Jericho-Syosset News Journal (10/18/19)

BACK TO THE HILL

Berry Hill Elementary School’s PTA hosted its first event of the year, “Back to the Hill”. Students enjoyed carnival games, music and fun. See pages 20-21.

Networking Night at new restaurant

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Blesson Verghese is the executive chef and owner of George White at 33 Berry Hill Road in Syosset, taking over the prime location, polished decor and beloved American fare of the George Martin 1989 establishment that entertained and fed locals for several years. The refreshed restaurant offers an upscale sit-down dining experience or a great after-work gath-

ering spot for fresh hors d’oeuvres and wine or specialty cocktails.

“This place has been an established and well-loved American restaurant for ages. Some customers that have come in were slightly hesitant, but once they are here they are very pleasantly surprised with our menu including our new Mexican offerings, our selections of drinks, the staff and overall improvement we’ve brought to the locale,” Verghese

said.

The Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce hosts its October Networking Night at George White on Wednesday, October 23, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The networking night features complimentary appetizers, a cash bar and specialty George White cocktails.

Alan Goldberg, co-chair of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of

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New bill will protect children with food allergies

BY GARY SIMEONE

The Food Allergy Restaurant Safety Law became official on Wednesday, October 2nd as County Executive Laura Curran signed the new bill into law at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative building in Mineola. The bill, which was originally proposed by Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan, is in response to ever-increasing food allergies amongst kids in our country.

“Thirty five million Americans or one in ten Americans suffer from some sort of food allergy,” said Lafazan. “These types of allergies disproportionately affect my generation. I have younger family members who suffer from food allergies as well as a number of interns who work for me.”

Lafazan said the bill mandates two very important regulations that will affect every restaurant in Nassau County.

“This bill mandates food allergy safety signage in every restaurant across our County including in the kitchen and dining area as well as the training of at least two restaurant employees in food allergy awareness training,” said Lafazan.

The signage will be dis-

played in the kitchen area for food preparers and in the dining area, so customers can familiarize themselves with the symptoms of an allergic reaction, and any action needed to be taken if a customer is experiencing an allergic reaction. The signs will also identify the number of food safety officers trained in a restaurant. They will be posted in English, Spanish, Mandarin and any other languages mandated by the Nassau County Department of Health.

Under the new law, each restaurant will designate a minimum of two employees as ‘food safety officers’, and these individuals will complete a food allergy training program.

“They will undergo an online course sponsored by the Commissioner of the Department of Health, in the area of food allergy training,” said Lafazan.

The legislator said that the Department of Health will have upwards of ninety days after the bill was signed, to distribute the signs in all restaurants and to come up with a training program for restaurant staff.

“For most people when they go out to dine at a restaurant, its about enjoying their food,”

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Jericho Hall of Fame nominations wanted

The Jericho Hall of Fame Committee is accepting nominations for this year’s candidates for the Annual Jericho High School Hall of Fame, which was established in 1990. Its purpose is to confer recognition on those graduates of Jericho High School who have been successful in their chosen field, and to promote an appreciation of their accomplishments as examples for Jericho students to emulate.

To be eligible for induction into Jericho High School’s Hall of Fame, a candidate shall have graduated from, or attended, Jericho High School and achieved distinction in fields such as: the creative arts, community service, public service, research, education,

business, sports, humanities or have attained significant personal achievements. This year’s inductees will be chosen from the classes of 1961 – 2004.

The deadline for nominations to Jericho High School’s Hall of Fame is Friday, November 8, 2019. To access more information and the nomination form, please visit https://bit.ly/2ndtOPi or visit www.jerichoschools.org and check under “Announcements.”

This year’s induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2020.

If you need further information, please contact Brian Cummings at 516-203-3600, ext. 3238 or via e-mail at hof@jerichoschools.org.

Rotary's 6th Annual Karaoke Night

The Syosset-Woodbury Rotary will be hosting its fifth annual Karaoke Night on Saturday, November 2, at the Holiday Inn, 215 Sunnyside Blvd., Plainview,11803 from 6:00–10:30p.m.

All are invited to this fun evening, which includes a lovely buffet dinner, raffles and door prizes, singing and dancing, and music by a professional DJ Singing Sal. A highlight of the evening will be a musical presentation by the Music Academy for Special Learners, which is a program for students with

autism. Bring your singing voices with you!

Tickets are $45 per person, and all monies raised are distributed to local charities and programs that support our community members-in-need. Your contribution is completely tax deductible.

For more information and tickets, please contact SyossetWoodburyRotary@hotmail.com

Family Fall & Halloween Festival

Town of Oyster Bay’s Family Fall & Halloween Festival will be held on Saturday, October 26th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Marjorie R. Post Community Park, located at 451 Unqua Road in Massapequa.

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Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please call (516) 663-3916 for reservations.

“This festival is a great opportunity for residents to celebrate Halloween and the fall season with activities that are fun for residents of all ages,” stated Town of Oyster Bay Joseph Supervisor Saladino. “From picking pumpkins to our popular Halloween hayride and inflatables, families are sure to enjoy all that the festival has to offer.”

The Family Fall & Halloween Festival will feature a ‘U-Pick’ pumpkin patch for children to pick their own pumpkins (while supplies last), bring a decorated pumpkin contest, Halloween games and giveaways, a hay maze, hay ride, inflatables, photo opportunities, and refreshments.  Costumes for those attending are encouraged!

The Family Fall & Halloween Festival will be held rain or shine.  For more information, please call the Town’s Department of Community and Youth Services at (516) 797-7925 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

Bus trip to Wind Creek Casino

The Mercy Medical Center Council of Leagues will host a trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem (formerly Sands) Casino on Tuesday, November 26.

The bus will leave from 999 South Oyster Bay Road (on the street with the dead end) at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Cost is $43 per person, which

includes the driver's tip. Give back: $35 slot play.

For reservations, please call Barbara at 516-935-5576 or Karen at 516-937-5527. Please make checks payable to "Mercy Leagues".

The first to pay is the first on the bus.

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Mega Job Fair at TOB Ice Skating Center

A Mega Job Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 30 at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage.  There is no charge for admission and parking is free. Veterans’ admission begins an hour earlier, at 9:00 a.m., while doors for general a dmission open at 10:00 a.m. The event runs until 2:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay and the Workforce Partnership.

Employers from across Long Island will be seeking candidates for positions including entry and middle management level, licensed professional, hospitality and food service industries, banking, staffing and individuals with technical and IT experience.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “The Workforce Partnership and Town of Oyster Bay are committed to helping residents find meaningful employment opportunities as well as assisting local businesses in recruiting qualified employees.  This Mega Job Fair will connect private and public sector employers with job seekers, while also providing attendees with employability workshops onsite.”

The Town of Oyster Bay serves as admin-

istrator of The Workforce Partnership, a consortium of local governments funded by the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that provides free, valuable resources to both employers and job seekers at Career Centers in Hicksville and Massapequa.  These centers help train employees to meet the needs of the private sector, connecting qualified job seekers with employers, and by assisting applicants in accessing job opportunities.  The Centers offer Resource Rooms, which are equipped with state-of-the-art computer workstations, complete with Microsoft software and internet access.  Additionally, these Centers offer residents access to job listings, resource materials, photocopiers, fax machines and telephones.  The Centers provide employability and computer workshops, as well as career counselors who will guide residents through their job search. Computer workshops are taught on-site in modern computer labs. Residents can increase their marketability by updating or acquiring new computer skills at the Centers.

For more information about this program and the many other great services that the Town’s Workforce Partnership program offers, contact (516) 797-4560 or email business@oysterbay-ny.gov.

Jericho HS Student Ambassadors meet with new students

Jericho High School’s Student Ambassadors are a group of student leaders who have volunteered to mentor and support new Jericho High School students. and help them navigate school activities and policies. The Student Ambassadors will promote inclusiveness and open communication for new students and assist in transitioning students to their new school setting. This program was developed and run by the school counselors and several students.

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The first meeting of the Student Ambassadors and the new students was a great success.

Photo by Denise Nash

Seaman participates in Cardboard Challenge

The Global Cardboard Challenge is a yearly event spearheaded by the Imagination Foundation. The purpose is to celebrate children’s creativity. At

Seaman, each grade level had a different engineering challenge. “To complete each grade level challenge, the students had to think critically and apply

This basketball game was a hit.

their knowledge of previously taught engineering and scientific concepts,” said Seaman Principal Ivy Sherman. “In addition to cardboard, students were

allowed to include any other piece of salvageable trash which they brought in from home.”

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Youth hockey program with NY Islanders alumni

The Future Islanders Learn to Play Program for boys and girls ages 5-8 will begin on December 3, at the Town of Oyster Bay’s outdoor rinks in Marjorie R. Post Community Park and at SyossetWoodbury Community Park.

“The New York Islanders, the National Hockey League, the National Hockey League Players Association and the Town of Oyster Bay have teamed up once again this year to provide an exciting opportunity for the youth in our community with the ‘Future Islanders Learn to Play Program’,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said.  “Local children are invited to join this amazing experience as it offers a unique opportunity to develop basic skating and hockey skills under the guidance of experienced former NHL players.”

The ‘Future Islanders Learn to Play Program’ includes eight on-ice train-

ing sessions led by the Town of Oyster Bay coaching staff with appearances by Islanders alumni Arron Asham and Radek Martinek.  Asham, a forward, played for 15 seasons and six different teams in the National Hockey League, and Martinek, a defenseman, played for 12 seasons and 486 games in the National Hockey League.  The program fee is $200.  All registrants will receive a CCM equipment package that includes a jersey, helmet, shoulder pads, gloves, skates, sticks, elbow pads, pants, socks, shin pads and an equipment bag.

Individuals interested in registering for the ‘Future Islanders Learn to Play Program’ can sign up at www.learntoplay.nhl.com/islanders.  For additional information, please contact Jocelyne Cummings at Jocelyne.Cummings@ NewYorkIslanders.com or call (516) 5016764.

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This Week at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Oc tober 25, Oc tober 26 & Oc tober 27

BOOK SALE

Jericho Library Book Sale in the Meeting Room during regular library hours. Items must be paid for in cash.

Friday, Oc tober 18 at 2:00 p.m.

Great Performers with Marc Courtade

Howard Keel: The Brawny Baritone Howard Keel was discovered by Oscar Hammerstein II during auditions for Carousel, hired on the spot and also assigned as an understudy for Oklahoma! Keel made his musical film debut in Annie Get Your Gun in 1950. He was also in Show Boat, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Kismet. Keel had a late career resurgence on television with Dallas from 1981 to 1991. This talk will feature the music and charisma of one of the best voices in film musicals.

Sunday, Oc tober 20 at 2:00 p.m.

Family Movie: “Toy Story 4” Rated PG. 1 hour, 40 minutes.

Monday, Oc tober 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Movie: “A Dog’s Journey” (Adventure/Comedy/Drama)

A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets. Starring Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Kathryn Prescott. Rated PG. 1 hour, 49 minutes.

Tuesday, Oc tober 22 at 2:00 p.m.

News Currents with Elinor Haber Join Elinor for an opportunity to participate in an informal exchange about topics of the day—the international, national and local scene. We’ll focus on trends that affect us now and in the future. Bring your thoughts, issues and a friend to join in the discussion.

Programs will take place at the Jericho Public Library: 1 Merry Lane, Jericho. For more information, go to www.jericholibrary.org

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Tuesday, October 22 at 7 p.m. Fire Safety in the Home

Presenter: Syosset Fire Department

The Syosset Fire Department always seeks opportunities to talk about fire safety and procedure. This lecture is specifically about fire safety in the home. This community outreach forum will discuss the District’s Residential Preplan Form to the requirements of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your homes.

Free. No registration required.

Thursday, October 24 at 2 p.m.

The Odd Couple

Presenter: Sal St. George, playwright and pop culture historian

Tony Randall and Jack Klugman delighted TV viewers with their spot-on portrayals of Neil Simon’s iconic odd couple, Felix Unger and Oscar Madison. Learn the backstory how Garry Marshall developed this beloved series and cast the duo in what would become their most memorable roles. Clips will be shown.

Free. No registration required.

Friday, October 25 at 2 p.m.

DNA & Famous Murder Cases

Presenter: Linda Maria Frank, author of the Annie Tillery Mystery Series and teacher of forensic science (ret.)

This lecture outlines how DNA analysis was used and misused in the O.J. Simpson trial, the Laci and Conner Petersen murders, the Sam Sheppard trial and the Boston Strangler. Free. No registration required.

Friday, November 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Pumpkin Pie Scones

Presenter: Chef Rob Scott

Fall breakfast will never be the same after you try these pumpkin pie scones. They are great any time of the day and for Thanksgiving morning. Everyone will go home with 6 scones ready to bake. Patrons must bring: 2 medium bowls, rubber spatula, and a cookie tray. Registration required. Payments are non-refundable & due at registration; payments may be made in person by cash or check payable to the Syosset Public Library, or pay online with a credit card.

Fee: $5

Programs will take place at the Syosset Public Library.   225 South Oyster Bay Rd. Syosset. For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org

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BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

I am overwhelmed by the beauty of Seville, Spain. The bus ride from Le Leigne de la Conception in southernmost point of Spain (the closest bus stop to Gibraltar) as I continue on this leg on the Global Scavenger Hunt that began in Marrakesh, Morocco, has been absolutely beautiful, providing glimpses of farms and villages and wind turbines. As the bus turns into the city, the exquisite architecture, the vast green parks, the bike lanes, the atmosphere is just breathtaking. Even the bus station is magnificently decorated.

I have booked Apartements Hom Sevilla through hotels.com, choosing a place that seemed closest to the city center (0.2 miles) and The Cathedral which seemed the major landmark (0.2 miles) that also was within the budget allotted by the Global Scavenger Hunt (under $100 since my teammate, Margo, went directly to Porto from Gibraltar instead). It is a delightful 15 minute walk from the bus station that literally transports me.

It is the late afternoon and the Cathedral that takes up much of Avenida de la Constitution is bathed in golden light. A tram moves smoothly, virtually noiselessly down the boulevard; cyclists stream by, pedestrians meander by. The hotel is right in the midst of this historic district. The manager, who has been texting me while I was on the bus asking when I expected to arrive and giving me walking directions, is (thankfully) still on duty when I arrive. He shows me how to use the espresso coffee maker

The gorgeous fountains and gardens of the Alcazar © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

in their lounge/lobby (the hotel is self-service after hours) and offers suggestions on how to get around, gives me a map of the city and suggests places to go to restaurants that are less touristic, more typical, and where to get the bus to the airport the next day.

Global Scavenger Hunt: Seville to Porto to Complete Toughest Leg and on to NYC to Crown Winner GOING

The hotel is absolutely lovely – a modern, chic boutique apartment hotel. I am beyond delighted and think how clever I am to have chosen this ideal place. (Apartamentos Hom

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Global Scavenger Hunt: Seville to Porto to Complete Toughest Leg and on to NYC to Crown Winner

Sevilla, Calle Fernández y González 13B, Sevilla, 41001, Spain)

I rush out to catch the remaining light and am treated to an amazing, flaming sunset. I find myself drawn to the historic Torre Del Oro (Tower of Gold), built in the 13th century (12201221) during the reign of the Taifa Kings, a time when Spain was invaded by the Moors, to prevent attacks from Christians. Restored in 2005, it apparently got its name because it was covered in lime and straw mortar which would have given it a golden reflection. Over the centuries, the tower has been used

as a fortress, a chapel, a warehouse, a prison and even as the Guadalquivir River Company main office. Today it is the Naval Museum and an iconic symbol of Seville.

I wander along the river and across the San Telmo Bridge over the Gualdelquivir, which I learn is the only navigatable river in Spain and “has played a leading role in many of the city’s historic moments: sieges, defenses and conquests have been fought on its waters, and exploits and crossings have been forged from its shores.”

I had not realized that the first trip to circumnavigate the world originated

from Seville: that in 1519, Ferdinand Magellan began his voyage here; crossing the San Telmo bridge, you can see the armillary sphere that commemorates mile zero of that voyage.

“Seville in the 16th century was the mercantile center of the western world, and its river was the main maritime route for Atlantic traffic for more than 200 years...Seville was known as ‘the city where the world’s heart beats’. Its maritime activity permeated commerce, population, culture, and its own urban development, making it unique,” the visitor bureau notes (www.visitasevilla. es/en/history/guadalquivir-river).

The lights of the city come on, reflected in the cobblestone streets; there are couples along the river bank enjoying the scene. Seville is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen. It is a dream.

I delight in just walking around, taking in the exquisite architecture, the colors and textures and shapes, the peace of this place. There is such a wonderful feeling that even a fellow riding his bike is singing.

Unfortunately, under the Global Scavenger Hunt challenge, I am only here through early afternoon the next day – having elected to fly out to Porto, rather than take a nine-hour bus ride through Faro and Lisbon to Porto, in order to arrive by the deadline on Friday, 11:30 am. The deadline is pretty firm because we are taking the 3:55 pm flight to New York City, our final stop of the 23-day around-the-world

mystery tour. (Those teams that are still in contention are not allowed to fly to Porto; instead, they have to take bus and/or train, a 9-hour proposition from Seville, with stops along the way to do scavenges.)

I plan the morning carefully – getting up extra early to arrange my bags (to avoid paying baggage fees on Iberia Airlines) – and stroll over to the Parque de María Luisa – one of the prettiest parks I have ever seen. It is comparable to Central Park in New York City, the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco and the Ueno Park in Tokyo, in that in addition to being an urban oasis, also contains important cultural sites.

Among them is Plaza de España, the most extravagant of the building projects completed for the 1929 Exposición Iberoamericana (this is reminiscent of Palace of Fine Arts, built for San Francisco’s 1915 PanamaPacific exhibition). This is a vast brickand-tile structure features fountains, mini-canals, and a series of tile pictures depicting historical scenes from each Spanish province (one of our Global Scavenger Hunt travelers found her family’s province). Archeological Museum and the Museum of Folk Arts and Traditions. There are row boats and bikes to rent.

At some point, I find myself in front of a gate with a sign on the wall that says “Juderia,” which, I later learn, turns out to have been the old Jewish Quarter (before Spain evicted Jews, in 1492, known as the Inquisition). It

has been converted into a hotel, Las Casas de la Juderia, comprised of a vast complex of interwoven dwellings, a city within a city, a sprawling maze of 27 houses and two palaces, restored to their 15th century glory, literally in the shadow of the Cathedral and the Alcázar ( https://www. lascasasdelajuderiasevilla.com/en/).

“Unmistakably Spanish, the family-run hotel is an alluring retreat hidden right in the heart of the city,” writes Trafalgar, a tour company which features this “accommodation with a story” in its Seville program.

“At Las Casas de la Juderia, you‘ll tread in the footsteps of nobility and even royalty. Over the centuries, Christopher Columbus, The Duke of Bejar and The Count of Villamanrique have all stayed here. In fact, after returning from America, Columbus’s men all resided in these houses. Perhaps most compelling of all is the network of subterranean tunnels connecting houses commissioned by former owner, the Duke of Segorbe. You can wander through these today; in fact, breakfast is taken in the captivating underground Hall of Mirrors.” (https://blog.trafalgar.com/2018/02/26/stays-stories-sevilles-las-casas-de-la-juderia/)

I get lost walking to the Real Alcázar, the major attraction in Seville and for my limited time here, which costs me dearly. By the time I arrive at 9:38 am (it opens at 9:30 am) there are what seems 1000 people ahead of me on the line for people (like me) without pre-purchased tickets, and a guard who only lets in a handful of people every 20 minutes. At first, I don’t understand the sign that says (“Limited access, 4-5

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hours wait”) for those without pre-purchased tickets (recommended to purchase online, they give you a time to come, or visit in the afternoon, https:// realAlcázarsevilla.sacatuentrada.es/ en) who go in on a separate line. As it turns out, my wait is 3 ½ hours, but It is touch-and-go as to whether I would get in with enough time to see the Alcázar before having to get back to the hotel, pick up my luggage, and get to the bus to go to the airport.

Finally, at 1 pm, just at my absolute deadline, the guard lets me in to the Alcázar and I take advantage of the senior rate (3E versus 11E, so even the limited time is well worth it; Mondays offer free admission). I have to be out by 2:30 pm.

Though you take loads of photos, none can do the Alcázar justice because the beauty is in the exquisite details of architecture, pattern in the decoration, the symmetry, the delicacy and grace, the ambiance, how you are constantly surprised by beautiful images and scale. You look up at magnificent ceilings, at the gorgeous archways, the passages that lead on and on. I think I have seen it all in about 45 minutes, only to discover two other palaces and gardens. (A separate ticket is required to visit the personal apartments still used by the royal family when they visit Seville).

The Alcázar royal palace complex that was originally developed as a fort in 913 was built for the Christian king Peter of Castile by Castilian Christians on the site of an Abbadid Muslim fortress, destroyed after the Christian conquest of Seville and reflects the mix of the different architectural cultures. The palace is a preeminent example

of Mudéjar architecture in the Iberian Peninsula and renowned as one of the most beautiful.

It has been built and rebuilt and modified many times in the last 1000 years, most spectacularly in the 14th century when King Pedro added the Palacio de Don Pedro. I wonder how many people waiting with me on the long, long line have been intrigued to visit because the Alcázar was featured as a location for the  Game of Thrones TV series. The Alcázar has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987.

A guided tour would be helpful here, especially since there do not seem to be any notes or guided material, and I have to go quickly through, just taking in the

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Hello, Robot Stevie

BY MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE

Robots are not new. Leonardo da Vinci sketched plans for a humanoid robot in the late 1400s. By the 1960s, the GM plant in N. J. used a robot for moving car parts around. Fiction writers have found great success writing about robots. Toyota has a violin-playing robot. (Music has been proven to be very beneficial for the elderly.) And Watson, a robot with artificial intelligence from IBM, defeated the human players in an episode of Jeopardy.

Perhaps you’re familiar with this quote by Phyllis Diller: “Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.” The iRobot Roomba 675 is used in many homes today. It’s even compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

And now say “hello” to Stevie, a petite, social and personable robot

living in a retirement community in Washington D.C. He is designed to assist the elderly and disabled. Watch him as he stretches his peg-like arms and grins on its LED-screen face.

“People 65 and older make up the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S. By 2030, there will be an estimated shortfall of 151,000 paid care workers in the U.S. By 2040, that gap is projected to rise to 335,000.” (Source: “Stop Me if You’ve Heard This One: A Robot and a Team of Irish Scientists Walk Into a Senior Living Home” by Corinne Purtill, Time Magazine, Oct. 4, 2019)

So imagine having a cost-effective robot who attends to the social, emotional, and physical needs of aging people in a way that respects their dignity and privacy.

Today we have robots which help staff lift patients safely. There are delivery robots that zip around hospital

hallways. There are doll-like therapy robots that comfort patients agitated by dementia. What next—Robot Redford—a robot for theater-loving seniors?

Stevie is a 4-foot, 7-inch robot. He’s no “shtarker” (Yiddish word for a tough guy, a roughneck, a strong-arm character or bully.) You activate him similar to the way you activate “Alexa.” Tell the robot you’re sick (“krank”) and he slumps forward with a sorrowful frown. It says, “I’m sorry to hear that.”

If you pay Stevie a compliment, you’ll see a smile on the screen. He has a “haimish ponim”—a friendly face.

- Andy Rooney Some

The robot can recognize commands such as “help me” and can alert staff to a resident in distress. It can respond to 100 common questions like, “How are you?” He sings songs like “Danny Boy” and everyone wants to tell Stevie a story about their grandparents.

stunning visual images and details. I reconstruct the details later from various sources (See www.lonelyplanet. com/spain/seville/attractions/real-alcazar/a/poi-sig/411802/360736)

We enter through the  Puerta del León (Lion Gate) on Plaza del Triunfo, to the Patio del León (Lion Patio), which was the garrison yard of the original Al-Muwarak palace. The  Sala de la Justicia (Hall of Justice), with beautiful Mudéjar plasterwork and an  artesonado (ceiling of interlaced beams with decorative insertions) was built in the 1340s by the Christian King Alfonso XI. It leads to the  Patio del See page D5

(Everyone loves a “Bobbeh meiseh”—a grandmother’s story!)

Having had the pleasure of speaking to residents at Brandywine Senior Living, The Bristal, Allegro, Glen Cove Senior Center, and The Carlise Palm Beach, I’ve come to appreciate the fact that we live in a throw-away society that often values youth and skinny jeans over wisdom and seasoned godliness…Is it possible that we operate in a “why should we care” frame of mind more often than we should?

Let’s examine some wonderful quotes about our senior citizens:

• The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

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BY TOM MARGENAU

I could write a book called “The Top 100 Social Security Myths.” And that book would be divided into two main sections: 50 political myths and 50 program myths.

The political myths deal mostly with the history and financing of Social Security. Many people, usually with an ax to grind or a chip on their shoulder, publish very biased screeds on the internet that are full of lies and half-truths about the program. They will say things like: “The government has stolen Social Security funds” (it hasn’t); “Illegal immigrants collect Social Security benefits” (they don’t); or “Social Security sends monthly checks to welfare recipients who never worked and paid into the system” (it doesn’t). And then uninformed or naive people pass these missives around from one to another, and soon they go viral and are assumed to be true by millions of Americans.

Because I wrote a couple of columns not too long ago addressing some of the most egregious of these political rumors, today and next week I will take on the other half of the Social Security rumor mill: the program myths that confuse people about how Social Security works. I simply won’t have the space to address 50 -- or even 10 -- myths. But over my next two columns, I’ll squeeze in as many as I can.

In today’s column, I will address myths and rumors surrounding Social Security retirement benefits. In next week’s column, I will do the same for dependent and survivor benefits.

Myth: My Social Security retirement benefit is based on my highest five years of earnings (or maybe it’s my last 10 years), so if I stop working early, or work part time for a few years before I retire, I am really messing up my Social Security check.

All Social Security retirement benefits are based on a person’s highest 35 years of inflation-adjusted earnings. So, a few years of lower earnings, or even no earnings, just before you retire will have a minimal affect on your future Social Security benefits.

If you are thinking of retiring early, or if you are planning to work part time for a few years before you sign up for Social Security, there is a way you can find out what affect your reduced earnings might have on your eventual retirement benefits. Go to https://www.socialsecurity.gov, and at the homepage, click on “Retirement Estimator.” This will lead you to a series of online calculators you can use to get an estimate of your future Social Security checks.

Myth: I am missing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits because I don’t know all the secrets.

Social Security Program Myths

There are dozens of such come-ons polluting the internet that would lead you to believe that if you just knew all the so-called secrets to the program (which they will sell you for a fee), you will come out many thousands of dollars ahead in your Social Security investment. And if you pursue these leads, here is the big “secret” you will learn: Wait until you are 70 to collect your Social Security retirement benefits. The theory is, assuming you live to a ripe old age, you will come out ahead of the game by waiting to get the 32% delayed retirement bonus that is payable at 70.

I have discussed this issue countless times in my column. For some people, it does make sense to wait until you are 70. For others, starting your Social Security at 66 is the best choice. And for some, taking benefits at 62 is a wise move. When to start your Social Security depends on so many factors: your health, your job, your marital status and your tax situation, to name just a few. You just need to gather all the facts and make a decision.

There is another alleged “secret” peddled on the internet that is tied into the argument to wait until age 70. And that is the loophole in the law that allows someone who is 66 years old to claim benefits on a spouse’s Social Security record and, at 70, switch to 132% of their own retirement benefit. Over the past two years, I don’t think there is any Social Security topic I’ve discussed more than this so-called “file-and-restrict” procedure. So it certainly is no secret to my readers. BUT, that loophole closes in January 2020. Or, to be more precise, only people who turn 66 before January 2020 can make use of this oftentimes lucrative loophole.

Myth: We all know the government can’t do anything right. So I better sign up for Social Security at least six months ahead of time.

You can blame the government for ineptitude in handling some things, but Social Security claims development isn’t one of them. The Social Security Administration processes most retirement claims in a matter of a few days -maybe a week or two. But still, just to be on the safe side, you should file for Social Security about two months before you want your benefits to begin.

Myth: Social Security employees can’t be trusted to process my claim correctly.

Regular readers of my column know that I certainly have taken my former colleagues at SSA to task for misinformation they have given out to their customers. But folks should know that those instances are the exception to the rule. Some of you may recall a survey of my readers I took not too long ago, following a spate of negative comments I received about SSA service. Hundreds of you responded to that survey. And I was

pleased to learn that the overwhelming majority of people reading my column (something like 90%) told me that their dealings with SSA were professional and courteous, and they were satisfied with the service they received and the information they were given. What I gathered from the survey was this: SSA employees handle routine inquiries and claims with a remarkable degree of knowledge and efficiency. And the good news is that almost all of us have rather routine interactions with

Social Security. Where SSA employees sometime slip up is in nonroutine situations, such as the aforementioned file-and-restrict procedure. If you are dealing with SSA and have an unusual situation, and the representative assigned to you seems confused, ask to speak to a supervisor.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2019 CREATORS.COM

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• To forget the elderly is to ignore the wisdom of the years.

- Donald Laird

• Wrinkles mean you laughed, grey hair means you cared, and scars mean you lived.

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• You get old and you realize there are no answers, just stories.

Hello, Robot Stevie

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• Old age is not a disease - it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and dis

appointments, trials and illnesses. - Maggie Kuhn

• Do not regret growing older. It’s a privilege denied to many. Unknown

• You know you’re elderly when you turn out the lights for economic reasons rather than romantic.

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Yeso, part of the 12th-century Almohad palace reconstructed in the 19th century.

You wind through what seems a maze of rooms and courtyards and porticos:

The Hunting Courtyard was where hunters would meet before hunts with King Pedro. The  Casa de la Contratación  (Contracting House) dates from 1503 to control trade with Spain’s American colonies. The  Salón del Almirante (Admiral’s Hall) houses 19th- and 20th-century paintings showing historical events and people. The  Sala de Audiencias  (Chapter House) is notable for its tapestries.

Palacio de Don Pedro, also known as the Palacio Mudéjar, “is considered Seville’s single most stunning architectural feature. King Pedro, had an alliance with the Muslim emir of Granada, Mohammed V, who was responsible for much of the decoration at the Alhambra. When Pedro decided to build a new palace in the Alcázar in 1364, Mohammed sent many of his top artisans, who were joined by others from Seville and Toledo. Drawing on the Islamic traditions of the Almohads and caliphal Córdoba, the result is a synthesis of Iberian Islamic art.”

The  Patio de las Doncellas (Patio of the Maidens) is surrounded by beautiful arches, plasterwork and tiling. A sunken garden was discovered by archaeologists in 2004 from under a 16th-century marble covering.

The most spectacular room in the Palacio is the  Salón de Embajadores (Hall of Ambassadors) which originally was Pedro I’s throne room.

I come upon the breathtaking formal gardens with pools and fountains. From one, the  Jardín de la Danza (Garden of the Dance), a passage runs beneath the Salones de Carlos V to the Baños de Doña María de Padilla (María de Padilla Baths). I find myself in the vaults beneath the Patio del Crucero with a grotto that replaced the patio’s original pool.

Above the gardens is the  Galeria de Grutesco, a raised gallery with porticoes fashioned in the 16th century out of an old Islamic-era wall. There is also a hedge maze that adds to the romance and mystery of the Alcázar.

The Alcázar is still a royal palace. In 1995 it hosted the wedding feast of Infanta Elena, daughter of King Juan Carlos I, after her marriage in Seville’s cathedral (another magnificent structure to visit which was too crowded for me to fit into my too brief visit). The  Cuarto Real Alto (Upper Royal Quarters), the rooms used by the Spanish royal family on their visits to Seville, are open for guided tours (€4.50; half hourly 10am to 1.30pm). Highlights of the tours include the 14th-century Salón de Audiencias, still the monarch’s reception room, and Pedro I’s bedroom, with Mudéjar tiles and plasterwork. Unfortunately, I don’t have the time to visit myself.

Mindful of the time, I walk back to the hotel along the beautiful prome-

nades, get a coffee gelato as my lunch, and get myself to the bus station for the airport.

(More information at www.visitasevilla.es)

Porto, Portugal I arrive in Porto at about 8 pm after changing planes in Madrid (by now I am second-guessing whether I should have instead taken the nine-hour bus from Seville to Porto). Coincidentally, I meet up with two other teams from the Global Scavenger Hunt at the airport who are following the same route.

They take an Uber from the Porto airport to the Sheraton Porto Hotel; I hop on the Metro, amazed at the convenience and speed of the service and low cost (just about $3 to get into town about 20 minutes from the airport). The hardest part is figuring which way to walk from the station which happens to be quite dark, but a kindly person points me in the right direction. It’s about a 15 minute walk to the hotel.

I get up early to hop on the Metro again for the 12 minute ride to Center City. I just want to absorb the gorgeous ambiance and color of Porto before having to meet the deadline of 11:30 am for the Global Scavenger Hunt. We will be taking the 3:55 pm flight to New York City, our final leg of our 23-day, around-the-world mystery tour, and the crowning of the World’s Greatest Traveler.

Porto, which I visited much more extensively years ago (the Lello Bookshop and Majestic Café which J.K. Rowling frequented when she was

writing the “Harry Potter” books are now overrun with tourists who queue up and pay admission), is absolutely lovely. I just want to immerse myself in the ambiance, wandering around the boulevards to take in the gorgeous “exuberant Baroque style with some Rococo touches” of the buildings, the colorful tiles facades.

I wander to the port where the Port wineries are located (popular for tours and tastings) and a cable car, walk across the bridge, before getting back to meet the group.

Visitor information is available from Porto & Northern Portugal Tourism Association, portocvb@ portocvb.com, www.portocvb.com, www. visitportoandnorth.travel.

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to Porto to

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When we meet in the hotel lobby, we hear the results for this most difficult leg of the Global Scavenger Hunt (our “final exam” as world travelers), that took us to four countries (Morocco, Gibraltar, Spain and Portugal) in just five days

In third place having completed 92 scavenges, 5 bonuses and amassing 5310 points, Order & Chaos (the doctors from San Francisco).

In second place with 102 scavenges (that’s 20 a day), 7 bonuses and accumulating 5680 points, Lazy Monday. In first place with 105 scavenges, 7 bonuses, and 6110 points, Lawyers Without Borders, putting Zoe and Rainey Littlepage of Houston, in great position to win the competition for “World’s Best Traveler.” (See Zoe Littlepage’s blog,  https://zoeandraineygreatescape. blogspot.com/2019/05/gsh-2019-rockseville-in-spain-and.html).

We’re off to New York City, the last leg of the Global Scavenger Hunt, when we will learn who will be crowned the 2019 “World’s Greatest Travelers.”

The Global Scavenger Hunt is an annual travel program that has been operated for the past 15 years by Bill and Pamela Chalmers, GreatEscape Adventures, 310-2817809, GlobalScavengerHunt.com

Dates have just been set for the 16th annual edition of The Global Scavenger Hunt, April 17-May 9,

2020, Applications for the around-theworld travel adventure competition that crowns The World’s Greatest Travelers are now being accepted at  GlobalScavengerHunt.com

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Are

Are you concerned about a potential recession in 2020 and it’s effect on real estate?

Well, we are continuing along into the longest economic expansion in U.S. history! But when will it end? No one really can predict exactly when it will happen and the Presidential outcome in 2020, just might have an effect on whether this will happen.

It’s not a matter of if it will happen, but when. Most important, it will not be like the crash of 2008 due to easy lending and excessive inventory.

Some of the policies that are in effect may not be the most beneficial to our economy down the line and have had a profound impact on other country’s economies, especially China. Will it be survival of the fittest as to who wins this senseless tariff fight? Are we doing a “tit for tat”, when tariffs in the last hundred years never had a clear cut winner in the end? Are our farmers better off right now or are the tariffs forcing many into bankruptcy, since China has stopped purchasing soybeans and other produce? Is that right?

Yes, China has stolen some of our intellectual property and industrial secrets, but are tariffs the answer in providing the proper punishment, when our farmers and business entrepreneurs are suffering more than China? They may be able to hold out longer than we can. “It is potentially a self-inflicted-wound type of recession,” said Tara Sinclair, an economist who studies business cycles at George Washington University. “But how deep that gash goes depends on many other characteristics of the economy and the policy response thereafter.”

Fortunately, real estate has done very well in the last three out of five past recessions. As per CoreLogic, is a leading provider of consumer,

concerned about a potential recession?

financial and property data, analytics and services to business and government. Here is how price appreciation faired in the past five recessions.

1.) 1980 +6.1%

2.) 1981 +3.1%

3.) 1991 -1.9%

4.) 2001 +6.6%

5.) 2008 -19.7% (due the collapse of the mortgage industry their sub-prime toxic loans)

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

The next recession may be a soft one and the predictions are that home prices will increase this year and in 2020.

As per Keeping Current Matters, of six major housing sources, shows that a home price appreciation survey will be approximately 4.1% in 2019 and 2.8% in 2020. The mortgage bankers association predicts 4.7% in 2019 and 3.5% in 2020. Zelman and Associates predict 3.5% in 2019 and 3.2% in 2020. Freddie Mac predicts 3.4% 2019 and 2.5% in 2020. National Association of Realtors says 3.4% in 2019 and 3.3% in 2020. Fannie Mae predicts 5.4% in 2019 and 3.7% in 2020.

As you can see, no source is predicting a downturn in price appreciation. Although the increases are much less than in past years, it still shows an upward trend.

Due to uncertainty, some consumers may be waiting for prices to decrease, which based on the survey, doesn’t appear likely, so waiting will only cost more for the first time or move up purchaser. However, the luxury and higher-end market has seen a much more softening, due to excess inventory (and the S.A.L.T tax maximums

of $10,000), due to overbuilding especially in New York City. Consumer spending is still doing well (but not as hot as a few years ago) and accounts for two-thirds of our economy.

Business spending and investment accounts for about fourteen percent of our economy and spending has slowed from the effect of the tariffs making imported goods more expensive. Unless there are major layoffs hiring freezes, cuts of overtime, a reduction in wages and incomes homeownership should still be a strong sector.

The uncertainty as to when these tariffs might be eliminated or adjusted makes businesses become more conservative in their future outlook. Business debt is at historic highs again, but luckily with lower borrowing rates (but if rates were to go up that would be a real major issue). Due to a slower economy interest rates were lowered, but I believe lowering rates again may not be the answer.

Housing inventory is still not up to the normal six to seven-month levels. So having more people be able to afford a home may not help if there is not enough inventory to satisfy their demand and this could possibly cause home price appreciation to potentially increase beyond the previously predicted statistics. It’s the basic supply and demand economics. If the inventory is low and demand is higher, prices go up and if demand is reduced and supply increases then prices go lower. Builders are trying to catch up with demand, but only time will tell where the

inventory will be.

Although some negative sentiment and feelings might be festering out there about a recession, my professional opinion is to stop worrying and buy something, (especially with lower rates than in 2018, making it more affordable), for your family and/or grow your roots within your community and over the long run, your real estate investment will be safer. Leaving your money in the bank or in the stock market, I believe will be more unpredictable, especially if you are not a very savvy investor. However, perception can turn into reality if we focus too much on the worrisome news!

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and a Certified International Property Specialist. Receive regular “free” updates of sold homes in your area and a “free” Comparative Market Analysis” of what your home would sell for in today’s market or search on: WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com If you would like to receive a digital copy or a printed copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality Or “Our Seller’s Guide for “Things to Consider When Selling Your Home” just email or snail me (regular mail) with your name, email and cell number. He can be reached by email, at:Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com, or by cell: (516) 647-4289.

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EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE

Preventive Maintenance Is Cheap Insurance

It was a Sunday night, and the house felt cold. The Doloski family’s furnace was clearly not working. Within minutes of arriving, the service technician diagnosed the problem: They needed a new igniter. At least the problem was one they could not have resolved themselves.

Then the technician opened the side panel of the furnace. Filthy. Neglected. He said the igniter failed because the furnace filter hadn’t been cleaned. What would have taken five minutes to vacuum or replace cost hundreds in fees, parts and labor. They know the furnace filter needs to be changed regularly, and, usually, they do. But this year, they simply forgot.

When it comes to forgetting about routine maintenance issues, the Doloskis are not alone. Take automobiles, for example. According to the Auto Care Factbook 2020 and IMR Inc., a survey of over 100,000 American households (driving more than 170,000 vehicles) reported that they know repairs or maintenance need to be performed on their car but have chosen to delay the work.

If you own a home, a car or simply a human body, the words “routine maintenance” should be part of your vocabulary. Safety and good health are, of course, the most important reasons to keep what we’ve got in good working order. But the financial benefits are significant, too.

AUTOMOBILES

A regularly scheduled $25.95 oil change -- or slightly higher for all-synthetic oil -- could save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in engine work. Find the recommended timetable for oil changes, and the inspection and maintenance of other systems, in the owners manual. Read it, figure out what you’re supposed to do, and follow those directions religiously.

Have your tires rotated and balanced regularly to extend their useful life and to comply with terms of the warranty. If you’re responsible enough to drive a vehicle, you can also be responsible enough to maintain it properly. Predictive maintenance planning is cheap insurance.

FURNACE

AND AIR CONDITIONER

BY MARY HUNT

Replace furnace filters regularly. Most manufacturers suggest cleaning or replacing filters at least every other month. It’s cheap insurance. Bonus: Clean heating, ventilation and air conditioning filters will eliminate the ugly dark shadows around the edge of carpeting, known as filtration soil.

ELECTRONICS

Everyone has the potential to lose data at some point in their lives. Your computer’s hard drive could fail tomorrow, ransomware could hold your files hostage, or a software bug could delete your important files. Failure to regularly back up your computer means you could lose those files and photos forever.

While it may seem like a waste of money, a can of compressed air can safely blow dust and dirt out of your keyboard and away from all the nooks and crannies in your printer and central processing unit. A VaccuFlex attachment for your vacuum cleaner will do a great job on all of those tiny crevices as well. Learn more about required maintenance in the instruction manual or from the computer manufacturer’s technical

support department or website. HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Don’t ignore seemingly minor issues, as they may signal a larger problem. One reader recently reported that two weeks before her washing machine warranty expiration date, she called to complain about a minor squeak during spin cycles.

The technician replaced the motor, which was covered under the warranty. Had she waited until the squeak gave way to full motor failure (as it likely would have done the day after the warranty expired, of course), the cost of replacing that part could have sent her shopping for a new machine.

SELF

According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, a leading cause of death in the U.S. of people from the ages of 18 to 70 is malignant neoplasms -- in short, cancerous tumors. Routine maintenance for women should include monthly self-examination for any suspicious breast lumps. Get an annual physical that includes a breast exam and mammograms as recommended.

Unlike many other forms of cancer, colorectal cancer in both men and women typically grows for years before spreading. If caught early, it can be cured. The American Cancer Society says men starting at age 50 should talk to their doctors about the benefits, risks and limitations of prostate cancer screening.

The cost of these exams and procedures should be seen as preventive maintenance, if not life insurance.

Time and money spent on preventive maintenance is always a good investment.

Mary invites questions, comments and tips at EverydayCheapskate.com, “Ask Mary a Question.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of Debt-Proof Living, a personal finance member website and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living,” Revell 2014. To find out more about Mary visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www. creators.com.

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Networking Night at Syosset’s new George White restaurant

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Commerce’s networking and membership committees, told the Advance & News-Journal that hosting a monthly networking reception allows chamber members to network, build relationships, and socialize while being introduced to the goods and services of the host member.

“The George White Restaurant is a new member of the Chamber and we welcome and encourage members to volunteer their place of business to host our monthly Networking Events. We try to have Networking Events monthly to bring value to the membership. Oftentimes, future business is done with the host member as a direct result of the marquee event,” Goldberg explained.

International Expertise

Blesson Verghese, whose first name is derived from “Blessed Son” studied culinary arts in London. For over 20 years he has operated restaurants in Dubai and throughout Europe, including in Ireland, and in his native Australia for the past 14 years. Along with partners there, he still owns and operates two restaurants in Melbourne. Verghese’s secular experience as a head chef and restaurateur includes operations of Italian and Middle Eastern restaurants, steakhouse, and fusion cuisines. He examined the market by design to find the right place and establishment to revitalize, and Blesson found his passion in Syosset. He decided on and bought the former George Martin 1989 in December of 2018.

In 2018, he took a chance to cross the globe and relocate in the “sizzling” hot New York restaurant market --- an opportunity to take his culinary talents to new heights following stints in London and the big cities of Europe, plus Dubai and Melbourne. His parents have lived in Westchester County for several years, and they moved to the U.S. from Australia over 25 years ago. The name change from George Martin 1989 to George White is in homage to both his paternal and maternal grandfathers.

“I was looking into restaurants all over New York City, throughout the metro region, on Long Island and in Westchester. This one really fits my desire to fulfill the market and offer our unique ‘upscale dining for the upscale crowd.’ Syosset and Woodbury is one of the most upscale markets in greater New York, this meets the experience I have had in world markets. They value upscale dining in this eclectic community and people understand the quality behind food when dining out. It became clear that this was the market I wanted to be a driver of,” Verghese said.

Blesson combines his global travels as professional in restaurant and hospitality settings with great influence from his personal background, as an Australian citizen with Anglo-Indian and

Portuguese heritage. Verghese moved to the New York market one year ago and soon found a suitable location to have his “flagship” restaurant location, with a goal of providing an upscale atmosphere and exquisite blends in cuisine to sophisticated New York region customers.

George White retains the aura of George Martin 1989 with the extended classic bar and parlor style, high-top tables and taps. The restaurant’s middle is set up with dining booths for the classic American sit-down experience, along with elegant wall art and quaint pictures of scenery. The far end of George White features round tables by a fireplace, adding to the neo-classic cuisine for a fine dining atmosphere.

Who is Jorge Blanco?

The name change from George Martin to George White is an homage to Blesson Verghese’s paternal and maternal grandfathers. Its classic American fare of handcrafted burgers, crab cakes, baby back ribs, Zucchini garlic shrimp, chicken wings, and creative pastas more were certainly staple items he stood by for customers’ cravings in the familiar enclave. But along the North Shore, from Huntington to Jericho/Syosset and into Hicksville, restaurant fans lacked an authentic, exquisite venue for Mexican food and beverage. Verghese said to fill that niche, he also noticed that palettes among those in Syosset, Woodbury and surrounding communities have expanded when families and groups go out to dinners and drinks.

Sundays are the famous $20 fajita night at George White, but diners will find everyday options as Verghese came up with the “Jorge Blanco” Mexican menu, which was introduced at summer’s end. Since the menu introduced Mexican, “orders are 50-50 on every table with American fare and Mexican dishes, as “parents who love traditional American can enjoy their meals as usual, whereas at the same time their kids who love trendy Mexican can finally have the family dinner together,” Verghese explained.

After-Work Spot, Weeknight Specials

In late 2019, the restaurant is also primed to enter a new generation of serving the burgeoning after-work, happy hour and professional crowd in Syosset, Woodbury and Jericho.

George White’s cocktail menu is a mix of American, Mexican, and frozen cocktails with a wide variety of wines to perfectly compliment the food. Shareable appetizers, soups and salads range from $8 to $17.

“It is a mix in this restaurant to be symmetrical with our mix of cuisine, all executed with proper attention and a classy touch. First, we present the classic bar and nightclub/parlor type of feel. People can meet here after business hours as we are looking forward to

Blesson Verghese,

executive chef and owner of the new restaurant, George White

hosting the Syosset Woodbury Chamber for networking. Our dining booths give patrons a classic American restaurant experience. The round tables and fireplace contribute the upscale feel too,” Verghese said.

George White offers a brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays, with the dinner menu available starting from 4 p.m. every day. Specials during the week include a pre-fixe three-course meal on Mondays for $25 per person. Tuesdays are “school nights” with $13 specials on burgers and fries. A $5 Kids’

deal for families runs Monday through Thursday, with chicken, steak, cheeseburgers and more.

Weekly deals mean that on weeknights the average family of four can dine out with fresh, quality dinner options in a great ambiance for about $35 to $40. And on alternative Friday nights, the George White house band featuring musician Chris Prestano performs for those dining in and patrons at the bar to have cocktails.

In September, Verghese decided to join the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, as he understands the business partnerships and ties to community starting right at the restaurant. In Australia, he had served as ‘governor’ of the local Rotary chapter as well as a member of business chambers in Melbourne. With 20 years of serving up delicious cuisines in global cities, he enjoys interacting with and hosting people and learning about his markets.

“I have just waited to explore and participate in the local Chamber and our Syosset and North Shore connections. Over the past 10 months I have interacted with and enjoyed observing our customers and crowds and what they were enjoying the most about the experience and cuisine, as I have tweaked with the American side of the menu and introduced Mexican too. Restaurants are all about serving the community and making that connection to it -- our neighbors are everything, as are our restaurant customers. I know and value what the crowd in Syosset/Woodbury/Plainview and Oyster Bay wants and we are ready to meet those needs, entertain folks and evolve,” he said.

New bill will protect children with food allergies

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said Lafazan. “For people with food allergies it could be about surviving a meal.”

Some of the major allergens that have come to light in recent years include foods made with peanuts, tree nuts, soy nuts, eggs, cows milk, shellfish, fish and wheat products.

People who are prone to allergies to foods with these ingredients can experience an abnormal immune response ranging from swelling of the tongue, mouth and face, nausea, vomiting and difficulty breathing. People can also suffer from anaphylaxis, which is an extreme allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention.

At the Legislative building on October 2, a mother spoke about the death of her daughter due to food allergies

because the staff wasn’t properly trained. A 12-year-old boy also spoke about his bad experiences after eating certain types of foods, and Ross Lundstrom, owner of the Coach Grill and Tavern in Oyster Bay, spoke about the importance of having a restaurant staff and parents trained in food allergy awareness.

“This is such an important measure to have in our County,” said Lundstrom. “Currently 100% of my staff is trained in food allergy awareness and my hope is that other restaurants follow suit.”

Lafazan said he hopes the new bill will make Nassau County the most food allergy aware location in the United States.

“It is my goal to make Nassau County the most allergy friendly County in America,” said Lafazan.

Beginning string students learn the basics

The students in Ms. Lillienstein’s class learn how to hold the violin.

the students the notes in the song they are learning.

Beginning fourth-grade string students at Jackson Elementary School recently learned the basics with teacher Aimee Lillienstein. The students reviewed the proper grip on the violin, stance and hand positions. Ms. Lillienstein had the students pluck a song and practice their techniques.

Bowlers needed

The Mercy League of Glen Cove - Hicksville - Syosset is looking for bowlers for its (non-money) Ladies League.

The League bowls on Fridays at 9:45 a.m. at Syosset Bowl, Jericho Tpk.,Syosset. Come out and join the fun. For more information, please call Dolores Sartor at 516-931-4106.

Town offers preschool programs for 3, 4 year olds

Town of Oyster Bay residents who are interested in enrolling their children in a pre-school program are invited to attend an Open House at one of the Town’s two pre-schools, located in Syosset-Woodbury and Marjorie Post Parks. Town Councilman Steve Labriola invites parents to the facilities to learn about the popular program available to three- and four-year-olds in the Town of Oyster Bay.

“As the father of two children, I know how important the early years of a child’s life can be in their development for the future,” said Councilman Labriola. “The Town’s Pre-School Program offers a positive environment for each student to help and encourage their love of

learning. Teachers focus on making learning and the social experience of the Pre-School Program fun for all children in an effort to make the first years of their education all the more enjoyable.”

Open Houses at Town Pre-School facilities are scheduled as follows:

• Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, 7800 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury: Wednesday, November 6, from 6 p.m to 8 p.m.

• Marjorie Post Community Park, 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa: Thursday, November 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information on the Town of Oyster Bay Pre-School Program, contact the Department of Community & Youth Services at (516) 797-7900.

On View at the Syosset Public Library Art Gallery

“Botero

Cat” by Danny Glass

Danny Glass, Paintings and Etchings Nov. 5 – Nov. 27, 2019

Danny Glass’ paintings and etchings will be exhibited in the library’s art gallery from Nov. 5 through Nov. 20. Open to the public.

Danny Glass creates contemporary figurative paintings whose subjects are inspired by real figures, space and light observed in his life. He believes the most vivid and meaningful interactions of figures, space and light

occur out in the world.   He seeks out those moments, documents them by sketching and taking photographs, and ultimately manipulating those observations to create compositions utilizing both classical and digital techniques. The moment he ends up encapsulating is rarely composed of a single observed or photographed moment. Through his figurative paintings, he hopes to communicate the specific and unique emotions of those people he has observed.

Ms. Lillienstein shows

maintaining

Real estate f irm “Goes Pink” to f ight breast cancer

Bart Cafarella and Fern Karhu, owner/brokers of Realty Connect USA, presented Geri Barish with a donation for Hewlett House as well as commended her for all her continued efforts to help those struggling. In addition, they thanked Legislator Rose Walker for being a part of this year’s special breakfast.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Realty Connect USA's Woodbury headquarters held a one-day event in conjunction with Panera Bread to raise funds to fight breast cancer.

• Deploying smart technology across the system that can quickly and safely isolate problems to keep power flowing for thousands of customers.

• Enhanced program to inspect aging utility poles and replace them with new, stronger poles.

• Circuit Improvement Program, an island-wide initiative to inspect and upgrade equipment along the power lines that distribute power to customers.

infrastructure. Look for our crews in your town working to provide you with safe and reliable energy all year round. See how we keep your electricity running at

On October 4, Realty Connect USA agents and brokers forgot about the “carb counting”  and made a difference by "going pink" and supporting Panera’s Pink Ribbon Bagel initiative. 100% of the net sales of Pink Ribbon bagels sold to Realty Connect USA and so many others were donated to help the fight against breast cancer.

In addition, the company welcomed Geri Barish, executive director of Hewlett House, and Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker to the event.

“If we all join forces, we can make a difference in the lives of those struggling with breast cancer and all cancers. Research, education, treatment and support are so important to those facing a cancer diagnosis and Realty Connect USA is dedicated to helping in that fight. We were honored to once again welcome Geri Barish to our Think Pink Breakfast and were thrilled that Legislator Rose Walker joined us this year,” said Fern Karhu, owner/ broker of Realty Connect USA.

Geri Barish provided valuable insights to attendees on the free services that Hewlett House provides those struggling with cancer. Located in Hewlett, Long Island, Hewlett House is a cancer resource & learning center that provides empowerment to women and men experiencing the effects of cancer through outreach services, library services, as well as classes, workshops and social events.

Joining, Geri was Legislator Rose Walker, a cancer survivor herself, who spoke about how Hewlett House offered her help and hope as she was struggling with cancer. In addition, Fern Karhu and Bart Cafarella presented Geri Barish with a donation check for Hewlett House from Realty Connect USA, praising her efforts and dedication to providing help and resources to those battling cancer.

“Realty Connect USA was honored to partner with Panera Bread, Geri Barish of Hewlett House and Legislator Rose Walker in sponsoring our 2nd Annual Think Pink Bagel Breakfast. Providing valuable information regarding treatment options and the services that are available right here on Long Island is so important to anyone battling this disease,” stated Bart Cafarella, owner/ broker of Realty Connect USA.

Parkway Elementary School learns about fire safety

Plainview Fire Department members displaying vital fire safety tips in an effort to educate the students about fire safety and the experiences of volunteer firefighters.

Volunteer members of the Plainview Fire Department Truck Company 2 greet students in grades K-4 at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District’s Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School.

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District’s Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School recently received a visit from the Plainview Fire Department to share with students crucial fire safety tips and demonstrate what it is like to be a firefighter. Plainview firefighters actively participated with more than 300 students in grades K-2. The first responders instructed the children on how to distinguish fires, respond suitably–including stop, drop and roll techniques–and even provided extensive tours of fire trucks.

The first responders, dressed in their protective gear, provided the students with a chance to discover the complexity of fire safety equipment and learn its essential importance in combatting fires. Along with guiding students on fire safety, the volunteers of the Plainview Fire Department articulated to enthused students about their professions and how the students, when they are older, could someday give back to the community they live in by volunteering as firefighters.

Arts in Education at Robbins Lane

Oh so helpful!

The Robbins Lane PTA kicked off the new school year by welcoming the children back with assemblies by Jester Jim.  He did not disappoint! Teachers and students raved about his entertaining performanc-

es.  In between laughs, he educated the children about the importance of kindness, and taught them that by encouraging our friends and acquaintances, we can positively change the course of someone's life.

How did I get involved in this?!

Kings Point Capital Management LLC is pleased to announce that Ken Lynn, Vice President, Investment Advisor has joined our firm.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DISCOURSE LLC.

A domestic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 16, 2019. Office location: Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1884 Muttontown Road, Muttontown, New York 11791. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

SYO 4309

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NOTICE OF SALE 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 PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2006-19. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200619, Plaintiff against LINDA BUTRICO, et al Defendants

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 23, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom), in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on October 29, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 45 Pheasant Lane, Unit 106, Woodbury, NY 11797. Sec 15 Block D Lot 530, Unit 106. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, being a part of a condominium at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $774,835.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 17-003778. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee 37846

Druckman Law Group PLLC, Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s) 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590

SYO 4313 4X 09/27,10/04,11,18

AMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS, NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSFIO MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, against HYON O. KIM, TAE S. KIM, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION D/B/A DITECH.COM, ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ACQUIRER OF CERTAIN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, ACTING AS RECEIVER, CIAMPA 162 LLC, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., DISCOVER BANK, LR CREDIT 22, LLC, SOVEREIGN BANK, WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A WACHOVIA BANK, N.A., CK & CO. REALTY, LLC, CAPITAL ONE BANK USA NA, Defendants. Index No.: 615575/2018 Date Filed: 9/17/2019

To the above named Defendants:

You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within thirty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to appear or answer,

judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE:

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of Honorable Thomas A. Adams, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed the 10 day of September, 2019 at Mineola, New York and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office.

THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in said Clerk’s Office on July 19, 2006 in Liber 30745 of Mortgages at page 511, covering premises known as 15 London Road, Syosset, NY 11791 a/k/a Section 12, Block 356, Lots 32 & 42.

DATED: 9/17/19

MINEOLA, NY 11501 #97674

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE HAMLET EAST CONDOMINIUM, Plaintiff, against MALACHITE HOUSING LLC, “JOHN DOE" and "JANE DOE", Defendants.

Declaration dated 6/24/1999 and recorded on 7/20/1999 in Liber 11080 Page 669 and filed simultaneously with the aforesaid Condominium Declaration as Map No. CA-138, as amended by Map No. CA-138A. The land areas of the Property and the location of the buildings are shown on the aforesaid Floor Plans; TOGETHER WITH a 0.655% undivided interest in the Common Elements of the property described in the Condominium Declaration. Said premises known as 19 Club Drive S., Jericho, County of Nassau, New York (Unit No. 19, Section 17, Block 17, Lot 4). Said premises will be sold subject to zoning restrictions, covenants, easements, conditions, reservations and agreements, if any; subject to any state of facts as may appear from an accurate survey; subject to facts as to possession and occupancy and subject to whatever physical condition of the premises may be; subject to any violations of the zoning and other municipal ordinances and regulations, if any, and if the United States of America should file a tax lien, or other lien, subject to the equity of redemption of the United States of America; subject to the rights of any lienors of record whose liens have not been foreclosed herein, if any; subject to the rights of holders of security in fixtures as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code; subject to taxes, assessments and water rates which are liens on the premises at the time of sale, with accrued interest or penalties thereon.

Index No. 603286/2019

Dated: October 14, 2019

Kevin J. O’Brien, Esq., Referee Cohen, Warren, Meyer & Gitter, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff 80 Maple Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

By: Michael C. Nayar COHN

& ROTH, LLC

100 E. OLD COUNTRY ROAD

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated September 9, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, on November 26, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises being in Jericho, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Unit No. 19 in the “Condominium Declaration” establishing a plan for condominium ownership of said building and one or more other buildings (collectively called the “Buildings”), and the land on which they are erected (said land and other Buildings being collectively called the “Property”), comprising Hamlet East Condominium, (hereinafter called the “Condominium”), made by Hamlet East Development Corp. under the Condominium Act of the State of New York (Article 9-B of the Real Property Law of the State of New York, dated 08/05/87 and recorded in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County, Division of Land Records, on 8/25/87 in Liber 9839 Page 237, as amended by Amendment to the Declaration, dated 4/20/1988 and recorded on 4/21/1988 in Liber 9904 Page 71, further amended by Certificate of Amendment of By-Laws and Declaration dated 8/03/1994 and recorded on 8/15/1994 in Liber 10456 Page 990, and by Certificate of Amendment of By-Laws and

JNJ 4925

4X 10/18,25,11/01,08

Sound advice from Woodbury’s Hearing and Tinnitus Center

on an airplane ride, or ordering custom ear plugs to use at times. She says the lightest ear plugs allow a user to still hear everything but with reduced volume at a safe, comfortable level.

One hundred decibels is the safe level to listen to for time periods of 15 minutes or less. After 15 minutes, that level becomes damaging to hearing. Most concerts are at about 120 decibels the entire time, whether that is two hours or four hours, or more for music festivals. Dr. Callesano advises the public to protect your ears in loud places and use headphones at safe listening volumes.

“You are there and if you are seated or standing in close, maybe near a speaker, you will get these very loud sound levels for a very long period of time. Custom earplugs are great for somebody who goes to concerts and wants to enjoy them safely. Also, another place to use such earplugs are in group fitness classes like spin or SoulCycle’s -- spin studios tend to become very loud with speakers and instructors as that adds to their experience. Once a person is working out, the threshold for noise trauma reduces due to the increased blood flow to the ear. You are actually more vulnerable to noise exposure when you are working out, or dancing to loud music in some instances,” Dr. Callesano said.

Recently, Jericho and Syosset residents have seen issues involving FAA authority over flight patterns and high decibel levels that impact Long Island residents. TVASNAC (Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee) discussions across Nassau County have gained attention from local U.S. Congress representatives, former County Executive Thomas Suozzi and Congresswoman Grace Meng of Queens.

Another issue in audiology in recent years has become the prevalence of children and young adults “blasting their ears out” due to volumes and use of headsets for loud video games, and sometimes noises from games on their smartphones.

Everyday items such as gasoline-powered leaf blowers and other lawn maintenance equipment can also exceed safe volumes, and Callesano notes that a hairdryer in your home can produce decibel levels above 90 to 95.

“Some women, depending on hairstyles, need to use a hairdryer for 30 minutes at a time, and that is ear-level sound. There’s so many sounds we do not associate with damage or potentially threatening to our hearing. Part of the issue is that for most people their hearing would deteriorate very gradually over time -- your brain learns to fill in the blanks. It is like being on a cell phone

with bad reception; your brain fills in because you hear every other sound a person says based on context, topic and knowledge of the language. For a lot of people they won’t recognize they are struggling to hear because their brain is figuring out a way to fill in the blanks,” she said.

Annual Checkups

Dr. Diana advises patients to take some time to stop and reflect on the amount of effort they are putting in, often without realizing it at the time, to fill in the blanks. That’s where for the average person, a symptom of hearing loss becomes noticeable. Think of being at a loud bar or restaurant, or any other setting it may be hard to hear in, and how much effort is needed to hear the person next to you in conversation.

“People don’t recognize impactful it is to be straining to hear. Untreated hearing loss is linked to early changes in cognition, reduced working memory speed, reduced processing speed and reduced attention. It takes the average person between 7 and 10 years from the onset of hearing loss to actually do something about their hearing loss,” she said.

Dr. Diana says your hearing should be checked on regularly. She believes an annual hearing test should be on everyone’s checklist, regardless of age. Misophonia is hearing sensitivity

and a response of anger or rage related to sounds such as breathing, eating, yawning, slurping, sniffling, chewing, or whistling; common sounds the body can make. Hearing and Tinnitus Center is the only misophonia specialist practice on Long Island. Patients come to the Woodbury location from up and down the I-95 corridor, Maine to Florida, for evaluations and treatment.

The center performs misophonia evaluations daily using standard questionnaires and interviews. Management techniques include sound therapy, relaxation strategies, and/or environmental modifications for the patient’s professional or classroom settings.

“The good news is that more people are aware now of what noise can do to their hearing, and people are more willing to acknowledge the long-term effects of noise trauma because there is more out there. We really pride ourselves on educating the patient and it’s more important to me to be able to explain what their hearing levels are. Education is a crucial part of my profession which is missing in society in general with a culture of everyone walking around with devices in their ears. My job is to educate the patient and the patient’s job is to tell me how they want it addressed -- together we will work as a team to figure out what the best option is,” she said.

Back to the Hill at Berry Hill

Students helped set up the event with everyone's favorite head

Berry Hill Elementary School’s PTA hosted its first event of the 2019-2020 school year,  Back to the Hill. Students had a blast while playing carnival games, enjoying the school’s playground and dancing to music.  The photo booth was big hit with fun props and glitter tattoos brought many smiles.    The sun was shining and all students were given custom Berry Hill sunglass-

es.  PTA families donated fifteen baskets filled with toys, books, and crafts to be raffled at the event to help with the event's cost.  Spiritwear was sold as well as candy bags provided by the 5th Grade Fundraising Committee.

The Back to the Hill co-chairs, Noelle Rogers and Maria Toscano, planned all summer long to make the event a success.

their Fortnite

Hula hoop contest

Co Chairs Noelle Rogers and Maria Toscano worked with VP Samara Slade and new Co-Presidents Ashley Barkoff and Gina James to plan the event.

Second-grade girls all smiles in the photo booth

custodian, Mr. Jim.

Fun for the whole family

Kids showing

inspired dance moves.

Siblings were excited to hear the raffle winners

Third-grade boys lined up for the photo booth

Inflatable games were a big hit

BH alumni came to help serve popcorn

Carnival games with prizes

Fifth Grade Fundraising Committee sold candy bags at the event

Playing on the BH Playground

Yummy! Cotton candy

Fifth-grade girls enjoyed their last Back to the Hill.

First day of school at Robbins Lane

Ready to get this day started!

Peace out summer vacation!

Couldn't be happier!

The first day of school at Robbins Lane Elementary School was filled withexcitement and jitters as some started the day as brand new kindergarteners, some as graduating fifth-graders, and

all the wonderful grades in between!

Buses filled with eager students were met by Robbins Lane teachers and staff just as eager to get another year off to a great start.

Well taken care of!

This day is going to be great!

All smiles here!

21 Doone Drive, Syosset

Sold Price: $800,000

Date: 09/24/2019

3 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths

Style: Colonial # of Families: 1

Lot Size: .17

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $19,923

MLS# 3147942

24 London Road, Syosset

Sold Price: $700,000

Date:07/08/2019

3 beds, 3 Full baths Style: Split # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 97x120

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $12,090

MLS# 3130347

67 Ashford Drive, Syosset

Sold Price: $615,000

Date: 07/01/2019

3 beds, 2 Full baths

Style: Split # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 80x120

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $12,857

MLS# 3094073

12 Venus Road, Syosset

Sold Price: $585,000

Date: 06/03/2019

3 beds, 2 Full baths

Style: Ranch # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 70x100

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $15,885

MLS# 3077033