of Realtors report, “home buyers and sellers trends.”

As we can see, they have plenty of reasons to sell their current home! But what type of homes are they trading in?

Since 2013, the National Association of Realtors® has been writing the Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report. This report provides insights into differences and similarities across generations of home buyers and home sellers. The home buyer and seller data is taken from the annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.

are now a larger home buyers group than the Silent Generation (7 percent).

• Millennials overall remain the largest generation of buyers.

• Younger Millennials are broken out in this report—at 11 percent they

• 1 in 4 Younger Boomer and Silent Gen buyers are single females

• Older Millennials are most likely to have children under the age of 18 in the home at 69 percent.

• Gen Xers are now most likely to buy a multi-generational home at 16 percent.

• Younger Millennials purchase homes through agents, with the highest share of any generation at 92 percent.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and a Certified International Property Specialist. Receive regular “free” updates of sold homes in your area and a “free” Comparative Market Analysis” of what your home would sell for in today’s market or search on: WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com If you would like to receive a digital copy or a printed copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality Or “Our Seller’s Guide for “Things to Consider When Selling Your Home” just email or snail me (regular mail) with your name, email and cell number. He can be reached by email, at:Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com, or by cell:

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All Stamp Collections Wanted Do you have boxes of stamp related material? Interested in old stamp books, letters with stamps/stamps in envelopes. I will pay fairly for the right material.

Bob 516-754-6847

LOOKING TO BUY!

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

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

GARAGE SALE

GARDEN CITY

MULTI FAMILY

Saturday June 1 9am-4pm 112 Ninth St. Antiques from one of the oldest homes in town. Furniture, tools, records, tvs, new coolers, barbers chair, patio set, fishing, golf bags NO EARLY BIRDS

Rain date June 8

MOVING SALE

GARDEN CITY

Saturday, June 8 9am 5pm 108 Garfield St EVERYTHING MUST GO! Furniture, Kitchen Gadgets, Tons of Kids Stuff and More!

Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

cfranch369ps@gmail.com

CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900

a car a must.

• Newspaper experience preferred.

• The government meetings to be covered take place at night. Story deadlines are the next day by noon.

Excellent opportunity to learn by working with editors with many years of weekly and daily newspaper experience.

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

AUTOMOTIVE

***AAA*** AUTO BUYERS $Highe$t Ca$h Paid All Years /Conditions! WE VISIT YOU! Or Donate, Tax Deduct Ca$h. DMV 10#1303199 Call LUKE 516-VAN-CARS 516-297-2277 AUTOS WANTED

AUTO BUYERS! We visit you. Highest cash paid. Or donate, tax deduct + cash. DMV#1303199. Please call Luke 516-VAN-CARS OR 516-297-2277

DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

• Contact management system Blank Slate media/ Litmor Publications

multimedia account

CARS BOUGHT

GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Spacious, Bright 1 BR Apt $1635.00 + Electric. Gated Parking / Garage Available, Laundry Room, Air Conditioning, Hardwood Floors, LIRR, NO BROKER FEE. www.gcbapts.com Voice or text: 516-524-6965

a winning team!

Blank Slate Media, an award-winning group of weekly newspapers and websites, is seeking an account executive to sell display, web and email advertising as well as event and contest sponsorships.

Must have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A drive to succeed

• A passion for customer service

• Good computer skills and be internet savvy

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

• Minimum of two years college

• A car Benefits:

• Salary plus commission

• Uncapped earnings

• Protected territory

• Advertising agency quality ads

• Health insurance

• Paid holidays and vacation

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com. Or call Steven Blank from Mon. to Fri. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 516.307.1045 ext. 201

CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

ROOM FOR RENT

MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave and fridge, A/C, radio w/tapes, no pets/smoking. $735 month all utilities included plus 1 month security. References required. 516-747-5799

OFFICE SPACE

GARDEN CITY

1565 FRANKLIN AVE

Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Ample parking available. Call 516-248-3048

GARDEN CITY

Prime 7th Street Garden City location. Small second floor office space available. $750.00 per month includes all. Owner, 516-510-9452

GARDEN CITY

Windowed offices (2) and oversized workstations (2) available in suite of newly renovated and professionally designed offices of law firm located at 1305 Franklin Avenue, Garden City. Use of conference rooms, kitchen, copy, fax and receptionist services included. 5-10 minute walk to LIRR Mineola station and all courts and government buildings. Contact Connie Curatolo 516-739-1462

VACATION RENTAL

CAPE COD

Cottage on river, two kayaks, available weekly Saturday to Saturday June 22 through July 27, August 17 thru September 28. Rent $1350. Security $200. Picture on request. Please email wwhal@aol.com

SOUTH JAMESPORT

Newly renovated, on Peconic Bay, sandy beach. 3 BR, 2 Bath, all amenities, sleeps 6. Single family, no pets, no smoking $14,000/month + security. Call/Text 516-456-8808

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

LOTS FOR SALE

NEW YORK / VERMONT

BORDER $39,900. 12 acre Mini Farm with views, southern exposure, stream, beaver pond. Easy access Bennington VT, Albany & Saratoga, NY, Williamstown MA. Bank financing 802-447-0779

VIRGINIA SEASIDE LOTS

Build the home of your dreams! South of Ocean City near state line, spectacular lots in exclusive development near NASA facing Chincoteague Island. New development with paved roads, utilities, pool and dock. Great climate, low taxes and Assateague National Seashore beaches nearby. Priced $29,900 to $79,900 with financing. Call 757-824-6289 or website: oldemillpointe.com

THE WYNDHAM WEST GARDEN CITY

One Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, Efficiency Kitchen, all new Kitchen appliances, new washer and dryer, air-conditioned, concierge, valet, heated pool, exercise room, theatre, entertainment room, outdoor bar-b-que area, 5 star living near LIRR, shopping, airports. Offered at $699,000. Appointments phone Carmel Quill, Broker, 516-741-6135, 516-732-6049

OPEN HOUSE

AQUEBOGUE

Saturday 6/1

1:00pm to 3:00pm

120 Vineyard Way Mother/Daughter 2 Story adjacent to Open Space.

3 BRs, 2.5 Baths, LR/pellet stove, Formal DR, EIK. 1st Floor Legal 1 BR Accessory Apt. Solar, CAC, Deck, IG Pool. 2 Car Garage & Basement. $649,000 . Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE

JAMESPORT

Sunday 6/2

1:00pm-3:00pm

665 Manor Lane

Custom 2 Story on 4.85 Acres Morton Barn with 2 car garage, bath and unfinished 2nd floor. Great for car collectors, horses or artists. 4 BRs, 3 Baths, LR, EIK, DR, Great Room/fireplace, full basement, attached 2 car garage, CVAC, CAC, Generator. Beautifully landscaped with IG pool and farm views. $1,150,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

SERVICES

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

PRIVACY HEDGES SPRING BLOWOUT SALE

5ft Leyland Cypress or Green Giant Arborvitae, now only $49 each (6ft only $89) FREE Installation / FREE Delivery, Limited Supply! ORDER NOW; 802-503-8333 www.discounttreefarm.com

SPECTRUM TRIPLE PLAY! TV, Internet & Voice for $99.97 /mo. 100 MB per second speed. Free Primetime on Demand. Unlimited Voice. NO CONTRACTS. Call 1-855-977-7198

ATTORNEY

STEPHANIE A.

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

FULL TIME CHILD CARE AVAILABLE

Several years experience, Drives, Lives Local. 100% Trustworthy.

Excellent References Available. Call Joan: 516-477-0340

COMPUTERS

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AFFORDABLE NEW SIDING! Beautify you home! Save on monthly energy bills with beautiful NEW SIDING from 1800 Remodel! Up to 18 months no interest. Restrictions apply 855-773-1675

AMBIANCE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

*Handyman & Remodeling

*Kitchen Installations

*Furniture Assembly

*Finish Carpentry

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

AQUATEC LAWN SPRINKLERS SPRING TURN ONS Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs Joe Barbato 516-775-1199

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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

MASONRY

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

Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000

Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886

CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900

SERVICES

HEALTH SERVICES

FAMILY CARE CONNECTIONS, LLC

Dr. Ann Marie D’Angelo PMHCNS-BC Doctor of Nursing Practice Advanced Practice Nurse Care Manager

Assistance with Aging at Home /Care Coordintion

Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams

Medicaid Eligibility and Apllications 516-248-9323 www.drannmariedangelo.com 901 Stewart Ave, Ste 230 Garden City, NY 11530

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock

Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement

JOHN MIGLIACCIO

Licensed & Insured #80422100000

Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office)

MICHELANGELO

PAINTING & WALLPAPER

Interior, Exterior, Plaster / Spackle, Light Carpentry, Decorative Moldings & Power Washing. Call: 516-328-7499

STRONG ARM PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Tape, Spackle, Sheetrock, Molding. Residential and Commercial Bonded and Insured FREE ESTIMATES

516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

PARTY HELP

LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY

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

SERVICES

TUTORING

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR:

Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

PRIVATE TUTORING FOR GRADES K-6

Give your child a helping hand! Licensed NYC / NYS Dept of Education teacher available to tutor students grades K-6

Contact Audrey Sullivan, M.S.Ed 347-628-8872 (voice/text) seguenow@aol.com

CLEANING

CLEANING AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED POLISH HOUSE CLEANER

Good references, ability. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days and hours. Reasonable rates. I will do a good job. Call or text 516-589-5640

CLEANING

GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING HOME WINDOW CLEANING

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SERVICE BY OWNER Fully Insured/25 yrs experience 516-764-5686 631-220-1851

SERVICES

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

COMPLETE DEMOLITION/ JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We Remove and Demo Anything. We Take it Down, Take it Apart & Take it Away and Leave Your Home or Business Swept Clean. Residential/Commercial

Bonded/Insured Free Estimates. 516-538-1125

DISH TV

$59.99 for 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Call 1-800-943-0838

ELDER HOME CARE

Respect, Compassion, Empathy Experienced Caregivers offer Companionship, Bathing, Dressing, Meal Prep, Walks, Transportation for Errands, Shopping, Pet Care. Specializing in Parkison’s, Dementia & Alzheimer’s. 516-405-5910 www.nyaide.com

Supermarket Bingo

Friday, June 14th

It’s time for our next Supermarket Bingo on Friday, June 14th. Doors open at 6 PM Bingo played from 7 PM – 9 PM at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway in Hicksville. All proceeds benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation programs. Admission is $15 in advance with limited seating.

Prizes will include a variety of supermarket gift cards that may include BJs, Costco, Stew Leonard and more. Admission includes one Bingo card (set of 4 games), dessert and coffee/tea at intermission. There will be Chinese Auctions and 50/50 raffles. Additional cards, daubers, snacks and hot dogs can be purchased separately at the event.

Purchase your tickets now by clicking on the PayPal image below. You can also download the flyer here to mail your registration. Checks MUST be received by June 8th. Make your check payable to Last Hope and mail to Last Hope Inc. Attn; Bingo; PO Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793.

Last Hope Part of the Chewy.com Rescue Program

If you haven’t tried Chewy.com yet for your pet food and supply purchases, this is a great time to check them out.

Last Hope is now part of their rescue program. For each new customer that makes a purchase, Last Hope will receive a $20 donation. Click on the ad below or go directly to the Last Hope page at https://www.chewy. com/rp/5941

This Week at the Syosset P ublic Library

Thursday, May 30 at 2:00 PM

Broadway Ballads and Showstoppers - Part I

Presenter: Richard Knox, retired teacher

You will relive many amazing performances that have enthralled theatergoers and still remain etched in our collective memory. View a variety of video clips of outstanding musicals composed by George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Irving Berlin, and many others.

Free. No registration required.

Friday, May 31 at 2:00 PM

Celebrate Walt Whitman

Presenter: Sonia Grgas and Brenda Cherry, Reference Librarians

Celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of Walt Whitman (1819-1892), Long Islander, publisher, and one of the most important poets in the literature of the United States. Watch a brief movie.

Free. No registration required.

Thursday, June 6 at 2:00 PM

How Albany Can Be Fixed

Presenter: James Coll, adjunct professor of American and Constitutional history at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University and a retired NYPD detective

This will be a review of the new

Albany legislature and its first six months. This is a non-partisan discussion so we can be more responsive as fellow citizens.

Free. No registration required.

Friday, June 7

from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Let's Chat

Presenter: Beth Matlin, MSW

Meet with other seniors to discuss the common challenges and issues we encounter growing older in today’s society.

Free. No registration required.

Friday, June 7 at 2:00 PM

Neil Simon: America's Playwright Presenter: John Kenrick, author and professor at NYU Steinhardt School

From his start writing for the early TV hit “ Your Show of Shows ” , this gentle and gifted man went on to write a series of hit comedies and musicals for stage and screen including “ The Odd Couple ” , “ Lost in Yonkers ” , and dozens more. This will be a lighthearted look at his extraordinary career and a life of many marriages.

Free. No registration required.

Programs will take place at the Syosset Public Library.   225 South Oyster Bay Rd. Syosset.

For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org

Town board honors Jericho HS student

Supervisor Joseph Saladino (front row second from left), Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone (back row second from left), Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson (front row right), Councilman Louis B. Imbroto (front row second from right), Councilman Thomas P. Hand (front row left), Councilman Steve Labriola (back row left), Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. (back row second right) and Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich (back row second from right).

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (front row, second from left) joined with colleagues on the Town Board and recognized Jericho resident Yash Modi for recently being honored at the NYS Future Business Leaders of America Conference held in Binghamton.  A very

bright and talented high school senior, Yash was named one of the first place winners in the category of Public Service Announcement. Supervisor Saladino and Town Board members proudly recognized Yash’s accomplishments and presented him with a citation.

Hank Grishman receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Phi Delta Kappa Chapter 1524 at Long Island University, CW Post recently honored Jericho Superintendent Hank Grishman with theLifetime Achievement Award for professionals in education.

For more than 100 years, Phi Delta Kappa has focused its work on the tenets of leadership, service, and research. “Given Mr. Grishman’s more than three decades of consistent

exceptional educational leadership and admirable advocacy for allstudents, teachers, and community, his reach extends beyond the Jericho Public School District,” said Roberta Levitt, Ph.D.

Co-President Phi Delta Kappa Chapter 1524. “The Board recognizes his outstanding accomplishments, tireless efforts, and dedicated leadership throughout the years in the field of education.”

Hank Grishman (center) is pictured with Jericho’s administrators, Board of Education and his family.

Friday, May 31 ,

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court

County of Nassau

MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP, Pltf. vs.

HAE JIN CHOI, et al, Defts.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 29, 2018, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY prem. k/a 33 Willets Dr., Syosset, NY a/k/a Section 15, Block 58, Lot 28. Said property beginning at a point on the Northwesterly side of Willets Drive, distant 105 ft. Northeasterly from the extreme Northerly end of the arc of a curve connecting the Northwesterly side of Willets Drive, with the Northeasterly side of Raynham Dr., being a plot 100 ft. x 60 ft. Approx. amt. of judgment is $509,964.16 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index #716/2014.

SCOTT BRAZILLER, Referee.

DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP, PLLC, Attys. for Pltf., 242 Drexel Ave., Westbury, NY.

File No. 36500 - #97018

SYO 4279

4X 05/24,31,06/07,14

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice

is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 6, 2019, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 19-296

SYOSSET

MATTHEW & MINI

THOMAS: Variance to construct second story addition having less side yard setback, aggregate side yards and roof pitch than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

E/s/o Clarissa Dr., 281.39 ft.

W/o Ava Dr., a/k/a 11 Clarissa Drive, Syosset, NY

APPEAL NO. 19-297

SYOSSET

REGINA BEINER: (A)

Variance to allow existing 10.1 ft. by 12.1 ft. detached shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing pool equipment having less front yard setback and side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o Morris Dr., 295.20 ft. W/o Birchwood Park Dr., a/k/a 49 Morris Drive, Syosset, NY

MAY 27, 2019

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK SYO 4280 1X 05/31

NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE

Upon reading and filing of the petition of CYNTHIA YE, a.k.a. XIAOQIU YE verified the 9 day of April, 2019, praying for leave to change CYNTHIA YE’s name to XIAOQIU YE, in place of this present name, and the Court being satisfied by said petition that it is true and that there is no reasonable objection to the change of name proposed. NOW on motion of CYNTHIA YE, a.k.a. XIAOQIU YE Petitioner, it is hereby ORDERED that the Petitioner, CYNTHIA YE, a.k.a. XIAOQIU YE having been born on July 11, 1972 in Zhejiang, China whose Certificate of Naturalization number is 40657860, is hereby authorized to assume the name of XIAOQIU YE in place of the present name, upon full compliance with this Order and the filing of the affidavit of publication hereinafter specified, and it is further, ORDERED that this Order be entered and the papers on which it was granted be filed prior to the publication hereinafter directed in the office of County Clerk of Nassau County, and that notice of this Order be published within sixty (60) days after the making of this Order in the Syosset Advance, 821 Franklin Ave., Garden City, NY (516-931-0012), a newspaper published in the County of Nassau, at least once, in substantially the following form as prescribed in Section 63 of the Civil Rights Law of the State of New York. Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme

Court, Nassau County, on the 16th day of April, 2019, bearing Index Number 000385-19 a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York grants me the right to assume the name XIAOQIU YE. The city and state of my present address are SYOSSET, NY; the month and year of my birth are July 1972; the place of my birth is Zhejiang, China; my present name is CYNTHIA YE, a.k.a. XIAOQIU YE.

SYO 4281

1X 05/31

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County VENTURES TRUST 2013I-H-R BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, ITS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff AGAINST NAZIHA BOULMAROUF, et al, Defendant

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 1/22/18 and entered on 1/23/18, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 18, 2019 at 11:30 AM premises known as 22 Saratoga Dr, Jericho, NY 11753. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 11., BLOCK: 453, LOT: 17. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,409,879.65 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 018588/2010.

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 2802832.

Brian J. Carmody, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 JNJ 7917

4X 05/17,24,31,06/07

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 6, 2019, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 19-295 JERICHO

YING QIU: Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard than permitted by Ordinance.

SE/ cor. of Saratoga Dr. & Yates Ln., a/k/a 5 Saratoga Drive, Jericho, NY

MAY 27, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

JNJ 7918

1X 05/31

Summer athletic programs at Town of Oyster Bay

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents, ages 18+, to take part in several fun co-ed athletic programs this summer.  Badminton, basketball and volleyball programs will all take place at the Hicksville Athletic Center beginning in July.

“These fun and recreational programs are open to residents age 18 and older,” Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Lou Imbroto said. “They are a great way to kick-start a healthy and active summer.  These programs not only offer residents health benefits, but also provide a social opportunity for making new friends.”

Co-Ed Badminton – begins on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, with open sessions taking place on Tuesdays from 9 pm to 10:30 pm, Fridays from 9 pm to 10:30 pm and Sundays from 8 pm to 10 pm.  The cost for badminton is $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents. The badminton program is 10 weeks in duration. Proof of residency is required for the resident discount.  Registration takes place on Sunday, June 2 from 8 am–11 am; Monday, June 3 from 6 pm–10 pm; and Thursday, June 6 from 6 pm–9 pm.

Co-Ed Basketball – begins on Thursday, July 11, 2019 with open sessions taking place on Thursdays from 9 pm–10:30 pm, Saturdays from 7:30 am–9 am, and Sundays from

7:30 am–9:30 am.  The cost for basketball is $25 for residents and $40 for non-residents. The basketball program is 10 weeks in duration. Proof of residency is required for the resident discount.  Registration takes place on Sunday, June 2 from 8 am–11 am; Monday, June 3 from 6 pm–10 pm; and Thursday, June 6 from 6 pm–9 pm.

Co-Ed Volleyball – begins on Monday, July 8, 2019.  Participants may sign up for either the competitive or notice session.  Competitive sessions are will be helf on Mondays from 8:45 pm–10:15 pm, Wednesdays from 8:45 pm–10:15 pm and Saturdays from 6 pm–8 pm.  Novice sessions will be held on Mondays from 10:15 pm–11:45 pm, Wednesdays from 10:15 pm–11:45 pm and Saturdays from 8 pm–10 pm.  The cost for volleyball is $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents. The volleyball program is 10 weeks in duration. Proof of residency is required for the resident discount.  Registration takes place on Sunday, June 2 from 8 am–11 am; Monday, June 3 from 6 pm–10 pm; and Thursday, June 6 from 6 pm–9 pm.

For further information, contact the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center at (516) 797-4125 x2 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com.

Guessing game prize winner

16th annual “Heart and Sole” 5K Run/Walk

Pictured here as they get together at the Central Island facility to announce plans for this year’s Run are (left to right) Plainview & Syosset Hospitals Coordinator Christine Patti, GLIRC Heart & Sole Race Director Karen Schackner, Northwell Health Plainview & Syosset Hospitals Senior Vice President Alan Mensch, GLIRC Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick, Northwell Health Plainview and Syosset Health Hospitals Executive Director Michael Fener, Central Island Executive Director Michael Ostreicher and Central Island Administrator Arthur Boden.

Runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes from all over Long Island and beyond are cordially invited to come to Plainview on Sunday morning, July 21, for the 16th annual edition of the Heart & Sole 5 Kilometer Run/Walk.  The event will be starting and finishing at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School, on Central Park Road and Southern Parkway in Plainview, starting at 8:30 am on the morning of the 21st.

The 2019 event is being held in honor of the Volunteer Fire Departments of Plainview and Syosset.  Among the Awards given out at the Run will be special awards for the first three male and first three female firefighters to cross the finish line.

Dr. Alan Mensch, senior vice president of medical affairs for Plainview and Syosset Hospitals, will serve as the chairman of the event once again.  The event will be managed by the Greater Long island Running Club (GLIRC), and GLIRC’s Karen Schackner will serve as the Director of the Heart & Sole 5K.

In addition to the 5K main event,

there will be a quarter mile fun run on the Middle School track for the youngsters age 12 and under, with the theme of fighting the growing epidemic of childhood obesity.  Each finisher in the Fun Run will be presented with a special commemorative medal.

The growing list of sponsors for this year’s Run already includes Central Island Health Care, the Bethpage-based fabrics and home furnishing company Kravet Inc.,, the law firm of Wagner, Doman, Leto & DiLeo, Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation, Infertility Associates of Long Island, Dr. Alan Mensch,  Dr. Isaac Alamuri, and the medical staffs of Plainview Hospital and Syosset Hospital.

The 5K Run features a fast, flat USA Track & Field certified course, awards three deep in five-year age groups,  outstanding soft cotton male and female shirts for everyone who registers, ample post race refreshments, and a generous array of post-race door prizes that includes TWO flat screen HD TVs.

Let your voice be heard!

Is there an issue in your community you want to discuss? Want to respond to something you saw in our paper? Then write a letter to our editor and bring it to everyone’s attention! Send your letter to editor@gcnews.com and we’ll publish it for you!

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joins with the Zhou family at SyossetWoodbury Park to award Kailee, a five-year-old kindergartner from Syosset, who came closest to guessing how many jelly beans were in a jar displayed at the Town's Spring Festival held this April. Kailee was awarded with a $25 gift card from Dairy Queen, a festival sponsor.

High school robotics team talks tech at Coder School

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set Woodbury Chamber of Commerce’s Street Fair (set for Sunday, September 15 on Jackson Avenue). Kazi says her board of directors decided to celebrate the accomplishments of local students in technology as this aligns with the mission of Coder School as an educational base and a strong community corporate partner, supporting its growth and the rise of tech centers in Nassau County since Coder School opened in Syosset in October of 2017. The Roslyn location followed in 2018, and plans to expand to other locations are “being formulated.”

Senior Advisor of Coder School Nisha Bhalla explained for the Advance and News Journal, “We are super excited for local students on team Syndicate 6438 and want to make an appropriately deal about this team getting to the stage that they have…. It really puts Long

Island and Syosset on the map from a tech and education perspective, and we at Coder School couldn’t be happier for them.”

In 2019 the F.I.R.S.T Scholarship Program is awarding over $80 million in college scholarships to its program participants in high schools, and through partnering scholarship providers over 2,000 individual scholarship opportunities are available to participating students. Team Syndicate 6438 explained to the Syosset audience at Coder School, “high school students who have participated in or are participating on high school-level F.I.R.S.T Robotics Competition and/or F.I.R.S.T. Tech Challenge teams can apply for F.I.R.S.T. Scholarships….most F.I.R.S.T. Scholarship providers request applications during a student’s senior year but there are a few scholarships available for juniors or college students.”

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) joined the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce on Monday, May 20 for a ribbon cutting and grand-opening celebration at LemonShark Poké and Taphouse in Plainview. The Hawaiian-inspired restaurant serves traditional poké bowls and “pokéritos” as well as Hawaii katsu plates and hot finger foods paired with a craft sake menu and self-serve beer wall. The name and concept are inspired by the lemon shark, which, unlike other sharks, is a discerning feeder.

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