Foodie Week in Oyster Bay
Supervisor Saladino announces Foodie Week at Butera’s of Woodbury, joined by (from left) Councilman Tom Hand, Butera’s of Woodbury owners Laurie and Martin Butera, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Councilwoman Laura Maier.
To help restaurants recover from months of closure and provide a family-fun outing for residents, Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce that Foodie Week – a unique opportunity for dining establishments to showcase their world-class culinary hotspots – will take place from October 4 to October 11. This week-long extravaganza will highlight the finest culinary
creations local chefs, bakers and artisans have to offer. The announcement was made at Butera’s Restaurant of Woodbury, who will participate in Foodie Week.
Supervisor Saladino stated, “This unique opportunity offers local dining establishments a chance to showcase their world-class culinary hotspots, and highlights the finest culinary creations local
chefs, bakers and artisans have to offer. 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
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Nassau judge orders injunction on proposed homeless shelter
BY GARY SIMEONE
In what looked to be an imminent decision, a Nassau County Supreme Court Justice granted a preliminary injunction against plans for a proposed homeless shelter at the Hampton Inn in Jericho. The decision was made after officials from the Town of Oyster Bay issued a statement earlier this summer that the proposed shelter was in violation of local zoning laws.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said the injunction, granted by Justice Arthur Diamond, was great news and would help preserve the quality of life for residents in the area.
“The preliminary injunction granted by the court is great news and recognizes the town’s legal authority to regulate local development,” said Saladino. “The Town of Oyster Bay will continue to enforce our zoning laws to protect our suburban quality of life. In doing so, we are representing and protecting our residents and neighborhoods.”
In August, Justice Diamond ordered a temporary restraining order on the constructing of the shelter, and that order will remain in effect.
Many local politicians and residents were conflicted on their views about the County’s decision earlier this summer to house 80 homeless families at the former three-story hotel located on Jericho Turnpike.
Legislator Arnold Drucker (16-D) has been a strong proponent of the shelter, which was to be known as the Jericho Family Support Center.
In a statement that he released in late August, Drucker said “Just like you and I, these homeless families have been endowed by their creator with the basic inalienable human right of dignity and respect. Their government has a constitutional and moral obligation to aid them. Not only is this endeavor the right thing to do, it is the epitome of fiscally responsible governing.”
A group that called itself the Concerned Jericho Parents said in an earlier statement that the Jericho School District would be taking on a disproportionate and inequitable portion of the homeless population if the homeless shelter came to fruition.
The Town’s outside counsel, Edward Ross of the Garden City firm Rosenberg Calica and Barney, said that the important fact to
Town partnership collects DVDs for soldiers
The Town of Oyster Bay has formed a partnership with Massapequa-based “Big Hy for Heroes” in an effort to collect DVDs for those deployed and serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces. Donations will be accepted October 1 through November 15, and then delivered to Chaplains, Commanding Officers, Sergeant Majors and Sergeants around the globe to distribute to troops and arrange movie nights this holiday season.
Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with Big Hy for Heroes to send thousands of DVDs to troops serving around the globe. Help support the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces by donating DVDs.”
Big Hy for Heroes was started in 2002 by Massapequa resident and WWII veteran Hyman Strachman, who, along with
his son Arthur Strachman, personally began sending DVDs to U.S. troops overseas. Over the years, Big Hy for Heroes has shipped hundreds of thousands of DVDs all around the world, and continues to do so today.
Exciting, suspenseful, comedy and classic DVDs are among the most requested by the troops for movie nights. Residents can donate DVDs at any of the following locations:
• Town Hall North – 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay
• Town Hall South – 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa
• Department of Public Works – 150 Miller Place, Syosset
Additionally, letters and notes to soldiers are also welcome. For more information on the DVD Collection Drive for U.S. Troops, please call (516) 6246380.
Greater LI Running Club donates to Opening Word program
The Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC) was pleased to present a check in the amount of $2500 to support The Opening Word Program hosted by the Dominican Sisters, and the important work that the Program is doing.
The check was presented to The Opening Word at the GLIRC office on September 17. The funds were part of the proceeds of the 2019 Steel Equities/Gold Coast Studios Ho Ho Ho 5K Run and the 2020 Virtual Runner’s Edge Long Island Women’s 5K Run.
The Opening Word Program teaches the English language and job readiness skills to immigrant women on Long Island, a population. The goal is to help these women become productive members of American Society and, for many of them, ultimately become U.S. citizens. There are Opening Word schools in Huntington Station, Amityville and Wyancdanch.
More than 7,000 women have graduated from The Opening Word Program’s schools. Each day, more than 200 women attend classes across the Program’s three sites. Students in the Program hail from countries around the world: Turkey, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Afghanistan, Mexico, El Salvador, Columbia, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Peru, Poland, Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan, China, the Philippines and Ethiopia.
“In these difficult times, we are especially thrilled to be able to continue our support for the Domincan Sisters and their Opening Word Program,” observed GLIRC Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick. “The work that is being done to make the women in the Program mainstream Americans is truly remarkable, and we runners are thrilled to be able to our part to support them.”
Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Opening Word Sr. Elaine Jahrsdorfer (center) and Opening Word Executive Director Gillian Kessinger (second right) accept the check from GLIRC Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick (left), Women’s Run Race Director Jaime Pita (second left) and Ho Ho Ho Run Race Director Ric DiVeglio (right).
Free online job skill training services for TOB residents
The Town of Oyster Bay will be offering new, free online job skills training for those individuals looking to re-enter the workforce following the hardships imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. Metrix E-Learning System, the free online job skills training service, will be offered through The Workforce Partnership - a consortium of local governments committed to providing free and valuable information and services to both employers and jobseekers.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Many people have experienced unimaginable and unprecedented hardship throughout this coronavirus pandemic, and as a result, many businesses have closed and individuals have lost work because of it. As we continue turning the corner in the fight against COVID-19, residents are looking to return to work and we’re proud to offer the Metrix E-Learning System to those who seek to ‘skill-up’
and re-enter the workforce more capable than when they left it.”
The Metrix E-Learning System offers a wide variety of courses to help people who are looking for employment. Currently, there are over 5,500 courses available, and the system can be utilized any time, any place, 24/7. To enroll, residents must visit http://thewp.skillupamerica.org. Upon registration, residents will be contacted by job counselors from the Career Center who will help them navigate the program and find the appropriate skills needed to re-enter the workforce in their desired field.
“The Town and the Workforce Partnership are committed to helping residents find meaningful employment. This free Metrix E-Learning System is a great resource to utilize, and I encourage residents who are looking to ‘skillup’ to take full advantage of it,” added Councilman Tom Hand.
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MacArthur student earns Rensselaer Medal Award
MacArthur High School senior Cole Parmentier received the Rensselaer Medal Award from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for academic excellence in math and science.
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Senior Cole Parmentier from General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public Schools was presented with the Rensselaer Medal for academic excellence in math and science. The award, provided by the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, includes a scholarship of $120,000 or $30,000 a year, for Parmentier to use over the course of four years if he enrolls at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
To be selected for the Rensselaer Medal Award, a student must demonstrate their potential for success in a challenging academic environment and excel in their mathematics and science courses. Parmentier has enrolled in the most challenging courses offered at MacArthur High School. This includes Advanced Placement physics 1 and 2, and Advanced Placement calculus with an overall grade point average of 98.02. He is continuing to challenge himself this year with five AP classes.
In addition to academics, award recipients must also demonstrate significant involvement in extracurricular activities. Parmentier is a National Honor Society and marching band member. He is also a Boy Scout and on the varsity track and field team.
‘Java with Josh’ podcast series launched
Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (Woodbury) has launched “Java with Josh,” a new podcast series that spotlights inventors, young tech CEOs and influencers, their journeys to success, and how they achieved their dreams.
In his first four broadcasts, Legislator Lafazan has featured Gen-Z Vyber Media CEO Jesse Kay; celebrity fitness trainer Emily Samuel; inventor Partha Unnava, creator of the Lasso app and content creator/comedian Jackie Gansky.
The broadcast shares its name with Legislator Lafazan’s well-attended series of coffee-shop constituent meetings, which were initially held at
Mongo’s Coffee in Syosset until moving online to Zoom this spring amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Having big dreams is commonbut figuring out how to achieve those dreams is rare. Through the ‘Java with Josh’ series, my goal is to chronicle the journeys of leaders from all walks of life so that listeners can apply those experiences to their own lives,” Legislator Lafazan said. “I’m so excited to launch this new series and hope you’ll tune in and join us as we embark upon this conversation.”
The Java with Josh podcast is available for free download at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/java-withjosh/id1531500609
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Seniors of Syosset celebrates one year of service to seniors
A NNORC, or Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program, is a program that provides a broad array of services aimed at helping seniors to agein-place in their homes in the community. Few things have illustrated the need for NNORC services more than the current COVID-19 pandemic, yet the pandemic has also challenged NNORCs to reimagine their service models to serve their seniors in ways that are flexible, relevant
and safe.
Seniors of Syosset (NNORC-SOS) is now celebrating its one-year anniversary serving Syosset. A program of the Mid-Island Y JCC, NNORCSOS receives both state support and local donations to sustain an array of services for those living in its state-approved boundaries.
Prior to COVID-19, NNORC-SOS services focused on in-home social work and community health nursing visits, group programming, and
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volunteer based transportation to medical appointments and food shopping. While in-person services are currently on-hold due to health and safety precautions, the Mid-Island Y JCC wants local seniors to know that NNORC-SOS caring staff and volunteers are still here for you in other ways, and are working harder than ever to make sure you have the supports you need to get through this pandemic safely.
Ways NNORC-SOS can support Syosset Seniors at this time include:
• Telephonic and virtual community health nursing for non-emergency medical questions and concerns (including secure virtual visits using Zoom for Healthcare, upon request)
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“You have no idea what comfort it gives me to know the JCC is there for me,” said one Syosset senior, who receives home delivered meals through a donor-funded program set up to meet the needs of older adults during the COVID crisis.
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• Telephonic and virtual social work support and assistance with benefits and resources (also available via secure Zoom)
• Food pantry deliveries
• Linkage with home-delivered meals
• Referral to low-cost transportation
• Volunteer and online grocery shopping assistance
• Linkage with virtual educational, social and wellness programs
• Friendly check-in phone
Other ways that NNORC-SOS staff have already assisted your Syosset neighbors during the COVID-19 crisis include: coordinating with a couple’s medical team to ensure that their underlying medical conditions continued to be addressed while they couldn’t get to the doctor’s office; providing emotional and practical support to an elderly gentleman who recently lost his only adult child; helping a senior with limited English proficiency apply for benefits through a telephone interpreter to alleviate financial stress; helping a senior whose husband had been injured in a fall obtain the equipment she needed to care for him at home; providing a listening ear, care packages, and nutritious food to isolated seniors.
If you or someone you know can benefit for services and support through Seniors of Syosset, please reach at to (516) 822-3535, x385.
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Hicksville HS students named National Merit Semifinalists
Two students from Hicksville High School, Benjamin Choi and Navpreet Singh, were announced as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program on Sept. 9. The program gives academically talented high school seniors scholarship opportunities.
Semifinalists represent less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors. Students qualify based on how well
they score on the Preliminary SAT or PSAT. Approximately 16,000 students are chosen out of the 50,000 highest scorers. From that pool, 15,000 students are expected to advance to the finalist level, at which scholarship winners will be selected. Finalists will be announced in February 2021.
This Week at the Syosset Library
Wednesday, October 7 at 11 a.m.
The High Line: Lessons for Your Garden
Presenter: Roxanne Zimmer, Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County
The High Line is a jewel of a NYC destination garden. Native plants and grasses have been used to create a green oasis in the middle of a city. This presentation features key landscape lessons from the High Line that are ideal for Long Island gardeners to bring into their yard. No registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary. org
Syosset teen collects beauty products to help women in need
Mandy Kurz with some of the beauty products she’s collected to help underprivilged women.
BY GARY SIMEONE
Every woman deserves to look beautiful. That is the message that Syosset High School senior Mandi Kurtz wants to bring to women in all walks of life through an organization she developed called “Cosmetics for a Change.”
attire and to get them back into the workforce.
“It was a great day and a great event where I ended up donating 400 goodie bags filled with makeup, perfumes, jewelry, handbags and other accessories to help these women applying for jobs look great on their interviews,” said Kurtz.
Friday, October 9 at 2 p.m.
Shirley Temple: From Child Star to Diplomat
Presenter: Marc Courtade, executive director, Huntington Arts Council
Shirley Temple began her film career at the age of three in 1932 and was the nation’s number one movie attraction by 1934. She retired from show business in 1958 and was active in the Republican Party, serving as ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia, and chief of protocol of the United States. Join us for a celebration of Shirley Temple. No registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www. syossetlibrary.org
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“The main reason I started this is because I wanted to empower other women and make them feel special and confident in themselves,” said Kurtz. “I’ve witnessed firsthand women and a lot of girls my age with body image issues and feeling that they have to conform to certain social stereotypes.”
She said that her organization’s main mission is to provide women who are underprivileged and in an economically unstable situation with the right beauty tools to succeed.
“Since I’ve started Cosmetics for a Change, I’ve collected and donated so many products, including beauty, feminine hygiene products and multiple accessory items to help women enhance their confidence and to get them feeling better about themselves,” said Kurtz.
Some of the products she’s collected include face soaps, nail polishes, eye shadow, mascara samples and an array of perfumes and lotions.
Since starting her organization in her freshman year, Kurtz has paired up with other agencies on Long Island to help make women and girls more presentable at business interviews and in their prom dresses.
In 2018, she paired with the Dress for Success organization in Glen Cove to help women enhance their business
She also teamed up with the Long Island Volunteer Center, located in Garden City, earlier this year for their annual prom boutique.
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the entrepreneurial teenager put together a hand sanitizer drive where family members and close friends dropped off bottles of hand sanitizer at her home in Syosset.
Kurtz said that since she was a little girl, she loved putting on makeup and applying it to other people and was always interested in skincare products.
“I used to watch this famous YouTuber, Dr. Pimple Popper, who is a famous dermatologist, and I used to be in awe with what she could do to people’s skin,” said Kurtz. “Watching her made me think I could become a dermatological Mohs surgeon one day, and it inspired me to want to make a difference in my local community.”
In her time since starting Cosmetics for a Change, Kurtz said she has collected over 4000 products in total, packed hundreds of goodie bags with products and put together nearly ten drives over the years.
You can find out more on her organization through her Facebook page and through her Instagram account under “Cosmetics for a Change.”
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39 Syosset HS National Merit Commended students
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The Syosset Central School District is pleased to announce that 39 Syosset High School seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Congratulations to Kirin Anand, Autumn Avery, Tejas Chandakkar, Jennie Dapice, Harrison Feusi, Aryan Ghotra,
Jake Greenberg, Benjamin Guttman, Casey Ha, Aaron Hafkin, Elsie Ho, Joshua Hong, Pooja Huded, Michelle Jin, Jimin Jun, Samuel Kanterman, Kieran Kelly, Daniel Kong, James Kramer, Mark Lau, Kevin Li, Eric Liang, Trinity Liang, Cheryl Lien, Kenneth Lin, Kiersten Louie, Brian Oh, Irene Park, Maiya Raghu, Yashraj Sinha,
Eugene Song, Maxwell Spiller, Unzel Tariq, Angela Wang, Michael Yan, Michelle Yang, Julianne Yuen and Andrew Zhang.
These students are among 34,000 high performers on the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. They placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students
who entered the 2021 competition. Each Commended Student will receive Letters of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in recognition of their outstanding potential and academic promise.
Upcoming Virtual Events at the Jericho Public Library
Monday, October 5
2:00 p.m.: Angela Lansbury: Ever Just the Same, Ever a Surprise. Lecture w/John Kenrick- Nominated for an Academy Award at age 18, this British born beauty followed a long film career. We follow Angela Lansbury from “Gaslight” to “Mame” to “Murder She Wrote,” with videos of some memorable singing performances from this versatile, unpredictable charmer.
4:00 p.m.: Flex & Tone with Mindy Vasta- Put on some comfortable clothing and join Mindy for this exercise class while in the comfort and safety of your home.
7:00 p.m.: Fit & Fabulous with Linda Ray- Join Linda for this evening exercise class designed to get you Fit & look Fabulous!
7:00 p.m.: Book Discussion Grades 1 & 2- We will discuss “Cook-a DoodleDoo” by Janet Stevens. Stop by and pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.
Tuesday, October 6
10:30 a.m.: Storytime with Ms. Liz (Ages 2-5)
11:00 a.m.: Guided Meditation for
Self Healing with Patricia AndersonJoin Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life.
2:00 p.m.: Art Lecture: Little Gems of Paris: The Smaller, Often Overlooked Art Museums w/Mary Maguire- No need to wait in line! Come along on a visit to some of the most amazing art treasures in the City of Lights has to offer. You will be introduced to the Rodin Museum, the Garnier Opera House, the Atelier de Luminaires, the Marmottan-Monet, and the Cluny Museum with a few stops for French Pastry and Buckwheat Crepes along the way.
7:00 p.m.: Maker Hour w/ Stemtastic: Marble Ramps & Roller Coasters- Using cardstock & paper towels tubes, we will build a marble drop. We will learn how to get a marble to turn a corner and spin in a circle before it drops.
Wednesday, October 7
10:30 a.m.: Learn to Play Bridge for Beginners with Anne Bass- Those who have little to no experience with the
game of Bridge are invited to register for this 6 week course. Each week will cover a different aspect of bidding or playing. Lesson Notes & Review sheets should be printed from the registration page before the class & will be used as reference during instruction and for review. Participants should have a deck of cards to use during class and to practice at home.
1:00 p.m.:Watercolor Demonstration with Chuck Van Horn- Join Chuck Van Horn for these watercolor demonstrations and learn watercolor techniques, tips and tricks. Bring your questions. There will be time for questions and critiques.
7:00 p.m.: Conservation Projects and Citizen Science (Grades 1-5)- In light of our school closures and at-home learning, this mini course is designed for fun science and nature discovery from the convenience of your backyard or local nature area. There is so much that kids can do outside to learn about nature help your local plants and animals, and even contribute data to Citizen Science Projects like a real scientist!
Thursday, October 8
10:00 a.m.: Chair Yoga with Jolie Bosnjak- This practice is for all levels... including those nursing an injury or coping with a chronic problem. The results will surprise you!
5:30 p.m.: Yoga with Joe- Join Joe for this yoga class geared for all levels and reduce the stress in your life while keeping fit! Joe Cilmi is a certified Iyengar Hatha Yoga Instructor.
7:00 p.m.: Story & Crafts with Ms. Kim (Ages 3-Kindergarten)
Friday, October 9
1:30 p.m.: Taproot Workshops & Journal: Write Your Life. Taproot is a not-for-profit organization that encourages amateur writers aged fifty-five and older to write their memoirs. A Taproot form and a $70.00 check payable to Taproot Workshops Inc. are due at the library in person or by mail within 5 days of registering. The form is available to download on our website.
For all events go to www.jerichopubliclibrary.org /events/month to register
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PROBATE CITATION
No. 2019-3650 Surrogate’s Court
County of Nassau CITATION
The people of the State of New York, by the Grace of God Free and Independent to the heirs at law, next of kin, and distributees of Margaret H. Gillespie, deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence; and a petition having been filed by William A. Bacas, Jr. who is domiciled at 70 Fairview Farm Road, Redding, CT 06896. You are hereby cited to show cause before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY on November 18, 2020 at 9:30 am, why a decree should be made in the estate of Margaret H. Gillespie lately domiciled at 24 Dorcas Avenue, Syosset, NY 11791, admitting to probate a Will dated September 5, 2008, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to William A. Bacas, Jr. Dated, Attested and Sealed, September 15, 2020 [L.S.] ATTORNEY
Name of Attorney: Malcolm B. O’Hara, Esq., Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, PC Address of Attorney: One Washington Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 Telephone 518-792-2117 This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear in person. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested.
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Total distributions: 937
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Total: 1000
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Filing Date: 09/29/2020
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3. Sales Through Dealers and
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Jericho Syosset News Journal
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Filing Date: 09/29/2020
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Annual subscription price $20
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Litmor Publishing Corp, 821
Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530
Contact person: Meg Norris Tel. number: 516-931-0012
Complete mailing address of headquarters of publisher: Litmor Publishing Corp, 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530
Publisher: Margaret M. Norris, 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530
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TUTORING
Syosset man wins LIBN Corporate Citizen award
Michael Rogers, a Syosset resident, has won the LIBN Corporate Citizen award. Michael has been an Allstate agent in Massapequa for 10 years. Within those years, Rogers has built solid relationships with his customers. Along the way, during his tenure as an Allstate agency owner, he became more involved in the Long Island Community, between charitable causes and coaching sports teams.
Michael has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for Relay for Life, Island Harvest and The Nest at Nassau Community College.Throughout the year, he enjoys helping the Syosset community and is the board president of the Syosset Youth Athletic Council. Rogers can be found coaching multiple intramural and travel basketball and softball teams.
Foodie Week in Oyster Bay
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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 or call (631) 302-2400. 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 2021. This expanded outdoor dining initiative will greatly assist the food service industry at a time in which they need it the most.
A recent survey indicated that over 60 percent of New York restaurants could close by next year without government-funded financial assistance
“We have worked tirelessly since this pandemic began to help location businesses come back safely and efficiently,” Supervisor Saladino said. “We cut the red tape, permitted for new out-
door options for restaurant patrons and helped restaurant owners reopen safely and successfully. We are pleased to continue with that effort, and will invite restaurants to extend their outdoor dining services through 2021. This way, restaurant owners will be able to use all of the investments they made this year on outside tents, heaters and covers into and throughout next year.”
Councilman Imbroto added, “We hope our residents will join us in supporting our local restaurants this October 4 through 11 for Foodie Week. Diners will have a chance to sample the best of the best, without the pressure of purchasing a full three course option or other type of old-fashioned Restaurant Week-style promotion. Foodie Week changes that paradigm by celebrating exceptional handcrafted dishes – from farm to table, dock to dish, and grape to glass offerings. Our local culinarians are excited and ready for the fun that Foodie Week will provide, and we encourage the public to get out and support our local restaurants – the heart and soul of our communities.”
Visit www.FoodieWeek.com for more information.
Judge orders injunction on proposed homeless shelter
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Commended for computing skills
Senior Nicholas Logozzo from MacArthur High School received the Computing Medal Award from the Rochester Institute of Technology for outstanding achievement in computing.
General Douglas MacArthur High School senior Nicholas Logozzo from the Levittown Public Schools received the Computing Medal Award from the Rochester Institute of Technology for outstanding achievement in computing during the 2019-2020 academic year. Logozzo is now eligible for a $32,000 RIT Computing Medal Scholarship or $8,000 per year, if he is accepted and enrolls at RIT full time after high school.
To earn this award, a student must demonstrate excellent academic performance in a rigorous curriculum and strong
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leadership abilities. They must also rank in the top 10 percent of their class during their junior year and express an interest in computing.
Logozzo is an exceptional student with an impressive grade point average of 101.40. He has enrolled in six computer-related courses at MacArthur High School including Advanced Placement computer science and computer programming 1 and 2. In addition, Logozzo is an active member of the school community where he is a member of the math and business honor societies, Science Olympiad and Key Club.
Hicksville Middle School students bake and
share
Home and Career teachers Mr. Victor Lam and Mrs. Laura Amundsen prepared bread-baking ingredients for HMS students learning at home.
Mr. Victor Lam and Mrs. Laura Amundsen's Food for Thought and Home & Careers/Family & Consumer Science classes distributed baking ingredients for students on hybrid and remote learning at Hicksville Middle School.
Through the King Arthur Baking Company's #BakeForGood program for grades 4–12, Mr. Lam secured the ingredients for a second straight year to extend the learning outside of the classroom into the homes, providing equal educational opportunity for all. HMS students will not only learn the science of baking bread,
but also complete service learning. Under normal circumstances, the students would donate their bread to a hunger relief organization, however this year they will share their bread with a neighbor, friend or family member as an act of kindness. Mr. Lam and Mrs. Amundsen are thankful that King Arthur Baking Company chose Hicksville Middle School to participate in their #BakeForGood program! For more information, please visit: https:// www.kingarthurbaking.com/about/ bakeforgood Do you own a
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Fall is the New Summer on Nantucket
BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE
There’s no denying that Nantucket is a quintessential summer destination, but fall is when the island really shines. The crowds disperse and beachcombers can spread out across the island’s 82 miles of coastline to make the most of Indian Summer days. Food-lovers rejoice at the arrival of autumnal treats such as fresh, local cranberries from the largest certified organic bog in the country and Nantucket Bay scallops, only available during the cooler months. From new suites to private tours and holiday cheer, here’s everything you need to know to close out 2020 on island.
Whaling Days
Nantucket has a centuries-old history as one of the world’s most important whaling ports. November 20, 2020 will mark the 200th anniversary of the sinking of the Essex, the Nantucket-based whale ship that inspired Herman Melville’s MobyDick. Today, visitors can explore the island’s rich history on foot with a self-guided walking tour past the Jethro Coffin House, the sole surviving structure from the island’s original seventeenth-century English settlement; and to the Brant Point Lighthouse, which became a fixture for navigating whaling ships safely back to port. The Whaling Museum, housed in a 19th-century candle factory, tells the story of the rise and fall of the industry, and is a must visit for all travelers. New for 2020, White Elephant Resort’s Pre-arrival Concierge can assist with arranging private tours each Sunday while the
The 70-foot tall Sankaty Head Lighthouse was built of brick in 1850 but moved to its location next to the fifth hole Sankaty Head Golf Course in 2007 © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
museum is closed to the public. Cultural Offerings
In addition to the miles of sand and sea, Nantucket is host to a variety of cultural offerings. Here are a few of our favorites to add to the autumn calendar.
The Nantucket Historical Association debuted a new exhibition, “The Road from Abolition to Suffrage,” at the Whaling Museum this season. Detailing the civil rights leaders on Nantucket, the new exhibit tells the story of the island’s journey toward a more just and equitable distribution of political power. It begins with a will written in 1710 that endowed a formerly enslaved man with property and continues through Nantucket’s history with race and gender relations until the enactment of the 19th Amendment in 1920 grant-
ing voting rights to women.
Witness the rare Blue Moon on October 31, 2020 from the Loines Observatory, home to the largest public telescope on the East Coast. Visitors will also learn about Nantucket native Maria Mitchell, the first female astronomer who discovered a comet in 1847 and the first women to ever be elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
After a successful community fundraising effort for a drive-in movie theater, the Nantucket Dreamland opened to the public this summer. The whole family can enjoy the classics on the program for this fall including Dirty Dancing, The Graduate, When Harry Met Sally and Casablanca. Through White Elephant Resort’s partnership with BMW, complimentary vehicles are available to guests.
GOING PLACES NEAR AND FAR
New Suites at Jared Coffin House
Jared Coffin House, a former whaling merchant’s home located in the heart of town, unveiled new accommodations on August 15, 2020. While retaining the historic architecture of the 19th-century building, portions of the ground floor were transformed from a former restaurant space into four suites and one guestroom. Each of the suites are named after historic female figures on Nantucket, including Anna Gardner, who was instrumental in organizing an anti-slavery meeting in 1841 during which Frederick Douglass gave his first speech as an abolitionist speaker.
Zoom from Here
Those looking for a last dose of sunshine before winter – and a change of scenery for your Zoom meetings – can make White Elephant Resorts their new home. Parents and children alike can set up their new remote station in either a King Room or one-bedroom residence at White Elephant overlooking Nantucket Harbor or in a room or suite at the historic Jared Coffin House. With the offer, families will enjoy a dining credit at Brant Point Grill or Nantucket Tap Room with all-day room service delivery, complimentary WIFI and a welcome kit stocked with a Swell bottle, notebooks, and snacks to keep you going – including beloved Aunt Leah’s Fudge – a staple on island for more than 40 years. Rates at White Elephant begin at $2,095 per week and $1,365 per week at Jared Coffin House.
How to Get There
You can take a ferry from Hyannis, year round. Seastreak Ferry’s
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seasonal service between Manhattan and Nantucket is available through October 8. JetBlue offers direct flights from New York City through October 19. Cape Air flights connecting from Boston are available to the island year-round.
P.S. The Elephant is Migrating This Winter… As the Nantucket season closes for
the winter, travelers will look south for warmer weather. Welcomed by the beloved elephant statue, White Elephant Palm Beach will open its doors for the first time on November 4, 2020. The brand new 32-room hotel is housed in the former Bradley Park Hotel - originally constructed in 1924 as one of the first resorts on Palm Beach’s Main Street. Given it’s listed with the
Landmark Preservation Commission, the footprint of the structure and the facade remained, while the interiors have been stripped to the bones and rebuilt by Boston-based Elkus Manfredi Architects.
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Closer to Home: Bike New York Launches Virtual Spoketober Challenge
New York, NY — Bike New York has announced the launch of Spoketober, a virtual event running October 1–31. Cyclists from all over the world can participate by simply riding everyday. Participants will have the opportunity to compete for prizes and earn exclusive cycling apparel by fundraising in support of the nonprofit’s mission. Proceeds from this virtual event support Bike New York’s bicycle education programs, including their roster of online classes offered in response to the pandemic.
“Having the skills and confidence to ride a bike is more important than ever as Covid-19 continues to impact our daily lives. This virtual event is a huge step forward for Bike New York as we explore new ways to connect our supporters, students, and other cyclists
around the world through the joy, freedom, and power of taking that ride,” said Ken Podziba, President and CEO of Bike New York. “Biking is an excellent form of socially distant transportation and exercise with unparalleled mental health and environmental benefits. Even in these challenging times, we are continuing to bring people together through cycling with innovative events and programs that empower bicycling all over the world. When the road gets rough, we ride on together!”
Spoketober participants will monitor their progress and keep track of their month-long challenge through Kitler Rewards, an interactive leaderboard app that syncs with a variety of popular fitness tracking apps including Strava, Fitbit, Garmin Connect, Apple Health, and Google Fit. Challengers will
earn 100 points for each day in October that they take a ride of five miles or more, which will count toward a variety of Spoketober-exclusive rewards and prizes throughout the month. Flash challenges will arise throughout the month, giving participants an opportunity to earn additional points while mixing up the routine of their daily rides.
Riders are encouraged to turn their Spoketober Challenge into fundraisers to benefit Bike New York’s free education programs. Fundraisers who reach $150 and $300 benchmarks will automatically earn Primal Wear gear.
Spoketober participants will also have the opportunity to compete for a host of prizes including two top-of-theline performance road bikes courtesy of Trek, two custom limited edition New Belgium fat tire cruisers, and evalua-
A GREENER VIEW
BY JEFF RUGG
Q: We kept our poinsettia from last Christmas, and it has done well over the summer. We want it to bloom again for Christmas, but we can’t find the clipping of the newspaper article you wrote about what to do. So, what do we do?
A: There are several basic environmental requirements that need to be matched, but the main one is long nights and short days. Most poinsettia varieties will bloom if you give them 14 hours of darkness each day. Figure out when you go to sleep and when you leave for work, and set up a schedule you can follow. If you can uncover the plant when you leave for work at 7 a.m., you will have to put the plant in the dark by 5 p.m. each day. The actual start and end times don’t matter as long as you can reliably keep it in the dark for at least 14 hours every day.
Covering the plant with a box may be easier than moving the plant to a dark closet or room each day. If there are some long stems sticking out, they
can be pinched to make the plant bushier, and it will have more flowers.
Nighttime temperatures should be in the 60- to 70-degree range, with the daytime about 10 degrees warmer. During the day, it should be in bright light but not necessarily full sun. Water as needed, and fertilize following the label directions for a fertilizer that promotes flowering. It should start to bloom in eight to 10 weeks. Start the long night treatment in mid-September through the beginning of October, and the plant should be blooming for the Christmas season.
Q: We have noticed that the pretty, pink-leaved sweet potato vine we have growing in a hanging basket has been growing some big sweet potatoes. Can we save them for next year, or can they be eaten?
A: They can be saved, or they can be eaten. But they are usually rather small and don’t store well for very long. Plus, they are grown for their pretty leaves and not how they taste, so they may not be worth eating.
If you want to try, then you will do
the same treatment we do for sweet potatoes from the garden. They store best if cured for about a week after being dug up. If they are not cured, they tend to decay quickly in storage. Place them in a warm, humid room in the upper 80-degree range, with damp towels, if necessary, for increasing the humidity. The curing helps toughen up the skin, and it helps convert starches to sugars, making the sweet potatoes sweet.
Q: I was given a few mint cuttings this summer. They are sending out plenty of roots. I like having the mint leaves in my tea every few days and want to keep doing it over the winter. They are growing in a hanging glass container, and I don’t have room for a flower pot near a window. How can I keep them growing in water? Or do I need to plant them in soil?
A: Mint cuttings do last a long time just growing in water. They eventually will need to be fed some nutrients. A regular house plant fertilizer won’t have all the micronutrients they need. You will want to use a fertilizer designed for
tions at NYU Langone Health’s Sports Performance Center, with additional rider rewards provided by Primal Wear, Clif Bar, and Nuun. All participants will have access to a number of perks from event sponsors, including a 10% discount on an evaluation at NYU Langone Health’s Sports Performance Center, 20% off Primal Wear’s online store, US participants will receive a 15% discount on an online order at Clif Bar and 25% off Nuun’s online store.
General participant registration costs $15, while Bike New York Members and Volunteers can register for $10. Entry fees will be waived for 2020 TD Five Boro Bike Tour registrants.
More information at Bike New York’s Spoketober Challenge page: https:// www.bike.nyc/events/spoketober/
feeding plants growing hydroponically. Or you can plant the cuttings in potting soil in a hanging pot and use a complete house plant fertilizer.
Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com.
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Why Christopher Columbus is in the history books
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
Columbus Day is on October 12 this year and the New York City Columbus Day Parade will be virtual this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. My friends and I wanted to remember Columbus’ many contributions to society so Joan, Jenna and I got together recently.
While maintaining social distancing, the three of us met in Joan’s living room, got some cold drinks and snacks, and talked all about Christopher Columbus. There have been critiques written about Columbus and we’ve heard all about them but as grammar school students 50 years ago our teachers taught us about Columbus’ vision of a world beyond Italy, Spain and Portugal. He was determined to set out for new lands.
Columbus’ father was a weaver and he had his own shop in Genoa, Italy. Columbus and his three brothers helped in the shop and he could have had a quiet life on land. Columbus, however, was always drawn to the sea. He was a sailor and an explorer.
A recent book I read was a 1985 biography called, “Christopher Columbus: The Dream and the Obsession” written by Gianni Granzotto and translated by Stephen Sartarelli. Granzotto, one of Italy’s most respected historians, journalists and authors, spent six years writing the book. While researching he retraced Columbus’ first ocean voyage in a small boat with a six-person crew. Before setting sail, Columbus spent years trying to convince the kings and queens of England, Spain, Portugal and France to back him financially. He wanted to go to the Indies to get jewels and spices. King John II of Portugal didn’t think Columbus could reach Asia by crossing the ocean.
After many discussions and periods of waiting, Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II of Spain agreed to sponsor his voyage. Columbus had several demands - he needed wooden boats, sailors, plenty of food that would last indefinitely and supplies in case repairs were necessary. A storekeeper, carpenter, caulker, comptroller, royal notary
and surgeon were aboard to assist.
The Niña and the Pinta, caravels, were about 60 tons. The Santa Maria, which was a nao (Spanish word for ship), was 90 tons. Once the three ships were stocked with provisions and ready to go, the announcement was made. They would head west.
The Spanish monarchs said farewell and wished Columbus luck. On August 3, 1492, his fleet of three boats sailed from Palos in southwestern Spain. The largest of the ships was the Santa Maria but it was also the slowest and hardest to sail. The other two boats were the Niña and the Pinta. Compared to today’s ships, all three boats were small.
Columbus was the captain of the Santa Maria. Martin Alonso Pinzon was the captain of the Pinta, and his brothers, Francis Martin and Vicente Yanez, were the captains of the Niña.
The book mentioned Columbus’ fear of sailing west and dropping off into the universe. He was afraid that the oceans would keep going off into the infinite. It was a very interesting biography. I enjoyed it because the writer put his thoughts and observations into it.
The method that Columbus used to navigate a ship’s course is called “navigation by reckoning.” A second method is called “celestial navigation” or “astronavigation.” In Columbus’ time astronavigation was used. The captains and the sailors looked up at skies, at portions of the heavenly bodies, to find their position within the Mediterranean Sea. That was as far as many of them would go on their excursions.
Yet Columbus dreamed of sailing thousands of miles away from Spain and Italy. He made his journey “with his eyes fixed more on the sea than on the sky.”
When they set out on that August day the three boats went cautiously. They wanted to be sure of their surrounding water and sky. The first few weeks went calmly until September 9 when northeasterly winds hit the boats. The sailors saw their last glimpse of the westernmost part of the Canary Islands, El Hierro.
These winds carried Columbus’
boats across the Atlantic Ocean. He knew about the trade winds from his voyages closer to home but Granzotto says it’s unlikely Columbus ever experienced such strong trade winds. Their compasses were thrown off.
The crews grew unhappy because they hadn’t seen land for a long time. All they saw was the vast expanse of the ocean. When the winds lessened, the boats barely moved. A southwest wind blasted them for several days.
Columbus wrote in his log, “This head wind was utterly indispensable to me because my sailors by now must have been quite worked up against me, thinking that there were no winds capable of bringing our ships back to Spain.”
The winds changed direction and the ships continued on. On October 5 about 30 seabirds flew over the ships. The sailors were delighted - land must be near. They continued. At sunrise on October 7 the Niña, the first of their three ships, hoisted the flag on the mast and fired a shot, signaling that land had been seen. It was a mistake, however. There was no land.
At 2 a.m. on October 12 Rodrigo de Triana, a Pinta sailor, shouted, “Land ho! Land ho!” The sailors happily jumped up and down because they’d spent more than two months at sea. They’d found land once again.
Columbus and the sailors greeted the natives but they didn’t speak each other’s languages. The native Taino Indians had no written language. They made beautiful pottery, wove intricate belts from dyed cotton and carved enigmatic images from wood, stone, shell and bone. Columbus didn’t know where they’d landed but he named the island Hispaniola, now Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
He wasn’t the first person to discover the New World but Columbus opened up trade and communications between the eastern and western hemispheres. I credit Christopher Columbus for his vision and his perseverance. So many obstacles were in his way but he continued on, wanting to find out the answers to so many questions he had. Happy Columbus Day, everyone!
BY TOM MARGENAU
Trump and the Future of Social Security
My inbox has been inundated with emails from worried senior citizens who tell me they have heard that President Donald Trump will end Social Security if he is reelected and that the trust funds will dry up in 2023 and all Social Security checks will stop going out.
I can’t imagine the president has plans to end Social Security. But it doesn’t help that he puts his famous foot in his famous mouth and says things that people can interpret to mean exactly that. Trump recently made some rather unfortunate remarks about the Social Security payroll tax that has caused all the uproar. And his aides have been scrambling to come up with excuses and clarifications.
On Aug. 8, the president told a gathering of supporters, “If I’m victorious on Nov. 3 I plan to make permanent cuts to the (Social Security) payroll tax.”
Because our Social Security system, like almost every other social insurance system in the world, operates on a “payas-you-go” basis, meaning that the income derived from today’s tax collections is used to fund tomorrow’s Social Security benefits, any such major cuts to the Social Security tax would have to result in major cuts to Social Security benefits.
The very next day, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told reporters that the president misspoke.
But then, just a couple of days later, on Aug. 12, Trump told another group this: “We’ll be terminating the (Social Security) payroll tax after I, hopefully, get elected. We’ll be terminating the payroll tax, so that will mean anywhere from $5,000 to even more per family, and also great for businesses and great for jobs.”
Well, this led to a firestorm of controversy. At the request of some Democratic senators, the Social Security Administration’s chief actuary issued a letter stating that if the payroll tax were terminated on Jan. 1, 2021, the disability trust fund would be permanently depleted in about the middle of calendar year 2021 with no ability to pay disability benefits after that. And the actuaries further estimated the retirement and survivors trust fund would become permanently depleted by the middle of calendar year 2023, with no ability to pay retirement and survivor benefits after that.
Once again, Trump’s advisers had to scramble to explain what he supposedly meant to say. When asked at a press conference if the president really intended to end the Social Security payroll tax, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters he did not. She clarified, “What he was meaning yesterday is that he wants permanent forgiveness of the deferral.”
I can hear many of you saying, “Huh, what does that mean?” So, now let me clarify the clarification for the readers of this column. In early August, as one part
of an economic stimulus plan, Trump issued a memo stipulating that people who make less than $8,000 per month would not have Social Security taxes deducted from their paychecks. That tax break began on Sept. 1 and will end on Dec. 31. And it is considered a tax “deferral.” In other words, the tax payments would be “deferred” to a later date -- meaning they would have to be paid back at some point. (The president does not have the authority to change or eliminate the Social Security payroll tax, but he can order a deferral of the payment of those taxes.)
However, in the same memorandum, the president told his Treasury secretary that he wanted him to “explore avenues, including legislation, to eliminate the obligation to pay the taxes deferred.”
So, according to his economic advisers and other aides, when Trump tells people he plans to end the payroll tax, what he really means to say is he plans to end the obligation that people making less than $8,000 per month would have to eventually pay the deferred Social Security tax payments.
But then, at a subsequent press conference, Trump told reporters: “If I’m victorious on Nov. 3, I plan to forgive these taxes and make permanent cuts to the payroll tax. So, I’m going to make them all permanent.”
So, you tell me. Is Trump just being Trump and shooting off his mouth and saying things he really doesn’t mean? Or does he indeed have plans to ask Congress to either cut or eliminate Social Security payroll taxes. If the latter, then how can he justify another statement he made: “We’re not going to touch Social Security. I said from day one that we’re going to protect Social Security and we’re going to protect our people.” With all due respect, Mr. President, you can’t have it both ways.
And now let me add a dose of sanity to any discussion of the future of Social Security. I will bet my next dozen Social Security checks that no matter who wins the upcoming presidential election, either President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden will appoint some kind of bipartisan commission on Social Security reform.
The last time that happened was in 1982, following Ronald Reagan’s election as president. At the time, Social Security was facing an economic crunch not too dissimilar to the one that plagues the system today. The commission, headed by Alan Greenspan, came up with a mix of reforms that included some benefit cuts and some tax increases. For example, the retirement age was raised from 65 to 67. And the schedule for some already planned payroll tax increases was moved up a few years. (Those are just two of about a couple dozen changes the commission recommended.)
And those reforms worked. Social Security has been running in the black
for the last 40 years. But now we face the baby boomer crunch. For about the last five years, about 10,000 of us have been signing up for Social Security every single day. And that trend is going to continue for the next 15 years.
And the solution to that demographic challenge is not a payroll tax cut (unless it is accompanied by massive and immediate benefit cuts). The solution will likely involve another mix of long-range benefit cuts and payroll tax increases. I will bet the retirement age will be bumped up to 68 or even 70 (not for near
term retirees but for younger people, giving them time to plan). And I’m guessing either the payroll tax will be slightly increased or the wage base (the amount subject to Social Security tax) will go up significantly. And these will be just two of a package of reforms that will keep the Social Security system solvent for generations to come -- no matter who is sitting in the White House.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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BY PHILIP A. RAICES
Iam quite sure we all have had enough of this Covid-19 pandemic, I know I have,. But we still must be cognizant and very aware of the fact we are dealing with people’s lives and must do whatever it takes to keep our client sellers, investors, purchasers, renters, and lessees of residential and commercial properties safe and healthy, by wearing our masks, gloves as needed when showing property and even throw-away booties in certain situations; oh and carry hand sanitizer with you at all times, especially when doing open houses as well as carrying a temperature-taking device to make sure none of your clients have any abnormal situations occurring that they may have or not want to admit to! Also, attention sellers, your agents have the necessary (2) Covid-19 forms as well as the housing anti-discrimination forms and to make sure everyone that enters your home should have their temperature checked as well as to present the 3 forms to them and have them completely fill out those questions that may apply to them and we have to keep those records for 3 years!
Now to the subject matter at hand. Do you know what buyers now want in the home that they will consider?
I think it’s pretty elementary since 100,000,000 of the 330,000,000+ U.S. population are working and doing their jobs and businesses remotely most of the time, they are searching for places that have home offices or spaces that can be converted preferably on the first floor or possibly the basement or even the second floor. Quiet space away from distractions, noise, and many times the children are very important to the current buyers. The schoolaged children who are doing remote learning each day or several times per week depending on their local school’s programming, plans, and regulations due to Covid-19 will also be able to take
advantage of the space if not used during those mornings or afternoons; it’s all about logistics and proper scheduling where it becomes a win/ win environment for everyone! This is imperative so dads and moms can operate efficiently and effectively with a purpose and resulting in getting back to earning a living. However, they can also double as a classroom for your children for learning, studying, and doing homework when not being used by you for your job or business or if space is available, create a second space for the kids. Another item that buyers are looking for (maybe demanding) is open outdoor space, especially those who have or who are relocating from New York City where they have been in such close proximity to so many people as well as in many cities across the U.S. has subjected many more to the potential virus. The infection rates were and are greatest in those cities and the chances to be infected were overwhelming, as we have suddenly seen the spike once again in NY. Some people just don’t respect or have consideration, sympathy, or empathy for others when not wearing their masks as we all have experienced over the last 7 months! It really doesn’t matter the socio-economic status of the town or individual, because it runs the gamut of those irresponsible individuals young and old! Another space that is becoming popular with purchasers is a space for a small gym or workout area since a majority of individuals have not returned to their prospective gyms due to fear of the Coronavirus. This surely could create a healthier population, assuming the 65% who are obese and overweight change their unhealthy
ways and eat smaller portions and less junk food and begin to exercise! I apologize if I have offended anyone, but I am just addressing the reality of the state of our “unhealthiness” within our U.S. population, which the politicians are afraid to consider or openly address or talk about! Now where was I, oh yes, now the next item that people are looking for that has become more important is your laundry room. Is your laundry room updated or renovated or at least spruced them up a bit making it more presentable than it currently is?
If you have an in-law suite or a legal mother-daughter set up a makeover might be the thing to do and will potentially attract those with an older parent(s) or relative who will be staying with them or even short term guests. Separation of spaces seems to be gaining momentum and gaining popularity as the current pandemic has been keeping people much further apart from each other and open spaces are not in as much of demand currently as they were in 2019 and before. However, if a vaccine with the least amount of side effects eventually is created and distributed, open space should become popular once again. Lastly, staging a bedroom, home office, or classroom space will also attract that many more potential buyers who will find this very valuable and important while the Corona-19 pandemic is still with us. So if you grasp and understand the importance of these improvements enabling your home to gain greater exposure, more eyeballs viewing your home online, and then making appointments to coming and see your home, potentially creating more competition from qualified, able and ready to buy families and individu-
als. Most important to you as a seller, is the investment you have made in those most crucial improvements that purchasers are now looking for due to the situation created by the Covid19 pandemic and the 100,000,000 individuals now currently working from home. This will essentially be a huge factor aiding in attracting more buyers and will also most likely return your money plus a potential profit on those critical and crucial upgrades. This will add increased value and a potential higher price that one lucky buyer will be offering because they not only want to buy your home but have fallen emotionally in love with it and have to have it! Need an estimate, advice, or guidance as to what to do with your home, feel free to reach out to me anytime for a free no-obligation, no strings attached estimate.
Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He 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.). 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 WWW.Li-REalEstate. Com as well as a “free” value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality or Our Seller’s or Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling or Purchasing your Home. Just email or snail mail(regular mail) him with your request with your name, email and cell number and he will send it out ASAP. For a consultation, he can be reached by Cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate. Com to answer any of your questions, concerns or column suggestions.
BY MARY HUNT
Dear Mary: You have a great column! I learn something new from it every day. My problem is finding a source to determine the value of furniture, books, jewelry and collectibles. My 95-year-old mother is quickly reaching a point where she will need to enter a care facility. Her house is packed full of both nonsense and what I suspect are some very valuable items. I am overwhelmed with the tasks of both clearing out her home and determining what to
do with all her belongings. -- Gia
Dear Gia: There are times when doing it yourself is the most costly way to go, both emotionally and financially. I suggest you research estate auctions and liquidation services and then enlist the services of a reputable professional to honestly determine which items have significant value so you’ll have a place to start. You can either put those things on consignment or have the estate professional handle them.
Next, I would hire a professional organizer to sort, discard, liquidate and
distribute the remainder. I would go to the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (napo. net) to find a professional organizer in your community. It just may be the best money you will ever spend.
Once things are nicely organized, you may want to hold the mother of all garage sales. Your organizer can help with that, too. Let me caution that once the word gets out, you are going to be inundated with offers. Just make sure you are working with people whose first priority is your mother’s best interest.
I wish I could tell you this will be easy. It won’t be. But it will be much easier if you get professional help. And thanks so much for your kind words about this column. You have encouraged me!
Would you like more information?
Go to EverydayCheapskate.com for links and resources for recommended products and services in this column.
Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a lifestyle blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”
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The Town of Oyster Bay has announced the return of the popular Town of Oyster Bay Fitness Classes, an excellent program that invites residents to maintain or improve their levels of fitness. Town of Oyster Bay Fall Fitness Classes return beginning Sunday, October 4, and will be held in the Town of Oyster Bay’s Hicksville Athletic Center. Fall fitness classes are co-ed, open to individuals 18 years of age or older, and run for 10 weeks.
Town Councilman Tom Hand stated, “The Town Board and I are happy to announce the safe return of the Town’s Fall Fitness Classes, which will include Pilates, Ballroom Dancing, Yoga, and Zumba instruction this fall at the Town Hicksville Athletic Center! All of these
programs are very popular amongst our residents and they provide an outlet to enjoy exercising and staying in shape, all while meeting new people. I encourage those looking for a terrific form of aerobic exercise in these trying times to register today, as classes fill up quickly and on a first-come, first-serve basis!”
Registration for the three programs is currently open at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 Broadway in Hicksville and will be ongoing based on class availability. Please note that the schedule may be subject to change and residents are encouraged to inquire about special holiday scheduling/ inclement weather. Each program is 10 weeks in length with a fee of $60 for residents. Due to COVID-19 restrictions,
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• Yoga will be held on Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., beginning October 4, Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., beginning on October 5, Tuesdays, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., beginning on October 6, and Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., beginning October 10.
• Zumba will be held on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning October 5.
Proof of residency is required and the schedule is subject to change. Due to COVID-19, class enrollment will be limited to allow for proper social distancing measures, temperatures will be checked upon entry, face masks to be worn while moving throughout facility, and daily cleaning/sanitizing will take place before and after each class. For further information, including special holiday scheduling, please call (516) 797-4125 ext. 2 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
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