Jericho High school students who are in the Jericho Mindfulness Ambassador Council (JMAC) raised over $1,000 by selling handmade bracelets with inspiring words and baked goods to support Long Island Crisis Center. The donation was made for the students to join in on the “Let’s Walk Let’s Talk: Stepping together to prevent suicide” walk on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Long Beach. Proceeds from this event will be used to raise awareness of suicide prevention in our community. Also, LICC has supported the Jericho Community for well over a decade in providing workshops to staff and students. Jericho High School psychologist Danielle Smith and Jericho High School Principal David Cohen join the students in presenting the check to representatives from the Long Island Crisis Center, who were very appreciative of the efforts.
BY GEORGE HABER
“For all intents and purposes, we are back to pre-pandemic activity,” Jericho Schools Superintendent Hank Grishman told the community at the monthly school board meeting September 22.
Grishman said class and school trips have been restored and added that over the summer more than ten million dollars worth of construction projects were completed, so that students and teachers are returning to refurbished or new tech labs, lighting, air conditioning systems, and gym.
He also said that the school’s newly established “DEI Committee" is being formed, with its first meeting planned for early October. The committee, with its subcommittees, is designed to implement the New York State requirement for all districts to have a DEI program in place this year. DEI stands for “diversity, equality, and inclusion," which is designed to insure bias-free schools and learning.
In a separate report, the Board and community were briefed on the district’s new “Academy Program" designed for “at-risk" students who benefit from smaller classes and more personalized instruction.
Focusing on students who may have “school-phobia," the program offers learning in a single classroom, with emphasis on the humanities, math and science, and sessions with a social worker and a
Jericho home burglarized
A home on Forest Drive, Jericho, was burglarized on Sunday, September 25. According to Nassau County Police detectives, an unknown man entered an unlocked vehicle in the driveway of the home and removed a garage door key fob. A second man used the fob to enter the home’s garage inside the home, but both burglars fled when an alarm was activated.
According to police, both subjects fled westbound on Forest Drive towards Fox Lane in a newer model black BMW 5 series with an unknown plate number.
Both subjects are described as Black men, wearing dark clothing,
Fall Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup
The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to participate in the Fall Oyster Bay Harbor & Beach Cleanup, scheduled for Saturday, October 1, at the Town’s north shore beaches. The event, held rain or shine, is co-sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay, the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association (NOBBA) and Friends of the Bay. Volunteers — including individuals, groups, families and friends — should meet at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park (off Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay) near the waterfront gazebo beginning at 9 a.m. Community Service Certificates are available upon request for students seeking to fulfill volunteer requirements.
“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 areas along Oyster Bay Harbor,” Town of Oyster Bay 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 fun for the family, as a new scavenger hunt will be
featured for kids.”
Volunteers are invited to participate in the cleanup, which will run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.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. Typically, in years past, harbor and beach clean-up events have resulted in about forty thousand pounds of debris collected by volunteers.
Town Councilwoman Laura Maier 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.”
Individuals and groups who are interested in registering for this environmental cleanup should contact the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com.
Bowlers needed
Bowlers are needed for the Mercy League Ladies’ Bowling Team. The team plays on Fridays at 9:45 a.m. at Syosset Lanes.
Town plans blood donation drive
In recognition of World Blood Donor Day and in an effort to help hospitals facing a nationwide blood shortage, the Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to attend a Blood Collection Drive on Thursday, October 6, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville.
Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Blood supplies have seriously dwindled as a result of fewer donors during the pandemic. Supplies are critically needed for local hospitals to meet the demand and continue saving lives. Please consider participating in this blood drive to help bolster our blood banks and ensure as many people as possible can be helped. Together, we can give the gift of life though a simple blood donation.”
Appointments are preferred for the Town’s blood drive. To qualify as a donor, a person must be between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh
at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who received a tattoo within the past 12 months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the blood drive. Additionally, all donors will receive a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen compliments of Councilwoman Laura Maier.
Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh added, “It’s quick, easy, and safe to donate a single pint of blood which can save up to three lives. Donating blood at the Hicksville Athletic Center, is an incredible way for all of us to pitch in and give back, to help ease the burden of our Healthcare Heroes as they continue to provide lifesaving efforts.”
For additional information regarding the Town’s blood drive, contact the Town’s Public Information Office at (516) 624-6380. To make an appointment to donate at this Blood Drive, sign up today at https://bit. ly/3qu80fl
Are you a professional?
$15 per week for three games, includes shoes and ball, and end-of-season luncheon.
For details, please call Dolores Sartor at 516-931-4106 Come out and have some fun!
Long Island’s premier car show experience will take place on Sunday, October 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach (rain date on October 9). 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 The Mystic will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph 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.”
Car Show Long Island’s 2022 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic features some of the hottest and most classic cars in the tri-
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state region. While enjoying live music performed by The Mystic and great eats from the Food Truck Corral, thousands of spectators are expected throughout the day to get up close and personal with 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 Fall Classic is made possible through the following presenting sponsors: Bethpage Federal Credit Union, MSG Networks and Signarama of Huntington.
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 by 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) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@oysterbay-ny.gov.
JHS student shines in competition
Jericho High School student Agastya Mittal recently competed at the International History Olympiad, in Princeton, NJ and won the Championship Trophy and Gold Medal in the International History Bowl World Championships.
The International History Olympiad is hosted by International Academic Competitions, an international organization spanning dozens of countries globally. There were competitors from 20+ US states and multiple countries such as Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Iraq, Singapore, Ecuador, Poland, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Thailand, Switzerland, Canada, and the Philippines. I competed against 52 other competitors at the Junior Varsity level who came from all over the world to compete in the world championship.
Additionally, Agastya won four individual and team events:
• Championship Trophy and Gold Medal - International History Bowl World Championships (Team event)
• Gold Medal - South Asian History Exam. (Individual)
• Silver Medal - Hexathlon Team Competition (Team Event)
Agastya Mittal and his teammates celebrate.
GRAND OPENING
Property tax exemption workshops scheduled
Nassau County Legislators Arnold Drucker (D-Plainview) and Josh Lafazan (D-Woodbury), in in conjunction with the Nassau County Department of Assessment, announces the 2022 series of Property Tax Exemption Workshops for local residents.
During the workshops, Department of Assessment staff will assist residents with filing for veteran, senior citizen, Cold War veteran, volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker, limited-income disability and/or home improvement exemptions. Enhanced STAR applications will also be processed for homeowners already enrolled in the STAR program prior to Jan. 2, 2015.
All workshops are from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Participants should bring copies of their 2021 federal and state income tax returns and other required documentation with them to workshops; for a complete list, visit https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/3575/Exemption-Forms or call the Nassau County Department of Assessment at 516-571-1500.
Upcoming local workshops include:
• Monday, October 3: Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset
• Thursday, October 6: Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville
• Thursday, October 20: Plainview Jewish Center, 95 Floral Drive, Plainview
Free Halloween-themed movie nights
The Town of Oyster Bay will be offering two special Halloween-themed movie nights at Town parks. Movie nights include fun pre-movie activities and are held outdoors, weather permitting. Residents and families are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for their viewing comfort.
“What better way to kick off the fall season than a fun Halloween-themed movie night at your local Town park,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We hope all residents and their families join us at these not so spooky and fun movie nights.”
Movie Schedule
• Friday, September 30: “The Addams Family 2” at Ellsworth W. Allen Park, 45 Motor Avenue in Farmingdale. The event includes games, free popcorn, inflatables and more.
• Saturday, October 8: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at SyossetWoodbury Community Park, 7900 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. The event includes games, free popcorn, inflatables and more.
Movies begin at sundown with pre-movie activities beginning at 4:30 p.m. Movies are subject to change and will be held weather permitting. Call (516) 797-7925 for updated information.
Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan
Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker
ENL students practice interviewing skills
Students in Michelle Gargiulo and Melissa Vasko’s ENL class have been enjoying a writing workshop this school year and it will culminate in a publishing party next month. The ENL students attended their
first session recently, which consisted of a panel of Jericho High School staff members and recent graduates that discussed their own experiences moving to America.
The panel, both in person and remote.
The students were really interested in the responses.
The students, the panelist, and the teachers enjoyed the activity.
Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library
Sunday, October 2
2:00 p.m.: Meet the Artist Reception Fiber, Fiber & More Fiber by Sally Shore - The public is invited to attend.
Monday, October 3
10:30 a.m.: IN-PERSON : Sensational Playtime - This program emphasizes learning and developing motor skills through play, movement and storytelling.
7:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Book Discussion: “Cook-A-Doodle-Doo!” by Janet Stevens (Grades 1–2) - Pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room prior to the program. We ask that the book be read before the program, either by the child or a parent reading to the child.
Tuesday, October 4
10:30 a.m.: IN-PERSON: Sing ‘n Swing (Ages 2 to 5 Years) - A Mommy
& Me program of stories, rhymes and fingerplays. A parade will follow!
Thursday, October 6
1:00 p.m.: HYBRID : The Passionate Reader with Mary Hirdt: “Mouth to Mouth” by Antoine Wilson - Join Mary as she discusses “Mouth to Mouth” by Antoine Wilson.
In a first-class lounge at JFK airport, our narrator listens as a former classmate he only vaguely remembers shares the uncanny story of his adult life — a life that changed course the moment he resuscitated a drowning man years before.
Friday, October 7
9:00 a.m.: IN-PERSON: Take Home Fridays - Stop by the Children’s Room to pick up a surprise to take home. It can be a craft or an array of trinkets and toys! While supplies last! Jericho cardholders only.
JHS theatre program receives special honor
Jericho High School students find out about this amazing accomplishment.
Congratulations to Jericho High School for being selected the ONLY school in New York State to be able to perform the musical “Frozen”! One
school from each state was selected. For a full list of schools, please visit https:// schooltheatre.org/frozen/
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Jericho’s districtwide Welcome Night a success
The Jericho School District recently held a Welcome Night for families that have recently moved to Jericho. The night included a fair that featured local organizations, including the Girl Scouts, Jericho Cares, PTAs, Jericho Athletic Association, Chinese Association of Jericho, Jericho Public Library, and Northwell Health. Families had the opportunity to learn more about these community groups.
The Chinese Association of Jericho heaped with translations for families that needed it and also welcomed new residents with cookies!
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Families enjoyed learning about the services offered by Northwell Health.
Jericho PTA presidents sign up new members
The Girl Scouts table was a hit with the Spin to Win!
The Jericho Athletic Association explained all that the JAA has to offer.
Water district to hold Drug Takeback Day
The Plainview Water District (PWD) is hosting its fifth annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Saturday, October 22, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at 10 Manetto Hill Road. During this event, residents are encouraged to stop by to safely and properly dispose of any unwanted or expired medications. As a part of the PWD’s Preserve Plainview initiative, this annual drive-thru event ensures the proper disposal of pharmaceuticals and prevents them from making their way into the aquifer which is our community’s sole-source of drinking water.
“We encourage the Plainview-Old Bethpage community to participate in this event to dispose of their expired or unused medications in a safe and convenient way,” said PWD Chairman Marc Laykind. “As a community, it is our collective responsibility to protect our drinking water and
continue to make all efforts to protect our shared environment. POB residents continue to impress us with their participation each year and we look forward to making this year the most successful yet.”
Normally, if someone flushes medications down the toilet or throws them in the garbage, there is a likelihood that the medications’ contents will ultimately make their way into the community waterways and water supply. If there is an elevated presence of toxins from pharmaceuticals in the groundwater, the District will have no choice but to invest in expensive treatment systems to remove any contaminants before they reach customers’ homes.
“As part of the Plainview-Old Bethpage community, we each have a responsibility to protect our environment from any potentially harmful substances for the simple fact that the activities we engage in on the
surface will eventually impact our future water quality,” said PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader. “Pharmaceutical Take Back Day provides our community with an easy way to contribute to protecting our environment by ensuring unused medications don’t end up in the wrong hands or in the wrong places.”
This year, Pharmaceutical Take Back Day, which is held in partnership with the Nassau County Police Department, will take place on October 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All residents with unused or expired medications are encouraged to drop them off at the District’s headquarters—10 Manetto Hill Road—and may do so anonymously without having to leave their vehicles.
“Pharmaceutical Take Back Day continues to be an effective event each and every year thanks to the members of the
Plainview-Old Bethpage community,” said PWD Commissioner Amanda Field. “Coming together each year to collect nearly 300 pounds of unwanted medication, is simply a testament to the members of the POB community’s dedication to helping Preserve Plainview.”
For additional information about the Plainview Water District’s Pharmaceutical Take Back Day or other District initiatives, please call (516) 931-6469 or visit the Plainview Water District website at www.plainviewwater. org. Residents can also sign up to receive information by submitting their email address through the District’s homepage or following them on Facebook in order to stay up-to-date with District activities and initiatives.
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POB schools welcome students back to school
The skies were clear and bright amid the cool late summer weather on September 2 as the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District welcomed students back for the 2022–2023 school year. Across the District, teachers and staff greeted the new and returning students fresh from their summer breaks and ready to learn.
“It is always a delight to see the excitement on our students’ faces as they come back to the classroom for the first time after summer and continue their educational careers,” said
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary O’Meara. “School is such a special place, and I look forward to seeing our students forge lifelong bonds and learn lifelong lessons over the next nine months.”
This year, the District adopted the theme “Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts” to reflect just how precious the time that each individual student spends in the classroom is. The theme represents the District’s ongoing commitment to reach every student— no matter their needs.
Students at Stratford Road Elementary School were ready to go for the first day of school. With them was Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary O’Meara.
Students at Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School were excited for the start of classes.
Dr. O’Meara chatted with POB Middle School students before the opening bell.
Staff led their students to their classrooms at POB Middle School.
This Week at the Syosset Public Library
Friday, September 30, at 2:00 p.m.
The Deep Fall Garden (IN-PERSON)
Presenter: Paul Levine, horticulturalist
The discussion will include planting in containers versus planting in the ground. Discussion will cover how to care for each of the 9 plants that will be shown (mums, ornamental cabbage, ornamental peppers, pansies, and more). Paul will discuss the best watering techniques, best location to plant and what problems can occur in the late fall.
Monday, October 3, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Property Tax Exemptions Workshop (IN-PERSON)
Equipped with specially configured computers linked to the county's database, the Nassau County Department of Assessment staff will process tax exemption applications on-site. For further information, contact the Nassau County Department of Exemptions Division at 516-571-1500. No appointment needed.
Monday, October 3, at 2:00 p.m.
History Vs. The Movies: “Bridge On The River Kwai” (VIRTUAL)
Presenter: Barry Bradford, Distinguished Lecturer, Organization of American Historians.
One of the most exciting and acclaimed WWII movies purported to tell the story of how British POW helped build a bridge for the Japanese in Thailand. The Academy Award winning film featured great performances, spectacular scenery and a breathtaking plot. But was it the truth? In this unique multimedia presentation, we will learn the true story behind the building of the bridge. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Thursday, October 6, from 1:45–3:30 p.m.
Seniors of Syosset Drop In Session (IN PERSON)
Funded through New York State Office for the Aging, Seniors of Syosset is a Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program (NNORC-SOS). The program will offer
social work support, community health nursing, volunteer-based transportation to local medical appointments and shopping, and other activities and services, including some at the library! Whether you are a senior in need of support, someone who wants to volunteer helping the community, or just someone who wants to learn more, we hope you will drop in and get involved!
Thursday, October 6, at 2:00 p.m.
Madame Justice: The Women of the Supreme Court (HYBRID)
Presenter: Professor James Coll, adjunct professor of American and Constitutional history, Nassau Community College and Hofstra University, and retired NYPD detective
Since President Ronald Reagan’s appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court in 1981, five other women have been nominated and serve(d) on the Highest Court in the land. In this lecture, we will discuss the lives of the Madam Justices and their impact on our understanding of the Constitution, the law and our nation. No registration needed for in-person or virtual. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Friday, October 7, at 2:00 p.m
The Magic of Fred Astaire (VIRTUAL)
Presenter: Brian Rose, professor emeritus, Fordham University
Fred Astaire was one of the twentieth century’s greatest magicians—his sorcery depended on making some of the most complex dancing ever seen on the screen seem as effortless as breathing. Whether it was partnering with Ginger Rogers, Rita Hayworth, Cyd Charisse or a hat rack—or dancing on the ceiling or on roller skates, he made everything appear easy and elegant. Revered as a genius by everyone from Balanchine to Baryshnikov, Astaire appeared in a total of 133 dance numbers in 31 films, a significant portion of which are considered timeless classics of movie choreography. This talk will survey the sweep of Astaire’s remarkable career, looking at his work both as a soloist and as the most romantic dance partner in Hollywood history. No registration needed. For Zoom, link go to syossetlibrary.org.
Syosset doctor elected president of medical society
Bay Town Board recently honored Dr. Paul Pipia
for
president-elect of the Medical Society of the State of New York.
The Town of Oyster Bay recently recognized Dr. Paul Pipia of Syosset for recently being elected president-elect of the Medical Society of the State of New York- the State’s primary professional organization for physicians.
“Dr. Pipia has continually gone above and beyond the call of duty throughout his career to advocate on the behalf of patients and physicians alike,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino.
“Congratulations and best wishes in your future tenure as President of the Medical Society.”
Dr. Pipia is a board-certified physician and is chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as the interim chair of the Department of Neurology of the Nassau University Medical Center and Deputy Medical Director of the Nassau County Medical Center.
HOPE Walk/Ride against human trafficking
Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson invites residents to take part in the 2022 HOPE Walk/Ride, organized to help break the cycle of human trafficking. The event takes place on Saturday, October 1, at West Harbor Beach located at 10 West Harbor Drive in Bayville. Activities run between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with a special ceremony commencing at 11:00 a.m.
“The HOPE Walk/Ride is a great way to rally the community together to encourage advocacy and change with the issue of human trafficking,” said Councilwoman Johnson. “Local organizations from all over Long Island who work with survivors
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of human trafficking will be on hand to give informative presentations and let participants know how they can help others.”
Each year, cycling4change holds a variety of events with the goal of bringing awareness to human trafficking and to offer hope to those who are vulnerable and marginalized in society. Their mission is to raise awareness and funds to support organizations on the front lines of battling human trafficking. Residents interested in participating and helping to spread awareness are invited to walk, run or bike, with options available for various course lengths and abilities. For more information on the Hope Walk, visit cycling4change.org.
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September 30, 2022
Fall for New York
BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE
Historic Hudson Valley is back with premier fall events:
Blaze: The Hudson Valley’s most electrifying fall happening: Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by its team of artisans. New for 2022, watch our animated “Jack” Smith Shop in action and keep an eye out for glowing bees. Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack. Select nights, September 16 – November 20. Advance timed-tickets tickets only. No tickets sold on site. Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-onHudson, NY 10520
Explore “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”: At this family-friendly happening, visitors can tour Washington Irving’s house—decorated for the season—watch an original shadow puppet short film, and enjoy games on the lawn. A special exhibit highlights how the Legend has lived in the imagination of popular culture through the centuries since its publication. Fridays – Sundays, plus Columbus Day + Halloween, September 16-November 13. Advance tickets required. No tickets will be sold on site. Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY 10533.
Irving’s ‘Legend’ returns reimagined this fall. Performed for the first time ever outdoors under the stars at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk will cast a spell with dramatic performances of the classic tale. Live music and an appearance from the
Headless Horseman himself make this a spooky spectacular experience for all ages. This experience is outdoors and requires walking. Fridays – Sundays, plus Columbus Day + Halloween, September 30 – October 3. Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY 10533. Blaze at Old Bethpage Village Restoration: Historic Hudson Valley is again bringing “The Great Jack o’ Lantern Pumpkin Blaze” to Long Island. Walk the immersive pumpkin trail on the grounds of Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 19th-century village. See more than 7,000 handcarved jack o’lanterns, all carved by its team of artisans. Find your favorite legendary local icon in our Hall of Fame, gaze in wonder at the Pumpkin Planetarium, see larger-than-life sea creatures and watch your head as an animated Headless Horseman rides into the night. Enjoy an all-original soundtrack and synchronized lighting, which complement the experience. Browse the expanded shop with exclusive souvenirs and local finds. Select nights September 30 through November 6 at Old Bethpage Village
Restoration. Timed ticket entry only, https://pumpkinblaze.org/blazelong-island.html. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, New York, 11804, oldbethpagevillagerestoration@ nassaucountyny.gov, 516-572-8409, https://www.oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org/
Historic Hudson Valley, 639 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY 10591, 914.366.6900, hudsonvalley.org. I Love NY’s Launches Fall Foliage Report, Hosts Path Through History Weekend Oct 8
The start of New York State’s 2022 fall foliage and travel season signals the return of I LOVE NY’s Fall Foliage Reports and a new I LOVE NY broadcast and digital marketing campaign to showcase popular fall activities and attractions. I LOVE NY is also collaborating with the state’s network of heritage tourism destinations on this year’s Path Through History Weekend, scheduled for October 8-10, which will feature special events and activations at the state’s rich history and historic sites.
Fall is one of New York’s most
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popular travel seasons, attracting visitors from around the world who support local businesses while exploring the unique and diverse communities across the state. To help travelers and foliage enthusiasts plan a fall getaway, I LOVE NY’s weekly foliage reports are issued every Wednesday, beginning September 14. They are compiled using the on-location field observations from I LOVE NY’s team of more than 85 volunteer leaf spotters throughout the state’s 11 vacation regions. The spotters track color changes in their area, detailing the prevalent leaf colors, approximate percentage of change, and how much color change has progressed relative to peak conditions.
The reports also include an interactive foliage map, available on the I LOVE NY website, that tracks weekly changes and progression across the state throughout the season. The map includes recommended foliage viewing locations in each of the state’s vacation regions, plus examples of peak foliage in a given area, and information about popular local and regional attractions.
New this year, the interactive foliage map will include an option to filter attractions by category, including food & drink, and arts & culture.
Additionally, I LOVE NY will be hosting a Path Through History weekend on October 8 to 10 to showcase some of the state’s historic and heritage travel sites. The Path Through History initiative uses 14 themes to organize more than 700 sites, attractions and locations throughout the state. The Path Through History website includes maps, a user-friendly list of locations organized by theme and
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region, and an itinerary builder to help plan your trip. More information on the 2022 Path Through History Weekend is available at https://www.iloveny.com/ things-to-do/path-through-history/ path-through-history-weekend/
Thanks in part to its size and location, New York State traditionally has one of the longest and most colorful foliage seasons in the country. On any weekend from late September through mid-November, part of the state is likely experiencing peak foliage. Fall foliage reports and the interactive map are available at www.iloveny.com/foliage, or toll-free at 800-CALL-NYS (800-225-5697).
For help planning your New York State vacation, visit www.iloveny.com
Orange County Introduces Taste the Craft Beverage Trail Pass ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. –Orange County Tourism & Film has introduced its Taste the Craft Beverage Trail, making it easier and more rewarding to visit the county’s many craft breweries, wineries, distilleries and cideries.
Orange County has created a Trail Pass that takes just a minute to sign up for and makes it easy to see the participating Taste the Craft locales – 24 so far. Participants receive discounts from local establishment, plus a chance to win a free, limited-edition Orange County, N.Y. Taste the Craft T-shirt when they check in at five craft-beverage locations. Participants (must be 21 to register) can go at their own pace. The five visits do not have to be made on the same day but can be accumulated over time.
Learn about the craft beverage trail and locations here: https://orangetour-
BY CHARLYN FARGO
September was National Whole Grains month, a time to celebrate the nutrition that eating whole grains -- over refined grains -- has to offer.
But what exactly is a whole grain? A whole grain contains three parts: the bran, the germ and the endosperm (refined grains only contain the endosperm). The bran and germ help keep your body healthy, your skin glowing and your hair shiny. Including whole grains as part of a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, constipation and some cancers.
Here are some examples of wholegrain foods: barley, quinoa, oats, brown rice, amaranth and teff, as well as whole grain pastas, breads and cereals. When reading food labels, look for the words “whole grain” in the ingredient list. Don’t be fooled by colors. Being brown doesn’t make bread whole-wheat, and a white bread may not be made with just refined
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Along the trail, participants will discover how the devotion to craft and the famously rich soil of the Black Dirt region combine to make Orange County a special place for craft beverages. They are a blend of tradition and innovation; the fertile agricultural region is ideal for practicing terroir, or capturing the bounty and essence of the local region in a glass.
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Lake Placid Historic Hotel
Reopens as Grand Adirondack, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
LAKE PLACID, NY– Situated on a coveted site on Lake Placid’s Main Street, the historic Hotel North Woods reopened on August 31, 2022, after a major renovation to unveil a fresh look under a new name: Grand Adirondack Hotel, Lake Placid, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Conceptualized and managed by the team at Wright Investments and part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio – a growing global family of characterful hotels – Grand Adirondack Hotel embodies the spirit of Lake Placid
incorporating the natural environment that surrounds the town.
Fully reimagined, the hotel’s elevated design, culinary offerings, and thoughtful programming immerse guests in the charming destination, combining the whimsy and romanticism of the great outdoors with the laid-back luxury of the Adirondack’s historical Great Camps tradition.
Originally opened as Hotel Marcy in 1927, the redesigned 92-room hotel takes cues from its former identity, juxtaposing past with present. The property’s history and natural surroundings are reflected in the captivating design details, including an inviting lobby, intriguing food and beverage concepts, well-appointed guest rooms, and a vibrant rooftop bar with stunning views of Mirror Lake, Whiteface Mountain, the High Peaks, and five Olympic venues.
“In 2014, we hiked and flyfished and fell in love with the stunning natural beauty of the area,” said Larry Wright Jr., President and CEO of Wright Investments. “Being nearly 100 years old, the hotel has amazing historic significance for the Adirondacks and Lake Placid community and we are humbled to be part of it. The Grand Adirondack Hotel is a welcoming place for locals, travelers and our guests who are seeking a sense of relaxation and adventure. We envision the property to be much more than a hotel – it’s a living room for everyone and the most exciting place to be in the six million acres of the Park.”
Grand Adirondack Hotel also features several new dining options including Marcy, a brasserie-style restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, spotlighting locally sourced and
Whole Grains to Your Health
white flour.
Finding whole-grain bread takes some label-reading skills. A bread that’s labeled “whole wheat” must be made with 100% whole-wheat flour, which is guaranteed to have fiber and be a whole grain. However, bread labels that advertise “seven grain” or “multigrain” are not necessarily wholegrain products. Check the ingredients to make sure whole-wheat flour or some other grain is listed as the first ingredient. Choose loaves made mostly with wholewheat or another whole-grain flour.
While you may know adding more whole grains to family meals is a smart move, getting your family to suddenly love brown rice over white rice can be challenging. Start by partnering whole grains with vegetables, like a stir-fry over brown rice or a whole-wheat pita stuffed with chicken salad. You can add oatmeal to a meatloaf or toss cooked quinoa into a salad.
Here are some ideas to get started from
farm-procured ingredients. Marcy Bar features small plates, craft beers, and cocktails with live music. Seasonally, guests can enjoy the view from Cloud Splitter, the highest rooftop bar in Adirondacks. Private dining is available for family gatherings, corporate meetings, and special occasions.
The hotel provides the perfect home base to explore all the Adirondacks has to offer. The Adirondack Park, created in 1892 by the State of New York, is larger than several states in New England and bigger than Yosemite, Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Canyon, and the Great Smokies National Parks combined. It features over 2,000 miles of marked hiking trails, 15 miles of mountain bike trials, 6 million acres of mountains, 3,000 freshwater lakes, rivers, streams, and ponds teaming with aquatic life for yearround fishing, canoeing, and kayaking excursions, Ausable Chasm, five winter Olympic venues (that visitors can enjoy) and skiing at Whiteface Mountain.
Grand Adirondack Hotel, Lake Placid, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, participates in Marriott Bonvoy – the award-winning travel program from Marriott International – allowing members to earn and redeem points for their stay at the new hotel and at other hotels and resorts across Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of brands.
Grand Adirondack Hotel, 2520 Main St., Lake Placid, New York 12946, www. GrandAdirondack.com, 518-523-1818, info@grandadirondack.com
--Start with breakfast. Choose a fiber-rich, whole-grain breakfast cereal, oatmeal or whole-wheat toast.
--Choose whole grains over refined items when selecting breads, buns, bagels, tortillas, pastas and other grain products.
--Experiment with different grains such as buckwheat, bulgur, millet, quinoa, sorghum, whole rye or barley. To save time, cook extra bulgur or barley and freeze half to heat and serve later as a quick side dish.
--Enjoy whole grains as a snack, like popcorn or whole-wheat or rye crackers RECIPE
Here’s a make-ahead, whole-grain recipe for those busy school days. It’s from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
APPLE CINNAMON BAKED OATMEAL
Servings: 9
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk or soy milk 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup egg substitute or egg whites 1 tablespoon melted trans-fat-free margarine
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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Crossword Answers
BY THOMAS BRENNAN
I was always calling for someone, “Hello Mrs. Clark, can Peter come out and play?”
“Hold on,” the house coated Mrs. Clark would say while looking back into the apartment, “Let me see.”
The purpose of the call was never social; I was rarely there to be invited in. We wanted to be out, out into the street with the other kids. Mine was a small block, Butler Place, nestled between Sterling Place and Plaza Street, on the very edge of St. Teresa’s far western border In Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Across the street placed me in St. Joseph’s territory, which was on distant Pacific Street. St. Augustine’s parish was also nearby.
We were well aware that Brooklyn merited its well-deserved title as “The City of Churches.”
Four was considered a quorum. With four kids you could get in a madeup game of stickball until others came on the scene and then the real game began with innings and scorekeeping. Unsupervised street games with the resultant sound of children’s carefree shouts of glee were the signature trademarks of our era of unrestrained play. None of us thought it would ever end.
But at this early stage of our lives we kids were the spectators so we sat on the curb or on the wide running board that acted as a doorstep of a car and watched the older guys play stickball, the king of street games, admiring how far the big guys could hit the Spaldeen. We had nicknames for all of them, but as much as we enjoyed watching them we held the coveted thought that one day, however distant in the future it might seem, one day, the street would be ours and then it would be our turn at bat.
Yet, we did have a covert role to play in their game as quite often we would hear the quick burst of a police siren signaling the entrance of a police car that swooped up the block with their hope of grabbing the stickball bat and the Spaldeen ending the game for the
The King of Games
day. A Spaldeen cost fifteen cents and therefore was not easily replaced as we lived an economy where pennies mattered.
In addition, a stickball bat had to be hunted for, a keen safari like backyard search for a bat selected from those mops that women hung from a rusty hook on the side of their window that often could be accessed from the fire-escape. We hoped the tidy housewife would think a gust of wind took the mop. The mop head would be sawed off and the thin, tapered, sturdy bat could last for years. We were good at stealth.
I looked up and noticed the attentive Mrs. Pine, the local self-appointed block warden, on her top floor look out perch, whose phone we thought had but one purpose, to call the 80th precinct at whose behest the desk sergeant seemed always receptive.
“Doesn’t she ever go out?” I thought, even as I knew that elderly single ladies like Mrs. Pine were rarely seen outside of the comfort of their secluded apartment. They ordered food from one of the local delis on Underhill Avenue that was later delivered by a teenager in a trundled cart right to her door. I wondered about how easily they could feel disturbed by the sounds of kids playing a game and we all held the thought that we never wanted to be like that when we grew up.
At the first sight of the patrol car we were on our feet, poised to show our mettle as one of the big kids threw the ball (“me, me, pick me,”) with a quick toss. I always hoped to be the chosen one in this well-practiced evolution, and then, after catching the Spaldeen, we were off, heading down the cellar steps to our lair, to the familiar backyards, a layout within which we were intimately familiar. The stickball bat was rolled under a car or the curb line and then the older guys milled about like they were having an improvised huddle of sorts.
Without a word spoken we kids raced back to the end of the building line, peeking out along the cracked back yard concrete looking to see if there would be pursuit. We wanted to see
them before they saw us. We considered that one day an eager new patrolman, someone who was young and fast, and who, like us, had grown up with the backyards, would emerge from the top of the backyard stair on the run, and that would be a problem. No one wanted to be caught and suffer the humiliation of being dragged back out to the street by his neck in front of everyone, on display, clearly a kid who couldn’t carry out his mission.
The situation resembles that of a swimmer out by the third barrel in Coney Island being brought back to shore by a lifeguard, a kid who now sees a crowd forming, and in a snit of embarrassment then pushes the lifeguard away, a lifeguard a few minutes ago that he was glad to see, but now with all the onlookers, he only feels shame.
We figured it was still worth the risk of capture as the chances of being caught were slim because we could get out of a backyard by another route almost as quickly as we got in. We all loved a backyard chase, sure of our skills and determined to elude capture.
The problem was that no one had money. Collecting nickels or even pennies for the fifteen-cent price of a Spaldeen was not a welcomed task. A number of times I saw the older kids lift up the lid of a corner sewer cover that, once pried opened, stayed up as if on a secure hinge in the three-quarter position leaving a wider opening, but still it was a tight fit. Lifting the heavy cover took considerable hefting. Then one of the tall skinnier guys, actually it was always the same kid, would be lowered down with two of his friends holding each of his legs until he shouted up in a tense voice once he was at the water level that he could now reach the Spaldeen, still floating on top of the dark, fetid, heavy-looking water. The two guys holding would lean into the hole themselves, shifting their grip to hold the kid closer to his ankles with the others shouting words of encouragement. “That’s it, Timmy, you’re almost there!”
He was pulled back up with much
greater speed than he was lowered down. I was impressed that he never seemed bothered by the dank smell or the taut inner sense of being so confined, coupled with the very real vulnerable fear of falling into the dark water, something that never happened. But more than that, I respected his attitude; he never appeared reluctant to put himself in such a precarious situation. I viewed him as an odd kind of daring sewer specialist.
I can’t say that I remember when that first season arrived signaling that it was our turn to take over the street and lay out the bases, or if I even recognized that we were now the older guys, that the playing field of the tarred street was finally ours. It would be a fond thought to recall. With that development, we had also assumed an allegiance to the system itself, to the unstated but clearly recognized rules of the street world that then prevailed. It was a fealty that could result in a conflict with the patrol car that would sometimes rush down the block to interrupt the game to lay claim to both the bat and the Spaldeen. There may have been a point in time that officially ended street games and inaugurated a new era when organized play supervised by caring parents and helpful school officials would begin, leaving our world of street games as a memory of times gone by. Nevertheless, I don’t think there ever was such a recognized single moment when such a transition occurred, as other, more dynamic developments were taking place at the same time. In fact, I suspect the passing of street games as a normal part of youthful experience, much like the passing of other activities that were once taken for granted, was noticed only well after the last kid took the final swing at bat.
What we all underestimated was our acceptance of the structure of an unstated fealty to the rules of the game and our role in it. There seemed to be a place for everyone, and we grew up with a sense of belonging to something bigger than ourselves, a place where no one was left out.
BY TOM MARGENAU
Delayed Retirement Credits Explained
People who delay starting their Social Security beyond their full retirement age get a bonus equal to two-thirds of 1% added to their Social Security checks for each month they wait to begin benefits. If your full retirement age is 66, that comes out to a 32% bonus if you wait until age 70 to file for benefits. If your full retirement age is 67, it ends up being an extra 24% if you wait until 70. If your retirement age is between 66 and 67, your age 70 bonus will be between 24% and 32%. (There is no bonus added after age 70.)
The rules regarding this bonus (the actual Social Security term is “delayed retirement credits,” or DRCs) cause lots of confusion with many seniors. Today’s questions come from folks who are having trouble understanding this issue.
And please pay particular attention to question No. 2 and its answer. Recently, many readers have been asking me questions like that one. But first I want to answer a question that gives some basic information about DRCs.
Q: I was born in 1954, so my full retirement age is 66. I am about to turn 68 years old. I was planning to wait until age 70 to apply for my Social Security, but some family financial issues are causing me to rethink that plan. I was expecting to get a 32% bonus by waiting until age 70. Am I going to lose all of that by filing now?
A: It isn’t an “all or nothing” situation. You will lose some of your anticipated bonus, but not all of it. As I explained at the beginning of this column, you get a delayed retirement credit equal to two-thirds of 1% for each month you delay taking benefits after age 66. So, if you file at age 68, you will get 24 months’ worth of credits, or about 16%, added to your full retirement rate.
Q: I turned 69 in March 2022 and that is when I applied for my Social Security. I was expecting to get a 24% bonus added to my Social Security checks, but it was slightly less than that. When I called the Social Security people to ask why, they couldn’t explain it to me. They said it might be a “computer glitch.” Do you know what is going on?
A: It’s not a computer glitch, but just a bit of an anomaly in the way these delayed retirement credits are doled out. If you apply for your benefits at age 70, then you will get all the delayed retirement credits added to your benefit rate at that time. But it’s a different story if you apply for your benefits before age 70, and that’s because the rules say you cannot get delayed retirement credits for a year until that year is over with. You said you were 69 in March of this year. If I am doing the math properly, that means you turned 66 (your full re-
tirement age) in March 2019. So, when you applied for your benefits in March 2022, they added in all the credits you were due for 2019, 2020 and 2021. But they can’t give you the delayed retirement credits for 2022 until next year, so sometime in 2023, you will get a little boost in your Social Security check to add in the credits you are due for those first couple of months this year.
Q: My plan was to wait until 70 to start my Social Security. I turned 70 in August, but when I filed in early August, they told me I had the option of taking six months’ worth of retroactive benefits. The offer of an almost $18,000 back pay check was very tempting, so I took it. But now I’ve learned I didn’t get the promised 32% bonus. My ongoing benefit is less than that. What happened?
A: By opting for the six-month retroactive check, you were using February 2022 (six months before August) as your Social Security starting date. So, instead of getting the 32% bonus you would have received had you waited until age 70 to file, you got a 28% bonus because you technically filed at age 69 and six months. So, the bad news is you’re getting 4% less from here on out, but the good news is you got that $18,000 back pay check.
Q: I started my Social Security benefits when I was 70. I am getting $2,970 per month. My wife is 66 and never worked outside the home, so she is supposed to get half of my Social Security, or $1,485. But she is getting about $300 less than that. What is going on?
A: This is one of the Social Security provisions I’ve never understood. So, I can explain it to people, but I can’t give the rationale behind the rule. What that rule says is that a wife does not share in the delayed retirement bonus added to a retiree’s Social Security check. Her rate is based on your full retirement age benefit, not on the bonus-augmented Social Security rate you are actually getting.
Using my little desktop calculator, I’m guessing your full retirement age benefit rate is about $2,250. And half of that is $1,125, and I’ll bet that is what your wife is correctly getting from your Social Security account.
That’s the bad news. But pay attention to the answer to the next question for a bit of good news.
Q: I’m trying to do some estate planning for my wife. I took my Social Security at age 70. I am now 81 years old. I am getting $3,100 per month. My wife is 79. She gets her own Social Security check of $2,100 per month. If I die, what will she start getting from Social Security?
A: The “good news” I mentioned in my answer to the prior question is that the benefit rate payable to a widow includes the delayed retirement bonus.
(Why a widow shares in the bonus but a wife doesn’t is something I can’t explain.) So, if you were to die tomorrow, your wife would start getting $3,100 per month. Or to be more precise, she would keep getting her $2,100 retirement check, and then she would get an extra $1,000 on your account to take her total benefits up to your current $3,100 level.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books, or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Here is a little history as to why people were forced to do short sales and the reasons behind it all. About 18 years ago, most subprime mortgages began their slide to an “underwater” position, meaning their value was greater than the market value of the financed home! That is what is meant by “underwater.”
The percentage of new lower-quality subprime mortgages rose from the historical 8% or lower range to approximately 20% from 2004 to 2006, with much higher ratios in some parts of the U.S. A high percentage of these subprime mortgages, over 90% in 2006 for example, were adjustable-rate mortgages. These two changes were part of a broader trend of lowered lending standards and higher-risk mortgage products.
Further, U.S. households had become increasingly indebted, with the ratio of debt to disposable personal income rising from 77% in 1990 to 127% at the end of 2007, much of this increase mortgage-related. My professional and expert opinion is that Alan Greenspan, who was the Fed Chair, from August 11, 1987-January 31, 2006, had caused much disruption, due to allowing so many to enter the mortgage market, with variable rate mortgages, providing those, who I believe, couldn’t really afford to purchase a home. This type of loan had never existed in the past. Greenspan, along with President George Bush and Wall St, benefited greatly, by packaging these loans into multi-million to Billion dollar CDO’s (Collateralized Debt Obligations) or mortgage-backed securities and sold them off to whoever wanted to purchase, whether investors or even entire countries; thinking that the U.S. economy, at the time, was doing well and bulletproof. Janet Yellen, one of the newly elected Fed Governors, played a crucial and critical role in convincing Alan Greenspan that some inflation was good for the economy, as she put it, “a bit of lubrication was good for increasing economic growth; and that was a decision that would haunt Alan Greenspan’s tenure as Fed Chair until he was replaced, by Ben S.Benanke on Feb 1, 2006, lasting until Jan 31, 2014. However, Greenspan realized too
The Story Behind Short Sales
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
late, the unfortunate error of his decision, and when in December 1996, he came out with the terminology of “irrational exuberance” in the financial markets; but no one was even listening or even cared, because things were flying along and everything appeared in excellent shape, with low unemployment and great interest rates. However, the bubble was growing, unchecked! As I said earlier, allowing those who could least afford a mortgage to enter the market, just so they could taste and enjoy the “American Dream” even though they didn’t realize that it would only be for a short term until the bubble popped. It was one of the greatest financial errors that were ever made. Greenspan pushed interest rates much higher at the beginning of his tenure when inflation exceeded 5% due to strong growth and low-interest rates after the great recession of 1988; which then caused a recession. Afterward, the economy expanded into the longest peacetime expansion in our nation’s history.
could be a few weeks to as many as a few months to complete the short sale. It is more complicated than a regular real estate sale and a broker should have expertise and knowledge in how to start and complete the sale. Generally speaking, a short sale is more to the homeowner’s advantage than a foreclosure. In a few instances, if mortgage payments continue to be on time during a short sale, the seller could essentially apply for a new mortgage for their next home. More importantly, the IRS also has extended the forgiveness of that money saved between the sale price and the mortgage, and for now, is not reportable income, as it used to be a few years ago when you had to report the savings on your short sale as income. However, nobody could afford to pay the income taxes on the savings, so Congress passed a law, that the savings were no longer subject to income taxes, because if you couldn’t afford your mortgage payments, you could not afford to pay the income taxes either.
prevail to the time limitations, and advise one to seek legal advice from a Bankruptcy attorney, who specializes in this type of law. Lastly, although variable rate mortgages are currently less costly and are another option to consider today, be very careful in deciding to opt for them and be as sure as possible of your financial situation.
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2 cups rolled oats (not instant)
1 teaspoon baking powder
11/2 cups chopped apples
The methods to approve a short sale for a homeowner whose mortgage is under water and is unable to pay on time, are as follows; the owner has to provide all the necessary and required documentation, to show the need to allow the short sale. They will also do a credit check and also ask for all their assets and liabilities to prove the tenuous position they are in, to approve their “short sale.” If approved by the lender, then, the owner will be allowed to place their home on the market with a knowledgeable experienced brokerage. When offers come in, and even though they may be less than the mortgage amount that is owed, the bank will generally forgive the difference between the agreed price and the existing mortgage. Then the contract with the method of payment is sent off to the bank holding the mortgage for the short sale approval; whereby the bank will either approve or deny acceptance of the offer. Once approved the closing will be set up. The time
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl mix the milk, brown sugar, egg substitute or egg whites, margarine and cinnamon. In a larger bowl, combine the oats and the baking powder. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the oats; add the apples and stir to combine. Spoon the mixture into a 8-by-8-inch pan coated with cooking spray and bake for 30 to 40
Foreclosure is more serious and has a very huge impact on one’s credit for at least a two-year period, whereby I have experienced a situation where we were able to attain a mortgage for a couple, whose income and credit were re-established. However, today it could take longer to secure a new mortgage if foreclosure had taken place; but every situation is different, so the lender will do their research and verify each situation and decide the merits and detriments of the borrower’s recent income and credit and debt to income ratio. Credit is more severely impacted not only by foreclosure but by the last resort of action, bankruptcy, which would be the last avenue to pursue. If your debts are so much greater than one’s overall income and savings, this will enable you to start fresh all over again. Today, the general rule is one must have a plan within an 18-month period and determine whether to do a Chapter 7, 11 or 13. You can Google what those different forms of bankruptcies are; however, exceptions can
minutes, until top is firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serves 9; serving size: 1 square.
Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and in 2022 has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.
You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.
Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS
BY DENNIS MAMMANA
Week of October 2-8, 2022
STARGAZERS
The Moon and the Gas Giants
The most prominent “star” on the celestial stage this week will be the moon.
It will reach its first quarter phase on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 2, when you will see it due south at sunset. Its 2,200-mile-diameter orb will be sunlit from the west, which, as you might expect, is where the sun lies just below the horizon.
This is a great time to aim binoculars or a small telescope at the moon. If you do, check out the darker areas on the lunar surface. These are regions known as “mare” or “seas” and are huge plains of solidified magma that welled up from deep within the moon after violent impacts during its early evolution.
You will also notice many craters and mountain ranges along the terminator -- the boundary between light and dark. They appear quite dramatic in this region where sunlight shines on the lunar surface from a low angle and creates long, stark shadows, much like it does here on Earth at sunrise or sunset.
Over the next few nights, watch as the moon changes its position as its orbital motion carries it eastward through our sky. The terminator will also drift eastward across the lunar surface until the moon reaches its full phase on Sunday, Oct. 9. It’s on that night that the moon rises in the east just about sunset.
During its orbit, the moon will appear to pass some bright stars and planets. Of course, this is only an optical illusion; despite how it appears to our tiny terrestrial eyes, the moon is hundreds or thousands of times closer to us than the planets, and many millions of times closer than even the nearest of stars.
On the evening of Oct. 4, look for the moon to lie just to the west of the bright planet Saturn. The following night you will see it just below Saturn, and by the 6th the moon will have drifted far enough eastward that it will appear to be leaving Saturn behind.
But don’t end your observations
there. The moon will continue its eastward journey and will pass by the brilliant planet Jupiter in much the same way on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8.
As long as you’ve got your telescope out, why not turn it toward the planets as well?
Aimed at the brilliant planet Jupiter, which has a diameter 11 times that of the Earth, a backyard telescope will show the planet’s clouds as tan and white bands that stretch across its equatorial diameter. Among the most exciting of Jupiter’s sights is its family of moons, four of which (Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto) can be seen
dancing around their parent planet from night to night.
Pointed toward Saturn, even a low-powered telescope will show the planet’s spectacular ring and its largest moon, Titan. If sky conditions are good, you might even spot some tan cloud bands in Saturn’s atmosphere, as well as the Cassini Division -- a thin black division in the ring system itself.
Perhaps the best part of it all is that you can watch this celestial show even from under the bright lights of a large city!
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The moon’s 2,200-mile-diameter orb will be sunlit from the west, which, as you might expect, is where the sun lies just below the horizon.
BY TRACY BECKERMAN
“When will you be here?” I texted a friend I was meeting for lunch.
“What do you mean?” My mom texted back. “We’re not coming up until Christmas.”
I immediately realized I had mistakenly texted the wrong person.
“Sorry, Mom,” I texted. “Wrong number. NM.”
I was about to move on when she texted me back, “What’s NM?”
“Never mind,” I texted back.
“No, really,” she replied. “I want to know.”
“Never mind,” I repeated.
“Why won’t you tell me?!?” she replied.
“I told you,” I texted her. “Never mind.”
“TRACY,” she shouted at me in all caps. “WHAT IS NM?”
“NM means ‘NEVER MIND,’” I
shouted back.
“Oh,” she texted back. “Do you want to talk to your dad?”
“I can’t talk to him. This is a text,” I reminded her. “Anyway, G2G.”
“What’s G2G?”
“Got to go,” I texted her.
“Wait. Before you go, tell me what G2G is,” she demanded.
“I told you -- Got to go!”
“Forget it,” she replied. Even over text I could tell she was annoyed. “I’ll look it up.”
“Mom, G2G means ‘Got to go,’” I texted her.
“Oh,” she texted back.
I sighed audibly, which of course she couldn’t hear because we were texting. But I was hoping she was getting my exasperation telepathically.
Most of the time when I’ve texted my mom, her texts have been a mishmash of out-of-context autocorrects and a shorthand that she made up herself. My
mother likes to think she invented text shorthand. I guess I should first give her credit for getting on the texting bandwagon in the first place. Not too many 83-year-olds that I know of have been as quick to adopt new technology as my mom. However, there were so many times I had no idea what she was saying that I had to pick up the phone and call her for clarification to make sure she wasn’t actually planning to have some children for dinner (chicken) or go visit her cousin in prison (Princeton). Then there was the time I told her over text that I broke my thumb.
“LOL,” she responded.
“What’s so funny about me breaking my thumb?” I texted back.
“Nothing! That’s terrible,” she said.
“Then why did you laugh?”
“I didn’t laugh,” she responded.
“You said LOL,” I texted.
“Yes.” She replied. “I was sending you ‘lots of love.’”
“Mom, ‘LOL’ means ‘laugh out loud,’” I told her.
“Oh. Well, when I use it, it means ‘lots of love.’”
“So, you’re basically just making up your own text shorthand?” I replied.
“I guess so,” she texted back.
“OK, well, G2G. TTYL.” I typed.
“What’s TTYL?” she asked.
“Talk to you later,” I texted back.
“That’s fine, but tell me what TTYL is before you go,” she demanded.
I took a deep breath.
“TTYL means TALK TO YOU LATER!” I shouted over text.
There was a pause. And then she texted back.
“Oh. NM.”
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Spicy chicken fires up dinner time
Pollo Harissa (Roasted Harissa Chicken with Couscous)
Chicken is a versatile protein that can take center stage on any table. There are scores of ways to prepare chicken, and this recipe for “Pollo Harissa” is seasoned with a fiery,
Serves 4
1 whole roasting chicken, rinsed
1 lemon, cut into 4 pieces
6 cloves garlic
spicy mix that is truly aromatic. Enjoy it, courtesy of “España: Exploring the Flavors of Spain” (Gibbs Smith) by James Campbell Caruso.
Harissa (see below)
Salt
2 cups couscous
3 cups chicken stock
1. Heat the oven to 375 F. Fill chicken cavity with lemon pieces and garlic.
2. Rub the chicken generously with harissa. Sprinkle with salt.
3. Put the couscous and chicken stock in an oven-safe baking dish. Place the dressed chicken on top. Bake covered for 45 minutes.
4. Remove the cover and bake for another 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Serve with a tossed mix of cucumber, cilantro, lemon juice, and oil.
Harissa
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
4 large cloves garlic, unpeeled
4 large red bell peppers
1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons crushed New Mexico red chiles
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Stir coriander, caraway and cumin in a small skillet over medium-high heat until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a food processor.
2. Cook garlic in the same skillet, covered, over medium-low heat until tender, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
3. Let garlic cool, then peel it and add to processor.
4. Char bell peppers over a gas flame or in a broiler until blackened on all sides.
5. Enclose in a paper bag; let stand 10 minutes.
6. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop peppers.
7. Add peppers, oil, sugar, and crushed red pepper to processor. Puree. Season with salt and pepper.
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Military museum seeks Sherman tank crews
On the 80th anniversary of the World War II Sherman tank which spearheaded America’s liberation of Europe, the Museum of American Armor is seeking to honor veterans who crewed these legendary vehicles. The Museum is issuing an “All-Points Bulletin” for Sherman tank veterans to join them in observing the milestone anniversary this coming Veterans Day by participating in an oral histories project that memorializes their experiences.
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On the 80th anniversary of the iconic Sherman tank that spearheaded America’s liberation of Europe during World War II, the Museum of American Armor is seeking to honor those veterans who crewed these legendary vehicles.
The Armor Museum has put out an “All Points Bulletin” for Sherman tank veterans to join the Armor Museum in observing the milestone anniversary this coming Veterans Day by participating in an oral histories project that memorializes their experiences.
Armor Museum’s founder and president, Lawrence Kadish, stated, “The Armor Museum continues to offer a powerful presentation that keeps alive the legacy of our nation’s military and the gift of freedom they have given all of us. The Sherman tank is an important part of that story and we are asking tanker veterans to come forward and help us preserve their legacy.”
In recognition of its consid-
NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals
TOWN HALL, AUDREY AVENUE, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771-1592 - TELEPHONE: (516) 6246232 – FAX: (516) 624-6149
RITA BYRNE, Chairwoman – LOIS SCHMITT, Vice Chairwoman – LEWIS J. YEVOLI
KATHLEEN MULLIGAN –REBECCA M. ALESIA –ANDREW MONTELEONE
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 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 OCTOBER 6, 2022, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:
BY ORDER OF THE ZONINGBOARD OF APPEALS
APPEAL NO. 22-413
RUSSELL CAMHI: Variance to construct new dwelling having less average front yard setback (Madison Place), average side/front yard setback (Madison Avenue), exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.
SW/ cor. of Madison Ave. & Madison Pl., a/k/a 19 Madison Avenue, Jericho, NY
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK
erable importance, the Armor Museum’s acquisition of a Sherman tank was one of the first actions undertaken by Mr. Kadish when he undertook the creation of the museum. “You can’t effectively tell the story of American courage during World War II without this particular tank on operational display,” observed Mr. Kadish.
Some 50,000 Sherman tanks were built by nearly a dozen different manufacturers during World War II, making them available to the Allies as well as American forces fighting in
Europe and the Pacific. While not as well armed as its German opponents, the Sherman proved to be reliable, relatively fast, and produced in great numbers. As combat evolved during the conflict American tankers changed their tactics to confront and defeat the enemy’s superior armor.
Sherman veterans are invited to reach out to the museum through its web site,www. museumofamericanarmor. com or call 516 454-TANK (8265).
Jericho burglary
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masks and gloves.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding
this incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
Jericho returns to normality, says Superintendent
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school psychologist, who focus on coping with stress and anxiety over school attendance and performance.
Students may be admitted to the Academy Program after discussions among parents, administrators, and faculty. At present, the program can accommodate between ten and twelve students each semester.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
A Notice of Formation of 138 Peer LLC, Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/19/2022. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 17 Pal St, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: any lawful activity.
The Board also discussed district policy regarding “objection to instructional or other materials."
The practice has traditionally been to “put the teacher first"—deal with the issue by talking to the student’s teacher about the perceived issue. In the past, some parents have gone directly to the superintendent, which some Board members said ran counter to traditional practice.
Superintendent Grishman said that Jericho has always prided itself on having an "open door" policy on individuals expressing concern about any specific issue, and suggested he understood why some parents would bring complaints about instructional material directly to him if they felt uncomfortable to confront their student’s teacher directly.
The School Board attorney, Chris Powers, will address this issue and propose a new formal policy statement at the next meeting.
JERICHO
Welcome Back Movie Night at Robbins Lane School
A long standing back to school tradition returned to Robbins Lane School this year on Friday, September 9th. The PTA hosted a movie night under the stars where families and friends enjoyed a showing of "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" on a huge inflatable movie screen. Freshly popped popcorn and an ice cream truck added to the fun. Families laid out blankets and brought lawn chairs to enjoy their picnic dinners while watching the movie with new and old friends alike. It was a great way to start the new school year!
Robbins Lane families enjoyed a showing of "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" hosted by the PTA.
Getting ready for a fun night!
Free musical performances at local libraries
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Distinguished Artists Concert Series will make its triumphant return for the first time since the pandemic with performances from October to May at local libraries throughout the Town.
“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Town Councilman Thomas Hand. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”
Scheduled performances for October and November include:
• The New Vintage Orchestra on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library – Performing “Hits of a Lifetime”.
• Gathering Time on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at the PlainviewOld Bethpage Public Library –Performing “Tribute to the Artists of Woodstock”.
• The Golden Chords on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jericho Public
Library – Performing “A Half Century of Bob Dylan Songs”. All welcome/free tickets required, tickets available at library on August 30th. For more information call Jericho Public Library at (516) 9356790
• The Evolution of Salsa on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Locust Valley Public Library –Salsa interspersed with music and ending with a dance lesson.
The Paul Effman Band on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library – Performing “From Gershwin to The Beatles”.
• Lee Glantz on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Syosset Public Librar y – Performing the music of Billy Joel. Registration is free and required, visit: syosset. librarycalendar.com/events/month select the date of the concert and register. Registration starts October 7.
• Guthrie Brothers on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library – Performing “Scarborough Fair: The music of Simon & Garfunkel”.
• Sasha Papernik & Our
Band on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library – Beautiful harmonies and soulful takes on everything from rustic folk to American songbook, retro pop, and classical. All welcome/free tickets required, tickets available at library on October 31. For more information call Jericho Public Library (516) 935-6790.
• Nina Et Cetera on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Locust Valley Public Library – Performing “Hotter Than A Pepper Sprout: America’s Music”.
• Gemini Journey on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Locust Valley Public Library – Performing “Shall We Dance? The Art of the Dance Form in Music”.
The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For the full concert schedule and further information, call (516) 797-7925 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
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NASSAU COUNTY
NOTICE OF SALE
REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 200611, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200611, Plaintiff - against - DAVID PIGOTT A/K/A DAVID J. PIGOTT, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 24, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501
"Rain or Shine" on the 27th day of October, 2022 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Premises known as 134 Windhorst Avenue a/k/a 134 North Windhorst Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714.
(Section: 49, Block: 007, Lot: 534 & 536)
Approximate amount of lien 457,457.05 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 605930/2018. Jennifer B. Ettenger, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170
Tel. 347/286-7409
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: September 12, 2022
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale
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NASSAU COUNTY 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 PASSS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2009-FT1,
V.
PATRICIA MORRONE, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
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 PASSS-THROUGH 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 October 25, 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 ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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Oct.
16–23
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that Foodie Week — a unique opportunity for dining establishments to showcase their world-class culinary hotspots — will take place from October 16 to October 23. This week-long event will highlight the finest culinary creations local chefs, bakers, and artisans have to offer.
“This unique opportunity offers local dining establishments a chance to showcase their worldclass culinary hotspots, and highlights the finest culinary creations local chefs, bakers and artisans have to offer. It also provides a fun outing for foodies and families to enjoy the best of the best at local eateries,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Restaurants are vital to our downtowns and crucial to our local economy. Let’s do our part by supporting them at a time when they need it the most.”
Consistent with well-known New York City standards for similar restaurant promotions, a Long Island Food Critic panel will curate all participating restaurants and will evaluate them based on the same set of criteria to help ensure that restaurants are of a similar caliber. While there is no charge for dining establishments located in the Town of Oyster Bay to participate, restaurateurs must apply online at www.FoodieWeek.com. A full list of participating venues and events will also be listed on the website.
Supervisor Saladino also announced that the Town of Oyster Bay will continue its efforts in helping the restaurant industry get back on its feet by expanding outdoor dining through 2023. This expanded outdoor dining initiative will greatly assist the food service industry at a time in which they need it the most. A recent study indicated that 51 percent of adults have said they are not dining out at restaurants as often as they would like, an increase of six percentage points from before the pandemic.
Visit www.FoodieWeek.com for more information.
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LEGAL NOTICES
Invitation to Bidders
BOARD OF EDUCATION
NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE
Bethpage Union Free School District
PUBLIC NOTICE: is hereby given for separate sealed bids for: New Athletic Field House at Bethpage High School Bids will be received by the School District, on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time in the District Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, and at said time and place publicly opened and read aloud.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the Office of the Architect, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers, P.C., 244 East Main Street, Patchogue New York, (631-475-0349); however, the Contract Documents may only be obtained thru the Office of REV, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, Warwick, New York 10990 (877-272-0216) beginning on Friday, September 23, 2022. Complete digital sets of Contract Documents shall be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a nonrefundable fee of Forty-Nine ($49.00) Dollars at the following websites: www.bbsprojects.com or www.usinglesspaper.com under ‘public projects’. Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, hard copies may be obtained directly from REV upon a deposit of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars for each complete set. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to the BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT and may be uncertified. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above referenced websites. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Plan holders who have obtained hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. The bid deposit for hard copies will be returned upon receipt of plans and specifications, in good condition, within thirty days after bid date, except for the lowest responsible bidder, whose check will be forfeited upon the award of the contract.
The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, or the proposals will be rejected within 45 days of the date of opening proposals. Bids shall be subject, however, to the discretionary right reserved by the School District to waive any informalities in, accept or reject any alternatives, reject any proposals and to advertise for new proposals, if in its opinion the best interest of the School District will thereby be promoted.
Bidder may not withdraw its bid until forty-five (45) days after the bid opening, except in accordance with General Municipal Law Section 103(11).
By Order of the
The Board OF Education
Bethpage Union Free School District
Dated: September 9, 2022
Four POB students named Natl. Merit Semifinalists
Seniors at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School (POBJFKHS) had another strong showing at the National Merit Scholarship Competition for the 2022-2023 school year. Ryan Flood, Sophia Gu, Ethan Hsu and Daniel Zhang have been named competition semifinalists, while
19 other students were named Commended Students in the prestigious contest. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation seeks to identify academically talented students throughout the United States. Of the roughly 1.5 million students who apply for the program each year, the
four POBJFKHS students were among only 16,000 selected to become semifinalists. They are now in the running to become recipients of the roughly 7,500 National Merit Scholarships awarded annually. The scholarships are worth a total of more than $31 million.
From left: Principal James Murray, , Guidance Counselor Cristina Rivas-Laline, Daniel Zhang, Sophia Gu, Ryan Flood, Ethan Hsu, Guidance Counselor Sarah Egosi, and Director of Guidance Laurie Lynn.
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In addition to the four semifinalists, 19 POBJFKHS students were named Commended Students in the contest. They are pictured with their guidance counselors.
Central Boulevard students celebrate Thoughtful Thursday
Students at Central Boulevard Elementary School wrote their goals down for Thoughtful Thursday.
Students throughout Central Boulevard Elementary School in the Bethpage Union Free School District marked the first Thoughtful Thursday of the 2022–23 school year on Sept. 22. The school community celebrates Thoughtful Thursday on a monthly
basis by participating in a special lesson, activity or program that allows them to reflect on themselves or engage in an act of kindness.
Boulevard fifth graders Amy Banegas
down their future goals.
This month, Central Boulevard students focused on the statements “thoughtful people think of their future” and “you are the driver of your own bus.” Each student created their own bus and drew a photo of an academic or social goal that they have for themselves. In addition, the students drew a photo of a goal that they have for themselves within the community such as volunteering more.
Each student colored their bus and had their creations displayed outside of their classroom for the whole school community to see.
Second grader Camellia Daly from Central Boulevard Elementary School showed off her completed bus.
Central Boulevard second grader Wesley Lasen began coloring his bus.
Central
(left) and Jaxson Pace wrote
Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
POB schools welcome new teachers
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District’s new teachers for the 20222023 school year.
Dr. Vincent Mulieri, assistant superintendent for human resources, gave a series of presentations to the new teachers on District policies.
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District welcomed its new teachers for the 2022–2023 school year during a series of introductory orientation sessions on August 24 and 25. The educators were primed on various aspects of the District, including the educational technology tools at their disposal, the ins-and-outs of District policy, and many other topics.
Day one of orientation saw introductory speeches and presentations by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary O’Meara, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Vincent Mulieri and Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Safety Christopher Donarummo. They went over topics such as emergency safety procedures, sexual harassment and compliance training, and the Dignity for All Students Act, as well as tools such
Hicksville students selected for NYSSMA All-State
Hicksville students (left to right) Nisarg Shah, Samantha Mason and Brandon Baade were selected to this year’s NYSSMA All-State. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools
Hicksville High School students
Brandon Baade, Samantha Mason and Nisarg Shah have been selected to perform at NYSSMA All-State. Baade and Mason were selected for Symphonic Band, while Shah was
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The introductions continued on day two with speeches by Dr. O’Meara; Debbie Bernstein, the Board of Education president; and Nina Melzer, president of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Congress of Teachers. Various department heads then reviewed policies such as annual teacher reviews, professional development, curriculum standards, Google tools, school business operations and special education before Dr. Mulieri gave his closing remarks.
“I am looking forward to seeing all of the ways this fresh batch of educators will enrich our students’ lives in the classroom,” Dr. Mulieri said.
“We always strive to bring on the most dynamic and enterprising staff in the field, and we hope that these new teachers find success in our District.”
selected as an alternate for Jazz Ensemble.
This year’s NYSSMA All-State Conference and concerts will be held in Rochester, New York from December 2–4.
Pumpkin Dunkin’ to support CP Association
In support of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County (CP Nassau), the town of Oyster Bay invites residents to the 1st annual “Great Pumpkin Dunkin’” on Sunday, October 2. In previous years, this highly anticipated benefit has been known as a “Polar Bear Plunge,” taking place in the winter months, but has been redesigned into a fun fall activity for all. The event will be held at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay, with festivities to kick off at 12:00 p.m., and the plunge, or “dunkin,’” into the waters of Oyster Bay Harbor to follow at 1:00 p.m.
“This fun, new twist on CP Nassau’s classic plunge provides an opportunity to support a worthwhile charity as we usher in the beautiful fall season. I’m pleased to lend the Town’s assistance, both in terms of logistics and providing our beautiful venue, to help ensure its success,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, who serves as Honorary Chairman of the event. “The ‘Great Pumpkin Dunkin’’
is a terrific way to spend an afternoon and help those in need. While the water may be cold, the cause will warm your heart!”
Residents in attendance can look forward to soup, coffee, tea, hot dogs, music and raffles as well as mums and pumpkins for purchase. An indoor assembly area will also be available for the event, which will be held rain or shine. The day’s proceedings will benefit the more than 1,500 children and adults with disabilities who participate in programs and receive services through the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, which has been assisting individuals with disabilities since 1948.
Participants can organize their fundraising efforts by visiting www.cpnassau.org/events. For information about participation as a swimmer or a sponsor, please contact Pat Quinn of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County at (516) 378-2000 x 355 or visit www.cpnassau.org.
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